Village Board Meeting — Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MARCH 11, 2026 1310 The Village Board meeting was held at the Marshall Buehler Center and also set up as a Microsoft Teams meeting. The agenda for this meeting was posted on the Municipal Building door, the entrance of the Police Department/Marshall Buehler Center, and at Nekoosa Port Edwards State Bank in Port Edwards, as well as on the Village website. The Village Board meeting was called to order by President Mancl at 7:00 p.m. Present: President Mancl, Trustees Flugaur, Hess, Hummel, O’Connor, Radtke & Zurfluh Absent: None Also Present: S. Drew, B. Martinson (TEAMS), D. Tremmel Citizens: Larry Isensee, Dave & Joann Walter, Jennifer Trader-MSA (TEAMS), Dana Jacobs (TEAMS), Amy S (TEAMS), Mike Beam (TEAMS) Motion (Zurfluh/Hess) to approve the Consent Agenda (meeting minutes from February 11, 2026, Board meeting and to approve monthly bills and the journal entries for the previous month). Motion carried. All ayes . Public Comment: Larry Isensee requests a clear and on-the-record position of the Village Board on the boundary agreement roads. He also stated that he sent an email to the board members with suggestions to improve next year’s budget process. Joann Walter stated that the Village is one of the highest taxed municipalities. She would like the Village to explore cost efficiencies that have worked elsewhere in Wisconsin. She also mentioned the private road issue and doesn’t like that they pay taxes as well as HOA fees. She would like to commit to good faith dialogue with the Village. Dana Jacobs mentioned a tax-to-service ratio. She is concerned that this topic has been brought up month after month. She is wondering how to impact change and how residents can come up with solutions. She is wondering how the Village can grow and bring in businesses. Mike Beam supports all the comments that have already been made. He believes the Village can pursue cost reduction opportunities by good benchmarking. President’s Report: There will be a “town hall” wake boat meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the John Edwards High School cafeteria. Doors will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. President Mancl stated that the Village of Port Edwards does not have the highest tax rate in Wood County. There are at least four other municipalities with a higher rate. She also stated that the Village does not need a Resolution based off something that is already clearly stated in a boundary agreement that was in place. Spring Election is April 7th. She will be working on committee assignments after the election. Airport Commission: Review of minutes. Nepco Lake District: Review of minutes. Police and Fire Commission: No minutes included. Scott Drew stated that they met February 23, 2026. There are four candidates added to the eligibility list (3 firefighters; 1 first responder). They have also received two more applications. There are currently 21 on the roster; capacity is 30. Plan Commission: None Public Works: Review of minutes. Parks & Recreation: Review of minutes. Public Safety: Review of minutes. Planning, Legislative & Property: Review of minutes. Motion (Hess/Hummel) to approve Ordinance #6-Administrative Review Procedure, as presented. Motion carried. All ayes. PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MARCH 11, 2026 1311 Finance, Human Resources & IT: Review of minutes. Unfinished Business: None New Business: Trustee Radtke stated that he would like the DMI matter to go to the Public Safety Committee and possibly have more citations issued to DMI. Village Administrator Report: Motion (Radtke/Flugaur) to adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 to adopt Policy on Non-Violent Civil Rights Demonstrations to Prohibit the Use of Excessive Force and to Enforce Applicable State and Local Laws Prohibiting Physically Barring Entrances & Exits. Motion carried. All ayes. Motion (Radtke/Flugaur) to adopt Resolution 2026-03 Wisconsin Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for CDBG Programs. Motion carried. All ayes. Motion (Radtke/Flugaur) to adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 Authorizing Resolution to Submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application. Motion carried. All ayes. Motion (Radtke/O’Connor) to adopt the 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan as presented. Motion carried. All ayes. Motion (Radtke/Flugaur) to repeal and replace Chapter 21 Housing Code with new Chapter 21 Housing Code as presented. Motion carried. All ayes. Ben Martinson included the summaries from three of the five members of the Nepco Lake Ad -Hoc Committee. The ad-hoc committee consisted of Mr. Martinson, Trustee Hummel and 3 residents. Trustee Hummel urged all the board members to read the summaries. He also stated that he is disputing Mr. Terry’s comment that there is no money. Clerk-Treasurer Report: None Trustee comments: Trustee Radtke does not feel that the Village Board or the FHR Committee needs to have discussions on the tax ratio question. The tax procedure is set by the State of Wisconsin. Trustee Hummel asks that all board members try to attend the wake boat meeting. Trustee Hess seconds what Trustee Hummel is saying. The information is important if it comes down to the Board making a decision on the matter. