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VILLAGE BOARD AGENDA (REGULAR) – SEPTEMBER 1ST 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 September 1st 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road). NOTICE OF POSTING: Posted August 28th 2026, at the Hobart Village Office and on the village website. MEETING NOTICE – VILLAGE BOARD (Regular) Date/Time: Tuesday September 1st 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 18 th 2026 (Regular) (Page 6); C. SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: Minutes of July 15 th 2026 (Page 9); D. PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE: Minutes of May 18th 2026 (Page 10) E. APPOINTMENT: Rob Zittlow to the Site Review Committee (Alternate) to a term ending May 1st 2029 6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS (Please limit comments to no more than 3 minutes) A. SWEARING IN – Hobart-Lawrence Police Officer Kyle O'Kimosh 8. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT/COMMUNICATIONS A. INFORMATION 1. 2026 Village Population Report (Page 11) – The most recent estimate of the Village’s population shows Hobart has an estimated population of 11,885, as of January 1 st 2026. This is a one-year increase of 327 residents (3 percent) and 1,674 residents (16.4 percent) over the 2020 census. Approximately 9,153 of the estimated population for the Village of Hobart are of voting age, 254 more than last year (8,888), a three (3) percent increase. The Hobart- Lawrence Police Department now provides public safety services to a population of 19,010, 351 more than the 2025 estimate of 18,569, a 2.3 percent increase, and 2,493 more than the 2020 census (16,517). 2. Associated Bank Investment Report (Page 13) 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS A. INFORMATION - 575 Centerline Dr., HB-524-4; 4,310 SF Commercial Building with Associated site Improvements (Page 3) (Site Review Committee) (Page 19) Bayland Buildings is proposing to construct a new 4,310 squa re foot commercial building to be located at 575 Centerline Dr. (Parcel HB-524-4) along with the required associated si te improvement including access and parking. The proposed building will be single story in height and utilized as a financial institution (Stephenson National Bank and Trust). VILLAGE BOARD AGENDA (REGULAR) – SEPTEMBER 1ST 2026 - Page 2 of 2 B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - Hillcre st Elementary School, 4193 Hillcrest Dr.; HB-712; Signage (Site Review Committee) (Page 23) The Village Site Review Committee requested an update from Village Staff relating to the wall signage that was installed at the Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 4193 Hillcrest Drive. 10. OLD BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Retirement of Fire Chief Jerry Lancelle (Page 26) Fire Chief Lancelle has announced his intention to retire from the Hobart Fire Department as Fire Chief, effective December 31st, 2026. Chief Lancelle has served for more than forty (40) years on the Department and 15 years as Fire Chief. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - POLICY 2026-07 (LICENSE POLICY) (Page 27) The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures and guide lines for collecting license information for Village of Hobart employees that may have an opportunity to drive a Village-owned vehicle. C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjust ment (COLA) and Performance Pay Adjustment (PPA) (Page 29) The proposal from the Village Administrator is for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of three (3) percent and Performance Pay Adjustment (PPA) of up to one (1) percent for Village employees for FY2027. D. DISCUSSION - Items for future agenda consideration or Committee assignment 1. OCTOBER 6 – Pulaski School District Referendum Presentation 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; Tax Increment District Development Agreement; Sale of Village Land 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 F. CONVENE into open session. G. ACTION from closed session. 12. ADJOURN ____________________________ Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS 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) Tuesday October 20th 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 110:18 AM ACCTALL Checks CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: 9/01/2026 ______________________________________________________________________________________Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account:9/01/2026 8/26/2026 Page: 1,578.0071412 4M BUILDING SOLUTIONS INC MONTHLY CLEANING - AUGUST 9/01/2026 175.0071413 ABIGAIL STONE REFUND PARK DEPOSIT FOR 8-14-26 9/01/2026 214.3171414 ASHWAUBENON AUTO REPAIR LLC MULTIPLE INVOICES SQUAD WORK 9/01/2026 83.9071415 BAY EAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL MEDICATIONS JAX 6/24/2026 9/01/2026 4,620.0071416 BRIAN RUECHEL ACCOUNTING AUGUST 9/01/2026 295.8071417 BROWN COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS RE:26TR3194 E. BIEBEL 9/01/2026 12,706.4471418 BROWN COUNTY PORT & RESOURCE RECOVERY REFUSE & RECYCLING JULY 2026 9/01/2026 2,250.5071419 CONWAY OLEJNICZAK & JERRY SC MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY 9/01/2026 237.3871420 DAN VANLANEN UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT 9/01/2026 175.0071421 DANIEL SKALESKI REFUND PARK DEPOSIT FROM 8-16-2026 9/01/2026 105.0071422 DIVERSIFIED BENEFIT SERVICES INC 125-FSA AUGUST 9/01/2026 5,402.0071423 FAIR MARKET ASSESSMENTS AUGUST 26 ASSESSMENT SERVICES 9/01/2026 47.4571424 FEDEX STATE CRIME LAB & CANVAS SPECIALTIES 9/01/2026 133.6071425 GREGG E. SCHREIBER REIMBURSEMENT - CONFERENCE MILEAGE 9/01/2026 31.2871426 JAMES BURNS REFUND OVERPAYMENT OF FINAL UTILITY 9/01/2026 45.0071427 LISA VANDEN HEUVEL REIMBURSEMENT ELECTION & CONFERENCE EXPE 9/01/2026 175.0071428 LOGAN KROPP REFUND