Community Development Authority Meeting — Agenda packet

AGENDA TOWN OF ROME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026 3:00 P.M. ROME MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1156 Alpine Drive Nekoosa, WI 54457 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Certify Posting of Meeting 4. Approve the Agenda 5. Citizen Comments – During the Citizen Comment period of the agenda the Community Development Authority Committee welcomes comments from any town resident, not a member of the Community Development Authority Committee, on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the Community Development Authority Committee cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The Community Development Authority Committee may refer the item to staff, a standing committee or a future board agenda for discussion and action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 3 minutes to speak. Speakers are asked to submit a card to the Chair providing their name, address and topic for discussion. The Community Development Authority Committee will also take comments from the public on agenda items as called by the Chair, but not during Citizen Comment. Please note that once the Community Development Authority Committee begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue. NO ACTION CONTEMPLATED EXCEPT POSSIBLE REFERRAL TO FUTURE AGENDA: 6. Information Updates, Meeting Recaps, Recent Correspondence, Current Events, Announcements 7. Sub-Committee, Department Head Reports ➢ Parks & Recreation Committee ➢ Plan Commission ➢ Rome Town Center ➢ WEDC-Connect Communities DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 8. Discussion and possible action – Approval of the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes 9. Discussion and possible action – Appointment of one (1) CDA member to the Comprehensive Plan Sub- Committee Town of Rome Nekoosa, WI 54457 www.romewi.gov 10. The Community Development Authority may go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. Section 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session to consider a Commercial and Senior Housing Development Offer to Purchase 11. The Community Development Authority reserves the right to enter into open session authorized by Wis. Stat. 19.83(2) to possibly take action from the closed Session and continue with the agenda. 12. Discussion and possible action – Commercial and Senior Housing Development Offer to Purchase DATES AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA/MEETINGS 13. Next agenda items 14. Next meeting date and time ADJOURNMENT “Speak Your Peace” Commitment – A reminder that the Town Board Members have adopted the Nine Tools of Civility which commits the Board Members and Public to be mindful of how we treat each other at meetings. Notification of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Wisconsin. The Community Development Authority Committee may take action on any item on the agenda. It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the Community Development Authority Committee. Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Wendy Newsom, Town Clerk, at 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457, ph. 715-325-8046. Positively applying the tools of government to serve and protect our people, strengthen our community and promote prosperity. MINUTES TOWN OF ROME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 3:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order Town Chairman Carl Hasdal called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. 2. Discussion and possible action – Appointment of Officers ➢ Chairperson Motion by Samelstad/Dalton to nominate Tiffany Seavecki as Chairperson. Motion carried. ➢ Vice-Chairperson Motion by Dalton/Samelstad to nominate Mark Lake as Vice-Chairperson. Motion carried. 3. Roll Call CDA Members Present: Tiffany Seavecki, Mark Lake, Heather Dalton, Mark Samelstad, and Carl Hasdal Excused: N/A Also present: Zoning Administrator, Emily Arndt and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Taylor Owczynsky 4. Certify Posting of Meeting Taylor Owczynsky certified that on, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 the agenda for the Town of Rome Community Development Authority meeting for Thursday, June 4, 2026 was posted at: Posted at the Rome Town Hall 3:00 p.m. Posted at Kwik Trip, LLC 2:43 p.m. Posted at Nekoosa Port Edwards State Bank 2:50 p.m. Emailed to the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune 1:03 p.m. 5. Approve the Agenda Motion by Lake/Samelstad to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 6. Citizen Comments – During the Citizen Comment period of the agenda the Community Development Authority Committee welcomes comments from any town resident, not a member of the Community Development Authority Committee, on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the Community Development Authority Committee cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The Community Development Authority Committee may refer the item to staff, a standing committee or a future board agenda for discussion and