August

VALDERS VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2026 Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance Village President Schneider, called the regular monthly meeting of the Valders Village Board to order at 6:00PM at the Valders Village Office, 207 S. Liberty Street. Trustees present: Devan Schneider, Paul Baroun, Marcus Bartelme, Ann Galley & Dan Sabel. Motion by Baroun, second by Bartelme to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. No one was present for public input. Motion by Bartelme, second by Sabel to close public input. Motion carried. Motion by Baroun, second by Sabel to approve minutes from 7/13/2026 presented by Clerk/Treasurer Bruckner. Motion carried. Motion by Sabel, second by Galley to approve the July Treasurer’s reports as presented by Bruckner for all department funds. Motion carried. Motion by Bartelme, second by Sabel to approve July Village, Fire & EMS vouchers; payroll direct deposits # 2253 - #2305; checks #2 3005 - #23039 & electronic payments totaling $194,901.91 as presented by Bruckner. Motion carried. Motion by Sabel, second by Schneider to approve July Utility vouchers; checks #9269 - #9276 and fund transfers totaling $94,172.37 and #1097 for $5,200.00 as presented by Bruckner. Motion carried. Announcement of Manitowoc County Village Association meeting to be held on 9/16/26 at K-City Pub & Grill, 1233 Main St, Kellnersville at 6PM. The Topic of the meeting is League of Wisconsin Municipalities- Parliamentary Procedure Refresher & Mock Meeting Scenario. Dallas, Shillcox, and Bruckner met with Patheon Consulting in July to get an updated proposal for computer and security services, domain name changes and computer replacement. The Village with their assistance has submitted to the State Department of Administration for the wi.gov domain and are awaiting approval. Patheon has a rate of $140/hour for traditional break/fix troubleshooting and helpdesk support. Their estimated hours for email Mitigation and new computer replacement in the Village Office are estimated $3,700-3,800. The monthly fees software and security for the 5 workstations are $330-350 per month; approximately $4,200-$4,500 annually to be split between Fire/EMS/Village/Water/Sewer budgets. The two office computers will be replaced in the near future. Bruckner will apply for a 2026 Election Security Subgrant Program for Municipalities for up to $2000 reimbursement. Village Board emails will be set up in phase two of the project, after first phase is completed. In July $1,272 was received from the LWM Security Reimbursement Program; 10% of total paid to VC3. Motion by Schneider, second by Bartelme to utilize computer budgeted funds and replacement funds for the two new computers. Motion carried. Fire/EMS Reports for July were presented by Bartelme. There were 35 EMS and 4 Fire calls for service in July. Fire monthly training was for pump operations, drafting from dry hydrants and truck checks; 16 of 23 members attended. Ambulance 8 had the front brakes, rotors, calipers and tires replaced. Ambulance 9 has small air bubbles in the antifreeze reservoir; the issue will be monitored. The board reviewed the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Patrol July report. Motion by Schneider, second by Bartelme to approve a Proclamation Resolution National See Tracks? Think Train Week to promote rail safety. Motion carried. DPW/OIC Shillcox reviewed the monthly Public Works report with the board. He reported that the Schuler St reet LRIP State Mutual Agreement has been received. Funds need to be utilized by 203 1. The project will go out for bid early 2027 for summer completion. The recycling center container & hauling services for the comingles, cardboard, paper, and scrap metal containers contract expires 12/1/26. Timely legal publication to obtain Requests for Proposals will align for bid opening at the September meeting. The Phosphorus Optimization Plan Progress Report #4 was presented for review and will be submitted to the DNR prior to 9/30/26 in accordance with the permit schedule. Motion by Baroun, second by Bartelme to adopt Ordinance 2-2026 to amend Code Chapter 13 - Municipal Utilities, create section 13.02 - Limitation on Sewer and Water Connections Outside Municipal Boundaries, and amend 13.14 - Amount of Service Charges. Motion Carried Motion by Bartelme, second by Schneider to approve to apply to the Public Service Commission for a 3% Simplified Rate Increase for water effective for the 1st Quarter billing of 2027. Motion carried. MEETING CONVENED & ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVED PUBLIC INPUT MINUTES APPROVED TREASURER REPORT S APPROVED VILLAGE/FIRE/EMS VOUCHERS APPROVED UTILITY VOUCHERS APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENT OF VILLAGE ASSOCIATION MEETING 9/16/26 UPDATE ON COMPUTER & SECURITY SERVICES NEW COMPUTERS & GOVERNMENT DOMAIN REVIEW FIRE AND EMS MONTHLY REPORT REVIEW OF MCSD MONTHLY REPORT PROCLAMATION - SEE TRACKS? THINK TRAIN WEEK REVIEW OF PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY REPORT ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2-2026 CREATE & AMEND CODE 13.02 & 13.14 APPROVED TO APPLY TO PSC FOR A 3% WATER RATE INCREASE 8/13/2026 MINUTES Motion by Baroun, second by Galley to approve a 6% rate increase for sewer rates effective for the 1 st Quarter billing of 2027. Motion carried. Both water and sewer rates were last increased with the 1 st Quarter billing of 2025. The increases are to offset additional mandatory testing requirements and inflation to operating costs. Shillcox provided update on tennis court test crack repairs. He still has not met with the vendor on possible repairs/painting of Pickleball/tennis court lines and estimate. The board discussed E-Bikes and E-Scooters regarding complaints on their improper use on Village public properties, streets and sidewalks creating potential safety hazards. The matter is postponed until the September meeting to allow for further research to draft possible new or updates to existing ordinances and public education on regulations and usage. Motion by Baroun, second by Bartelme to approve contract renewal with Ihlenfeld, Skatrud, and Anderson Inc. for audit and accounting services for 2026, 2027, & 2028. Motion carried. Review of documents from Associated Appraisal received for Notice of Contract Non- Renewal and a proposed new services contract with significant increase of over 50% from prior contract from $5,900 to $10,000 for Assessment Maintenance Services. Schneider to call them to discuss and/or invite them to attend our next meeting. It was also discussed to possibly seek proposals from other firms which provide these services. Motion by Schneider, second by Bartelme to adjourn meeting at 7:37PM. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, VILLAGE OF VALDERS Lori Bruckner Village Clerk/Treasurer APPROVED 6% SEWER RATE INCREASE IN 2027 UPDATES ON TENNIS / PICKLEBALL COURTS POSTPONED FOR MORE RESEARCH AFTER USE COMPLAINTS ON E - BIKES & E-SCOOTERS APPROVED RENEWAL OF 3 YEAR AUDIT SERVICES CONTRACT REVIEW ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL INCREASE ASSESSMENT SERVICE MATTER TO BE ON NEXT AGENDA MEETING ADJOURNED 8/13/2026 MINUTES