PARK DEPOSIT FROM 8-17-2026 9/01/2026 275.0071429 MICHAEL RENKAS REFUND CONF REISTRATION FEE 6/15/26 9/01/2026 191.0071430 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFICER EXAMS 9/01/2026 PAGE 3 Check Register - Quick Report - Regular 210:18 AM ACCTALL Checks CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: 9/01/2026 ______________________________________________________________________________________Check Nbr Check Date Payee Amount From Account:9/01/2026 8/26/2026 Page: 25.0071431 PERSONNEL EVALUATION INC PEP BILLING 7-1-26 THRU 7-31-26 K. O'KIM 9/01/2026 650.0071432 PSYCHOLOGIE CLINIQUE S.C. CANDIDATE REVIEW 9/01/2026 114.0071433 SCHROEDER'S FLOWERS INC MEMORIAL WREATH - ETTER / MARKINS 9/01/2026 192.4071434 TONYA WAGNER REFUND OVERPAYMENT UTILITY 9/01/2026 93.9571435 UNIFORM SHOPPE VANLANEN - UNIFORM - NAVY TROUSER 9/01/2026 29,817.01Grand Total PAGE 4 Check Register - Quick Report - Regular 310:18 AM ACCTALL Checks CHECKING Dated From: Thru Account:Thru: 9/01/2026 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Amount From Account:9/01/2026 8/26/2026 Page: 12,427.99Total Expenditure from Fund # 001 - General Fund 845.83Total Expenditure from Fund # 002 - Water Fund 917.85Total Expenditure from Fund # 003 - Sanitary Sewer Fund 83.90Total Expenditure from Fund # 006 - K-9 Fund 770.00Total Expenditure from Fund # 007 - Storm Water Fund 770.00Total Expenditure from Fund # 008 - TID 1 Fund 770.00Total Expenditure from Fund # 009 - TID 2 Fund 525.00Total Expenditure from Fund # 010 - Parks & Recreation 12,706.44Total Expenditure from Fund # 014 - Garbage & Recycling Program 29,817.01Total Expenditure from all Funds PAGE 5 VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES (REGULAR) – AUGUST 18TH 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 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. ROUTINE ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON: 1. Call to order/Roll Call . The meeting was called to order by Rich Hei del at 6:01 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: Heidel SECOND: Zittlow. VOICE VOTE: 5-0. 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. President Heidel and all wished a Happy Birthday to Trustee Dillenburg. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None. 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 August 4 th 2026 (Regular); C. POLICE COMMISSION: Minutes of April 8th 2026. ACTION: To approve the consent agenda to include manual checks. MOTION: Koepke SECOND: Dillenburg. VOICE VOTE 5-0. 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  Site Review meets Wednesday, August 19. The new Stevenson National Bank is on the agenda.  Park & Recreation meets Wednesday, August 26.  Planning & Zoning meets September 8.  The Clerk’s department will be attending their conference this week. They each received a scholarship to attend the conference.  Jerry Lancelle delivered a letter of resi gnation from the position of Fire Chief. This will be formally accepted at the first September meeting. PAGE 6 VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES (REGULAR) – AUGUST 18TH 2026 - Page 2 of 3  Fire Commission will meet in September. A. INFORMATION 1. 2026 Village Equalized Valuation – 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 Administrator Kramer reviewed the 2026 Equalized Value of the Village and the Account Balances. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS HALO was held today in Ashwaubenon. Our Village Board did not attend. 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. The Board postponed action on the ordinance at its August 4th meeting. ACTION: To suspend the rules of regular meeting order. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Dillenburg. VOICE VOTE: 5-0. Lori Cleaver, 1260 S Pine Tree Rd. Public Notification of Ordinance 2026-11. ACTION: To return to the rules of regular meeting order. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Tanke. VOICE VOTE: 5-0. ACTION: To approve 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) as presented. MOTION: Koepke SECOND: Heidel. VOICE VOTE 5-0. 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. ACTION: To approve contracts with Robert E. Lee and C edar Corporation on future Public Works projects. The recommendation of which firm will get future specific proj ects to be made by the Public Works Director and Village Administrator, with advice and input from the PWUAC. The V illage Board will ultimately award any engineering contracts per project. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Tanke. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - Fire Department Automatic Aid Agreement 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 are seeking authorization to sign and return. ACTION: To authorize staff to sign and return the Fire Depa rtment Automatic Aid Agreement. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Zittlow. VOICE VOTE: 5-0. PAGE 7 VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES (REGULAR) – AUGUST 18TH 2026 - Page 3 of 3 C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Authorization to Negotiate the Addition of the Town of Freedom to the Hobart- Lawrence Police Department in 2027 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. ACTION: To authorize staff to Negotiate the Addition of the Town of Freedom to the Hobart- Lawrence Police Department in 2027. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Tanke. VOICE VOTE: 5-0. D. DISCUSSION - Items for future agenda consideration or Committee assignment Budget Road Projects ACTION: To recess at 7:07 pm prior to going into closed session. MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Dillenburg. VOICE VOTE: 5- 0. E. ADJOURN to CLOSED SESSION (7:24 PM): ACTION: To go into closed sessi on 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 Stat e 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: Zittlow. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0. F. CONVENE into open session (9:34 PM) - MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Zittlow. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0. G. ACTION from closed session – None 12. ADJOURN (9:35 PM) - MOTION: Heidel SECOND: Koepke. VOICE VOTE: 5-0. Respectfully submitted by Lisa A. Vanden Heuvel, Village Clerk PAGE 8 SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES – JULY 15, 2026 Village of Hobart Site Review Committee Minutes Hobart Village Office; 2990 S. Pine Tree Rd, Hobart, WI Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 5:30 pm __________________________________________________________________________________________________ MEETING MINUTES – SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE ROUTINE ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON: 1. Call to order/Roll Call. The meeting was called to order by Dave Dillenburg at 5:30 pm. Roll call: Dave Baranczyk, Rick Nuetzel, Tom Tengowski, Peter Zobro, and Dave Dillenburg were present. Excused: Steve Riley Absent: Tammy Zittlow 2. Certification of the open meeting law agenda requirements and approval of the agenda. ACTION: To certify the open meeting law agenda requirements and approval of the agenda. MOTION: Tengowski SECOND: Baranczyk MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE: 5-0. 3. Approve Minutes of June 17, 2026. ACTION: To approve the June 17, 2026 Site Review Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Nuetzel SECOND: Baranczyk MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE: 5-0. 4. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items. – None. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Freestanding ground sign Oneida Apostolic Church, 118 W. Meadow Drive (HB-631-2) Oneida Apostolic Church, located at 118 W. Meadow Drive, is proposing the construction of a new freestanding ground sign on their property located at the corner of W. Meadow Drive and N. County Line Road. This sign is proposed with the address on the sign as required by Village Code, but the sign will require a landscape bed around the perimeter of the sign base. ACTION: Approval of the proposed 31 square foot (per face) in the same location as the former freestanding ground sign subject to the following conditions: 1. Planting of a landscape bed extending a minimum of 5 feet from base of sign 2. Maintain a minimum of 10 feet setback from property lines and driveways MOTION: Nuetzel SECOND: Zobro MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE: 5-0 7. ADJOURN (5:37 pm) MOTION: Tengowski SECOND: Baranczyk MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE: 5-0. Respectfully submitted by Amanda Wangerin, Village Deputy Clerk PAGE 9 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES – MAY 18TH 2026 Hobart Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes - Monday May 18th 2026 ROUTINE ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON: 1. Call to order/Roll Call (5:00 PM) – Mary Jane He mmy (Chairperson), Laura Lear (Vice-Chairperson), Kassie Freckmann, Jane Jerzak and Cynthia Silvers were present. Tammy Zittlow was absent. 2. Certification of the open meeting law agenda requirements and appr oval of the agenda – ACTION: To certify the open meeting law agenda requirements and approval of the agenda MOTION: Jerzak SECOND: Silvers VOTE: 4-0 3. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items – None 4. Approval of March 23 rd 2025 minutes - MOTION: Silvers SECOND: Jerzak VOTE:4-0 ACTION ITEMS 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Election of Co mmittee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson – Both Hemmy and Lear indicated they would continue in their positions if that was the Committee’s wish. ACTION: To appoint Mary Jane Hemmy as chairperson MOTION: Freckmann SECOND: Jerzak VOTE: 4-0 ACTION: To appoint Laura Lear as vice-chairperson MOTION: Silvers SECOND: Jerzak VOTE: 4-0 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Updating 2019 V illage Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan - Jeff Kussow (Senior Planner) attended the meeting, representing the Brown County Planning and Land Services Department, which has ap proached the Village about updating the 2019 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. The Committee will serve in an advisory capacity to help guide priorities and recommendations during the updating process. Topics of discussion included: 1)a. Discussion regarding the role and responsibilities of the Committee, 2) Overview of the project schedule for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan update, 3) Discussion on public outreach and engagement for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan update; identification of key stakeholders, and 4) Discussion on issues and opportunities to address in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan update. No formal action was taken on this agenda item. 7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - Items for Future Ag endas/Scheduling of Next Committee Meeting – Kramer said the Village will be meet ing with the Onei da Tribe on May 26 th to discuss the future and possibility of a pedestrian trail on the former railroad bed. 8. ADJOURN (6:08 PM) – MOTION: Freckmann SECOND: Lear VOTE: 4-0 Submitted by Village Administrator Aaron Kramer PAGE 10 Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Village Board FROM: Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator RE: 2026 Village Estimated Population DATE: September 8th 2026 HOBART POPULATION APPROACHES 12,000 The most recent estimate of the Village’s population from the Department of Administration shows Hobart has an estimated population of 11,885, as of January 1st 2026. This is a one-year increase of 327 residents (3 percent) and 1,674 residents (16. 