Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

VILLAGE OF WILD ROSE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING APRIL 1, 2026 APPROVED MINUTES – 5/6/2026 President Ganzel called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at Village of Wild Rose Village Hall, 500 Main St, Wild Rose, WI 54984 Present: P/Tim Ganzel, T/Mary Pilz, T/Craig Szymborski, T/Harold Hansen Jr, T/Tom Lauritzen, T/Steve Yeska and T/John Eilers. Also present: Clerk-Treasurer Lindsey Inda, Police Chief Nathan Klapoetke, Library Director Kent Barnard and Street/Sewer Operators Robert Jansen and Greg Ida. Agenda: T/Eilers seconded by T/Pilz made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Public Comment: Jennifer Devitt with Waushara County Health Department presented a proposal to place an outdoor vending machine at the Patterson Memorial Library that would hold first aid, personal hygiene, overdose prevention items and safe sex items. T/Yeska seconded by T/Eilers made a motion to temporarily suspend the rules and move to New Business 9(a). Motion carried. T/Eilers seconded by T/Pilz made a motion to approve the Community Health vending machine to be placed outside the Patterson Memorial Library. Motion carried. Move back into session. Public Comment (continued): Sandy Batton with the Lions Club requested to have a third set of garbage cans to help with large trash amounts during special events. Due to the contract with Waste Management, it was explained by Lindsey Inda that Waste Management would not service a third set and would require the Lions Club to contract directly with them for additional sets. Robert Jansen offered to remove the extra trash during these events and utilize the village dumpster. Diann Drmolka stated she felt it was important that board members all drive around all village streets and shadow departments or educate themselves on how departments run so they have a better understanding. Diann also discussed the crooked flagpole at Oak Hill Cemetery. Dylan Testin wanted to extend praise to Robbie, Greg and Doug for their clean-up efforts during and after the blizzard on March 16, stating the Village roads were in much better condition than several other communities he visited after the storm. Correspondence: Waushara Tourism Resource Commission submitted their 2025 Expenditure Report. Consent Agenda: T/Pilz seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Items included: approval of minutes: Regular Board Meeting March 4, 2026, Wild Rose Days Meeting March 11, 2026, Parks Committee Meeting March 26, 2026, Mill Restoration Meeting March 31, 2026, and Ordinance Committee Meeting March 31, 2026; payment of General Fund bills in the amount of $83,344.91, payment of Sewer Utility bills in the amount of $6,057.46; and special event applications for Wild Rose Fire Department Dueling Pianos April 25, 2026, Oktoberfest/Street Dance September 18 & 19, 2026, and Wish Upon a Toy December 5, 2026. Motion carried. Reports: Chief Klapoetke provided the March police report. Lindsey Inda reminded the board of the election on April 7 and shared that Greg Ida represented the Village at a pie eating contest at Kristen’s Kitchen. P/Ganzel thanked the street crew for their long hours and dedication in clearing the snow from the March 16 blizzard. Robert Jansen thanked the board and the public for their support. T/Pilz provided the library report and presentation of upcoming library events. T/Eilers provided the fire report. Old Business: Building Permits were presented. Open Committee seats were tabled to the May Regular Board Meeting. New Business: T/Eilers seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to approve the investment of the Patterson Memorial CD with Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin. Motion carried. T/Yeska seconded by T/Pilz made a motion to approve the Temporary Class “B” Beer and Wine License for Wild Rose Area Fire District. Motion carried. T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Hansen Jr made a motion to approve the alteration of the Welcome sign on the north end of town to add the American Legion sign pending notification to Pam Smykal. Motion carried. T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Hansen Jr made a motion to approve the request from Nathan Klapoetke to carry over 33 hours of vacation time. Motion carried. T/Lauritzen seconded by T/Hansen Jr made a motion to approve the Tobacco Ordinance 2026-01. Roll Call Vote: T/Pilz, aye; T/Szymborski, aye; T/Hansen Jr, aye; T/Lauritzen, aye; T/Yeska, aye; T/Eilers, aye. Motion carried. Future Agenda Items: None requested Next meeting: Executive Committee Meeting April 6, 2026 @ 9:00a.m. Streets Committee Meeting April 6, 2026 @ 10:00a.m. Board of Review May 4, 2026 @ 1:00p.m. Public Hearing May 6, 2026 @ 6:30p.m. Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2026 @ 7:00p.m. Adjournment: T/Yeska seconded by T/Lauritzen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Lindsey Inda Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Wild Rose