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VILLAGE BOARD AGENDA (REGULAR) – AUGUST 18TH 2026 - Page 1 of 2 Village of Hobart – www.hobartwi.gov Village Office - 2990 South Pine Tree Road, Hobart, WI Notice is hereby given according to State Statutes that the VILLAGE BOARD of the Village of Hobart will meet on Tuesday August 18th 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road). NOTICE OF POSTING: Posted August 14th 2026, at the Hobart Village Office and on the village website. MEETING NOTICE – VILLAGE BOARD (Regular) Date/Time: Tuesday August 18th 2026 (6:00 P.M.) Location: Hobart Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road) Village Board of Trustees: Richard Heidel (President), David Dillenburg, Vanya Koepke, Tammy Zittlow, Melissa Tanke. All agendas and meeting packets can be found on-line at https://www.hobartwi.gov/village-board. ROUTINE ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON: 1. Call to order/Roll Call. 2. Certification of the open meeting law agenda requirements and approval of the agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONSENT AGENDA (These items may be approved on a si ngle motion and vote due to their routine nature or previous discussion. Please indicate to the Board President if you would prefer separate discussion and action.) A. Payment of Invoices (Page 3); B. VILLAGE BOARD: Minutes of August 4 th 2026 (Regular) (Page 7); C. POLICE COMMISSION: Minutes of April 8th 2026 (Page 10) 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS (Please limit comments to no more than 3 minutes) 8. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT/COMMUNICATIONS A. INFORMATION 1. 2026 Village Equalized Valuation (Page 12) – The Village of Hobart experienced another significant increase in its Equalized Value (“value”). The 2026 overall value of the Village is $1,788,241,500, seven (7) percent more than 2025’s value ($1,677,209,000). The Village’s $69.63 million of net new construction is a record. The percentage increase (4.16%) is also more than twice that of Brown County’ (1.98%). 2. July 31st Village Account Balances (Page 21) 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS 10. OLD BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - ORDI NANCE 2026-11 (AN ORDINANCE TO CR EATE ARTICLE VI (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) OF CHAPTER 264 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF HOBART, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN) (Page 22) The purpose is to promote the safe and lawful operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, and electric scooters upon public streets, sidewalks, trails, parks, parking lots, and other public property; to protect pedestrians and other lawful users of public ways; to reduce conflicts between users of public facilities; and to supplement applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes. The Board postponed action on the ordinance at its August 4th meeting. VILLAGE BOARD AGENDA (REGULAR) – AUGUST 18TH 2026 - Page 2 of 2 11. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Village Engineering Services The Village Board, earlier this year, issued a Request for Pr oposals (RFP) for the Village’s engineering services. Ten (10) firms submitted RFPs; four (4) were interviewed. The recommendation of the interview committee will be presented to the Board tonight. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - Fire Department Automatic Aid Agreement (Page 36) This updated agreement, part of the reporting system requirement to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), is required by the state for all fire incidents. The agreement has several procedural changes, and adds three more departments to the FRFD: Morrisons, Greenleaf, and Wrightstown. Staff is seeking authorization to sign and return. C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Authorization to Negotiate the Addition of the Town of Freedom to the Hobart- Lawrence Police Department in 2027 (Page 44) The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department (HLPD) was recently approached by the Town of Freedom to develop a proposal for contracted law enforcement services. As Freedom plans for future growth, Town officials requested a service model that provides professional police services while remaining fiscally responsible. The addition of the Town of Freedom to Police Department would be the first change in the structure and service area of HLPD since it was created more than twenty (20) years ago. D. DISCUSSION - Items for future agenda consideration or Committee assignment E. ADJOURN to CLOSED SESSION: 1. Under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (e): Deliberating or negotiating t he purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. RE: Possible Trail Agreement with the Oneida Nation 2. Under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (g): Conferring with legal coun sel 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. RE: Tribal Affairs; Potential Litigation F. CONVENE into open session. G. ACTION from closed session. 12. ADJOURN ____________________________ Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS Tuesday September 1st 2026 (6:00 PM) – Regular Board Meeting at Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road) Tuesday September 15th 2026 (6:00 PM) – Regular Board Meeting at Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road) Tuesday October 6th 2026 (6:00 PM) – Regular Board Meeting at Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road) NOTE: Page numbers refer to the meeting packet. A ll agendas and minutes of Village meetings are online: www.hobartwi.gov. Any person wishing to attend, who, because of their disability, requires special accommodation, should contact the Village Clerk’s office at 920-869-1011 with as much advanced notice as possible. Notice is hereby given that action by the Board may be considered and taken on any of t he items described or listed in this agenda. There may be Board members attending this meeting by telephone if necessary. Check Register - Quick Report - Regular 12:28 PM ACCTALL Checks CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: 8/18/2026 ______________________________________________________________________________________Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account:8/18/2026 8/12/2026 Page: 262.8071373 ALICIA BAUER REFUND - CANCELLED BUILDING PERMIT 8/18/2026 26,421.1871374 AQUALIS SANITARY SEWER CLEANING & TELEVISING 8/18/2026 2,890.0071375 BADGER LABORATORIES & ENGINEERING CO INC MULTIPLE INVOICES FOR WATER TESTING 8/18/2026 90.8471376 BAYSIDE PRINTING LLC WATER METER RECORD CARDS -500 8/18/2026 491.4171377 BOBCAT PLUS DITCH MOWER BLADES 8/18/2026 983.0971378 BROWN COUNTY TREASURER - COURT PAYMENTS JULY2026 FINES & SURCHARGES 8/18/2026 322.5071379 CONWAY SHIELD INC FIREFIGHTER - LESPERANCE SHIELD 8/18/2026 1,860.0071380 COUNTRY VISIONS COOPERATIVE FIELDMASTER FUEL 500.00 GALS 8/18/2026 45.0071381 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES J. LANCELLE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION 8/18/2026 110.0071382 DIVERSIFIED BENEFIT SERVICES INC HRA-106 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8/18/2026 291.6771383 EMPLOYEE RESOURCE CENTER INC EMPLOYEE SERVICES - AUGUST 8/18/2026 32.4071384 FASTENAL COMPANY FASTENERS 8/18/2026 2,265.0071385 GENERAL CODE LLC SUPPLEMENT NO. 22 8/18/2026 139.5071386 HSHS EWD EVIDENCE DRAWS 8/18/2026 172.9371387 JOE'S POWER CENTER INC MOWER REPAIRS YOKE, CASTER WHEEL, SLEEVE 8/18/2026 175.0071388 JORDAN CAPPAERT REFUND PARK DEPOSIT FROM 8-2-2026 8/18/2026 1,764.0071389 JUNKIN SAFETY APPLIANCE CO PLASTIC SPLINT STRETCHER - 2 8/18/2026 175.0071390 KATELYN WOJKIEWICZ REFUND PARK DEPOSIT FOR 8-9-2026 8/18/2026 175.0071391 KEVIN BRYFCZYNSKI REFUND PARK DEPOSIT FROM 8-1-2026 8/18/2026 PAGE 3 Check Register - Quick Report - Regular 22:28 PM ACCTALL Checks CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: 8/18/2026 ______________________________________________________________________________________Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account:8/18/2026 8/12/2026 Page: 85.3771392 KIMPS ACE HARDWARE PAINTING SUPPLIES 8/18/2026 105.9771393 LEXINGTON HOMES INC REFUND OVERPAYMENT CLOSED UTILITY 8/18/2026 107.3971394 LEXINGTON HOMES INC REFUND CLOSED UTILITY ACCOUNT 8/18/2026 140.9171395 LEXINGTON HOMES INC REFUND CLOSED UTILITY ACCOUNT 8/18/2026 165.0071396 MCALLISTER LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES PULVERIZED TOP SOIL 8/18/2026 949.2171397 MIDWEST METER INC ARVADA III MASTER METER 8/18/2026 101.3971398 MULTI MEDIA CHANNELS LLC LEGAL ADS 7/24/26 ORDINANCE 09-10-12-13 8/18/2026 9,800.0071399 PRECISION SEALCOATING INC. STREET SWEEPING JULY - TWO SWEEPERS 8/18/2026 48,590.5771400 ROBERT E. LEE & ASSOCIATES INC MULTIPLE PROJECTS / INVOICES 8/18/2026 175.0071401 ROSE AULT REFUND - PARK DEPOSIT FOR 8-8-26 8/18/2026 113.9571402 SCHROEDER'S FLOWERS INC FUNERAL ARRANGEMENT 8/18/2026 2,302.9271403 STATE OF WISCONSIN COURT FINES & SURCHARGES JULY 2026 FINES & SURCHARGES 8/18/2026 180.0071404 STORDEUR SANITATION INC PUMP HOLDING TANK AT FIRE STATION #1 8/18/2026 1,113.0071405 THE HORTON GROUP INC RENEWAL OF ACCIDENT & SICKNESS INS FIRE 8/18/2026 2,411.2071406 TLB WOOD PRODUCTS LLC PLAYGROUND MULCH 8/18/2026 70.4371407 WEYERS EQUIPMENT INC MULTIPLE EQUIPMENT PARTS DITCH MOWER 8/18/2026 182.0071408 WI DEPT OF JUSTICE - CRIME INFORMATION BUREAU BACKGROUND CHECKS - 26 8/18/2026 500.0071409 WI HUMANE SOCIETY JULY - ANIMAL IMPOUND SERVICES 8/18/2026 105,761.63Grand Total PAGE 4 Check Register - Quick Report - Regular 32:28 PM ACCTALL Checks CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: 8/18/2026 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Amount From Account:8/18/2026 8/12/2026 Page: 13,476.96Total Expenditure from Fund # 001 - General Fund 4,113.45Total Expenditure from Fund # 002 - Water Fund 26,637.05Total Expenditure from Fund # 003 - Sanitary Sewer Fund 2,768.05Total Expenditure from Fund # 004 - Capital Projects Fund 9,832.40Total Expenditure from Fund # 007 - Storm Water Fund 45,822.52Total Expenditure from Fund # 009 - TID 2 Fund 3,111.20Total Expenditure from Fund # 010 - Parks & Recreation 105,761.63Total Expenditure from all Funds PAGE 5 Check Nbr Check Date Vendor name Check Amount Transaction memo DOR072426 7/24/2026 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 4,383.09$ 07-24-26 PAYROLL CSUP072426 7/24/2026 WI CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTIONS TRUST FUND 1,650.06$ 07-24-26 PAYROLL DCOMP072426 7/24/2026 EMPOWER 1,736.12$ 07-24-2026 PAYROLL EFTPS072426 7/24/2026 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 23,504.62$ 07-24-26 PAYROLL HRA072726CY 7/27/2026 DIVERSIFIED BENEFIT SERVICES INC 765.19$ HRA072726CY - BIESE ALLST071426 7/29/2026 AMERICAN HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 185.72$ INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS AUGUST GLOBO626 7/30/2026 GLOBO LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS LLC 95.00$ TELEPHONE INTERPRETING -6-26 WRSJUL26 7/31/2026 EMPLOYEE TRUST FUNDS 36,731.68$ WRS JUL 2026 