Village Board Meeting — Agenda Packet

Administrative Offices Municipal Building - 138 East Main Street Mount Horeb, Wisconsin 53572 608.437.6884 | mounthorebwi.info Village Board Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM Municipal Building Board Room 138 E. Main Street Mount Horeb, WI 1) Call to order 2) Roll call 3) Pledge of Allegiance 4) Public Participation Participants may speak for up to three minutes. To participate, please complete a public comment form at the Board Room entrance and submit it to staff before the meeting begins. See below for more details. 5) Consent Agenda All items listed below are considered to be routine by the Governing Body and will be enacted by one motion (roll call vote). There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after the Consent Agenda. a. Consider approval of the September 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Consider approval of Trick or Treat hours of 5-8pm on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st c. Consider approval of Payment Request #4 from Parisi Construction for 2026 Street Improvement Project d. Consider approval of Alcohol Beverage License for Golden Roost LLC, 213 E Main Street e. Consider approval of Agent Application for Nathanael Jurgens, Golden Roost LLC f. Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Mount Horeb, Mount Horeb Professional Police Association, and Wisconsin Professional Police Association for the K-9 Handler Position 6) Presentations 7) President's Report a. Written Report Page 1 of 83 8) Staff Reports 9) Committee Reports a. Written Report 10) Action Items a. Consider approval of a TIF Project Plan Creation Proposal from Ehlers b. Consider approval of the WPPI Contract Extension c. Consider approval of Resolution 2026-16: A Resolution to Authorize a Levy Limit Exception For Charges Assessed by the Mount Horeb Joint Fire District d. Consider approval of Ordinance No.2026-11: An Ordinance Creating Section 1.10(3) of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Mount Horeb related to Employment Related Powers of Village Administrator and Department Heads e. Consider approval of Ordinance No.2026-12: An Ordinance creating section 1.15-21 of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Mount Horeb related to Administrator Powers regarding Approval of Development Cost Reimbursement Agreements f. Consider approving modifying the Village's Public Comment Policy for the October 28, 2026 Historical Preservation Commission g. Consider approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement establishing the Mount Horeb - Barneveld Room Tax Zone and Room Tax Commission h. Consider approval of a Proclamation Recognizing Bird Month 11) Closed Session a. Establish a negotiation position regarding the Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire Department and Fire Protection and Rescue Agreement. The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. 12) Adjournment *Public Comment Policy Members of the public are invited to speak at meetings of all Mount Horeb Public Bodies. To comment, please complete a Public Comment Form at the Meeting Room entrance and submit it to staff before the meeting begins. Comments are limited to three minutes, must be made from the podium, and the speaker must return to the audience after speaking. • Non-agenda item comments are heard at the start of the meeting. Public Body members and staff will not engage in discussion during public comment but may consider topics for future agendas. • Agenda item comments are heard during the relevant item, after the proposers or staff present the item and before Public Body discussion. All public comments on the item will be heard before any discussion by the Public Body. Page 2 of 83 Members of the public will only be allowed to speak outside these public comment times if they are invited by the meeting chair to share additional information requested by the Public Body. If so invited to speak, the member of the public must do so from the podium. Written comments are also welcome. Written comments shall include the name and address of the submitter and should be submitted to the Deputy Treasurer/Governance Coordinator by email at niki.erickson@mounthorebwi.info (subject line: Public Comment Request-Name of Public Body) or delivered by to the Village at: 138 E Main Street, Mount Horeb WI, 53572, ATTN Public Comment Request-Name of Public Body. UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, CONTACT ALYSSA GAFFNEY, CLERK, AT 138 E MAIN STREET, MOUNT HOREB, WI (608) 437-9404. Page 3 of 83 9/02/26 Village Board Meeting Page 1 VILLAGE OF MOUNT HOREB VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 The Village Board met in regular session in-person on the above date in the 2 nd Floor Board Room of the Municipal Building, 138 E Main Street. Call to Order/Roll Call: Village President Ryan Czyzewski called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present were Trustees White, Schellpfeffer, Gauger, Kelley, Jones, and Best. Also present were Administrator Gabe Altenbernd, Village Clerk Alyssa Gaffney, Village Attorney Bryan Kleinmaier, and Youth- In-Government student Aaron Fendrick. Public Participation: None Consent Agenda: Gauger moved, White seconded to approve the following consent agenda items: Regular Village Board Meeting Minutes- August 5, 2026; Resolution 2026- 12 “Resolution Requesting Exemption from Dane County Library Tax”; State/Municipal Financial Agreement for STH 92 WisDOT Project; Resolution 2026-13 “Annual Bank Authorization Resolution”; Payment Request #3 from Parisi Construction for 2026 Street Improvement Project; Extra Territorial Jurisdictional Certified Survey Map for Joe Voell in the Town of Springdale; Certified Survey Map for John Temby; Resolution 2026-14 “A Resolution Appointing Bennett Lardie a Deputy Emergency Management Director”; Street Use Permit Application from the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce for the Fall Village Market event, October 2-4, 2026; and Amendment #2 to the Specific Implementation Plan for JT Klein. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Presentation and recognition of Mark and Barb Johnson in honor of the designation of 108 & 110 East Main Street to the Village of Mount Horeb Municipal Register of Historic Places: Czyzewski congratulated Mark and Barb Johnson and presented a plaque to them. Presentation and recognition of Ryan Stowe and Megan Varnum in honor of the designation of 312 South 4th Street to the Village of Mount Horeb Municipal Register of Historic Places: Czyzewski congratulated Ryan Stowe and Megan Varnum and presented a plaque to them. President’s Report: Czyzewski thanked staff for their hard work. He also spoke about the Madison Area Building Association and the Disagree Better series at the Library. Staff Reports: Altenbernd had no report. Gaffney presented the August election statistics. Page 4 of 83 9/02/26 Village Board Meeting Page 2 Committee Reports: The committee reports were given, with no action taken. Consider approval of a Proclamation Recognizing Chamber of Commerce Month: Czyzewski explained the proclamation and read it aloud. Jones moved, Schellpfeffer seconded to approve the proclamation. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider approval of an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to rezone property located at parcel #0606-121-1208-8 from Parks and Recreation (PR) to Conservancy (CON) and parcel #0606-121-3205-1 from Agriculture (A-1) to Conservancy: Altenbernd explained this item. Best moved, White seconded to approve the amendment for both properties. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider approval of the Hidden Ridge Subdivision Final Plat: Altenbernd explained this item. Gauger moved, Best seconded to approve the final plat, with the conditions attached. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider the Hidden Ridge Subdivision Development Agreement: Altenbernd explained this item. Village Attorney Kleinmaier explained the development agreement. Jones moved, Tim second to approve, subject to legal and staff final approval. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider a long-range utility expansion plan for the Village of Mount Horeb: Altenbernd explained this item. Village Engineer Rob Wright presented the plan. Board members discussed and gave their input. Altenbernd explained the information he would need from the board. Consider approval of the Mount Horeb Recreational Complex Cost and Phasing Plan: Altenbernd explained this item. Seven village residents were present to give public comment on this item. Nicole Kidd, Adam Mertz, Amy Mertz, Terry Kurth, and Beth Bacher-Gresock spoke in support of the plan and project. Will Janssen voiced his concerns about the tax impact and fees, and Nate Andre inquired whether there would be a referendum on the project. Mount Horeb area residents Chris Sheahan, Kurt Adler, Nick Mercurio, Megan Bunkleman, and Michelle Trimble registered in support. Blue Mounds resident Sadie Sutter registered in support as well. Altenbernd explained the financing options for the project. The board members gave their input. Schellpfeffer moved, Best seconded to use the phased approach as presented, moving forward. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Gauger moved, Jones seconded to direct staff to consider adding this funding to the capital budget for years 2028-2032. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider the Mount Horeb Recreational Complex Professional Services Fundraising Agreement: Czyzewski and Altenbernd explained this item. The board Page 5 of 83 9/02/26 Village Board Meeting Page 3 members discussed. Best moved to approve the amended agreement, effective tomorrow, September 3, 2026. Attorney Kleinmaier explained how the fundraising process would work. Fundraising organizer Dennis Cooley spoke about the agreement and fundraising plan. There was no second on the motion made. Best amended her motion Consider approval of the Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire Department 2027 Operating and Capital Budget Request: EMS and Fire Chief Jenny Minter presented their 2027 budget. The board members discussed and gave their input. Jones moved, Schellpfeffer seconded to direct our village representative to vote in approval. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider approval of Ordinance No.2026-10, Village of Mount Horeb, An Ordinance Creating Section 5.23 of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Mount Horeb Related to Special Charges: Altenbernd explained this item. Village resident Tamiko Clary voiced her concerns about the budget deficit and the proposed special charges. The board members discussed and gave their input. Schellpfeffer moved, Jones seconded to approve the ordinance. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider approval of the Urban Forestry Special Charge: Altenbernd explained this special charge. The board members gave their input on the fee allocation options. White moved, Kelley seconded to assess the special charge as a flat fee to all properties. White, Kelley, Schellpfeffer, and Gauger voted aye. Best, Jones, and Czyzewski voted no. Motion carried. Consider a Fire Protection Special Charge: Altenbernd explained this special charge. The board members discussed and gave their input. Jones moved, White seconded to assess the special charge to all properties, based on square footage. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider a Snow and Ice Removal Special Charge: Altenbernd explained this special charge. The board members discussed and gave their input. White moved, Best seconded to assess the special charge as a flat fee to all properties. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider approval of Village Board and Village Committee Agenda Structures: Altenbernd explained this item. The board members discussed. Jones moved, Schellpfeffer seconded to approve the new agenda structure. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Adjournment: With no further business before the board, Jones moved, White seconded to adjourn @ 10:19pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes by Alyssa Gaffney, Village Clerk Page 6 of 83 44 East Mifflin Street, Suite 500, Madison, WI 53703 T 608.251.1177 F 608.251.6147 September 30, 2026 Gabe Altenbernd Village Administrator VILLAGE OF MOUNT HOREB 138 East Main Street Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Re Pay Request No. 4 – Contract 26-100, 2026 Street Improvements Dear Gabe, Enclosed is Payment Request No. 4 from Parisi Const ruction, LLC for work performed to date on the above referenced project. This payment request is recommended for payment in the amount of $508,511.89. A summary of the payment is listed bel ow, and the detailed request has been attached. TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED TO DATE $1,464,741.65 LESS RETAINAGE $52,487.97 NET AMOUNT DUE $1,412,253.68 AMOUNT OF PREVIOUS PAYMENTS $903,741.79 AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION $508,511.89 If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you. Sincerely, Nicholas Johnson, PE Civil Engineer cc: Parisi Construction, LLC via Email Page 7 of 83 Customer: MOUNT HOREB VILLAGE OF Parisi Construction LLC 508 S. Nine Mound Rd Verona, WI 53593 United States 138 E MAIN ST MT HOREB, WI 53572 US 138 E MAIN ST MT HOREB, WI 53572 US Project: ERIC HOSIG 2026 Street Improvements 4 09-24-2026 250080 250080-004 Application No: Period To: Job: Invoice: Attention: Invoice Date: 09-24-2026 Project Manager: Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price $ Estimated Amount $ Quantities Previous Current To Date Amounts Previous $ Current $ To Date $ Retainage $ 90000000 Holding Account Item 0.010 DL 1.000 0.01 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 74,368.08 90000110 Unclassified Excavation 1.000 LS 329,000.000 329,000.00 0.500 0.500 1.000 164,500.00 164,500.00 329,000.00 0.00 90000120 EBS & Place Stone Fill 990.000 CY 52.000 51,480.00 360.000 750.000 1,110.000 18,720.00 39,000.00 57,720.00 0.00 90000130 Geotextile Fabric 500.000 SY 2.600 1,300.00 1,609.000 0.000 1,609.000 4,183.40 0.00 4,183.40 0.00 90000140 Install Crushed Stone Base Course 13,800.000 SY 11.250 155,250.00 4,000.000 0.000 4,000.000 45,000.00 0.00 45,000.00 0.00 90000150 Finish Grade Base Course 29.000 ST 610.000 17,690.