Public Hearing on the 2026 Proposed Budget for the Town of Scott — Minutes

Public Hearing (Budget) Minutes October 21, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. 1 1. C all To Order: A Public Hearing was called to order at 4:30 P.M. on October 21, 2025 by Chairman Mike Van Lanen. Present were Chairman Van Lanen, Gene Wojcik, Norman Strebel, Kurt Baenen, Cari Langenberg, Clerk/Treasurer Jaime Fuge (non-voting), Economic Development Coordinator/Planner Dave Cerny (non- voting), SMU President Al Herrman Excused: Town Engineer Scott Brosteau, Constable Brett Blaney. S ix Town of Scott residents were present (Mike Van Lanen, Gene Wojcik, Norman Strebel, Kurt Baenen, Cari Langenberg, Al Herrman). 2. V erification of Public Notice: Fuge presented a notarized affidavit stating that the notice of the public hearing was posted at Town Hall ( 2621 Jody Drive ), New Franken Fire Station off of Ronsman Road and Volks Landing off of Edgewater Beach Road on Friday, October 3, 2025 as required. Additionally, the Public Hearing notice was also posted on the Town’s website on October 3, 2025. M oved by Langenberg, seconded by Wojcik to accept the verification of public notice. Yes-5, No-0. Motion carried. 3. P urpose of the Hearing: The purpose of the public hearing was to discuss the 2026 Budget. The Town Budget Summary and a summary of the proposed changes from 2025 to 2026 regarding the Town and SMU budget was also posted with the notice. V an Lanen asked three times if there was anyone in the audience that would like to speak at the public hearing. After asking three times and receiving no response, Van Lanen proceeded to a sk for a motion to close the floor. Mo ved by Strebel, seconded by Baenen to close the floor. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Motion Carried. M oved by Wojcik, seconded by Baenen to close the Public hearing in regard to the 2026 Budget Hearing at 4:33 p.m. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Motion Carried. J aime Fuge Jaime Fuge, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Scott