DELTA0826 7/31/2026 DELTA DENTAL OF WISCONSIN 2,669.74$ DENTAL AND VISION PREMIUMS AUGUST VOIDDELTA 7/31/2026 DELTA DENTAL OF WISCONSIN (223.96)$ VOID DUPLICATE CORRECTION GFL0726 8/4/2026 GFL - GFL SOLID WASTE MIDWEST LLC 36,646.25$ REFUSE & RECYCLING JULY 2026 GBMSD0726 8/4/2026 GREEN BAY METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT 90,312.41$ SANITARY TREATMENT FEES PAYA73126 8/4/2026 PAYA-FIRST BILLING SERVICES 7.00$ TRANSACTION FEES JULY CINTAS71526 8/4/2026 CINTAS CORP 35.51$ MATS AT OFFICE 7-15-26 CSUP080726 8/7/2026 WI CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTIONS TRUST FUND 1,650.06$ 08-07-2026 PAYROLL DCOMP080726 8/7/2026 EMPOWER 1,715.54$ 08-07-2026 PAYROLL EFTPS080726 8/7/2026 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 22,407.48$ 08-07-2026 PAYROLL HRA08072026C 8/7/2026 DIVERSIFIED BENEFIT SERVICES INC 1,500.00$ HRA-08072026CY - SCHROEDER VOID71256 8/10/2026 ALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS INC. (327.17)$ VOID CK 71256 CALTRSOL626 8/10/2026 ALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS INC. 327.17$ REISSUE PAYMENT I827908 DOR080726 8/11/2026 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 404.47$ 08-07-2026 PAYROLL DOR080726C 8/11/2026 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 4,204.47$ CORRECT 08-07-2026 PAYROLL DOR080726V 8/11/2026 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (404.47)$ VOID 08-07-2026 PAYROLL WEX072026 8/14/2026 WEX - WRIGHT EXPRESS 4,469.20$ FUEL JULY 71410 8/18/2026 LARSON ORCHARD APARTMENTS LLC 350,000.00$ PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE KWIK726 8/18/2026 KWIK TRIP INC 5,660.19$ POLICE FUEL JULY CLA81826 8/18/2026 CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP 3,465.00$ PSC RATE APPLICATION CONSULTING SERVICES WPS82426 8/18/2026 WPS 15,427.26$ UTILITIES - ALL BUILDINGS VPS072026 8/18/2026 VANDENPLAS PORTABLE SOLUTIONS 548.00$ PORTABLE TOILETS AT PARKS JULY CULLIGAN726 8/18/2026 CULLIGAN GREEN BAY 51.92$ FILTER SYSTEM OFFICE AUGUST GBUTIL82626 8/18/2026 GREEN BAY WATER UTILITY 56,519.35$ PURCHASED WATER JULY CINTAS082726 8/18/2026 CINTAS CORP 35.51$ MATS AT OFFICE FLEET8182026 8/18/2026 ENTERPRISE-FLEET MANAGEMENT 25,255.43$ FLEET LEASE 8-18-2026 NSIGHT082026 8/18/2026 NSIGHT TELESERVICE 1,200.86$ BUILDING PHONE LINES 692,608.70$ PAGE 6 VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES (REGULAR) – AUGUST 4TH 2026 - Page 1 of 3 Village of Hobart Village Office 2990 S. Pine Tree Rd, Hobart, WI 54155 www.hobartwi.gov - www.buildinhobart.com VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES (Regular) Date/Time: Tuesday August 4th 2026 (6:00 P.M.) Location: Hobart Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road) Village Board of Trustees: Richard Heidel (President), David Dillenburg, Vanya Koepke, Tammy Zittlow, Melissa Tanke. ROUTINE ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON: 1. Call to order/Roll Call . The meeting was called to order by Rich Hei del at 6:03 pm. Dave Dillenburg, Vanya Koepke, Melissa Tanke, Tammy Zittlow, and Rich Heidel were present. 2. Certification of the open meeting law agenda requirements and approval of the agenda - ACTION: To certify the open meeting law agenda requirements and approve the agenda as presented. MOTION: Koepke SECOND: Zittlow. VOICE VOTE: 5-0. 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC HEARTING - Ordinance 2026-09 (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 (DEFINITIONS) OF ARTICLE III (TERMINOLOGY) OF CHAPTER 295 (ZONING)) The purpose of this Ordinance is to modi fy the definitions for both in-home and commercial childcare facilities so as to be in compliance with state regulations. The only notable change that would affect the Village would be the increase in the number of children permitted in a home-based childcare establishment. President Heidel opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 pm. Director Gerbers explained the change to zoning code. Appearing before the Village Board: No one spoke. President Heidel closed the Public Hearing at 6:07 pm. B. ACTION on aforesaid agenda item ACTION: To approve Ordinance 2026-09 (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8 (DEFINITIONS) OF ARTICLE III (TERMINOLOGY) OF CHAPTER 295 (ZONING)) as presented. MOTION: Koepke SECOND: Zittlow. VOICE VOTE 5-0. C. PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 2026-10 (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 356 (ADMINISTRATION) OF ARTICLE XXXIII (SITE REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS) OF CHAPTER 295 (ZONING)) The purpose of this Ordinance is to allow the Site Review Committee to grant exceptions to the standards set in the Design Standards where developments have unique conditions that may conflict with the standards for site review. President Heidel opened the Public Hearing at 6:08 pm. Director Gerbers explained the change to zoning code. PAGE 7 VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES (REGULAR) – AUGUST 4TH 2026 - Page 2 of 3 Appearing before the Village Board: No one spoke. President Heidel closed the Public Hearing at 6:11 pm. D. ACTION on aforesaid agenda item ACTION: To approve Ordinance 2026-10 (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 356 (ADMINISTRATION) OF ARTICLE XXXIII (SITE REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS) OF CHAPTER 295 (ZONING)) as presented. MOTION: Dillenburg SECOND: Tanke. VOICE VOTE 5-0. 5. CONSENT AGENDA (These items may be approved on a si ngle motion and vote due to their routine nature or previous discussion. Please indicate to the Board President if you would prefer separate discussion and action.) A. Payment of Invoices; B. VILLAGE BOARD: Minutes of July 21st 2026 (Regular) ACTION: To approve A. Payment of Invoices to include ma nual checks. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Dillenburg. VOICE VOTE 5-0. ACTION: To approve B. VILLAGE BOARD: Minutes of July 21 st 2026 (Regular) as presented. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Zittlow. VOICE VOTE 3-0, Abstain: Koepke and Tanke. 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None. 7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS (Please limit comments to no more than 3 minutes) No one spoke. 8. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT/COMMUNICATIONS In Person Absentee Voting is ongoing this week. Police Commission will be held on Thursday. There will be no Planning and Zoning Commission for August. Site Review will be on August 19, 2026. Park and Recreation will meet in August. The Golf Outing will be held on August 17, 2026. One Public Works Employee with a Public Works Truck was sent to help in Menasha/Fox Crossing last week with cleanup due to the storm. Update of new tax base numbers. A. INFORMATION 1. Hobart-Lawrence Police Department 2 nd Quarter Report. Chief Renkas was present to address any questions/comments from the Village Board 2. June SNBT Investment Report Administrator Kramer reviewed the Investment Report. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS - None. 10. OLD BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - ORDI NANCE 2026-11 (AN ORDINANCE TO CR EATE ARTICLE VI (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) OF CHAPTER 264 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF HOBART, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN) The purpose is to promote the safe and lawful operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, and electric scooters upon public streets, sidewalks, trails, parks, parking lots, and other public property; to protect pedestrians and other lawful users of public ways; to reduce conflicts between users of public facilities; and to supplement applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes. PAGE 8 VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES (REGULAR) – AUGUST 4TH 2026 - Page 3 of 3 ACTION: To postpone the discussion and action on Ordi nance 2026-11 (AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE ARTICLE VI (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND EL ECTRIC SCOOTERS) OF CHAPTER 264 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF HOBART, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN to the August 18, 2026 Village Board Meeting. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Zittlow. VOICE VOTE 5-0. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - ORDINANCE 2026-14 (AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 255 (TREES)) The purpose of this ordinance is to upd ate the current Tree ordinanc e to remove the Village fr om becoming involved in private matters involving the maintenance and/or of trees, as well as remove sections from the current code. ACTION: To approve ORDINANCE 2026-14 (AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING CHAPTER 255 (TREES)) as presented. MOTION: Dillenburg SECOND: Zittlow. VOICE VOTE 5-0. 11. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Proposed Data Center Ordinance In July, the Village Board passed a one-year moratorium on the on the development of a Data Center in the Village, allowing time to draft and approve an Ordinance to regulate any su ch development through the Zoning Code. Tonight, staff will present the first draft of a proposed Data Center Ordinance, which would replace Article XXXVI (Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development). It is our recommendation that the proposed Ordinance be sent to the Village Attorney for legal review and then to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their review, discussion and recommendation in August. ACTION: To suspend the rules of regular meeting order. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Dillenburg VOICE VOTE: 5-0. Administrator Kramer reviewed the proposed draft Data Center Ordinance for the Village Board. Appearing before the Village Board: Dan Bake, 4369 Hilton Head Ct, Data Centers ACTION: To return to the rules of regular meeting order. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Dillenburg VOICE VOTE: 5-0. ACTION: To submit the first draft of a proposed Data C enter Ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its review and recommendation to the Village Board. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Zittlow. VOICE VOTE 5-0. B. DISCUSSION - Items for future agenda consideration or Committee assignment Rough draft of Municipal Center recommendations will be brought to the Village Board. Electric Bike Ordinance. ACTION: To recess at 7:29 pm prior to going into closed session. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Koepke. VOICE VOTE: 5-0. C. ADJOURN to CLOSED SESSION (7:39 PM): ACTION: To go into closed session 1) Under Wisconsin State Statute 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 barg aining reasons require a closed session. RE: Possible Trail Agreement with the Oneida Nation and 2) Under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (g): Conferring 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. RE: Tribal Affairs; Potential Litigation MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Dillenburg ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0. D. CONVENE into open session (10:00 PM) – MOTION: Zittlow SECOND: Heidel ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0. E. ACTION from closed session – None. 12. ADJOURN (10:01 PM) – MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Zittlow VOICE VOTE: 5-0. Respectfully submitted by Lisa A. Vanden Heuvel, Village Clerk PAGE 9 Village of Hobart Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, April 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM Village of Hobart Fire & Rescue Station #1 2703 S. Pine Tree Rd. Hobart, WI 54115 Call to Order The meeting was called to order by John Shimek at 6:00 PM. Roll Call Commissioners John Shimek, Ron Jaeger, Don Hedrick, Dave Konshak, and Larry Potter were present. Chief Renkas was in attendance. Approval of Agenda and Certification of the Open Meeting Law Agenda Requirements A motion to confirm certification of the open meeting law agenda requirements and approval of the agenda was made by Ron Jaeger and seconded by John Shimek at 6:00 PM. All in favor; motion carried. Approval of Meeting Minutes A motion was made at 6:01 PM to approve the minutes of January 14, 2026. Motion made by Ron Jaeger and seconded by Don Hedrick. All in favor; motion carried. Old Business Discussion was held regarding updates to the Joint Police Commission of the Village of Hobart & Town of Lawrence Rules and Regulations. John Shimek asked about page 5 where it says commission elections will be held the first meeting after April 30th. The commission held elections at its January meeting. It was agreed that the language was intended to align with other boards in the future; there is no need to repeat them today. Ron Jaeger asked about language on page 3 relating to discipline of officers. If a complaint came in to a commissioner, would that commissioner be ineligible to participate in any future proceedings involving that information because of direct involvement with the complainant? Chief Renkas said no. Such information would be forwarded to him for internal affairs processing. If the complaint involved Chief Renkas, the commission inherently becomes involved. There is no conflict of interest. John Shimek asked about language on page 7 concerning veterans’ preferences. Chief Renkas shared that the verbiage is directly from state statute. Larry Potter pointed out that page 6, section 2.09 says unapproved minutes should be shared with the clerk, chief, and all commissioners. The minutes are currently sent to Chief Renkas and John Shimek after each meeting. All agreed there is no need to change the distribution group. Chief Renkas shares the minutes with the clerk. The other commissioners do not want the unapproved minutes because they receive them in advance of the next meeting in the pre-meeting packet. Chief Renkas finished the old business discussion by explaining that a change in language in the regulations involves removing the position of captain from the department’s organizational chart, PAGE 10 replacing it with the title of assistant chief. The job duties for the position do not change, and there is not a pay increase. The modification simply matches a recent ordinance amendment and better aligns with the duties of the position. A motion to approve the change was made by Larry Potter at 6:12 PM. It was seconded by Don Hedrick. All in favor; motion carried. New Business Adjourned to Closed Session A motion to adjourn to closed session was made by Don Hedrick at 6:15 PM, seconded by John Shimek. All in favor; motion carried. Convened to Open Session A motion to convene to open session was made by Ron Yeager at 7:11 PM, seconded by Don Hedrick. All in favor; motion carried. Action from Closed Sesson Following discussion in closed session, a successful candidate for the vacant officer position was identified contingent on the successful completion of a psychological exam, medical exam, drug screen, and passing of the law enforcement reciprocity exam. The recommendation was given to Chief Renkas. A motion was made by Ron Jaeger at 7:12 PM, seconded by John Shimek. All in favor; motion carried. Adjournment A motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 7:14 PM by Larry Potter, seconded by Ron Jaeger. All in favor; motion carried. PAGE 11 Page 1 of 9 MEMORANDUM TO: Village Board FROM: Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator RE: 2025 Village Equalized Values DATE: August 20th 2024 BACKGROUND Property value is the dollar-value placed on land and buildings for the purposes of administering property taxes. The two commonly-used methods of valuing property in Wisconsin are "assessed" and "equalized." Assessed valuation is property value as determined by the local municipal assessor on January 1 in any given year. Equalized valuation results when the Department of Revenue (DOR) applies an adjustment factor to the assessed value. The adjustment factor incorporates, amon g other elements, actual property sales in the municipality during the past year and is meant to ensure each type of property has comparable value regardless of local assessment practices. Fair Market Value: Most state com putations use equalized value, otherwise known as "fair market" value. Fair market value can be further def ined as the value that would be agreed upon between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an "arm's length" transaction where neither is required to act. (Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction) OVERALL GROWTH OF TAX BASE After a short period of low growth, the Village of Hobar t experienced another significant increase in its Equalized Value (“value”). The 2026 overall value of the Village is $1, 788,241,500, a seven (7) percent increase from 2025’s value of $1,677,209,000. The Village has not seen a decrease in its equalized valuation since 2010. The vast majority in the total equalized val ue is residential ($1.315 billion, 6 percent increase over 2025), follo wed by commercial ($408.8 million, 9 percent increase) a nd industrial ($47.9 million, 1 percent increase). The chart below shows the Village’s growth over the past 10 years: Year Residential Commercial Manufacturing Total Change 2026 $1,315,635,000 $408,802,700 $47,834,200 $1,788,241,500 7% 2025 1,237,604,700 376,552,800 47, 322,900 1,677,209,900 0% 2024 1,267,674,900 345,792,900 46,084,200 1,675,587,900 11 % 2023 1,156,144,600 291,712,500 44, 514,300 1,514,933,400 17 % 2022 987,006,100 242,030,700 43,015,800 1,293,863,100 14 % 2021 872,935,400 202,954,800 41, 559,900 1,137,391,600 8 % 2020 813,044,300 185,425,100 35,920,600 1,056,501,600 9 % 2019 763,319,100 155,723,700 32, 542,500 971,510,200 8 % 2018 724,342,600 136,465,500 16,826,000 895,943,900 10 % 2017 668,096,300 112,623,200 16, 669,600 816,331,800 6 % 2016 637,278,900 97,559,600 15,595,400 771,684,600 3 % 2015 623,941,300 94,025,600 15, 432,000 751,542,900 6 % 2014 588,448,300 74,177,400 25,320,000 708,237,100 5 % PAGE 12 Page 2 of 9 2013 567,143,500 60,315,500 24,978,700 671,653,400 5 % 2012 546,545,000 51,863,600 24,634,400 641,048,000 2 % 2011 539,138,400 48,199,900 24,337,200 628,620,700 2 % 2010 529,857,700 47,998,100 18,740,600 615,521,000 - 2 % $0 $100,000,000 $200,000,000 $300,000,000 $400,000,000 $500,000,000 $600,000,000 $700,000,000 $800,000,000 $900,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $1,100,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,300,000,000 $1,400,000,000 $1,500,000,000 $1,600,000,000 $1,700,000,000 $1,800,000,000 EQUALIZED VALUE (BY DOLLAR) EQUALIZED VALUE 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 EQUALIZED VALUE INCREASE (BY PERCENTAGE) EQUALIZED VALUE PAGE 13 Page 3 of 9 NET NEW CONSTRUCTION The Wisconsin Department of Revenue's Equalizatio n Bureau issues the Net New Construction Report. This report provides municipalities and counties with net new construction numbers for levy limits and the Expenditure Restraint Program (ERP). Counties and municipalities use the percentage of net new construction as a valuation factor in determining the allowable levy. Year Net New Construction Hobart Percentage Change Brown County Percentage Change 2026 $69,691,800 4.16 % 1.98 % 2025 61,582,100 3.68 % 1.79 % 2024 48,580,000 3.21 % 2.17 % 2023 52,996,700 4.10 % 2.29 % 2022 46,548,200 4.09 % 1.77 % 2021 27,066,800 2.56 % 1.91 % 2020 34,673,700 3.57 % 1.83 % 2019 43,054,600 4.81 % 1.77 % 2018 43,738,800 5.36 % 1.84 % 2017 32,186,500 4.17 % 1.87 % 2016 20,054,900 2.67 % 1.37 % 2015 26,472,500 3.74 % 1.48 % The Village’s $69.63 million of net new construction is a record for the Village, the second consecutive year a record has been set. The percentage increase (4.16%) is the largest year-to-year increase since the 2018-2019 period. It is also more than twice that of Brown County’ (1.98%). The net new construction increase in the Village has been higher than the Brown County average for the past decade. $0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 $35,000,000 $40,000,000 $45,000,000 $50,000,000 $55,000,000 $60,000,000 $65,000,000 $70,000,000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 NET NEW CONSTRUCTION (DOLLAR VALUE) NET NEW CONSTRUCTION PAGE 14 Page 4 of 9 TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS TID #1 TID #1 saw its overall tax base increase by 12 percent to $373,468,200, an increase of twelve (12) percent. Since its creation in 2009, TID #1 has seen an increase of $352,476,300 in increment value (1,679%). Year Base Value Total Value Annual Increase Annual Increase Base Increase Base Increase 2026 $20,991,900 $373,468,200 $39,629,600 11.9% $352,476,300 1,679.1% 2025 20,991,900 333,838,600 -7,651,000 -2.2% 312,846,700 1,490.3% 2024 20,991,900 341,489,600 28,130,900 9.0% 320,497,700 1,526.8% 2023 20,991,900 313,358,700 38,854,000 14.2% 292,366,800 1,392.8% 2022 20,991,900 274,504,700 43,259,300 18.7% 253,512,800 1,207.7% 2021 20,991,900 231,245,400 12,287,600 5.6% 210,253,500 1,001.6% 2020 20,991,900 218,957,800 30,679,500 16.3% 197,965,900 943.1% 2019 20,991,900 188,278,300 17,558,600 10.3% 167,286,400 796.9% 2018 20,991,900 170,719,700 33,245,200 24.2% 149,727,800 713.3% 2017 20,991,900 137,474,500 22,732,200 19.8% 116,482,600 554.9% 2016 20,991,900 114,742,300 28,268,400 13.4% 93,750,400 446.6% 2015 20,991,900 101,162,100 14,688,200 17.0% 80,170,200 381.9% 2014 20,991,900 86,473,900 17,909,000 26.1% 65,482,000 311.9% 2013 20,991,900 68,564,900 17,270,900 33.7% 47,573,000 226.6% 2012 20,991,900 51,294,000 12,047,800 30.7% 30,302,100 144.4% 2011 20,991,900 39,246,200 17,355,700 79.3% 18,254,300 87.0% 2010 20,991,900 21,890,500 898,600 4.3% 898,600 4.3% 0.00% 1.00% 2.00% 3.00% 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 NET NEW CONSTRUCTION INCREASE (BY PERCENTAGE) VILLAGE INCREASE COUNTY PAGE 15 Page 5 of 9 TID #2 TID #2 experienced a significant incr ease in its increment value of $21. 7 million, a twelve (12) percent increase over the previous year, to $202,848,700. Since its creation in 2011, TID #2 has seen an increase of $199,632,900 in increment value (6208%) Combined, Hobart’s two Tax Increment Districts have created $552,109,200 in taxable property. $0 $50,000,000 $100,000,000 $150,000,000 $200,000,000 $250,000,000 $300,000,000 $350,000,000 $400,000,000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 TID 1 - TOTAL VALUE CREATED (BY DOLLAR) TID 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 TID 1 - TOTAL ANNUAL VALUE CREATED (BY PERCENT) TID 1 PAGE 16 Page 6 of 9 Year Base Value Total Value Annual Increase Annual Increase Base Increase Base Increase 2026 $3,215,800 $202,848,700 $21,677,400 12.0% $199,632,900 6207.9% 2025 3,215,800 181,171,300 26,242,400 16.9% 177,955,500 5533.8% 2024 3,215,800 154,928,900 -8,512,800 -5.2% 151,713,100 4717.7% 2023 3,215,800 163,441,700 25,632,600 18.6% 160,225,900 4982.5% 2022 3,215,800 137,809,100 40,700,700 41.9% 134,593,300 4185.4% 2021 3,215,800 97,108,400 13,202,800 15.7% 93,892,600 2919.7% 2020 3,215,800 83,905,600 12,262,200 17.1% 80,689,800 2509.2% 2019 3,215,800 71,643,400 20,050,400 38.9% 68,427,600 2127.9% 2018 3,215,800 51,593,000 13,407,400 35.1% 48,377,200 1504.4% 2017 3,215,800 38,185,600 2,633,000 7.4% 34,969,800 1087.4% 2016 3,215,800 35,552,600 -114,700 -0.3% 32,336,800 1005.6% 2015 3,215,800 35,667,300 7,295,900 25.7% 32,451,500 1009.1% 2014 3,215,800 28,371,400 10,729,700 60.8% 25,155,600 782.3% 2013 3,215,800 17,641,700 11,486,500 186.6% 14,425,900 448.6% 2012 3,215,800 6,155,200 2,939,400 91.4% 2,939,400 91.4% 2011 3,215,800 3,215,800 0 NA 0 0.0% $0 $50,000,000 $100,000,000 $150,000,000 $200,000,000 $250,000,000 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 TID 2 - TOTAL VALUE CREATED (BY DOLLAR) TID 2 PAGE 17 Page 7 of 9 NOTE: Please note that the above figures are “preliminary” numbers released by Wisconsin Department of Revenue. GROWTH OUTSIDE THE TIF DISTRICTS A key component in terms of the 2027 budget process is how much of the new growth in the tax base is within and outside of the two Tax In crement Districts (TID). Of the $1.788 billion in total equalized value, $1,211,924,600 is located outside the two TIDs, which is the tax base that funds the General, Capital Project and Debt Service Funds. 32.2 percent of the Village’s tax base is located in TIF Districts, a increase of 1.5 percent over 2025. Year Overall Base Value TID #1 Total Value TID# 2 Total Value TIDs Growth Outside - TIDs Outside Percent Percent In TIDs 2026 $1,788,241,500 $373,468,200 $202,848,700 $61,307,000 $49,724,600 4.3% 32.2% 2025 1,677,209,900 333,838,600 181,171,300 18,591,400 - 16,969,400 -1.4% 30.7% 2024 1,675,587,900 341,489,600 154,928,900 19,618,100 141,036,400 13.6% 29.6% 2023 1,514,933,400 313,358,700 163,441,700 64,486,600 156, 583,700 17.8% 31.5% 2022 1,293,863,100 274,504,700 137,809,100 83,960,000 72,511,500 9.0% 31.9% 2021 1,137,391,600 231,245,400 97,108,400 25,490,400 55, 399,600 7.4% 28.9% 2020 1,056,501,600 218,957,800 83,905,600 42,941,700 42,049,700 5.9% 28.7% 2019 971,510,200 188,278,300 71, 643,400 37,609,000 37, 957,300 5.6% 26.8% 2018 895,943,900 170,719,700 51,593,000 46,652,600 32,959,500 5.1% 24.8% 2017 816,331,800 137,474,500 38, 185,600 25,365,200 19, 282,000 3.1% 21.5% 2016 771,684,600 114,742,300 35,552,600 13,465,500 6,676,200 1.1% 19.5% 2015 751,542,900 101,162,100 35, 667,300 21,984,100 21, 321,700 3.6% 18.2% 2014 708,237,100 86,473,900 28,371,400 28,638,700 7,945,000 1.4% 16.2% 2013 671,653,400 68,564,900 17,641,700 28,757,400 1,848,000 0.3% 12.8% 2012 20,991,900 51,294,000 12,047,800 30.7% 30,302,100 144.4% 9.0% 2011 20,991,900 39,246,200 17,355,700 79.3% 18,25 4,300 87.0% 6.8% 2010 20,991,900 21,890,500 898,600 4.3% 898,600 4.3% 3.6% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% 140% 160% 180% 200% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 TID 2 - TOTAL ANNUAL VALUE CREATED (BY PERCENT) TID 1 PAGE 18 Page 8 of 9 The 4.3 percent growth outside the TIDs reversed a one-year trend in growth decreasing outside the TIF districts. From 2010-2020, the dollar growth inside the TIDs generally exceeded the dollar growth outside. Over the past four years, growth outside the two TIF distri cts has exceeded the growth within the TIDs by $166.4 million. VILLAGE DEBT LIMIT One measure of the Village’s debt is the percentage of the legal debt margin being utilized. The Wisconsin Constitution limits the total general obligation indebtedness of a municipality to not exceed five (5) percent of the equalized value of taxable property within the municipality’s jurisdiction. The Village’s percent of the legal debt limit used is 53 percent ($39.265 million) in 2026, which is five (5) percent better than the previous budget year. The projected debt limit in 2027 will be $47,936 million, or 46 percent of our total legal limit ($89.412 million). This will be lowest percentage of de bt capacity used by the Village since 2011, and the first time it has been below the 50 percent mark since that same year. This will also be the largest amount of debt capacity, in terms of dollars, in the history of the Village. -$20,000,000 -$10,000,000 $0 $10,000,000 $20,000,000 $30,000,000 $40,000,000 $50,000,000 $60,000,000 $70,000,000 $80,000,000 $90,000,000 $100,000,000 $110,000,000 $120,000,000 $130,000,000 $140,000,000 $150,000,000 $160,000,000 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 GROWTH OUTSIDE THE TIDs OUTIDE TID GROWTH PAGE 19 Page 9 of 9 VILLAGE DEBT PERCENTAGE OF LEGAL LIMIT (5 %) VILLAGE DEBT TO LEGAL DEBT MARGIN HISTORY (2005-2025) YEAR Equalized Value Debt Limit (5%) Net General Obligation Debt Available Debt Capacity Percent of legal debt limit used 2026 $1,788,241,500 $89,412,075 * $41,476,285 * $47,935,790 * 46% 2025 $1,677,209.900 $83,860,495 $44,595,019 $39,265,476 53% 2024 $1,675,587,900 $83,779,395 $48,393,922 $35,385,473 58% 2023 $1,514,933,400 $75,746,670 $39,876,980 $35,869,690 53% 2022 $1,293,863,100 $64,693,155 $34,101,516 $30,591,639 53% 2021 $1,137,391,600 $56,869,580 $30,717,530 $26,152,050 54% 2020 $1,056,501,600 $52,825,080 $29,520,124 $23,304,956 56% 2019 $971,510,200 $48,575,510 $28,217,572 $20,357,938 58% 2018 $895,943,900 $44,797,195 $30, 113,636 $14,683,559 67% 2017 $816,331,800 $40,816,590 $30,936,904 $9,789,686 76% 2016 $771,684,600 $38,584,230 $26, 390,938 $12,193,292 68% 2015 $751,542,900 $37,577,145 $24,404,476 $13,172,669 65% 2014 $708,327,100 $35,416,355 $24, 858,326 $10,558,029 70% 2013 $671,653,400 $33,582,670 $17,959,305 $15,623,365 53% 2012 $641,048,400 $32,052,420 $19, 069,391 $12,983,029 59% 2011 $628,620,700 $31,431,035 $14,973,507 $16,457,528 48% 2010 $615,521,000 $30,776,050 $4, 247,569 $26,528,481 14% 2009 $629,680,100 $31,484,005 $3,435,870 $28,048,135 11% 2008 $631,037,600 $31,551,880 $1, 929,760 $29,622,120 6% 2007 $609,943,300 $30,497,165 $3,540,174 $26,956,991 12% 2006 $622,786,100 $31,139,305 $4, 012,393 $27,126,912 13% 2005 $587,198,100 $29,359,905 $4,902,417 $24,457,488 17% * - Estimated 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 PAGE 20 14,699.89$ 2,046,536.41$ 2,061,236.30$ 250,000.00$ 196,841.32$ 2,047,952.58$ 520,934.99$ 532,313.27$ 5,715,461.87$ 811,827.30$ 10,075,331.33$ 255,735.80$ 49,601.27$ 599,587.70$ 99,752.65$ 500,103.00$ 746,449.57$ 199,295.11$ 180,061.64$ 2,630,586.74$ 175,703.82$ 10,303.72$ -$ 186,007.54$ 21,135.59$ 51,135.09$ 40,764.63$ 15,753.88$ 91.19$ 38,148.86$ 953,332.52$ 1,120,361.76$ 16,073,523.67$ FUND TOTAL: Total Associated Bank: 7/31/2026 Associated Bank Checking Investment Portfolio Water Fund Stephenson National Bank Checking Sweep Investment - TID Sub-Account Investment - 102-Debt Service Investment - 212-Gateway Estates Investment - 213-2024A Notes Investment - 214-2024B Notes Total SNB: American Deposit Management General Account Capital Projects Fund Debt Service Fund Storm Water Fund TID #1 Fund TID #2 Fund Sanitary Sewer General (State Aid/Revenue) Sewer Replacement (CMAR) Escrow (ARPA) Total ADM: Local Government Investment Pool Total WI LGIP: 209-2021 Bond Issue #2 210-GO Prom Notes Series 2022 105-TID #2 108-TID #1 202-Taxable 206-Southwind - TID No. 2 208-2021 Bond Issue #1 Professional Management Association Total WISC: PAGE 21 PAGE 22 PAGE 23 PAGE 24 PAGE 25 Type of motor Electric Gas Speed and Power 28 MPH or less and 750 watts or less Over 28 MPH or over 750 watts Pedals Yes No Electric Bicycle *20 MPH max if under 16 yoa* Moped Pedals Yes No 30 MPH or less Motor is original equipment Motor Added Motor Bicycle Over 30 MPH Motor is original equipment Motorcycle Motor is added 30 MPH or less Over 30 MPH Motor is original equipment Speeds are based on what vehicle is capable of Motorized Vehicle Flowchart 130 cc or less Over 130 cc Moped Motorcycle Over 50cc Motorcycle 50cc or less Moped Motor is original equipment Motor was added Motor vehicle Motor vehicle Motor was added Motorcycle Motor vehicle 30 MPH or less Over 30 MPH Moped Motorcycle PAGE 26 ORDINANCE 2026-11 (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) Page 1 of 9 ORDINANCE 2026-11 AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE ARTICLE VI (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) OF CHAPTER 264 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF HOBART, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN Purpose: The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the safe and lawful operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, and electric scooters upon public streets, sidewalks, trails, parks, parking lots, and other public property; to protect pedestrians and other lawful users of public ways; to reduce conflicts between users of public facilities; and to supplement applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes. The Village Board of the Village of Hobart, Brown County, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows: Section 1: Article VI (Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, Scooters and Electric Scooters) of Chapter 264 (Vehicles and Traffic) is hereby created to read as follows: § 264-21. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this chapter is to promote the safe and lawful operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, and electric scooters upon public streets, sidewalks, trails, parks, parking lots, and other public property; to protect pedestrians and other lawful users of public ways; to reduce conflicts between users of public facilities; to reduce the risk and severity of injuries to minors through the use of appropriate protective equipment during operation; and to supplement applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes. This chapter shall be construed to supplement, and not to conflict with, the Wisconsin Statutes. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as authorizing conduct prohibiting by state law. § 264-22. Applicability. This chapter shall apply to the operation, use, and parking of bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, and electric scooters on all public streets, highways, roadways, sidewalks, bicycle ways, trails, parks, parking lots open to public use, rights-of-way, and other public property within the Village of Hobart. § 264-23. Definitions. A. State Law Definitions Adopted. The definitions contained in Wis. Stat. § 340.01 and any successor provisions are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this chapter. B. Additional Definitions. PAGE 27 ORDINANCE 2026-11 (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) Page 2 of 9 BICYCLE Every vehicle propelled by feet or hands acting upon pedals or cranks and having wheels any 2 of which are not less than 14 inches in diameter. ELECTRIC BICYCLE A bicycle that is equipped with fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power and an electric motor of 750 watts or less and that meets the requirements of any of the following classifications: (1) Class 1 electric bicycle is an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (2) Class 2 electric bicycle is an electric bicycle that may be powered solely by the motor and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (3) Class 3 electric bicycle is an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour ELECTRIC SCOOTER A device weighing less than 100 pounds that has handlebars and an electric motor, is powered solely by the electric motor and human power, and has a maximum speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface when powered solely by the electric motor. “Electric scooter” does not include an electric personal assistive mobility device, motorcycle, motor bicycle, electric bicycle, or moped. MOPED Any of the following motor vehicles capable of speeds of not more than 30 miles per hour with a 150-pound rider on a dry, level, hard surface with no wind, excluding a tractor, a power source as an integral part of the vehicle and a seat for the operator, but not including a motor bicycle or electric bicycle: (1) A bicycle-type vehicle with fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power and an engine certified by the manufacturer at not more than 130 cubic centimeters or an equivalent power unit. (2) A motorcycle with an automatic transm ission and an engine certified by the manufacturer at not more than 50 cubic centimeters or an equivalent power unit. MOTORCYCLE A motor vehicle originally manufactured with motive power, a seat or saddle requiring the rider to sit astride, not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground, steering controlled by handlebars, and acceleration and braking controlled with handlebar and foot controls and that is capable of speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour. PAGE 28 ORDINANCE 2026-11 (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) Page 3 of 9 MOTOR BICYCLE A bicycle to which a power unit that is not an integral part of the vehicle has been added to permit the vehicle to travel at a speed of not more than 30 miles per hour with a 150-pound rider on a dry, level, hard surface with no wind and having a seat for the operator. “Motor bicycle” does not include an electric bicycle. MOTOR VEHICLE A vehicle, including a combination of 2 or more vehicles or an articulated vehicle, which is self-propelled, except a vehicle operated ex clusively on a rail. “Motor vehicle” includes, without limitation, a commercial motor vehicle or a vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated on rails. A snowmobile, an all- terrain vehicle, a utility terrain vehicle, an electric scooter, and an electric personal assistive mobility device shall be considered motor vehicles only for purposes made specifically applicable by Wisconsin State Statute. “Motor vehicle” does not include an electric bicycle. OPERATOR Any person who rides, drives, or is in actual physical control of a bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter. Coaster, skateboard, roller skates, sled, toboggan, unicycle, or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride. PLAY VEHICLE A coaster, skateboard, roller skates, sled, toboggan, unicycle, or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride, consistent with the definition set forth in Wis. Stat. § 340.01(43m), as amended from time to time. For purposes of this chapter, the term does not include a bicycle, electric bicycle, motor bicycle, moped, scooter, ele ctric scooter, or any other device separately defined or regulated by this chapter or by the Wisconsin Statutes. PUBLIC PROPERTY Any street, highway, roadway, si dewalk, bicycle way, trail, park , parking lot, right-of-way, municipal facility, or other property owned, leased, maintained, controlled, or operated by the Village and open to public use. PUBLIC TRAIL Any bicycle path, shared-use path, recreational trail, park pathway, nature trail, or similar facility owned, maintained, controlled, or designated by the Village for public use. § 264-24. Adoption of Wisconsin Statutes. A. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the provisions of Wis. Stat. §§ 340.01(15ph), 340.01(29m), 340.01(30), 346.77, 346.78, 346.79, 346.80, 346.803, 346.804, 346.805, 346.806, 346.94, 347.489, and all other applicable provisions of Chapters 340, 346, and 347 of the Wisconsin Statutes governing the definition, equipment, and operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, motor bicycles, mopeds, scooters, electric scooters, and similar devices, as amended from time to time, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Code as though fully set forth herein. PAGE 29 ORDINANCE 2026-11 (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) Page 4 of 9 B. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by the statutes adopted herein shall likewise be required or prohibited under this chapter. § 264-25. Helmet Requirement For Minors. A. No person under sixteen (16) years of age may operate or ride as a passenger upon a bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter upon any public street, sidewalk, trail, park, bicycle way, parking lot open to public use, or other public property unless wearing a properly fitted and securely fastened protective helmet meeting the standards established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (16 C.F.R. Part 1203) or any successor federal safety standard. B. No parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of a child under sixteen (16) years of age shall knowingly permit such child to operate or ride in violation of this section. § 264-26. Equipment Requirements. A. No person shall operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter upon any public roadway, sidewalk, bicycle way, shared-use path, trail, park, parking lot open to public use, or other public property unless the device is equipped as required by applicable provisions of Chapters 346 and 347 of the Wisconsin Statutes, including but not limited to lighting, reflector, and braking requirements under Wis. Stat. § 347.489. B. Class 3 electric bicycles shall be equipped with a speedometer that with r easonable accuracy registers the speed of the electric bicycle in miles per hour, consistent with Wis. Stat. § 347.489. C. No person shall operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter upon any public property if the device is in such condition as to render its operation unsafe, including but not limited to: (1) Inoperative or ineffective brakes; (2) Defective or insecure steering components; (3) Tires that are flat, damaged, or otherwise unsafe for operation; (4) Required lighting or reflectors that are missing or inoperative; or (5) Any other mechanical defect that materially impairs the operator’s ability to safely control or stop the device. D. Nothing in this section shall be construed to aut horize the operation of any device that fails to comply with applicable equipment requirements established by Wisconsin law. § 264-27. Passengers. A. No operator shall carry any passenger upon a bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter unless the device is specifically designed and equipped by the manufacturer for the transportation of passengers. B. No passenger shall be carried in a manner contrary to the manufacturer's design or intended use. PAGE 30 ORDINANCE 2026-11 (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) Page 5 of 9 § 264-28. Modified, Misclassified, Or Unlawful Devices. A. No person shall operate upon any public street, sidewalk, trail, park, parking lot open to public use, or other public property any bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter that has been modified, altered, equipped, or operated in a manner that exceeds the performance limitations established by Wisconsin law for its classification. B. Any device represented, marketed, labeled, sold, modified, or operated as an electric bicycle that does not meet the definition of an electric bicycle under Wis. Stat. § 340.01(15ph), as amended from time to time, shall not be considered an electric bicycle for purposes of this Code. C. Any device described in subsection (B) shall be subject to all applicable provisions of Wisconsin law governing its actual classification, including but not limited to registration, titling, operator licensing, equipment requirements, insurance requirements, and operational restrictions, where applicable. D. The determination of a device's classification shall be based upon its actual design, equipment, performance characteristics, and manner of operat ion, and not solely upon the manufacturer's description, advertising, labeling, or representations made by the owner or operator. E. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the operation of any mo torcycle, motor bicycle, moped, motor vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, utility terrain vehicle, mini-bike, dirt bike, off-road motorcycle, or other motorized vehicle upon any sidewalk, trail, park, bicycle way, or other public property where prohibited by Wisconsin law or municipal ordinance. § 264-29. Operation on Roadways. A. Operators shall comply with all applicable traffic laws and official traffic control devices. B. Operators shall ride as near to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practicable except when: (1) Passing another vehicle; (2) Preparing for a lawful left turn; (3) Avoiding hazards; (4) Lane conditions make such positioning unsafe; or (5) Otherwise authorized by Wisconsin law. C. Operators shall comply with all applicable Wisconsin statutory speed limitations governing the classification of the device being operated. D. Operators shall at all times maintain reasonable control of their device and shall operate in a manner consistent with existing roadway, weather, traffic, and surface conditions. PAGE 31 ORDINANCE 2026-11 (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) Page 6 of 9 § 264-30. Operation on Sidewalks and Trails. A. Bicycles, Class 1 electric bicycles, Class 2 electric bicycles, scooters, and electric scooters may be operated upon sidewalks and public trails unless prohibited by official signage, regulation, or lawful order of the Village Board or its designee. B. Class 3 electric bicycles shall not be operated upon any sidewalk, public trail, shared-use path, park pathway, recreational trail, or other public pr operty designated primarily for pedestrian or shared-use recreational purposes unless specifically authorized by official signage or designation of the Village Board, consistent with the restrictions authorized under Wis. Stat. § 349.18(4). C. No operator shall unreasonably obstruct the normal use of a sidewalk, trail, bicycle way, or public pathway. D. No operator shall operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter upon any sidewalk, trail, shared-use path, park pathway, or other public property at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing, ha ving regard for pedestrians, visibility, traffic, surface conditions, and other actual or potential hazards. In no event shall the speed on any sidewalk, public trail, shared-use path, or park pathway exceed 15 miles per hour unless a different speed is posted by official signage. E. Operators shall reduce speed whenever necessary to safely approach, overtake, pass, or avoid pedestrians, children, animals, or other lawful users of public property. F. Operators shall maintain a safe lateral distance while passing pedestrians and shall provide an audible warning whenever reasonably necessary to avoid a collision. G. Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way upon sidewalks, trails, shared-use paths, and other pedestrian facilities. Operators shall yield the right-of-way and shall slow or stop when necessary to avoid endangering pedestrians. § 264-31. Reckless, Careless, Or Unsafe Operation Prohibited. A. No person shall operate a bicycl e, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter in a careless, reckless, negligent, imprudent, or unsafe manner, or at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions than existing, so as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. B. In determining whether operation was unsafe, consideration may be given to all surrounding circumstances including, but not limited to: 1) Pedestrian density; 2) Traffic volume; 3) Weather; 4) Visibility; 5) Roadway or trail conditions; 6) Speed; 7) Proximity to intersections; PAGE 32 ORDINANCE 2026-11 (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) Page 7 of 9 8) Operator control; 9) Any other circumstance affecting public safety C. Examples of conduct constituting evidence of unsafe operation include, but are not limited to: 1) Weaving 2) T o w i n g 3) Failing to yield 4) Excessive speed D. Compliance with a posted or statutory speed limit shall not relieve an operator from the duty to reduce speed when necessary to avoid endangering persons or property. E. The fact that an operator is traveling below a posted or statutory speed limit shall not constitute a defense to a violation of this section. § 264-32. Stunt Riding and Exhibitions of Speed and Acceleration. A. No operator shall intentionally operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter in a manner that substantially interferes with the operat or's ability to safely control the device or that unnecessarily endangers persons or property, including but not limited to wheelies, jumps, trick riding, drifting, acrobatic maneuvers, or similar exhibitions of skill. B. No person shall operate a bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter for the purpose of demonstrating speed, acceleration, or performance in a manner that endangers persons or property. § 264-33. Class 3 Electric Bicycles. A. No person under sixteen (16) years of age may operate a Class 3 electric bicycle. A person under sixteen (16) years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed and equipped by the manufacturer to accommodate passengers, consistent with Wis. Stat. § 346.806(4). B. Class 3 electric bicycles shall not be operated upon any sidewalk, public trail, shared-use path, park pathway, recreational trail, or other public pr operty designated primarily for pedestrian or shared-use recreational purposes unless specifically authorized by official signage or designation of the Village Board. C. Class 3 electric bicycles may be operated upon public roadways in accordance with Wisconsin law and this chapter. D. The restrictions in this section apply to the operation of a Class 3 electric bicycle whether or not the power unit is engaged, except that the Village Board may, by signage or designation, authorize limited operation with the power unit disengaged on specific facilities where appropriate for public safety. § 264-34. Authority to Restrict Operation. PAGE 33 ORDINANCE 2026-11 (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) Page 8 of 9 The Village Board of Trustees, or its designee, may restrict, prohibit, or regulate the operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, or electric scooters upon desi gnated public pr operty, trails, parks, sidewalks, facilities, or other locations when necessary for public safety, maintenance, environmental protection, special events, or other legitimate governmental purposes. § 264-35. Parking and Obstruction. No bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter shall be parked or left standing in a manner that obstructs pedestrian travel, accessibility ramps, building entrances, fire lanes, sidewalks, trails, public pathways, or other public rights-of-way. § 264-36. Abandoned Property. Any bicycle, electric bicycle, scooter, or electric scooter abandoned upon public property may be impounded and disposed of in accordance with Wisconsin law and departmental procedures governing abandoned or unclaimed property. § 264-37. Responsibility of Parents and Guardians. A. No parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of a minor shall knowingly permit or authorize a violation of this chapter. B. Additionally, this section shall be construed consistently with Wis. Stat. §346.77. § 264-38. Penalties. A. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties provided in the general penalty provisions of the Municipal Code. B. Each violation and each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. C. Nothing herein shall prohibit a law enforcement officer from issuing a warning in lieu of a citation when deemed appropriate under the circumstances. Section 2: Any Ordinance or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage by the Village Board and publication as required by law. Passed and approved on this 18 th day of August, 2026. ______________________________________________________ Richard Heidel, Village President PAGE 34 ORDINANCE 2026-11 (BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS) Page 9 of 9 Attest: ______________________________________________________ Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator CERTIFICATION The undersigned, being the duly appointed Clerk of the Board of the Village of Hobart, certifies that the aforementioned is the original ordinance adopted by the Village Board. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Certificate in my official capacity on August 18, 2026. (Seal) ________________________________ Lisa Vanden Heuvel, Village Clerk PAGE 35     Fox River Fire District  Creating and approving the Automatic Aid Agreement for   Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services      THIS  AGREEMENT  is  made  and  entered  into  by  and  between  the  municipalities  and  jurisdictional  entities enumerated on the signature page of this Agreement through the duly authorized representatives of  the respective governing bodies, to provide for automa tic assistance for fires and other emergency incidents  as described under the terms of this Agreement.    WITNESSETH:      WHEREAS, agreements for automatic assistance in fire protection and response to other emergencies  have existed between specific municipalities, governmental,  a fire company that is recognized by the State of  Wisconsin, or a non‐profit corporation that is formed under Wis. Stat. 181 to cover a jurisdictional area; and      WHEREAS,  it  is  the  desire  for  the  Automatic  Aid  System  participants  joining  in  this  Agreement  to  continue to improve the nature and coordination of emergency assistance to incidents that threaten loss of  life or property within geographic boundaries of their respective jurisdictions; and       WHEREAS, it is further the determination of each of the parties hereto that the decision to enter into  this  Automatic  Aid  Agreement  constitutes  a  fundamental  governmental  policy  of  the  Parties  which  is  automatic in nature and includes the determination of the proper use of the resources available with respect  to the providing of governmental and private emergency  services and the utilization of existing resources of  each of the Parties, including without  limitation, the use of equipment and personnel; and       WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statute §66.03125 authorizes a fire department to engage in mutual assistance  within a requesting fire department’s jurisdiction; and for private entities under WI contract law provisions to  enter into agreements with municipalities and groups of municipalities; and      WHEREAS,  it  is  the  desire  of  these  municipalities  and  governmental  jurisdictions  and  associated  contractors to initiate and/or renew an “Automatic Aid Agreement” for fire department and other emergency  services; and    WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that it is in their best interests to enter into this Agreement to  secure to each the benefits of mutual aid in fire protection, suppression, provision of rescue and emergency  medical assis tance, hazardous materials control, technical rescue, training and any other emergency support  for the protection of life and property in the event of an Emergency, Disaster, or other Serious Threat to Public  Health and Safety, and to engage in Training and other preparedness activities in furtherance of the foregoing  mutual aid activities;  and        WHEREAS, the Parties have studied the feasibility and merits of collaborating and cooperating in the  provision of operational and non‐recurring administrative and support functions of their respective fire, rescue  and  emergency  medical  service  agencies  and  have  determined  that  public  safety,  economy,  service  enhancement, future growth and efficiency will be improved by the cooperative provision of these functions  while at the same time allowing the individual fire service agencies to maintain their independent identities;  and       WHEREAS, the Parties have deter mined that it is in their individual and mutual best interests to enter  into  this  Agreement  to  secure  the  benefits  by  associating  with  each  other  to  provide  various  operational  services,  lending  of  equipment  or  performance  of  certain  non‐recurring  administrate  and  support  duties,  which can include without limitation agreed upon Functional Collaboration services, support or equipment.          PAGE 36       NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and understandings set forth in this Agreement,  and pursuant to the authority bestowed upon the Parties set forth above, it is agreed by, among and between  the Parties as follows:    Purpose    It is recognized and acknowledged that leveraging collective resources from other Units to provide effective,  efficient  response  to  Emergencies,  Disasters,  or  Serious  Threats  to  Public  Safety  is  desired.  Further,  it  is  acknowledged that the closest, available Unit(s) that can render aid may be outside of a requesting Unit’s or  municipality or response entities typical r esponse or jurisdiction.  