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Minutes of the Village Board Meeting Jan. 26, 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 Chris Nielsen (virtual), District 2; Trustee Cathy Hughes, District 3; John Muraski, District 4; Trustee Scott Beyer, District 5; Trustee Ray Suennen, District 6; Trustee Adam Lemorande, District 7; Trustee Craig McAllister, District 8 Absent/Excused: Trustee Maria Lasecki, District 1 Staff: Administrator Paul Evert, Director of Administrative Services Chris Haltom, Director of Public Works Geoff Farr, Director of Engineering Josh Gerrits, Grant Writer Ben Rodgers, Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Steinhorst, 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 President McIntyre noted the following revisions: • Item 9e (Operator License) was removed from the consent agenda • Item 12a (Grant Writer Report – Ben Rodgers) was moved to immediately follow Public Appearances. C. Hughes moved to approve the agenda as revised. R. Suennen seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 6. PUBLIC APPEARANCES President McIntyre invited public comment. Karen Rehn, 2765 Rennes Way, spoke in favor of allowing residents to obtain an additional garbage cart due to household size and sanitation concerns. No other members of the public came forward. Public appearances were closed. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS C. Hughes reported that several constituents contacted her, one with a request that the pond/rain tax bill (stormwater) due date change from the 19th to the end of the month. S. Beyer requested an update on the tree removal ordinance. G. Farr stated he has been working on other priorities and will return to the item when able. C. McAllister asked questions regarding the Lot Size Committee’s recommendations and referenced discussion from the Plan Commission meeting. 8. COMMUNICATIONS (NONE) Village Board Meeting Minutes, Jan. 26, 2026 Page 2 of 4 9. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA A. Lemorande moved to approve the consent agenda. B. McIntyre seconded. The motion carried unanimously, and the following items were approved: a. Village Board meeting minutes from Jan. 12, 2026 b. Municipal invoices totaling $1,110,025.03, paid with checks #86361–86427 c. Change Order #4 to Dorner, Inc. for the Hazel Estates 3rd Addition & Marley Meadows Subdivision – Utility Contract involving a $7,517.60 decrease d. Change Order #3 to Dorner, Inc. for the Mill Center Water Loop project involving a $65,473.45 decrease e. New Operator License Application 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. Jordan Beverly Clark f. Temporary Class B Retailer’s License for the Battle on the Bay Event on Feb. 20–21, 2026 at the Bay of Green Bay (Pete’s Lake) g. Temporary Class B Retailer’s License for the Green Bay Deaf Club for a club picnic on July 11, 2026 at the Meadowbrook Park Pavilion, 670 Hillcrest Heights 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OR OLD BUSINESS ITEMS (NONE) 11. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS a. Review and take action on Preliminary Resolution 2026-04 declaring the intent to exercise special assessment powers under Wisconsin State Section 66.0701 upon Glendale Avenue J. Gerrits explained the resolution related to a sanitary sewer interceptor project and described the assessment types. R. Suennen made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-04 declaring the intent to exercise special assessments upon Glendale Avenue. J. Muraski seconded. C. McAllister stated he was voting no. The motion carried 6:2 (No: C. Hughes, C. McAllister) b. 6:35 P.M. Public Hearing Regarding “Proposed Special Assessments on the Plat of Hazel Estates 4th Addition” J. Gerrits explained the proposed special assessments related to the Hazel Estates 4th Addition and noted the public hearing was required. He stated the assessments apply only to the developer and the Village, including a Village-owned parcel intended for a future neighborhood park. President McIntyre opened the public hearing. No members of the public came forward. The public hearing was closed. c. Review and take action on Final Resolution 2026-05 authorizing the levying of special assessments on the Plat of Hazel Estates 4th Addition. J. Muraski made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-05 authorizing the levying of special assessments against benefited property on the Plat of Hazel Estates 4th Addition. C. Nielsen seconded. The motion carried unanimously. d. Review and take action on awarding the Hazel Estates 4th Addition roadway project to McKeefry & Sons, Inc. for $600,598.00 contingent on attorney review of the contracts Village Board Meeting Minutes, Jan. 26, 2026 Page 3 of 4 J. Gerrits stated this item was the contract award for the roadway portion of the Hazel Estates 4th Addition project and noted McKeefry & Sons, Inc. regularly completes subdivision work for the Village. C. Hughes made a motion to award the Hazel Estates 4th Addition Roadway Construction Project to McKeefry & Sons, Inc. for $600,598.00, contingent on attorney review of the contracts. A. Lemorande seconded. The motion carried unanimously. e. Review and take action on awarding the Hazel Estates 4th Addition utility project to Advance Construction, Inc. for $959,673.40 contingent on attorney review of the contracts J. Gerrits stated this item was the contract award for the utility portion of the Hazel Estates 4th Addition project and noted Advance Construction, Inc. is a reputable local contractor. C. Hughes made a motion to award the Hazel Estates 4th Addition Utility Construction Project to Advance Construction, Inc. for $959,673.40 contingent on attorney review of the contracts. C. Nielsen seconded. The motion carried unanimously. f. Review and take action on the Preliminary Plat of Hillsdale Heights D. Wiese stated the Preliminary Plat of Hillsdale Heights was reviewed by the Plan Commission earlier in the evening and recommended for approval. He noted the plat includes the single-family portion of the development, with other components approved previously through the Planned Development District process. C. Nielsen made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Hillsdale Heights with the condition: • Storm water/drainage easements as required once design is completed R. Suennen seconded. The motion carried 7-1 (No: C. McAllister). g. Review and take action on the Final Plat of Red Leaf D. Wiese stated the Plan Commission reviewed the Final Plat of Red Leaf earlier in the evening and recommended approval of the first phase of the development. S. Beyer made a motion to approve the Red Leaf Final Plat with the condition: • Storm water/drainage easements as required once design is completed A. Lemorande seconded. The motion carried 6:2 (No: C. McAllister, C. Hughes) h. Review and take action on Ordinance 2026-01 allowing extra garbage and recycling carts G. Farr reviewed Ordinance 2026-01, which allows residents to obtain additional garbage and recycling carts for a fee. He explained the proposed rates, including additional garbage carts, updated recycling cart fees and provisions for registered group homes. J. Muraski made a motion to approve Ordinance 2026-01 allowing additional garbage and recycling carts. C. Hughes seconded. The motion carried unanimously. i. Review and take action on Ordinance 2026-02, relating to snow and ice removal on sidewalks G. Farr reviewed proposed updates to the ordinance, including a revised fee structure for repeated sidewalk clearing by the Village and clarification to the agricultural exemption language. Discussion included allowing staff discretion to determine when repeated violations become habitual. R. Suennen made a motion to approve Ordinance 2026-02, relating to snow and ice removal on sidewalks, establishing the following fee schedule for Village-performed sidewalk clearing: • First: $0 • Second: $25 • Third: $50 • Fourth and consecutive: $75 J. Muraski seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Village Board Meeting Minutes, Jan. 26, 2026 Page 4 of 4 j. Review and take action on the development agreement with Garrit Bader for the Hillsdale Heights Subdivision P. Evert reviewed the proposed Development Agreement for the Hillsdale Heights subdivision, located south of Hillsdale Court. He explained the agreement outlines special assessments related to Hillsdale Court, the construction of an additional loop road, and the timing of contributions for stormwater facilities and prior assessments. B. McIntyre made a motion to approve the Agreement Waiving Notice and Agreeing to Special Assessments for Hillsdale Heights Subdivision. A. Lemorande seconded. The motion carried 7:1 (No: C. McAllister) k. Review and take action on the development agreement with Tycore Built LLC and Wade Micoley for the 4th Addition to Hazel Estates P. Evert reviewed the proposed Development Agreement for the Hazel Estates 4th Addition and noted the related project bids were approved earlier in the meeting. He explained the agreement outlines the payment and timing of special assessments and is consistent with prior development agreements for similar projects. J. Muraski made a motion to approve the Agreement Waiving Notice to Special Assessments for Hazel Estates 4th Addition. R. Suennen seconded. The motion carried unanimously. l. Consider and act on a Purchase Agreement for Parcel VH-32 from Primrose Senior Living P. Evert reviewed the proposed Purchase Agreement for Parcel VH-32 with Primrose Senior Living. He explained the agreement follows a previously approved Letter of Intent and includes a six- month due diligence period, with options for extensions. He noted the purchase price is $400,000 and that the Village Attorney reviewed the agreement and recommended a modification to the assignment language to require Village approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. C. Hughes made a motion to approve the Purchase Agreement with Primrose Senior Living for the sale of VH-32, with the recommended language change suggested by the Village Attorney. A. Lemorande seconded. The motion carried 7:1 (No: C. McAllister) m. Review and take action on Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Margaret Kropp 4849 Glendale Avenue, VH-1507 D. Wiese reviewed the proposed Certified Survey Map (CSM) for the Margaret Kropp property located at 4849 Glendale Avenue. He explained the CSM creates lots fronting Glendale Avenue and meets all minimum requirements. A. Lemorande made a motion to approve the CSM for Kropp 4849 Glendale Avenue, VH-1507. C. Hughes seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 12. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS a. Grant writer Ben Rodgers provided the 2025 Annual Report summarizing grant activity, funding outcomes and future grant opportunities for the Village. Trustees asked questions and thanked B. Rodgers for his work. No action was taken. (This item was moved after Item 6: Public Appearances) b. G. Farr provided a water system loss report, noting current water loss levels and planned efforts to reduce system losses through water main replacements and leak detection. Trustees asked questions regarding water loss percentages and system improvements. No action was taken. 13. CLOSED SESSION (NONE) 14. ADJOURNMENT C. Hughes moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. C. McAllister seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Ciara Hurrish PIO/Deputy Clerk