4 percent) over the 2020 census. Wisconsin’s total population is estimated at 6,064,500 which is a change of 170,782 persons and 2.90%. Population Change from Previous Census Percent Change 2026 (Estimated) 11,885 + 1,674 16.4 % 2020 Census 10,211 + 4,029 65.2 % 2010 Census 6,182 + 1,092 21.5 % 2000 Census 5,090 + 914 21.9 % 1990 Census 4,176 VOTING POPULATION Approximately 9,153 of the estimated population for the Village of Hobart are of voting age, 254 more than last year (8,888), a three (3) percent increase. The 2 026 estimate is a seventeen (17) percent increase in 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 1990 2000 2010 2020 2026 HOBART POPULATION GROWTH PAGE 11 Page 2 of 2 the voting population since the 2020 census (7,796). The voting age population was calculated by applying the census proportion of persons ov er 18 to the preliminary January 1 estimate and then multiplying the result by a state-wide factor to account for the general aging of the population. HOBART-LAWRENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department now provides public safety services to a population of 19,010, 351 more than the 2025 estimate of 18,569, a 2.3 percent increase, and 2,493 more than the 2020 census (16,517). OTHER BROWN COUNTY MUNICIPALTIES Brown County has an estimated 2026 population of 280,064, one (1) percent more than the 2025 estimate of 278,217. The county has seen a 4.21 percent incr ease, or 11,324 residents, over the 2020 census (268,740). Municipality 1-1-2026 Estimate 2020 Census Numeric Change Percent Change Green Bay 108,526 107,395 1,131 1.05 % De Pere 25,546 25,410 136 0.54 % * Howard 22,355 19,950 2,405 12.06 % Ashwaubenon 18,598 16,991 1,607 9.46 % Bellevue 17,029 15,935 1,094 6.87 % Allouez 14,010 14,156 -146 - 1.03 % Suamico 13,462 12,820 642 5.01 % HOBART 11,885 10,211 1,674 16.39 % Ledgeview 9,924 8,820 1,104 12.52 % Lawrence 7,125 6,306 819 12.99 % * Pulaski 4,221 3,870 351 9.07 % * Wrightstown 4,194 3,179 1,015 31.93 % Denmark 2,684 2,408 276 11.46 % Italics indicates a decrease in population over 2025. * - Located in more than one county PAGE 12 PAGE 13 Cash and Equivalent Total Cash and Equivalent $ 42,813.14 1,533.00 3.58% $ 42,813.14 190.70 Fixed Income Asset Description Units Market Value Est. Annual Income Current Cost Accruals Yield Portfolio Investments Account Number: Statement Period: 07/01/26 - 07/31/26 VILLAGE OF HOBART INVESTMENT AGENCY Principal Cash -204,195.97 0.00 0.00% -204,195.97 Income Cash 204,195.97 0.00 0.00% 204,195.97 Goldman Sachs Treasury 42,813.140 42,813.14 1,533.00 3.58% Instruments Portfolio Fund 506 42,813.14 190.70 Abilene TX Isd Txbl 5.000 02/15/2029 50,000.000 50,631.50 2,500.00 4.94% 51,831.00 1,152.77 Alphabet Inc 50,000.000 48,973.50 1,850.00 3.78% 3.700 02/15/2029 49,301.00 863.32 Apple Inc 50,000.000 49,234.00 1,500.00 3.05% 3.000 11/13/2027 49,362.50 325.00 Callable 8/13/2027 @ 100 Cleveland Cnty OK Isd 2 Moore Txbl 50,000.000 50,474.00 2,500.00 4.95% 5.000 03/01/2028 50,569.00 1,041.66 Cottage Grove Vlg WI Prom Nts Txbl A 50,000.000 50,561.00 2,500.00 4.94% 5.000 04/01/2028 50,473.00 833.33 Dane Cnty WI Txbl Prom Nts B 50,000.000 49,370.50 2,000.00 4.05% 4.000 06/01/2029 50,281.00 333.33 Depere WI Prom Nts Txbl Ser B 50,000.000 50,026.50 2,475.00 4.95% 4.950 09/01/2026 50,000.00 1,031.25 Exxon Mobil Corp 50,000.000 49,964.50 1,137.00 2.28% 2.275 08/16/2026 49,391.50 521.35 FHLB 4.500 06/29/2029 50,000.000 49,809.00 2,250.00 4.52% Callable 06/29/2027 @ 100 50,000.00 200.00 FHLB 4.250 10/22/2029 50,000.000 49,622.00 2,125.00 4.28% Callable 10/22/2026 @ 100 50,000.00 584.37 FHLB 3.800 10/02/2028 50,000.000 49,553.00 1,900.00 3.83% Callable 10/02/2026 @ 100 50,020.00 628.05 Page 2 of 6 PAGE 14 Asset Description Units Market Value Est. Annual Income Current Cost Accruals Yield Account Number: Statement Period: 07/01/26 - 07/31/26 Portfolio Investments VILLAGE OF HOBART INVESTMENT AGENCY FHLB 3.790 03/30/2028 50,000.000 49,516.00 1,895.00 3.83% Callable 03/30/2027 @ 100 49,875.00 636.93 FFCB 4.470 03/05/2030 50,000.000 49,437.00 2,235.00 4.52% Callable 03/05/2027 @ 100 50,000.00 906.41 FFCB 4.520 05/14/2030 50,000.000 49,391.00 2,260.00 4.58% Callable 05/14/2026 @ 100 49,951.00 483.38 FHLMC 3.500 09/16/2027 50,000.000 49,660.00 1,750.00 3.52% Callable 09/16/2025 @ 100 49,781.50 656.24 FHLMC 3.925 10/01/2027 50,000.000 49,852.00 1,962.00 3.94% Callable 04/01/2026 @ 100 50,000.00 654.16 FNMA 4.200 09/18/2030 50,000.000 48,458.00 2,100.00 4.33% Callable 03/18/2026 @ 100 50,000.00 775.83 FNMA 4.000 10/10/2028 50,000.000 49,733.50 2,000.00 4.02% Callable 04/10/2026 @ 100 49,988.00 616.66 Johnson & Johnson 4.700 03/01/2030 50,000.000 50,303.00 2,350.00 4.67% 51,194.50 979.16 King Cnty WA Txbl 4.819 12/01/2029 45,000.000 45,531.45 2,168.00 4.76% 45,564.30 361.42 Madison WI Txbl Prom Nts Ser B 50,000.000 49,938.00 1,700.00 3.40% 3.400 10/01/2026 49,676.50 566.66 Callable 10/01/2025 @ 100 Nvidia Corp 4.500 06/15/2031 50,000.000 48,934.50 2,250.00 4.60% Callable 05/15/2031 @ 100 49,588.00 268.75 Oklahoma Cnty OK Isd Deer Creek Txbl 50,000.000 49,957.00 2,100.00 4.20% 4.200 09/01/2027 50,183.00 1,924.99 Olmsted Cnty MN Txbl Ref Ser A 50,000.000 49,254.00 525.00 1.07% 1.050 02/01/2027 48,073.50 262.49 Salt Lake City UT Txbl A 75,000.000 74,424.00 2,379.00 3.20% 3.172 06/15/2027 74,619.75 303.98 Callable 10/23/2025 @ 100 US Treasury Notes 4.125 10/31/2027 75,000.000 74,935.50 3,093.00 4.13% 74,675.83 781.84 US Treasury Bonds 3.875 11/30/2029 75,000.000 73,887.00 2,906.00 3.93% 74,679.68 492.31 Page 3 of 6 PAGE 15 Total Fixed Income $ 1,977,717.00 80,501.00 4.07% $ 1,989,425.60 25,815.57 Interest Income Date Income Cash Principal Cash Asset Description Units Market Value Est. Annual Income Current Cost Accruals Yield Total Market Value $ 2,020,530.14 82,034.00 4.06% $ 2,032,238.74 26,006.27 Total Market Value Plus Accruals $ 2,046,536.41 Income Activity