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Minutes taken by Diane M. Tremmel, Village Clerk-Treasurer The following Village bills were approved for payment: Abts Grubofski & Vruwink LLC-legal fees monthly retainer 1000.00 AgSource Coop Services-monthly statement / wastewater testing 858.00 Alliant Energy-monthly statements 6379.09 Amazon Capital Services-tools & supplies 56.38 American Welding & Gas Inc-fire equipment replace & maintain 37.68 Batteries Plus-police misc. expenses 527.97 Brooks Tractor Inc-street machinery 399.45 Cintas Corp-monthly statement 834.19 Clean Power LLC-monthly statement 228.89 Compass Minerals America-snow & ice control 6981.78 Delta Dental of Wisconsin-monthly statement 1455.67 Diane Tremmel-refundable shelter deposit 25.00 Diversified Benefit Services-health insurance deductible reimbursement 3185.06 Diversified Benefit Services-health insurance deductible reimbursement 40.00 Diversified Benefit Services-March health arrangement 112.22 Farrell Equipment & Supply Inc-roads & streets maintenance 1149.50 Fastenal Company-tools & supplies 38.98 Game Time-playground equipment (Legacy grant) 202233.82 Harter’s Expert Disposal-monthly statement 13576.95 Hotsy Cleaning Systems Inc-municipal garage 1301.28 Insight FS-street machinery; small equipment 2865.35 Lonn Radtke-unused sick leave health insurance reimbursement 496.95 MSA Professional Services Inc-roads & streets (2nd St project) 3753.50 PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MARCH 11, 2026 1312 Napa Auto Parks/Nekoosa-tools & supplies; parks; small equipment 198.26 Pomp’s Tire Service Inc-snow & ice control 1694.44 Quill LLC-misc. office supplies 186.25 Service Motor Company-small equipment 195.06 Solarus-monthly statement 1065.57 State of Wisconsin-February court report 426.66 Wis. Dept. of Revenue-TIF annual fee 150.00 Wood County Treasurer-February jail assessment 150.00 Johnson and Sons-fire department rescue vehicle 32560.00 Aflac-monthly statement 435.25 Amoco-monthly statement 971.99 ArborVantage Tree Care LLC-tree & brush control; cemetery 3590.00 Aspirus Inc-fire health & welfare 294.50 BGA LLC-April building inspection services 2000.00 Brady Reiman-reimbursement for filter 84.39 Brian Luebke-reimbursement for helmet lights & batteries 468.46 Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC-wastewater chemicals 7249.76 Clean Power LLC-monthly statement 228.89 Core & Main LP-maintenance of mains 1666.43 Delta Dental of Wisconsin-monthly premium 1608.11 Diversified Benefit Services-health insurance deductible reimbursement 684.79 Diversified Benefit Services-health insurance deductible reimbursement 440.97 H&S Protection Systems Inc-fire department monthly security 155.53 Jefferson Fire & Safety Inc-fire equipment 194.79 Josiah Mertes-reimbursement for purchase of boots 253.20 Marco Technologies LLC-monthly copier contract and usage 45.77 Mid-State Technical College-fire classes 80.00 Midwest Meter Inc-maintenance of meters 135.00 MSA Professional Services Inc-2nd St project 72230.00 Nassco Inc-misc supplies for municipal garage & parks 406.14 Nekoosa Port Edwards State Bank-monthly direct deposit fee 50.00 Patrick McGrath-municipal judge conference expenses 492.36 Principal Life Insurance Company-monthly premium 59.41 Scott Drew-unused sick leave health insurance reimbursement 2789.97 Security Health Plan-monthly statement 38505.80 The Dirks Group LLC-monthly Microsoft 365 39.84 USA Today Media Corp-public hearing notice (CDBG) 37.80 Verizon-monthly statement 387.31 We Energies-monthly statement 3348.95 Wisconsin Flowgate-parks (Legacy) 298.70 Wisconsin Supreme Court-municipal judge annual dues 800.00 Zarnoth Brush Works-street machinery 2009.50 Wages & Salaries – March wages 79287.46 The following Water Utility Bills were approved for payment: AgSource Coop Services-monthly statement / testing 277.00 Alliant Energy-monthly statement 2665.65 Badger Meter Inc-maintenance of meters 235.40 Core & Main LP-maint. Of mains; maint. of meters 6665.00 Mailboxes & Parcel Depot-testing 16.89 Nick Michels and Sons Inc-maint. of pumping plant 130.00 PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MARCH 11, 2026 1313 Postmaster/US Postal Service-postage stamps for water bills 624.00 Utility Service Co Inc-annual large tank maintenance 28443.00 WI State Lab of Hygiene-outside services / testing 31.00 Building Permits: Ruesch Companies LLC/Shane Ruesch-new construction B26-2 Ruesch Companies LLC/Shane Ruesch-new construction B26-3 Ruesch Companies LLC/Shane Ruesch-new construction B26-4 Ashton Potter-deck Graphic House Inc/South Wood County YMCA-sign Door Pro/Rodney Feltz-install garage door Schulz Construction LLC/Darin & Mary Olson-new home Swiatek Inc/Array f/k/a US Cellular-alteration to tower Amanda Dahlman-fence Electrical/HVAC Permits: Moser Electric/Ruesch-new construction Moser Electric/Ruesch-new construction Moser Electric/Ruesch-new construction Matthews Electrical Service LLC/Darin & Mary Olson-new home Guelzow Heating & Air Conditioning LLC/Darin & Mary Olson-new home Sand Country Electric/Curt Lohberger-rewire upstairs for remodel Ryan Jeffery Construction/Curt Lohberger-remodel upstairs, move windows & siding, upstairs laundry, add half bath E-Con Electric Inc/Jeffrey Pietrzak-generator & transfer switch installation E-Con Electric Inc/Lang Group-service repairs & re-energization Plumbing Permits: Feltz Plumbing/Ruesch-new construction Feltz Plumbing/Ruesch-new construction Feltz Plumbing/Ruesch-new construction Jason Gilman/Darin & Mary Olson-new home A & J Plumbing/Curt Lohberger-add half bath, master bath, upstairs laundry, kitchen remodel, replace main pipe to road Excavation Permits: Zoning Permits: