August 4 2026 Village Board Minutes

ALLOUEZ VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. ALLOUEZ VILLAGE HALL, 1900 LIBAL STREET CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL President Rafter called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Atwood, Genrich, Harris, Hohner, Leiterman, Marsch, Rafter Also Present: Jim March, Trevor Fuller PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by President Rafter. ADOPT/MODIFY AGENDA Leiterman/Marsch moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Music in the Park - August 13th 5pm-8pm at Green Isle b. Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Community Input Survey c. Movie in the Park - August 14th at Voyageur Park (De Pere) d. Water Main Flushing August 3rd-31st President Rafter- Good Neighbor Week begins the week of August 17th, with volunteer opportunities to assist several village households such as painting, yard work, and other projects. PUBLIC COMMENT Clara, E. Briar Lane - Her family organized a fundraiser on E. Briar Lane to help those whose homes and belongings were damaged by recent tornadoes. - The fundraiser included a bake sale and a collection of donated items (such as clothing, food, household goods) Together they raised approximately $1,654 and donations were delivered to Neenah and Menasha this past week. President Rafter and the Board thanked Clara and her family for their generosity and community service, describing their efforts as an example of being a good neighbor. RESOLUTION 2026-17, ADOPTION OF 2026 BROWN COUNTY ALL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN Harris/Hohner moved to adopt Resolution 2026-17, 2026 Brown County All Hazards Mitigation Plan. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Genrich/Leiterman moved to: a. Accept and Place on File minutes from: i. Historic Preservation Commission dated 5/21/25 b. Approve accounts payable dated 7/23/26 Motion carried. HOTEL/MOTEL LICENSING ORDINANCE J. March: - A draft hotel/motel licensing ordinance was discussed for the Village to regulate through an annual licensing process - The ordinance would apply to existing hotels and any future hotels/motels and include a complaint and hearing process if a property is not in compliance - It is intended to address issues such as: o Lack of property maintenance o Excessive police calls o General health, safety, and compliance concerns - Penalties could apply for noncompliance and license revocation could be used as an enforcement tool. - Board members expressed support for having the ordinance, discussed whether the purpose statement should be framed around health/safety and inquired about applicability to long-term stays. - Staff will work with the Village Attorney to revise the draft ordinance along with the related fee schedule and bring the item back to the Board for consideration at a future meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION Marsch/Harris moved to convene into closed session pursuant to: Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e), deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Roll call vote: Atwood – aye, Harris- aye, Hohner – aye, Leiterman – aye, Genrich – aye, Marsch – aye, Rafter – aye. Motion carried. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION Atwood/Leiterman moved to reconvene into open session. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Atwood/Genrich moved to adjourn at 7:44 p.m. Motion carried. Minutes submitted by Carrie Zittlow, Clerk/Treasurer