Account Number: Statement Period: 07/01/26 - 07/31/26 Portfolio Investments VILLAGE OF HOBART INVESTMENT AGENCY US Treasury Notes 4.375 08/15/2026 75,000.000 75,003.00 3,281.00 4.37% 74,891.17 1,513.72 US Treasury Notes 4.625 10/15/2026 75,000.000 75,115.50 3,468.00 4.62% 74,879.24 1,023.56 US Treasury Bonds 4.875 10/31/2028 75,000.000 75,908.25 3,656.00 4.82% 75,599.85 923.99 US Treasury Notes 4.625 04/30/2029 75,000.000 75,579.00 3,468.00 4.59% 75,451.17 876.61 US Treasury Notes 4.000 03/31/2030 75,000.000 74,055.75 3,000.00 4.05% 75,303.25 1,008.19 US Treasury Notes 3.500 11/30/2030 75,000.000 72,328.50 2,625.00 3.63% 74,481.68 444.67 US Treasury Notes 3.875 03/31/2031 75,000.000 73,302.75 2,906.00 3.96% 74,865.23 976.69 West St Paul MN Txbl A 45,000.000 44,992.80 1,687.00 3.75% 3.750 01/15/2029 44,874.45 862.50 Callable 02/13/2026 @ 100 FFCB 4.625 07/17/2026 Int To 07/17/26 on 50,000 07/17/26 1,156.25 FHLMC 0.8300 07/22/2026 Callable 10/22/2023 @ 100 Int To 07/22/26 on 50,000 07/22/26 207.50 Page 4 of 6 PAGE 16 Total Interest Income $ 1,658.02 $ 0.00 Purchased Income Total Purchased Income $ -976.21 $ 0.00 Fees/Expenses Total Fees/Expenses $ 0.00 $ -607.53 Date Income Cash Principal Cash Date Income Cash Principal Cash Date Income Cash Principal Cash Total Income $ 681.81 $ 0.00 Total Disbursements $ 0.00 $ -607.53 Disbursement Activity Purchase Activity Account Number: Statement Period: 07/01/26 - 07/31/26 Income Activity VILLAGE OF HOBART INVESTMENT AGENCY Goldman Sachs Treasury Instruments Portfolio Fund 506 Int To 06/30/26 07/01/26 294.27 Nvidia Corp 4.500 06/15/2031 Callable 05/15/2031 @ 100 Accrued Int To 07/16/26 Paid on 07/16/26 -175.00 Purchase of 50,000 US Treasury Notes 4.625 04/30/2029 Accrued Int To 07/24/26 Paid on 07/24/26 -801.21 Purchase of 75,000 Monthly Fee To 06/30/26 07/17/26 -607.53 Goldman Sachs Treasury Purchases (3) 07/01/26 To 07/31/26 07/31/26 -101,658.02 Nvidia Corp 4.500 06/15/2031 Callable 05/15/2031 @ 100 Purchased 50000 07/15/26 07/16/26 -49,588.00 @ 99.176 Page 5 of 6 PAGE 17 Date Proceeds Realized Gain/Loss Date Cost Date Income Cash Principal Cash Total Purchases $ 0.00 $ -226,697.19 Total Sales $ 226,622.91 $ 0.00 Sale Activity Total Non-Cash Transactions $ 967.00 Non-Cash Activity Account Number: Statement Period: 07/01/26 - 07/31/26 Purchase Activity VILLAGE OF HOBART INVESTMENT AGENCY US Treasury Notes 4.625 04/30/2029 Purchased 75000 07/23/26 07/24/26 -75,451.17 @ 100.60156 FFCB 4.625 07/17/2026 Recd Proceeds on Maturity of 07/17/26 50,000.00 50,000 Par Value FHLMC 0.8300 07/22/2026 Callable 10/22/2023 @ 100 Recd Proceeds on Maturity of 07/22/26 50,000.00 50,000 Par Value Goldman Sachs Treasury Sales (3) 07/01/26 To 07/31/26 07/31/26 126,622.91 FFCB 4.625 07/17/2026 Amortization of Premium 07/17/26 -11.00 FHLMC 0.8300 07/22/2026 Callable 10/22/2023 @ 100 Accretion of Discount 07/22/26 978.00 Page 6 of 6 PAGE 18 TO: Site Review Committee RE: 575 Centerline Dr., HB-524-4; 4,310 SF Commercial Building w/ Associated site Improvements FROM: Todd Gerbers, Director of Planning and Code Compliance DATE: August 19, 2026 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Developer: Bayland Buildings 2. Applicant: Bayland Building / Robert E. Lee & Associates 3. Address/Parcel: 575 Centerline Dr. / HB-524-4 4. Zoning: PDD #1: Centennial Centre at Hobart District 5. Use: Financial Institution BACKGROUND Bayland Buildings is proposing to construct a new 4,310 square foot commercial building to be located at 575 Centerline Dr. (Parcel HB-524-4) along with the required associated site improvement including access and parking. The proposed building will be single story in height and utilized as a financial institution. SITE REVIEW DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS CHECKLIST Section 1, Site Plan Approval A. Zoning: PDD #1: Centennial Centre at Hobart District B. Green Space: 57.26% after development C. Setbacks: This development complies with all applicable setbacks (proposed 120’ (front/Centerline Dr.), 97’ (side/west), 47’ (side/east), and 168’ (rear/south) D. Parking: The requirements for a “bank” are “One space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus one parking space per employee on the maximum shift”. Thus 32 parking stalls are required (estimating 10 employees on the maximum shift), with 34 being provided on site. E. Fire Dept. and Police Dept.: The plans have been reviewed by both Police Chief and Fire Chief with their comments and conditions being included in this document. F. Storm Water: Storm water from this development will be collected by internal catch basins throughout the site and discharge to the regional storm water pond on the parcel immediately to the south that is owned by the Village. ISSUE: Discussion and action to consider a new 4,310 SF commercial building with associated site improvements RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends conditional approval based on staff recommendations along with any conditions the Committee may identify. PAGE 19 G. Refuse Collection: Refuse / recycling enclosure to be located towards the rear of the developed area (southwest corner). Section 2, Architectural Plan Approval A. Exterior Construction Information: 1. Materials: Metal frame building. 2. Exterior Materials: All four building elevations will be similar with cultured stone veneer with LP smart siding (engineered wood-based lap siding) above. 