Village Board — Minutes

Village of Kohler Regular Village Board Meeting March 17, 2026 (Meeting was scheduled for March 16, 2026, however, due to severe weather conditions the meeting was postponed to March 17, 2026.) Village President Thomas Schnettler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken: Tom Schnettler, John Ewert, Mike Wandschneider, Brett Edgerle and Tracy Lyons were present. Kelly Kasten and Laurie Lindow were absent. Staff members present: Mike Kitzerow, Shawn Splivalo and Cindi Gamb. Items of concern regarding the agenda, including public comment – none. Approve meeting minutes from February 16, 2026 – Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by John Ewert to approve the meeting minutes from February 16, 2026. Motion carried. Business 1. The Finance Committee recommends the Village Board take action on the following: a. February 2026 Revenue and Expense reports, bank reconciliation and journal entries – Motion by John Ewert, second by Mike Wandschneider to approve the February 2026 Revenue and Expense reports, bank reconciliation and journal entries. Motion carried. b. Request to add new premises to Kohler Co. Class A and Class B beer and liquor licenses – location of premises is 820 Commerce Lane. Motion by John Ewert, second by Mike Wandschneider to approve the request to add new premises to Kohler Co. Class A and Class B beer and liquor licenses. Motion carried. c. Application for cigarette, tobacco and electronic vaping device retail license for Kohler Co. – application is for 820 Commerce Lane. Motion by John Ewert, second by Mike Wandschneider to approve the application for cigarette, tobacco and electronic vaping device retail license for Kohler Co. Motion carried. d. Ordinance No. 2026-3, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.21 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Updating the Fee Schedule – Motion by John Ewert, second by Mike Wandschneider to approve Ordinance No. 2026-3, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.21 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Updating the Fee Schedule. A roll call vote was taken: John Ewert – aye, Mike Wandschneider – aye, Brett Edgerle – aye, Kelly Kasten – absent, Tracy Lyons – aye, Laurie Lindow – absent, Tom Schnettler – nay. Motion carried but not unanimously. e. Ordinance No. 2026-4, An Ordinance Amending Sections 16.51.040 and 18.04.070 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Sewer Utility User Fees and Buildings and Construction Permits and Fees – Motion by John Ewert, second by Mike Wandschneider to approve Ordinance No. 2026-4, An Ordinance Amending Sections 16.51.040 and 18.04.070 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Sewer Utility User Fees and Buildings and Construction Permits and Fees. A roll call vote was taken: Mike Wandschneider – aye, Brett Edgerle– aye, Kelly Kasten – absent, Tracy Lyons – aye, Laurie Lindow – absent, John Ewert – aye, Tom Schnettler – aye. Motion carried. f. Ordinance No. 2026-5, An Ordinance Creating Section 3.12.030 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Refund of Overpayments – Motion by John Ewert, second by Mike Wandschneider to approve Ordinance No. 2026-5, An Ordinance Creating Section 3.12.030 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Regarding Refund of Overpayments. A roll call vote was taken: Brett Edgerle – aye, Kelly Kasten – absent, Tracy Lyons – aye, Laurie Lindow – absent, John Ewert – aye, Mike Wandschneider – aye, Tom Schnettler – aye. Motion carried. g. Resolution No. 2026-3, A Resolution Amending the 2026 Capital Outlay, Water Utility and Sewer Utility Budgets – Motion by John Ewert, second by Mike Wandschneider to approve Resolution No. 2026-3, A Resolution Amending the 2026 Capital Outlay, Water Utility and Sewer Utility Budgets. Motion carried. 2. The Tourism Promotion and Development Committee recommends the Village Board take action on the following: a. Kohler Athletic Bomber Boosters 2026 Kohler Classic 5K/1 mile run/walk - $6,685 b. The Kohler Villager page for Destination Kohler for 2026 - $5,400 c. 2026 Granicus Subscription for monitoring vacation rentals - $4,365.90 d. Shops at Woodlake Kohler 2025 Holiday tree -$5,000 e. Destination Kohler request for 2026 Food & Wine - $250,000 f. Village Fireworks and 4th of July Celebration - $35,000 Motion by Brett Edgerle, second by Mike Wandschneider to approve Tourism Promotion and Development Committee requests totaling $306,450.90. Motion carried. 3. Village President Tom Schnettler announced that the Village Board was convening into Closed Session Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the Purposes of Deliberating or Negotiating the Purchasing of Public Properties, the Investing of Public Funds, or Conducting Other Specified Public Business, Whenever Competitive or Bargaining Reasons Requires a Closed Session – Negotiation of Property Transfer – Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Mike Wandschneider to go into closed session. A roll call vote was taken: Kelly Kasten – absent, Tracy Lyons – aye, Laurie Lindow – absent, John Ewert – aye, Mike Wandschneider – aye, Brett Edgerle – aye, Tom Schnettler – aye. Motion carried. Motion by Tom Schnettler, second by Mike Wandschneider to return to open session. Motion carried. 4. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and may take action on any item discussed in closed session – no formal action taken. Correspondence • Letter from Tony Schultz - complaint with TDS • Minutes from Library Board, Tourism Promotion and Development Committee, Property Committee • February Police Department Call Summary • February Claims Lists Adjournment Motion by Mike Wandschneider, second by Brett Edgerle to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Motion carried. ______________________________ Cindi Gamb, Clerk/Treasurer Meeting minutes approved 4-20-2026.