action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 3 minutes to speak. Speakers are asked to submit a card to the Chair providing their name, address and topic for discussion. Town of Rome Nekoosa, WI 54457 www.romewi.gov The Community Development Authority Committee will also take comments from the public on agenda items as called by the Chair, but not during Citizen Comment. Please note that once the Community Development Authority Committee begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue. No citizen comments received. NO ACTION CONTEMPLATED EXCEPT POSSIBLE REFERRAL TO FUTURE AGENDA: 7. Information Updates, Meeting Recaps, Recent Correspondence, Current Events, Announcements Town Chairman Carl Hasdal shared an update on the proposed solar farm. He shared that Adams County has filed suit against the Public Service Commission. He also shared that the Rome Sno-Bandits have their upcoming car show on June 20th. Samelstad – Mentioned that the Annual State of Our Lakes event will be taking place this weekend. 8. Sub-Committee, Department Head Reports ➢ Parks & Recreation Committee Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Taylor Owczynsky gave an update on the recent Parks & Recreation Committee’s activities. She explained that the Committee is currently working on a shade project for in the Rome Town Center by the bandshell. She gave an update on grants that have been applied for and awarded to the Town from Visit Rome. She also noted that the Committee’s meeting time was changed from 5pm to 4pm. ➢ Plan Commission Zoning Administrator, Emily Arndt gave an update that the Plan Commission’s upcoming agenda has a proposed Wellhead Protection Ordinance and a “cleaned-up” version of the Town camping regulations ➢ Rome Town Center Chairwoman Seavecki gave an update that the RTC Sub-Committee is currently working on updating the Master Plan and Rome Town Center Ordinances. ➢ WEDC-Connect Communities Zoning Administrator Emily Arndt indicated that there is no current update and that we are just waiting on the updated contract. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 9. Discussion and possible action – Approval of the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes Motion by Samelstad/Lake for the approval of the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion carried. 10. Discussion and possible action – Speaker Daric Smith from Adams County Economic Development Daric Smith, Executive Director of Adams County Economic Development gave a verbal presentation of what Adams County Economic Development is truly about. He mentioned that ACED is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality of Adams County, Wisconsin. Their mission is to foster a thriving business environment by creating viable opportunities and jobs, while ensuring that existing businesses have the resources and support they need to grow. He further elaborated that they are committed to coordinating and directing economic development activities that benefit the community and contribute to a prosperous future for all. 11. Discussion and possible action – Review and Update Goals Matrix The Goals Matrix was discussed and to be updated with the following changes: Goal #1, has been completed. Goal #2, is ongoing. Goal #3, ZA Emily Arndt to bring contract, once received. Goal #4, to remain as ongoing. Seavecki shared the possibility of developing a Chamber in the future. Goal #5, this goal updated to ongoing. 12. Discussion and possible action – Business Alliance No update at this point. Item tabled until there is further update. 13. The Community Development Authority may go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. Section 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session to consider a Commercial and Senior Housing Development Offer to Purchase Motion at 3:55 p.m. by Lake/Dalton to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. Section 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session to consider a Commercial and Senior Housing Development Offer to Purchase. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Community Development Authority exited closed session at 4:57 p.m. 14. The Community Development Authority reserves the right to enter into open session authorized by Wis. Stat. 19.83(2) to possibly take action from the closed Session and continue with the agenda. Motion 4:57 p.m. by Seavecki/Samelstad to enter into open session authorized by Wis. Stat. 19.83(2) to possibly take action from the closed Session and continue with the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 15. Discussion and possible action – Commercial and Senior Housing Development Offer to Purchase No action taken; tabled until next meeting. DATES AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA/MEETINGS 16. Next agenda items ➢ Commercial and Senior Housing Development Offer to Purchase 17. Next meeting date and time July 2, 2026 at 3:00PM (Time changed back from 3:30PM to 3:00PM). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lake/Samelstad to adjourn at 4:58 pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Owczynsky Taylor Owczynsky Deputy Clerk/Treasurer