Village Board — Minutes

Village of Kohler Regular Village Board Meeting July 20, 2026 Chairperson Thomas Schnettler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken: Tom Schnettler, John Ewert, Michael Wandschneider, Brett Edgerle, Laurie Lindow and Houston Hoskins were present. Tracy Lyons was absent. Attorney Michael Bauer was present. Staff members present: Mike Kitzerow, Gary Lindow, Shawn Splivalo and Cindi Gamb. Items of concern regarding the agenda, including public comment – none. Approval of meeting minutes from June 15, 2026 – Motion by Brett Edgerle, second by Laurie Lindow to approve the meeting minutes from June 15, 2026. Motion carried. Business 1. Request from Pamela DeBoer, future resident of 610 Meadow Circle North, for a variance to allow three indoor cats at her residence – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Brett Edgerle to approve the request from Pamela DeBoer, 610 Meadow Circle North, for a variance to allow three indoor cats at her residence. Motion carried. 2. The Finance Committee recommends the Village Board approve the following: a. June 2026 Revenue and Expense reports, bank reconciliation, and journal entries – Motion by John Ewert, second by Laurie Lindow to approve the June 2026 Revenue and Expense reports, bank reconciliation, and journal entries. Motion carried. b. Ordinance No. 2026-7, An Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 5.16 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Intoxicating Liquors and Fermented Malt Beverages - this item was tabled at Finance Committee. c. Ordinance No. 2026-8, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 10.22 and Repealing and Recreating Chapter 10.86 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Offenses Involving Alcoholic Beverages - this item was tabled at Finance Committee. d. Ordinance No. 2026-9, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8.10 and Creating Chapter 10.26 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Nude Erotic Dancing in Licensed Establishments - this item was tabled at Finance Committee. e. Ordinance No. 2026-10, An Ordinance Creating Chapter 10.23 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding After Hours Presence on Licensed Establishments - this item was tabled at Finance Committee. f. Ordinance No. 2026-11, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11.14.010 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Stop Signs – the Ordinance is to add stop signs at the northwest and southeast corners of Commerce Lane and Woodlake Road. Motion by John Ewert, second by Laurie Lindow to approve Ordinance No. 2026-11, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11.14.010 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Stop Signs. A roll call vote was taken: John Ewert – aye, Michael Wandschneider – aye, Brett Edgerle – aye, Tracy Lyons – absent, Laurie Lindow – aye, Houston Hoskins – aye, Tom Schnettler – aye. Motion carried. 2. The Property Committee recommends the Village Board approve the following: a. Purchase of a thermal imaging camera for Fire Department – Motion by Michael Wandschneider, second by Brett Edgerle to approve the purchase of a thermal imaging camera for the Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $6,000. Motion carried. 3. The Planning Commission recommends the Village Board approve the following: a. Request for a building permit for new signage at Roots to Roses, Kalista and Ann Sacks, all locations are The Shops at Woodlake – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Brett Edgerle to approve the building permit for signage at Roots to Roses. Motion carried. The Kalista and Ann Sacks requests are being returned to Planning Commission because they were not noticed on the Planning Commission agenda. b. Request for a building permit for new signage submitted by The Sports Core/The Serve, 100 Willow Creek Drive – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Laurie Lindow to approve the building permit for signage at The Sports/The Serve. Motion carried. 4. Review pool pass fees – general discussion. Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Laurie Lindow to refer the pool fees back to the Property Committee for review. Motion carried but not unanimously. Correspondence • Minutes from Finance Committee, Property Committee, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals • June Police Department Call Summary • June Claims Lists Adjournment Motion by Brett Edgerle, second by John Ewert to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried. ________________________ Cindi Gamb, Clerk/Treasurer