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000160 30" Concrete Curb & Gutter w/ 5,720.000 LF 26.500 151,580.00 2,050.000 3,670.000 5,720.000 54,325.00 97,255.00 151,580.00 0.00 90000170 Driveay Plating & Access During 4.000 EA 360.000 1,440.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000180 Sawcut Butt Joint 6,400.000 LF 2.000 12,800.00 0.000 6,400.000 6,400.000 0.00 12,800.00 12,800.00 0.00 90000190 4" Bituminous Pavement" 12,300.000 SY 18.750 230,625.00 0.000 1,027.000 1,027.000 0.00 19,256.25 19,256.25 0.00 90000200 R/R Bituminous Drive Apron w/ 3" BT 2,230.000 SF 4.400 9,812.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000210 R/R Conc Apron w/ 6" Concrete on 4,430.000 SF 12.750 56,482.50 0.000 500.000 500.000 0.00 6,375.00 6,375.00 0.00 90000220 R/R Paver Apron w/ 6" Concrete on 205.000 SF 18.500 3,792.50 0.000 205.000 205.000 0.00 3,792.50 3,792.50 0.00 90000230 Install 5" Concrete Sidewalk on 4"" 5,500.000 SF 7.400 40,700.00 1,000.000 3,500.000 4,500.000 7,400.00 25,900.00 33,300.00 0.00 90000240 Red, Stamped 5" Concrete Sidewalk 250.000 SF 10.500 2,625.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000250 R/R 5" Concrete Sidewak on 4"" 5,580.000 SF 12.250 68,355.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000260 Accessible Ramps (2 - 24" x 24"" 25.000 EA 370.000 9,250.00 0.000 20.000 20.000 0.00 7,400.00 7,400.00 0.00 90000270 Sidewalk Striping (2 - 4-inch solid 70.000 LF 7.400 518.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000280 Sidewalk Flume (6" concrete + 6"" 1.000 LS 4,200.000 4,200.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000290 Crosswalk Pavement Striping 1,345.000 LF 10.500 14,122.50 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000300 Hydrant Curb Striping 135.000 LF 14.750 1,991.25 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000310 Trail Crossing Sign 2.000 EA 460.000 920.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000320 Restoration 1.000 LS 15,000.000 15,000.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000330 Construction Staking & Layout 1.000 LS 9,800.000 9,800.00 0.750 0.250 1.000 7,350.00 2,450.00 9,800.00 0.00 1Page: 3of SmithGroup measured 750 CY Total 39,000.00 52,487.97 Page 8 of 83 Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price $ Estimated Amount $ Quantities Previous Current To Date Amounts Previous $ Current $ To Date $ Retainage $ 90000340 Traffic Control 1.000 LS 7,400.000 7,400.00 0.750 0.250 1.000 5,550.00 1,850.00 7,400.00 0.00 90000350 Erosion Control 1.000 LS 12,700.000 12,700.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000370 R/R 48" MH" 2.000 EA 8,800.000 17,600.00 1.000 1.000 2.000 8,800.00 8,800.00 17,600.00 0.00 90000380 Adjust Existing Sanitary MH Casting 15.000 EA 1,100.000 16,500.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000390 New Sanitary MH Casting 3.000 EA 1,600.000 4,800.00 0.000 3.000 3.000 0.00 4,800.00 4,800.00 0.00 90000400 Sanitary Spot Repair PVC 10 - LF 2.000 EA 2,900.000 5,800.00 2.000 0.000 2.000 5,800.00 0.00 5,800.00 0.00 90000410 Sanitary Spot Repair Truss Pipe - 15 1.000 EA 4,200.000 4,200.00 1.000 0.000 1.000 4,200.00 0.00 4,200.00 0.00 90000420 ULO 1.000 EA 2,500.000 2,500.00 1.000 0.000 1.000 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 90000440 8" DI" 3,100.000 LF 110.000 341,000.00 2,867.000 233.000 3,100.000 315,370.00 25,630.00 341,000.00 0.00 90000450 6" DI" 185.000 LF 110.000 20,350.00 158.000 27.000 185.000 17,380.00 2,970.00 20,350.00 0.00 90000460 8" Valve & Box" 17.000 EA 4,800.000 81,600.00 18.000 0.000 18.000 86,400.00 0.00 86,400.00 0.00 90000465 6" Valve and Box" 2.000 EA 3,900.000 7,800.00 1.000 1.000 2.000 3,900.00 3,900.00 7,800.00 0.00 90000470 Fire Hydrant w/ Valve 9.000 EA 9,900.000 89,100.00 3.000 0.000 3.000 29,700.00 0.00 29,700.00 0.00 90000480 Tapping Tee & Valve (including live 2.000 EA 10,800.000 21,600.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000490 Temp WM System for Henry St 1.000 LS 15,600.000 15,600.00 1.000 0.000 1.000 15,600.00 0.00 15,600.00 0.00 90000500 Temporary Standpipe for Hydrostatic 1.000 EA 2,500.000 2,500.00 1.000 1.000 2.000 2,500.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 0.00 90000510 Abandon Existing WM 1.000 LS 11,900.000 11,900.00 0.900 0.100 1.000 10,710.00 1,190.00 11,900.00 0.00 90000520 Replace Water Service 41.000 EA 3,700.000 151,700.00 22.000 19.000 41.000 81,400.00 70,300.00 151,700.00 0.00 90000530 Replacement of Garfield Park Water 1.000 LS 7,300.000 7,300.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000540 1" Type K Copper Water Service" 1,100.000 LF 18.750 20,625.00 575.000 525.000 1,100.000 10,781.25 9,843.75 20,625.00 0.00 90000550 ULO 3.000 EA 2,500.000 7,500.00 3.000 0.000 3.000 7,500.00 0.00 7,500.00 0.00 90000560 Rock Excavation 1,000.000 LF 47.750 47,750.00 370.000 0.000 370.000 17,667.50 0.00 17,667.50 0.00 90000580 Adjust Existing MH Casting 3.000 EA 570.000 1,710.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90000590 Adjust Existing Curb Inlet Casting 11.000 EA 550.000 6,050.00 5.000 0.000 5.000 2,750.00 0.00 2,750.00 0.00 90000600 Provide New Storm Sewer MH 2.000 EA 1,100.000 2,200.00 0.000 2.000 2.000 0.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 0.00 90000610 Provide New Inlet Casting (Neenah 2.000 EA 1,500.000 3,000.00 0.000 2.000 2.000 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 90007000 Remove Garfield Park Special Water 1.000 EA 2,900.000 0.00 1.000 0.000 1.000 2,900.00 0.00 2,900.00 0.00 90007001 Fire Hydrant w/ Auxiliary Valve (2-2.5 1.000 EA 11,800.000 0.00 1.000 0.000 1.000 11,800.00 0.00 11,800.00 0.00 90007002 Install 1.5" Type K Copper Water 32.000 LF 35.000 0.00 32.000 0.000 32.000 1,120.00 0.00 1,120.00 0.00 90007004 Replace 1.5" Water Service" 1.000 EA 5,500.000 0.00 1.000 0.000 1.000 5,500.00 0.00 5,500.00 0.00 90007010 Stump Grading 3.000 EA 1,500.000 0.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90007030 Install 1.25 Type K Copper Water 30.000 LF 29.000 0.00 0.000 30.000 30.000 0.00 870.00 870.00 0.00 90007040 Replace 1.25" Water Service" 1.000 EA 5,300.000 0.00 0.000 1.000 1.000 0.00 5,300.00 5,300.00 0.00 90007050 Additional Water Main Work - 1.000 LS 7,356.000 0.00 0.000 1.000 1.000 0.00 7,356.00 7,356.00 0.00 90007060 Additional Sanitary Sewer Spot 1.000 LS 2,715.000 0.00 0.000 1.000 1.000 0.00 2,715.00 2,715.00 0.00 90007070 Rebuild Inlets on Henry Street at 1.000 LS 4,101.000 0.00 0.000 1.000 1.000 0.00 4,101.00 4,101.00 0.00 2Page: 3of Only 1 at Lincoln. 6" at Carver on plans was installed as 8" 3,900.00 Page 9 of 83 Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price $ Estimated Amount $ Quantities Previous Current To Date Amounts Previous $ Current $ To Date $ Retainage $ Project Total: 2,099,518.76 951,307.15 536,054.50 1,487,361.65 74,368.08 Work Completed To Date: Less Retainage: Less Previous Estimate: Total Amout Due This Estimate: 1,487,361.65 74,368.08 903,741.79 509,251.78 3Page: 3of Retainage is 5% of the first 50%. Retainage shall be $52,487.97. $52,487.97 $508,511.89 $1,464,741.65 Page 10 of 83 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT HOREB AND MOUNT HOREB PROFESSIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION AND WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION (WPPA LEER) FOR THE K-9 HANDLER POSITION The Village of Mount Horeb (“Village”), and the Mount Horeb Professional Police Association and Wisconsin Professional Police Association Law Enforcement Employee Relations Division (“the Union”) are parties to a collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) with a term from 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2028 covering, pursuant to Article II, non-supervisory personnel with the power of arrest. The Village intends to maintain a Canine Unit and assign a Mount Horeb Patrol Officer to be the handler. The following terms will apply to the Canine Unit and assigned handler. 1. The Village shall be responsible for expenses related to the canine’s care and maintenance, as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police; e.g., outdoor kennel and shelter, training supplies, as well as all required licenses, immunizations and veterinary care. The immunizations and veterinary care shall be addressed by the Village’s chosen veterinarian with prior approval, absent exigent circumstances. Decisions regarding the medical treatment for the canine will be made by the Chief or their designee. 2. Employees assigned as handlers will be granted additional compensation to care for their assigned canine. Handlers will receive 30 minutes of compensation per day for the care of the canine. Care is defined as but not limited to; training, exercise, feeding, grooming, cleaning the assigned vehicle, cleaning the kennel, and kennel upkeep. The handler shall receive his or her regular rate of pay, as set forth in the applicable CBA. The 30 minutes per day of compensation shall be in addition to compensation for the regular assigned shifts and any overtime compensation associated with being held over for duty-related matters. The 30 minutes per day of compensation shall apply on off days and leave days, unless otherwise stated in this agreement. The 30 minutes per day of compensation shall be paid for all applicable days minus any days that the dog is kenneled at the Villages expense. 3. Additional hours outside of the normal workday spent in extraordinary care of the canine must receive prior supervisory approval and will be paid under Article IV- Overtime Pay of the CBA. Extraordinary Care is defined as, but not limited to, care above and beyond the routine daily needs such as prolonged illness, injury, veterinary emergency, rehabilitation, etc. 4. The Chief reserves the right to determine the shift assignment hours of the handler. The handler shall work their designated contractual shift as set forth in the CBA unless flexed or modified Page 11 of 83 with the Chief or their designee’s approval. To the extent possible, the Handler’s shift will not be considered part of the minimum staffing levels due to the flexible nature of the position. 