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Minutes of the Village Board Meeting Feb. 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 Cathy Hughes, District 3; Trustee John Muraski, District 4; Trustee Scott Beyer, District 5; Trustee Ray Suennen, District 6; Trustee Adam Lemorande, District 7; Trustee Craig McAllister, District 8 Excused: Trustee Chris Nielsen, District 2 Staff: Administrator Paul Evert, Director of Administrative Services Chris Haltom, Director of Engineering Josh Gerrits, Fire Chief Dennis Staeven, Directed Enforcement Officer Brandon Dhuey, PIO/Deputy Clerk Ciara Hurrish, Village Attorney Bob Gagan, Animal Control Officer Matt Atkinson 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 B. McIntyre proposed amending the agenda to move Item 12a immediately following communications. C. Hughes moved to approve the agenda as revised. M. Lasecki seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 6. PUBLIC APPEARANCES President McIntyre invited public comment. Dale Weyenberg, 2208 Glendale Ave, spoke regarding the upcoming resurfacing project on Glendale Ave. from Velp Ave. to the quarry. D. Weyenberg expressed opposition to the planned 10-foot-wide blacktop trail on the north side of the roadway and stated that residents on that side of the street prefer a 5-foot concrete sidewalk instead. Director of Engineering J. Gerrits explained that the Village Board previously approved resurfacing that section of Glendale Ave., including the installation of a 10-foot trail on the north side. He noted that a recent public information meeting was held, during which residents expressed interest in a 5-foot sidewalk rather than a 10- foot trail. Mr. Gerrits stated that an agenda item would be brought forward at the next meeting for further discussion and Board consideration. Board members asked clarifying questions regarding the width and material of the proposed trail, snow removal responsibilities and resident preferences. D. Weyenberg indicated that his primary concern was the blacktop material. He further indicated that residents would not object to clearing snow if required. No other members of the public came forward. Public appearances were closed. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Village Board Meeting Minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 Page 2 of 3 S. Beyer stated that several residents have raised concerns regarding e-bikes and speeding. With spring and warmer weather approaching, he suggested revisiting the Village’s regulations to ensure safety guidelines adequately address concerns, particularly for children. 8. COMMUNICATIONS (NONE) 9. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA C. Hughes moved to approve the consent agenda. R. Suennen seconded. C. McAllister pulled Item 9d (i). The motion carried unanimously, and the following items were approved: a. Village Board meeting minutes from Feb. 9, 2026 b. Plan Commission meeting minutes from Feb. 16, 2026 c. Municipal Invoices totaling $1,319,885.76, paid with checks #86588–866660 d. PLAN COMMISSION ITEMS (The Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of the following items.): i. The Final Plat of Lacona Heights 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. Kennedy Sharon Fischer ii. Phillip Santino Rinaldi iii. Taylor Margaret Thompson iv. Pond Xiong f. The committee appointment: Committee Name First Last Term Yrs Start Expiration Brown County Planning Commission Geoff Farr 3 March-26 March-29 9d (i) The Final Plat of Lacona Heights C. McAllister stated he pulled the item to vote in opposition. R. Suennen moved to approve the Final Plat of Lacona Heights, located on Riverview Drive contingent upon: 1. Provide radii in the northern trail segment as shown by Village staff. 2. Shift CBU north adjacent to trail by storm water pond. M. Lasecki seconded. Motion carried 7-1 (No: C. McAllister) 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OR OLD BUSINESS ITEMS (NONE) 11. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS a. Receive public comments on the Village storm water management permit requirements, planning, actions and annual report. J. Gerrits explained that Items 11a and 11b relate to the Village’s annual MS4 storm water permit requirements with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). He stated that the permit requires a public comment period and Board approval prior to submission. J. Gerrits summarized the annual report and noted that the Village continues to make progress toward its required storm water reduction goals. He also reported that annual screening identified no illicit discharges during the reporting year. President McIntyre opened the public comment period. No members of the public came forward. Public comment was closed. Village Board Meeting Minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 Page 3 of 3 b. Review and take action on the Village’s Annual MS4 Storm Water Management Report C. Hughes moved to approve the Village of Howard’s 2025 MS4 annual report. S. Beyer seconded. The motion carried unanimously. c. Review and take action on renewing a contract with Wisconsin Humane Society Animal Control Officer M. Atkinson explained that the Wisconsin Humane Society notified the Village of a clerical error that resulted in the contract renewal not being formally processed. He stated that services were not interrupted and that the renewal reflects a continuation of services with a slight fee increase. The agreement is typically renewed on an annual basis. C. Hughes moved to approve the contract with the Wisconsin Humane Society for animal shelter. M. Lasecki seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 12. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS a. School District Superintendent, Dr. Mark Smith, and School District President, Greg Klimek, provided an overview of the Howard-Suamico School District’s upcoming Spring referenda, including operational and facilities questions. Executive Director of Finance Joshua Swanson was also present. Board members asked general questions regarding enrollment projections, funding and long-term planning. No action was taken. 13. CLOSED SESSION R. Suennen moved to convene to a closed session. M. Lasecki seconded. The motion carried unanimously, and the Village Board of the Village of Howard convened into closed session pursuant to 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved, to wit 2024CV000955 Village of Howard vs. Schelfhout & DeCleene Masonry Inc. et al and 2025CV001270 Town of Pittsfield vs. Village of Howard. 14. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION M. Lasecki moved to return to open session. J. Muraski seconded. The motion carried unanimously, and the Village Board returned to open session at 7:34 p.m. 15. ACTION (IF ANY) J. Muraski made a motion to approve a settlement offer regarding Case No. 24-CV-955, subject to attorney approval of the final settlement agreement. R. Suennen seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 16. ADJOURNMENT C Hughes moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. M. Lasecki seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Ciara Hurrish PIO/Deputy Clerk