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Minutes of the Village Board Meeting March 23, 2026 Village Board Room at Village Hall 1. CALL TO ORDER Village President Burt R. McIntyre called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL President McIntyre called for a roll call. Present: Village President Burt R. McIntyre; Trustee Maria Lasecki, District 1; Trustee Chris Nielsen, District 2; Trustee Cathy Hughes, District 3; Trustee Scott Beyer, District 5; Trustee Ray Suennen, District 6; Trustee Adam Lemorande, District 7; Trustee Craig McAllister, District 8 Excused: Trustee John Muraski, District 4 Staff: Administrator Paul Evert, Director of Engineering Josh Gerrits, Director of Public Works Geoff Farr, Director of Community Development Dave Wiese, Fire Chief Dennis Staeven, Directed Enforcement Officer Brandon Dhuey, PIO/Deputy Clerk Ciara Hurrish 3. RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President McIntyre led the meeting in the pledge. 4. REPORT BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETING LAWS President McIntyre read the following notice: Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.81-19.98, the Village Board is meeting to conduct public business. In accordance with state law, the meeting agenda was posted at Village Hall, other municipal buildings, and on the Village of Howard website and was also distributed to the local media and other requesters at least 24 business hours prior to the start of this meeting. 5. APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING C. Hughes moved to approve the agenda as revised. M. Lasecki seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 6. RECOGNITION OF FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC GREG NELEZEN – 2025 FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Fire Chief Dennis Staeven recognized Firefighter/Paramedic Greg Nelezen as the 2025 Firefighter of the Year. Chief Staeven highlighted Nelezen’s dedication to the department, including training, vehicle maintenance and support of others. B. McIntyre congratulated Nelezen and thanked him for his service. Nelezen thanked his peers and expressed appreciation for the recognition. 7. RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC WORKS SNOWPLOW OPERATORS FOR WINTER STORM RESPONSE Director of Public Works G. Farr recognized Public Works staff for their efforts during Blizzard Elsa, one of the largest storms in Green Bay history. G. Farr outlined the extended hours, challenging conditions and overall response, noting the significant time and resources required. B. McIntyre and members of the Village Board thanked staff for their dedication and service, noting the positive feedback received from residents. 8. PUBLIC APPEARANCES B. McIntyre opened the public appearances and invited members of the public to speak. No one stepped forward. B. McIntyre closed public appearances. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS (NONE) 10. COMMUNICATIONS (NONE) 11. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA M. Lasecki moved to approve the consent agenda. R. Suennen seconded. The motion carried unanimously, and the following items were approved: Village Board Meeting Minutes, March 23, 2026 Page 2 of 3 a. The Village Board meeting minutes from March 9, 2026 b. The Plan Commission meeting minutes from March 16, 2026 c. The Municipal Invoices totaling $948,872.25, with checks #86799–86872 d. PLAN COMMISSION ITEMS (The Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of the following items.): i. The Final Planned Development approval for two 20-unit apartment buildings on VH-455-4, Riverview Drive ii. The Preliminary PDD for Pamperin Place iii. The Preliminary Plat for Pamperin Place iv. The revised Glen Acres Preliminary Plat for Scott Sonnabend, VH-PI656 & VH-656-3 v. The Final Plat of Kropp’s Corners vi. The Hillsdale Heights Final Plat, 2649, 2701 & 2705 Hillsdale Court- VH-461-G, VH-461-A & VH-461-6, Part of Gov’t Lot 13, Section 16, T24N-R20E e. The following Operator Licenses Operator licenses, per s. 125.17 of the Wisconsin Statutes and s. 12.02(4)(h) of the Howard Municipal Code, if approved, are valid for a period of up to two years expiring on June 30. i. Steven Thomas Pope ii. Anna Mae Kiener iii. Alyssa Mae Wagner-Annaut f. The renewal 2026-27 Class A beer and liquor license application for the following: i. Varsha Inc/Express Pantry, 2522 Glendale Ave. g. The renewal 2026-27 Class B beer and liquor license application for the following: i. Red Lantern Food & Spirits LLC, 1642 Velp Ave. h. The Temporary Class B Retailer’s License for the Wisconsin Humane Society for the Pet Walk June 7, 2026 at Pamperin Park, located at 2801 County Road RK 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OR OLD BUSINESS ITEMS (NONE) 13. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS a. Review and take action on Preliminary Resolution 2026-09 declaring the intent to exercise special assessment powers under Wisconsin Statute Section 66.0701 upon The Plat of Hillsdale Heights Director of Engineering Josh Gerrits explained the resolution is for the Hillsdale Heights development, which includes 27 single-family lots with full improvements. He noted the special assessments will apply only to the developer. S. Beyer made a motion to approve Resolution 2026- 09 declaring the intent to exercise special assessment upon the Plat of Hillsdale Heights. M. Lasecki seconded. The motion carried unanimously. b. Consider and take action on Resolution 2026-10, a Municipal Disaster Declaration G. Farr explained the resolution relates to Blizzard Elsa and the potential to seek reimbursement through the Wisconsin Disaster Fund. G. Farr noted the Village may be eligible for reimbursement of a portion of eligible expenses. M. Lasecki made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-10 declaring a disaster and to seek reimbursement of costs relating to the cleanup of Blizzard Elsa through the Wisconsin Disaster Fund. C. Hughes seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Village Board Meeting Minutes, March 23, 2026 Page 3 of 3 14. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS 15. CLOSED SESSION (NONE) 16. ADJOURNMENT M. Lasecki moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m. C. McAllister seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Ciara Hurrish PIO/Deputy Clerk