5. If the Canine Unit is called out during off duty hours, the handler will receive a minimum of 1 hour of pay to be taken as pay or compensatory time at the handler’s choice consistent with the CBA. “Call out” is defined as any time the handler physically leaves their residence to a call regardless of whether called off at any point. If the handler responds, they will be paid for the duration of the incident for all hours outside their scheduled shift. The handler will be eligible for overtime compensation for work performed during off duty hours if those hours qualify for overtime under the terms of the CBA and as defined by department policy. The Handler will not be compensated for travel time to their home after call out duties are completed. Prior to responding to a call out request the handler shall have supervisor approval. 6. All canine specific training must be approved in advance by the Chief or their designee prior to signing up and/or attending the training. If the handler attends approved canine training on a regularly scheduled day off and a shift swap cannot be done, the canine handler shall be paid overtime for hours spent in training and travel time if those hours qualify for overtime under the CBA. 7. The cost of kenneling services necessary to accommodate a Handler’s absence from the area for a period of (4) consecutive days or more will be borne by the Village. Qualifying absences may include approved vacation, holiday compensatory time, regular compensatory time, or other approved leave when the Handler will not be able to provide care for the canine. Kenneling services necessitated by any time off less than four (4) consecutive days shall be at the expense of the handler, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the handler and the Chief. The maximum number of kennel days paid by the Village will be 25 per calendar year. Kennel fees must be approved in advance. An absence from scheduled work, by itself, does not qualify for Village -paid kenneling if the Handler remains available and able to provide care for the canine. If illness, injury or other circumstances prevent the Handler from providing care for the canine, Village paid kenneling may be approved. The Village reserves the right to select the vendor that will provide kenneling services to its canine. All kenneling services must receive prior approval from the Chief or the Chief’s designee. If the costs of kenneling services are paid by the Village the handler will not receive care compensation referenced in #2 in this MOU. 8. The Mount Horeb Police Department will assign the handler an appropriately equipped police canine vehicle. The assigned take home squad shall not be utilized for personal use and will only be used by the handler to transport the assigned canine, and for official and approved purposes such as training, veterinary appointments, kenneling, community events, and otherwise as authorized by the Chief or the Chief’s designee. The handler shall not receive compensation for commuting to and from work for regular duty hours. Page 12 of 83 9. The handler shall be assigned and carry a department issued cellular phone during off-duty hours, unless on a scheduled leave day or with prior approval from the Chief or the Chief’s designee. 10. The handler shall maintain their primary residence within a 25-mile radius, in a straight line, of the nearest Village jurisdictional boundary. Exceptions may be made on a limited basis, at the discretion of the Chief. 11. If the Handler changes their primary residence, the Handler shall be responsible for all costs of moving the canine and all equipment including constructing the kennel and quarters for the canine if necessary. 12. The canine is the property of the Village. The Village will carry proper insurance coverage and indemnify the handler from liability resulting from the proper performance of job duties. 13. The handler may be relieved of their assignment at any time, or upon the Village’s decision to discontinue the canine program. It is understood that the handler accepts the assignment with the understanding the handler may need to remain in that assignment for the service life of the assigned canine. 14. If the handler leaves employment with the Village, the canine will remain the property of the Village unless an agreement can be reached between the Village and the Union. 