3. Height: Anticipated at 23’ to top of parapet wall 4. Overhead doors: None 5. Mechanical equipment: Roof mounted HVAC equipment is shown to be screened from view by materials that are similar to that of the principal building. Section 3, Landscaping Plan: Landscape plan shall be submitted to Village Staff for review with final review being brought back to the SRC for approval at a later date, but prior to implementation. Section 4, Lighting: There are 8 wall mounted lighting fixtures proposed and mounted around the proposed building with 4 pole mounted lighting fixtures to be located near the four corners of the building. No lighting shall create a glare to adjoining properties or public roadways. Only the proposed wall packs and pole lights are part of this lighting approval. Any other future lighting will require review and approval by the SRC. Section 5, Signage: Sign location is noted on the front elevation of the proposed building. No other signage is noted on the submitted plans. Signage details are required to be submitted to Village Staff for approval prior construction of signage and permitting. Section 6, Driveway-Curb Cut: Access to this site will be through two new ingress/egress locations from Centerline Dr (24’ driveway width and 30’ curb cut). RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS Staff recommends conditional approval of this site plan, subject to the following and in addition to any conditions the Site Review Committee may identify: 1. Lock box location(s) shall be approved by the Village Fire Chief 2. Any and all mechanical equipment shall be screened from view with materials to match those of the principal structure or with landscaping, and all exterior exhaust/intake vents shall be colored to blend with the principal structure. 3. Detailed landscape plan for development and including foundation plantings shall be submitted to Village Staff and SRC for review and approval prior to plan implementation. 4. No lighting shall create a glare to adjoining properties or public roadways. Only the proposed wall packs and pole lights are part of this lighting approval. Any other future lighting will require review and approval by the SRC. 5. The proposed wall sign, as noted on the building elevations drawing in this submittal, shall be submitted to Village Staff for review and approval prior to permitting and installation. Any other proposed signage will require review and approval by the SRC prior to permitting and installation. 6. Municipal utility connections and locations shall be approved by the Village Department of Public Works prior to commencement of utility construction. PAGE 20 12' - 0" ELEC. EASEM ENT 20' - 0" GAS EASEM ENT 20' - 0" STORM WATER EASEMENT 30' - 0" BLDG SETBACK 10' - 0" BLDG SETBACK 6 11 12 PROPOSED BUILDING 4,310 SQ. FT. (3) SPOTS FOR CARS IN DRIVE-THRU THICKENED CONC. CURB ENTER/EXIT EXIT DRIVE- THRU LANE 12' - 0" 12' - 0" 8 CURB C.B. CURB C.B. CURB C.B. CURB C.B. CURB C.B. CURB C.B. GASELEC. PANEL TRANSFORMER NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT THESE PLANS ARE COPYRIGHTED AND ARE SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AS AN "ARCHITECTURAL WORK" UNDER SEC. 102 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT, 17 U.S.O. AS AMENDED DECEMBER 1990 AND KNOWN AS ARCHITECTURAL WORKS COPYRIGHT PROTECTION ACT OF 1990. THE PROTECTION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE OVERALL FORM AS WELL AS THE ARRANGEMENT AND COMPOSITION OF SPACES AND ELEMENTS OF THE DESIGN. UNDER SUCH PROTECTION, UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THESE PLANS, WORK OR BUILDING REPRESENTED, CAN LEGALLY RESULT IN THE CESSATION OF CONSTRUCTION OR BUILDINGS BEING SEIZED AND/OR MONETARY COMPENSATION TO BAYLAND BUILDINGS, INC. SCALE VERIFICATION THIS BAR MEASURES 1" ON ORIGINAL. ADJUST SCALE ACCORDINGLY JOB NUMBER: PROJECT EXECUTIVE: DRAWN BY: DATE: REVISIONS: ISSUED FOR: PRELIMINARY BID SET CONSTRUCTION DESIGN REVIEW CHECKSET CHECKED BY: DATE: 7/20/2026 11:25:48 AM C1.0 THE STEPHENSON NATIONAL BANK & TRUST PROPOSED BUILDING FOR: 26-6491 HOBART, WISCONSIN; COUNTY OF: BROWN 07/20/2026 BRIAN PETERS (920)362-7870 CAH / AGS SITE PLAN X SITE CALCULATIONS & INFORMATION VILLAGE OF HOBART ZONING ZONING DISTRICT = PDD #1 PROPOSED SETBACKS FRONT = 30'-0" (10'-0" PAVING) SIDE = 10'-0" REAR = 10'-0" LOT COVERAGE = 90-75% MAX. (BLDG & PAVING) PARKING REQUIREMENTS ONE SPACE FOR EACH 200 SQ. FT. OF GROSS FLOOR AREA, PLUS ONE PARKING SPACE PER EMPLOYEE ON MAX. SHIFT TOTAL LOT AREA = 73,585 SQ. FT. (APROX.)/ 1.6 ACRES BUILDING AREA (PROPOSED) = 4,310 SQ. FT. ASPHALT AREA (PROPOSED) = 23,506 SQ. FT. CONCRETE AREA (PROPOSED) = 1,924 SQ. FT. TOTAL IMPERVIOUS SURFACE = 29,740 SQ. FT. GREENSPACE AREA = 43,845 SQ. FT. (APROX.)/ 59 % TOTAL PARKING STALL COUNT = 31 STALLS (2 ADA) 1 /C1.0 SCALE = 1" = 20'-0" SITE PLAN - PROPOSED NORTH PAGE 21 NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT THESE PLANS ARE COPYRIGHTED AND ARE SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AS AN "ARCHITECTURAL WORK" UNDER SEC. 102 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT, 17 U.S.O. AS AMENDED DECEMBER 1990 AND KNOWN AS ARCHITECTURAL WORKS COPYRIGHT PROTECTION ACT OF 1990. THE PROTECTION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE OVERALL FORM AS WELL AS THE ARRANGEMENT AND COMPOSITION OF SPACES AND ELEMENTS OF THE DESIGN. UNDER SUCH PROTECTION, UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THESE PLANS, WORK OR BUILDING REPRESENTED, CAN LEGALLY RESULT IN THE CESSATION OF CONSTRUCTION OR BUILDINGS BEING SEIZED AND/OR MONETARY COMPENSATION TO BAYLAND BUILDINGS, INC. SCALE VERIFICATION THIS BAR MEASURES 1" ON ORIGINAL. ADJUST SCALE ACCORDINGLY JOB NUMBER: PROJECT EXECUTIVE: DRAWN BY: DATE: REVISIONS: ISSUED FOR: PRELIMINARY BID SET CONSTRUCTION DESIGN REVIEW CHECKSET CHECKED BY: DATE: 7/20/2026 11:25:50 AM A2.1 THE STEPHENSON NATIONAL BANK & TRUST PROPOSED BUILDING FOR: 26-6491 HOBART, WISCONSIN; COUNTY OF: BROWN 07/20/2026 BRIAN PETERS (920)362-7870 CAH / AGS ELEVATION - EXTERIOR VIEWS X PAGE 22 TO: Site Review Committee RE: Hillcrest Elementary School, 4193 Hillcrest Dr.; HB-712; Signage FROM: Todd Gerbers, Director of Planning and Code Compliance DATE: August 19, 2026 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Owner/Developer: Pulaski School District 2. Applicant/Agent: Pulaski School