Accordingly, it is the express intent of the  Parties  that  this  agreement  be  in  a  standardized  form  which  can  be  adopted  by  Units  in  different  municipalities.  In this fashion by way of this Agreement, the Parties will have created a mutual aid agreement  that incorporates emergency response disc iplines from private contractors to local governmental units.     AUTHORITY AND ACTION TO EFFECT MUTUAL AID    The  Parties  hereby  authorize  and  direct  their  respective  Chief  Officer,  or  designee,  to  take  reasonably  necessary  and  proper  action  to  render  and  request  Automatic  Aid  to  and  from  the  other  Parties  to  the  Agreement, and to participate in Training activities, all in furtherance of effective and efficient provision of   Aid pursuant to this Agreement.      JU RISDICTION OVER PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT    Emergency Responders of the Aiding Unit will come under the operational control of the Requesting Unit’s  Incident Commander, or other appropriate authority, until released. The Aiding Unit shall, at all times, have  the right to withdraw any and all aid upon the order of its Chief Officer, or designee. The Aiding Unit shall  notify the Incident Com mander of the extent of any withdrawal and coordinate the withdrawal to minimize  jeopardizing the safety of the operation or other Emergency Responders.    If for any reason an Aiding Unit determines that it cannot respond to a Requesting Unit, the Aiding Unit shall  promptly notify the Dispatching Center of the Aiding Unit ’s inability to respond; however, failure to promptly  notify the Requesting Party of such inability to respond shall not be deemed to be noncompliance with the  terms of this Section and no liability may be assigned. No liability of any kind shall be attributed to or assumed  by a Party, for failur e or refusal to render aid, or for withdrawal of aid.    LIABILITY    To the fullest extent  permitted  by  law,  each Party to this Agreement (each, a "Party") (the "Indemnifying  Party") shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each other Party, together with its elected and appointed  officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties"),  from and against any and all suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, claims, demands, damages,  liabilities, losses, fines, pe nalties, judgments, interest, attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses of whatsoever kind  or nature, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from:  1. any act, omission, fault, negligence (whether active, passive, or concurrent), or intentional or willful  conduct of the Indemnifying Party;  2. any act, omission, faul t, negligence (whether active, passive, or concurrent), or intentional or willful  conduct  of  the  Indemnifying  Party’s  contractors,  subcontractors,  invitees,  agents,  or  any  persons  acting under its direction, control, or on its behalf; or  3. the Indemnifying Party’s or any persons acting under its direction’s use of, operations on, or activities  conducted in connection with the performance of this Agreement.    The duty to defen d shall be immediate upon tender of a claim. This indemnification obligation applies even if  liability is alleged to be caused, occasioned, or contributed to, in whole or in part, by the Indemnified Parties;  PAGE 37     provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not be responsible to the extent liability results from the  sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties.    The  Indemnifying  Party  shall  reimburse  the  Indemnified  Parties  for  any  and  all  legal  expenses  and  costs,  including attorneys’ fees, expert fees, investigation costs, and defense expenses, incurred in c onnection with  any  matter  covered  by  this  indemnity  or  in  enforcing  the  Indemnifying  Party’s  obligations  under  this  Agreement.    If the Indemnifying Party employs any contractors, subcontractors, firms, corporations, entities, or persons in  connection with activities in connection with the performance of this Agreement, the Indemnifying Party shall  require each such party to enter into a written indemnific ation agreement in favor of the Indemnified Parties  that is no less protective than this indemnification provision and shall provide evidence of such compliance  upon request.    This indemnity provision shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.    SPECIFIC PROVISIONS    1. The geographical area to be governed under this Agreement shall be known as the Fox River Fire  District.    2. The  Parties hereto  acknowledge  that this Agreement is being entered into pursuant to applicable  Wisconsin Statutes regarding intergovernmental agreements including, but not limited to, Wisconsin  Statute §66.0301.    3. Each  Party  to  this  Agreement  represents  and  warrants   that  it  has  full  authority  to  execute  and  perform  this  Agreement  and has  obtained  all  necessary  authorizations  to  enter  into,  execute  and  deliver this Agreement.    4. The Parties agree to be dispatched through a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System operated by  the Brown County Communi cations Center.    5. The scope of this Agreement includes without limitation automatic assistance in responding to fires,  medical  emergencies,  hazardous  material  incidents,  rescue  and  extrication  situations,  Incident  Command and Chief Response to incidents, mutual training activities   and other types of emergency  incidents  that  are  within  the  standard  scope  of  services  provided  by  fire  dep artments  in  the  Automatic Aid System.     6. This Agreement shall encourage the development of cooperative procedures and protocols, including  without limitation the possibility of joint purchasing, communications, coordination, training, health  and safety, fire prevention, public education, fire investigations,  equipment and other activities that  will enhance the ability of the fire de partments to fulfill their missions.    7. Nothing  in  this  Agreement shall  limit the ability of any party from agreeing to participate in  more  specific contracts for services, or mutual assistance and automatic response agreements, nor shall  this Agreement prohibit any party from providing emergency assistance to another jurisdiction which   is not a participant in this Agreement (Non‐exclusionary).    8. Each participating municipality shall retain ownership of any equipment or property it brings to the  performance of this Agreement and shall retain ultimate control of its employees.    9. Each participating municipality agrees to participate in the State of Wisconsin, Brown County, Divisio n  112, Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), as created under section 166.03(2)(a)3 of the Wisconsin  Statutes, or future statute if renumerated in the future.     PAGE 38     10. Each  participating  municipality  further  agrees  to  follow  standard  service  criteria  as  the  primary  response elements of this Agreement, including without limitation all of the following:     Utilization of the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system;     Develop  communication  protocols  for  communication  frequencies,  tactical  frequencies,  paging personnel, etc.;     Operate  under  the  National  Incident  M anagement  System  (NIMS)  and  the  Incident  Command System (ICS) for efficient management of the emergency and for the safety of  firefighters through standard terminology, reporting relationships, and support structures  including the use of the Safety Officer at emergency scenes;     Develop annual joint training exercises for fire officers and firefighters to ensure efficient  and effective  operations at emergency incidents;     To  ensure  compatibility  of  equipment,  participants  should  maintain  an  inventory  of  equipment available to the other municipality including without limitation: apparatus, hoses,  gas meters, thermal imaging cameras, rescue tools, communications equipment, etc.;      Participants  shall  utilize  the  approved  Brow n  County  apparatus  numbering  system  and  standardized terminology for apparatus as developed and adopted by the Brown County Fire  Chief’s Association.     Participants shall use standardized response criteria (i.e. pre‐established type and number of  apparatus that will automatically respond on the type of call) based upon the “four plus one  system”  re sulting  in  the  ultimate  response  of  four  engine  companies  and  one  ladder  company to any structure fire.     Given the utmost importance of service delivery and personnel safety, participants recognize  that the minimum staffing level for engines and ladder companies is three trained members  per apparatus as  a minimum.  Apparatus can respond with interns or trainees once the three‐ member  minimum  is  met.   Responding  companies  shall  conform  to  the  NIMS  standard  resource type 1 for primary structural engine companies and type 1 or 2 for ladder companies.     Participants agree to the use of specialized unit resources.  This assignment of a specia lized  unit to an incident relies on predefined response levels to specific types of incidents, and/or  any special call for resources made by an Incident Commander that is not pre‐determined.   This includes without limitation: hazardous materials support, technical rescue support, loss  control, rehab, command, utility, brush, and tenders.     Participants agree that the automatic aid is reciprocal.  While automatic aid does no t ensure  that  a  community will  receive  the  exact  same  assistance  as  it  gives,  it  does  mean  that  all  participants will provide some assistance outside its jurisdictional boundaries and that the  level of service delivered wi thin this Agreement will be comparable.     Participants  shall  be  responsible  for  completing  a  National  Emergency   Response  Information System  (NERIS) fire report following each incident response.  While the report  may be developed by another municipality’s fire officer, and/or a combination of fire officers  from  multiple  jurisdictions,  the  final  report  shall  be  submitted  to  the  municipal  Fire  Chief  responsible as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).    11. The protocols and procedures established for the response to calls within the Fox River Fire District  shall be established and maintained by a governing committee, which shall consist of the Fire Chief  from each participating department, each with an equal status, and changes requiring agreem ent of  all members.    PAGE 39       12. No term or provision of this Agreement is intended to, or shall, create rights in any person, firm, or  corporation, or other entity not a party hereto, and no such person or entity shall have cause of action  hereunder.     13. All  Parties  are  governmental  entities  entitled  to  governmental  immunities  under  law,  includ ing  without limitation Wisconsin Statutes §§ 345.05 and 893.80.  