15. When the canine’s service life has been exhausted, the handler at that time shall be allowed to purchase the dog for one (1) dollar. The final determination of a canine’s useful service life shall be made by the Chief of Police or their designee. In the event ownership of the canine is transferred to the handler, all the Village’s responsibility for the dog shall cease. All other terms of the 2026-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement will continue to apply. This MOU shall go into effect _______ and shall remain in effect until the effective date of a successor agreement to the 2026-2028 CBA. The parties hereby have executed this agreement on this ___ of August 2026. FOR THE UNION: FOR THE VILLAGE: _____________________________ ______________________________ Jennifer Schaaf, Union President Gabe Altenbernd, Village Administrator _____________________________ ______________________________ Kelly Powers, WPPA Business Agent Doug Vierck, Police Chief Page 13 of 83 Agenda Item Report Village Board: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 President's Report: Written Report Recommendation Background Thank you to Trustee White for chairing October’s meeting in my absence. I know he’s doing a great job leading your robust discussions! I encourage the Board to follow along more closely with F&P budget discussions this year so you have more information about the recommendations they will be making to the Board. Also keep up the engagement with Gabe in your 1:1’s and reach out to Department Heads about agenda items for meetings you Chair. As always, continue avoiding walking quorums and practice good records management with your communications in order to ensure the Village continues being legal and transparent. Lastly, thank you for your time and efforts in Gabe’s assessment, and a special thanks to our HR Director Andrea Murleau for prepping the materials for us. I attended a tour for elected officials at the new Dane County Public Safety Communications Building being built in McFarland. I even got to wear a safety vest and hard hat! The facility will not only help meet the next 50 years of Dane County’s growth for emergency calls, but provide a much better environment trauma care orientated environment for the workers that take those hard calls. It was also a great opportunity to get to chat with other municipal, County, and State representatives and share ideas and concerns affecting Mount Horeb. I was also able to attend the groundbreaking for the new building that will be housing Dunkin’ Donuts and Jimmy John’s and thanked all those involved in their investment in the community and look forward to their openings next Spring. Last week was even busier on the external collaboration front. I participated in the follow up meeting to the Library’s Disagree Better Series’ Mental Health topic. There were a great group of citizen members and stakeholders that will be trying to regain movement on the Wellness Coalition. The Village need to discuss during its strategic planning what role and resources would support Mental Health in the community. Remember to mark your calendars for the Village’s session of the Disagree Better Series on November 9th. Also, I was invited to the Madison Area Builder Association’s Government Affairs Committee meeting. It was a good opportunity to share more information about Mount Horeb, get feedback from MABA about building in Mount Horeb, and engage in discussions on educating local governments about the barriers to affordable housing that we can address. They have a beyond a wealth of information for their members that could also benefit us. They are looking to present to local municipalities in the future, which may include Mount Horeb. Lastly, Gabe and I participated in the Community Coalition (Village, Chamber, School) to reset the framework and targets for our collaboration. The recent open records request demonstrates the importance of proper communication tool usage for transparency. If staff receives open records requests, they need to be able to easily fulfill it. If someone is using private channels to communicate about Village Business, those records are unavailable. Though they may be eventually voluntarily provided, it creates a burden on staff and Trustees, leaves legal uncertainty of the completeness of records, and negatively affects public trust. In addition, once a Trustee leaves, there is not a good mechanism for record retention and retrieval. I keep using Shorewood Hills as example of when open records requests and non-Village emails go bad, let’s continue to avoid that. Remember the two general rules of municipal government communications: avoid walking quorums and use Village email for Village Page 14 of 83 Agenda Item Report Village Board: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 business. Financial Impact n/a Attachments Prepared By Ryan Czyzewski, Village Board President Page 15 of 83 Agenda Item