Village Board — Minutes

Village of Kohler Regular Village Board Meeting Monday, May 18, 2026 President Thomas Schnettler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken: Tom Schnettler, John Ewert, Michael Wandschneider, Brett Edgerle, Tracy Lyons, Laurie Lindow and Houston Hoskins were present. Village attorney Mike 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. Approve meeting minutes from April 20 and 28, 2026 – Motion by Michael Wandschneider, second by Brett Edgerle to approve the meeting minutes from April 20 and 28, 2026. Motion carried. Business 1. Request from Joyce Rindt, 849 Briarwood Court, for a variance to allow four dogs at her residence – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Brett Edgerle to approve the request from Joyce Rindt, 849 Briarwood Court, for a variance to allow four dogs at her residence. Motion carried. 2. Review and approve 2025 Village of Kohler Financial Statements following presentation by Wendi Unger of Baker Tilly US, LLP – the 2025 Financial Highlights were reviewed. At the next meeting, the board will approve the audit reports after having a month to review and ask questions. 3. The Finance Committee recommends the Village Board approve the following: a. April 2026 Revenue and Expense reports, bank reconciliation and journal entries – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve the April 2026 Revenue and Expense reports, bank reconciliation and journal entries. Motion carried. b. Applications for alcohol beverage licenses – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve the applications for alcohol beverage licenses. Motion carried. Class A Retailer Combination License Buechel Stone Corp, 765 Woodlake Road Target Corp, 4085 Hwy 28, Sheboygan Falls Class B Retailer Combination License Buffalo Wild Wings, 4005 Hwy 28, Sheboygan Falls Olive N Ash, 765B Woodlake Road Chili’s Grill & Bar, 4001 Hwy 28, Sheboygan Falls Kohler Co. (Premises includes: American Club, Big Joe’s Fuel & Go, Blackwolf Run, BOLD Cycle, Carriage House, Flora Fields, Inn On Woodlake, Kohler Chocolates/Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates, Kohler Design Center, Kohler Gardener, Kohler Stables, Kohler Swing Studio & Golf Shop, Kohler Water Spa, Red Fox, River Wildlife, Riverbend, Roots to Roses, Sports Core/The Serve, Taverne on Woodlake, The Emporium Gift Shop, The Kohler Experiential Learning Center, Wisconsin Trader, Woodlake Market, Yoga on the Lake c. Applications for cigarette, tobacco and electronic vaping licenses – Motion by John Ewert, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve the applications for cigarette, tobacco and electronic vaping licenses. Motion carried. Olive N Ash, 765B Woodlake Road The American Club, 419 Highland Drive Inn on Woodlake, 705 Woodlake Road Blackwolf Run, 1111 West Riverside Drive Riverbend, 1161 Lower Road Big Joe’s Fuel & Go, 820 Commerce Lane 2. The Property Committee recommends the Village Board approve the following: a. Filing a Simplified Rate Case (SRC) with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for the water utility – Motion by Michael Wandschneider, second by Tom Schnettler to file a Simplified Rate Case (SRC) with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for the water utility. Motion carried. b. Purchase rescue tools for Fire Department – Motion by Michael Wandschneider, second by Tracy Lyons to approve the purchase of rescue tools for $47,060 from Fire-Rescue Supply, LLC for the Fire Department. Motion carried. 4. The Planning Commission recommends the Village Board approve the following: a. Request from T-Mobile, 4115 State Hwy 28, for a building permit for new signage – Motion by Michael Wandschneider, second by Brett Edgerle to approve the request from T-Mobile, 4115 State Hwy 28, for a building permit for new signage. Motion carried. 5. The Tourism Promotion and Development Committee recommends the Village Board approve the following: a. Destination Kohler request for 2026 Kohler Wisconsin’s annual media plan – Motion by Brett Edgerle, second by Michael Wandschneider to approve the Destination Kohler request for 2026 Kohler Wisconsin’s annual media plan, amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Motion carried. 6. Appoint Recreation Committee members – tabled. 7. Fire Dept annual report – Gary presented the department’s annual report. 8. Authorize Village President to consult with Kohler Co. on the American Club remodel project – the Kohler Co. has requested to have a Village representative attend their meetings regarding The American Club remodel project. This person will attend the meetings and then report back to the Village Board in closed session to discuss development agreement items. Motion by Michael Wandschneider, second by John Ewert to appoint Tom Schnettler as the village representative to consult with the Kohler Co. Motion carried. Tom Schnettler abstained from the vote. Correspondence • Minutes from Library Board, Finance Committee, Board of Review, Planning Commission, Tourism Promotion and Development Committee • April Police Department Call Summary • April Claims Lists • Letter from village resident regarding pool fees Adjournment Motion by Michael Wandschneider, second by John Ewert to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Motion carried. _________________________ Cindi Gamb, Clerk/Treasurer Meeting minutes approved 6-15-26.