Nothing contained herein shall waive the  rights  or  defenses  to  which  each  Party  may  be  entitled  under  law  including  without  limitation  all  immunities,  limitations,  and  defense  under  Wisconsin  Statutes  §§  345.05  and  893.80  or  any  subsequent amendments thereof. To the extent that indemnification is available and enforceable,  the  municipalities and private entities or its insurer shall not be liable in indemnity, contribution or  otherwise  for  an  amount  greater  than  the  limits  of  liability  of  municipal  claims  established  under  Wisconsin Law.      14. Parties agree to adopt and use the MABAS Passport  System for crew accountability.    15. Parties agree to adopt and use the issued Fox River Fire District SOGs as updated regularly as their  ongoing base SOGs for fire response.     16. This Agreement shall commence upon the approval of each municipality’s governing body and shall  automatically renew each year thereafter.  The Agreement shall continue in force until terminated by  formal act of parties.  If  any party wishes to terminate its participation in this Agreement, 180 days  written notice shall be given to all other Parties.    17. The Parties agree to abide by all performance standards contained within.      18. The Parties hereby agree that other  agencies  and private parties may be added to this Agreement  upon approval of their governing body and following approval of the existing Parties.    19. This  Agreement  shall  be  evergreen  and  renew  automatically  unless  changed  or  added  to  by  agreement of all parties.     20. It is the stated goal of the member municipalities that a period of not less than 24 months from the  start of this Agreement is allowed prior to the integration of any additional members.  A lesser period  may be permitted upon agreement of all participating member municipalities.    21. Memb er  parties  shall  maintain  their  own  municipal  or  individual  insurance  policies  including  provisions of WI statutory Workers Compensation and unemployment and other insurance such as  general liability, medical malpractice etc. that are relevant for their individual services.    22. Members shall treat as confidential and proprietary and not disclose to others during or subsequent  to the term of this Agreement, except as is necessary to perform under this Agreement, (and then  only  on  a  confidential  basis  and  satisfactory  to  both  parties),  any  information  whether  verbal  or  written,  of  any  description  whatsoever,  (including  any  technical  information,  experience  or  data)  regarding  patient  information  as  protected  by  HIPPA  or  other  protective  federal  or  state  statues  protecting privacy data that may arise while performing this agreement.    23. If a member is required to disclose Confidential Information received by it from a Disclosing Party  pursuant  to  judicial,  administrative  or  regulatory  process,  the  Receiving  Party  will  provide  the  Disclosing Party with prompt written notice of each such request, so that the Disclosing Party has a  reasonable  opportunity  to  object  and  seek  an  appropriate  protective  order  or  other  reliable  assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded to the Confidential Information.  When such  data may be release of Public Records, the ordered party shall supply and execute such record, but  shall notify the other affected parties prior to submittal for review and concurrence.     PAGE 40     24. Parties agree that each participating agency public or private shall ensure members are fit for duty,  have statutory training and license required for service in this agreement including meeting provisions  of DOT, DHS EMS Licensure (where agency specifically holds an EMS license), DSPS 330 and 332, OSHA  20  CFR  1910.156,  CISA,  NIMS  and  executive  orders  under  HSPD  5  and  8.    Any  member  providing  personal on an emergency basis must ensure obligations for certifications and licensure are met.     25.This  Agreement  and  its  attachments,  and  any  duly  executed  changes,  represent  the  entire  understanding and agreement between the parties hereto concerning the Fox River Fire District, and such  agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements, whether written or oral, that may exist between the  parties regarding same. In the event Agreement documents conflict, the terms and conditions as outlined  in  this  Agreement,  its  attachments  and  duly  authorized  changes  shall  take  precedence  over  all  other  documents.      PAGE 41       FOX RIVER FIRE DISTRICT  AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT  FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed and joined on the year and date written herein.    For the City of De Pere       For the Village of Ashwaubenon    ____________________________________   _________________________________  Name/Title of Authorized Signatory                                   Name/Title of Authorized Signatory       ____________ __________________________   __________________________________  Date         Date    ATTEST:        ATTEST:    ______________________________________   __________________________________  ‐Name/Title        Name/Title    ______________________________________   __________________________________  Date         Date      For the Town of Lawrence      For the Town of Ledgeview    ______________________________________   __________________________________    Name/Title of Authorized Signatory                     Name/Title of Authorized Signatory         ______________________________________   __________________________________  Date         Date    ATTEST:        ATTEST:    ______________________________________   __________________________________  Name /Title                        Name/Title     ______________________________________   __________________________________  Date         Date      For the City of Green Bay      For the Village of Hobart    ____________________________________   _________________________________  Name/Title of Authorized Signatory     Name/Title of Authorized Signatory     ______________________________________   __________________________________  Date         Date    ATTEST:        ATTEST:    ______________________________________   __________________________________   Name/Title                                          Name/Title       PAGE 42     ______________________________________   __________________________________  Date         Date    Greenleaf Volunteer Fire Department     Morrison Volunteer Fire Deptartment    ____________________________________   _________________________________  Name/Title of Authorized Signatory                     Name/Title of Authorized Signatory             ______________________________________   __________________________________  Date         Date    ATTEST:        ATTEST:    ______________________________________   __________________________________   Name/Title        Name/Title  Town Clerk    ______________________________________   __________________________________  Date         Date        For the Village of Wrightstown          ____________________________________       Name/Title of Authorized Signatory           ______________________________________     Date             ATTEST:            ______________________________________     Name/Title            ______________________________________     Date                PAGE 43 Hobart-Lawrence Police Department LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PROPOSAL FOR DATE: July 2026 PREPARED BY: Michael Renkas Chief of Police Hobart-Lawrence Police Department A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH DEDICATED LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES THROUGH AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL PARTNERSHIP PAGE 44 Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Village Board FROM: Mike Renkas, Police Chief, and Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator RE: Town of Freedom Police Services Proposal DATE: August 18th 2026 BACKGROUND The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department (HLPD) was recently approached by the Town of Freedom to develop a proposal for contracted la w enforcement services. As Freedom plans for future growth, Town officials requested a service model that provides pr ofessional police services while remaining fiscally responsible. The proposal presented is a preliminary concept intended to begin discussions. It is not a final agreement, and any future contract would require approval by all participating municipalities. A guiding principle in developing this proposal was that police services to the Village of Hobart and the Town of Lawrence would not be reduced. The staffing model was designed to m eet Freedom's requested level of service while maintaining the current level of service provided to Hobart and Lawrence. There will be NO additional costs to the Hobart and Lawrence taxpayers if Freedom is added to HLPD’s service area. Under the proposal, officers assigned to Freedom w ould be HLPD officers, not members of a separate Freedom police department. They would be part of the department's overall staffing model and available to assist throughout the service area wh enever operational needs require. Th is provides additional staffing capacity while maintaining a unified regional police department. Freedom is requesting dedicated police services duri ng specified contract hours rather than twenty-four- hour coverage. During those contract hours, Hobart-Lawrence officers would provide police services within the Town of Freedom. Outside of th ose hours, responsibility fo r calls for service would remain with the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, as it does today. The department would not backfill those non-contract hours with additional HLPD staffing. The proposal is structured so that Freedom pays the costs associated with the level of service it is requesting, including personnel, vehicles, equipment, and operational expenses. As Freedom's needs change over time, the agreement can be adjusted through future discussions to ensure the service model continues to meet the needs of all participating communities. This proposal represents an opport unity to expand regional cooperati on while preserving the quality of police services currently provided to the residents of Hobart and Lawrence. Thr oughout this process, the department's commitment remains the same: to provi de professional, fiscally responsible, and effective public safety services to every community we serve. The addition of the Town of Freedom to Police Depart ment would be the first change in the structure and service area of HLPD since it was created more than twenty (20) years ago. PAGE 45 Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDED MOTION * To authorize Hobart-Lawrence Police Chief Mich ael Renkas and Hobart V illage Administrator Aaron Kramer to enter into negotiations with officials from the Town of Freedom for t he purpose of the Hobart- Lawrence Police Department providing law enforcement services to the Town. PAGE 46