District 3. Address/Parcel: 4193 Hillcrest Dr. / HB-712 4. Zoning: PI: Public / Institutional District 5. Use: Elementary School BACKGROUND The Village Site Review Committee requested an update from Village Staff relating to the wall signage that was installed at the Hillcrest Elementary School, located at 4193 Hillcrest Dr. After reviewing the original plan submittal for the original building addition submittal from August 2023, it was noted by Village Staff that the channel letter signage stating “Hillcrest Elementary” was part of the original signage plan and was also shown on the building elevations from that original submittal. This sign was planned at 2’ x 33.33’ and of cast aluminum channel letters. These are new letters, but very similar to those that were on the school building prior to the renovation/addition. Then in August 2025, a sign request for an Electronic Message Center (EMC) was submitted for review by the Village SRC. During this review, Village Staff misinterpreted that this EMC was going to be the only wall sign proposed, as the other wall sign was part of the original submittal. Both signs are compliant with the Village Sign Code as they currently exist. The second sign situation was a misunderstanding by the Village Inspection Department, while the School District representative supplied the proper documentation. RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS Staff recommends approval of both signs as they currently exist with no further conditions from Staff. ISSUE: Discussion and possible action on existing wall signage located at 4193 Hillcrest Dr. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval based on staff recommendation and any conditions the Committee may identify. PAGE 23 Precast Concrete Stack Bond Brick Aluminum Curtain Wall Vertical Curtain Wall Fins Future Signage 24” Aluminum Lettering on Standoffs 07/31/23 2023 Brick Veneer Stack Bond Brick Brick Veneer Public Entry Existing Addition Existing Addition Entry + CafeteriaNew Classroom Stack Bond Brick Brick Veneer PAGE 24 4193 Hillcrest Dr – Wall Sign PAGE 25 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2990 S. Pine Tree Road, Hobart, WI 54155 Phone: (920) 869-1011 www.hobartwi.go v 2990 S. Pine Tree Rd. Jerry Lancelle Hobart, WI 54155 Fire Chief Phone (920) 655-3719 Email: ChiefL@hobartwi.gov Subject: Notice of Retirement 08/01/2026 To: Fire Commission, Village Board, and Village Administrator I have made the difficult decision to retire from the Hobart Fire Department as Fire Chief, effective December 31 st, 2026. This decision to retire was not an easy one but with over 40 years in the fire service and 15 years as Fire Chief, I have decided that it is time to close this chapter of my life and have the next generation of firefighters and officers lead the Hobart Fire Department into the future. We have made great strides in the growth of our department in the last 15 years, and I believe this will continue in the future. I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to the present and past fire department staff for their support, loyalty, and dedication to our community. Their commitment has not only made my job as Chief more fulfilling but has also greatly contributed to the safety and well-being of the Village of Hobart. Furthermore, I would like to thank the Village Board, Village Administrator, and the Fire Commisssion for your continued support in keeping the department a strong and well-equipped force to serve and protect the residents within the Village of Hobart. Thank you once again for the opportunity to serve as your Fire Chief. Serving the citizens of Hobart has been a profound honor and privilege and I look forward to seeing all the future accomplishments our fire department will achieve. Respectfully Chief Jerry Lancelle PAGE 26 POLICY 2026-07 (LICENSE POLICY) - Page 1 of 2 POLICY 2026-07 (LICENSE POLICY) PURPOSE: To establish procedures and guidelines fo r collecting license information for Village of Hobart employees that may have an opportunity to drive a Village-owned vehicle. A. INTENT AND APPLICABILITY This License Policy (“Policy”) establishes the procedures and guidelines to ensure all individuals employed by the Village of Hobart hold a valid driver’s license. B, DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply to the Policy REGULAR DRIVER’S LICENSE A standard Class D license issued to allow full, unrestricted driving privileges for non-commercial personal vehicles, such as cars and light trucks. May include extra endorsements for motorcycles or non-commercial school buses. COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE An official state Driver’s license required to operate large, heavy, or placarded commercial motor vehicles including semi-trucks, large busses (16 or more passengers), delivery trucks or any vehicle carrying hazardous materials. CLASS A: for combination vehicles with a gross combined weight rating over 26,000 pounds where the towed unit weighs over 10,000 pounds. CLASS B: for single vehicles weighing over 26,000 pounds or towing another vehicle less than 10,000 pounds. CLASS C: smaller vehicles not considered Class A or B, designated to carry sixteen or more people or hazardous materials. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (FMCSA) Established January 1, 2000 within the Department of Transportation to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. The Administration enforces safety regulations, targets high- risk carriers, and commercial motor vehicle driv ers by working with Federal, State and local enforcement agencies to improve safety information systems, commercial motor vehicle technologies, equipment and operating standards and to increase safety awareness. C. POLICY (a) The Village of Hobart shall require all employees to provide proof of a valid Regular Driver’s License in order to comply with insurance regulations. PAGE 27 POLICY 2026-07 (LICENSE POLICY) - Page 2 of 2 (b) The FMCSA requires commercial driver’s licenses based on vehicle weight and cargo. The Village of Hobart shall require employees to provide proof of Co mmercial Driver’s License if their job duties require the operation of a FMCSA defined commercial vehicle. D. PROCEDURES 1. Employees will be required to show proof of a valid Driver’s License upon hire. 2. Employees must report a change in license status to their supervisor immediately. 3. Driver’s License expirations will be reviewed annually. Employees shall notify the designated Human Resource representative upon reissuance or renewal of their Driver’s License. 4. The Employee name, license expiration date, type and class of license shall be recorded. E. REVIEW OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES This policy will be reviewed as State or Federal regulations are revised and necessitate a change. This policy shall take effect immediately. This policy has been approved by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hobart, Brown County, Wisconsin, at a regular meeting of the Board, held on September 1st 2026. ____________________________________ Richard Heidel, President, Hobart Village Board Attest: _________________________________ Lisa Vanden Heuvel, Village Clerk _______________________________________ Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator PAGE 28 Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Hobart Village Board FROM: Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator & Stacy Bell, Village Treasurer RE: 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment DATE: September 1st 2026 BACKGROUND Since 2024, the Village’s compensation plan includes the setting of a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): An annual COLA base increase will be established by the Village Board, at its first meeting in September, following a recommendation from the Village Administrato r. This recommendation will consider such factors as the Village’s financial conditio n, the Consumer Price Index, and comparable wage increases of other municipalities and the State of Wisconsin. The Board must also establish the Performance Pay Adjustment (PPA) each year as part of the formula: In addition to the COLA, an employee’s performance that exceeds standards will be eligible for a Performance Pay Adjustment (PPA)…The Village Board will establis h the maximum PPA at its first meeting in September. Performance reviews will take place following the establishment of the COLA and PPA for the upcoming fiscal year. COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) In trying to recommend the COLA, I have reviewed a number of potential metrics and believe we should use two: COMPONENT CHANGE Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region (July 2026) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change in prices over time in a fixed market basket of goods and services. The Midwest Region all items CPI-U rose 3.5 percent for the 12 months ending in July. The index for all items less food and energy rose 2.7 percent over the year, while the energy index advanced 14.2 percent. The index for food was up 2.8 percent. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 3.5 percent Midwest Economy - Employment Cost Index (June 2026) The Employment Cost Index (ECI) is a quarterly measure of changes in total labor costs and their wage-and-salary and benefits components. Midwest-East North Central Division: Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 3.0 percent RECOMMENDED COLA: 3 percent (the average of the two components above is 3.25 percent) RECOMMENDED PPA: Up to one percent – Same since start of current pay structure TOTAL MAXIMUM INCREASE IN SALARY: 4 percent PAGE 29 Page 2 of 2 NEW VILLAGE PAY PLAN AND PROGRAM ILLUSTRATIONS The Village Board establishes the COLA for 2026 at three (3) percent. This means each employee who receives a satisfactory performance review (score of 2 or more) will receive a three percent increase. At the same time, the Board establishes that the maximum allowable PPA will be one (1) percent. SCENARIO A: Employee A undergoes a performance review with their Department Head. The final score of the performance review is a 2. The Department Head recommends that Employee A receives no additional PPA in addition to the annual COLA. EMPLOYEE: 2026 wage - $20.00 per hour, 2027 wage - $20.60 per hour (3 percent increase) SCENARIO B: Employee A undergoes a performance review with their Department Head. The final score of the performance review is a 3. The Department Head recommends that Employee A receive an additional PPA of 1 percent in addition to the annual COLA, resulting in a total 3.5 percent increase for Employee A in 2026. EMPLOYEE: 2026 wage - $20.00 per hour, 2027 wage - $20.80 per hour (4 percent increase) SCENARIO C: Employee A undergoes a performance review with their Department Head. The final score of the performance review is a 3. The Department Head recomm ends that Employee A receives training in a certain field or skill related to their position by July 1st to receive an additional PPA of 1 percent in addition to the annual COLA, resulting in a 4 percent increase for Employee A in 2027, if the recommended training is completed by July 1st. This means Employee A would receive two (2) wage increases in 2026 – 3.0 percent on January 1 st, then an additional 1.0 percent increase on July 1st. EMPLOYEE: 2026 wage - $20.00 per hour, Jan-Jun 2027 wage - $20.60 per hour (3 percent increase), Jul – Dec 2027 - $20.80 per hour (an additional 1 percent increase for a total 4 percent increase) RECOMMENDED MOTION To approve Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of three (3) percent and Perfor mance Pay Adjustment (PPA) of up to one (1) percent, as presented, for FY2027. PAGE 30