Report Village Board: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Committee Reports: Written Report Recommendation Chamber of Commerce held their Art Fair this past weekend, bringing many visitors into our awesome community! Hopefully the weather was cooperative this year, as that often has a major factor in returning vendors and attendees. The first $500 MH Childcare grant was recently awarded. The Chamber Board approved its Strategic Plan, and the community and Village Board will have the opportunity to learn more about their three Strategic Cornerstones (Destination Marketing, Business Engagement, Signature Events) in the upcoming months. The Joint Review Board met to certify the financials for the Tax Incremental Districts. I’d like to extend a special appreciation to Denise Schwenn for the excellent work she in putting the reports and materials together, as well as tracking everything throughout the year. No September Plan Commission Meeting. We anticipate several items in October. Unfortunately, I will be unavailable that evening from a previously scheduled engagement, but Trustee Best will do an excellent job as Chair. Background Financial Impact n/a Attachments Prepared By Ryan Czyzewski, Village Board President Page 16 of 83 Village of Mount Horeb, WI TID Feasibility Discussion September 9, 2026 CDA Meeting Page 17 of 83 BACKGROUND: TID 101 TID Feasibility Discussion 2 Page 18 of 83 3 • Key acronyms:  TIF = Tax Increment Financing (the tool)  TID = Tax Increment District (where the tool is used - boundary) • Economic development tool • Allows municipalities to capture incremental property tax revenue from growth in defined area & use it to benefit that area What is TIF? Page 19 of 83 4 How does it work? Page 20 of 83 5 • Contiguous area and cannot extend beyond corporate limits • Increment value of existing TID(s) + proposed base value of new district(s) < 12% of total Equalized Value  Currently Village is at 9.12% with 40M of residual capacity • TID Type TBD  More on the next slide Requirements for TID creation Page 21 of 83 6  Mixed Use: At least 50% of land area in proposed TID Suitable for Mixed-Use development as determined by any combination of industrial, commercial or ‘qualifying residential (limited to 35% of total area newly platted) TID Type TBD but looking at residential development  New Residential TID rules  The development only consists of owner-occupied, single-family or two-family residences.  The lot size of each single-family residence is less than 7,500 square feet.  The lot size of each two-family residence is 12,500 square feet or less.  The residential lot width for each single-family residence is 70 feet or less.  The residential lot width for each two-family residence is 80 feet or less.  No side setback is greater than 10 feet.  No single-story residence is larger than 1,500 square feet.  No two-story residence is larger than 2,000 square feet. Page 22 of 83 7 Eligible project costs • Public works & improvements • Financing costs • Real property assembly costs (land write-down) • Professional service costs • Admin./Org. costs • Contribution to Community Dev. Authority or Redev. Authority • Relocation costs • Pro-rated costs of utility infrastructure (municipality- wide) • Cash grants (requires developer agreement) • Environmental remediation • Projects within ½ mile of district All costs must directly relate to purpose of the TID, including ½ mile Page 23 of 83 8 • Boundary  May add and/or subtract property  Must remain contiguous, however district can encircle a non-district parcel  Must follow 12% test to add territory (unless subtraction)  Limit of 4 allowed during life of district Amendments • Plan  Used to amend list of projects to be undertaken  Revenue Sharing  No limit to number allowed (except maximum expenditure period) Page 24 of 83 FINANCING & BEST PRACTICES TID Feasibility Discussion 9 Page 25 of 83 • Issue general obligation or revenue debt • Advances from other funds Community “Fronts” Costs • Use TIF revenue stream and accumulated balances to pay expenses • Developer agrees to up-front costs, repaid from TIF revenues Pay-As-You-Go Funding Eligible Projects: Options Page 26 of 83 11 • Developer funds project costs up front • Municipality agrees to return tax increment revenue paid from new development  Subject to annual appropriation: Payment dependent on revenue being available, no revenue – no payment • Shifts risks of insufficient revenue to repay debt from Village to Developer while allowing for use of TIF to incentivize project • Developer may choose to monetize TIF, request private financing secured by the PAYGO agreement “Pay as You Go” model Page 27 of 83 12 Best Practice: Planning & Monitoring • Sensitivity analysis • Worst case scenario, back-up plan Effective ways to mitigate risk • Better match expenses, debt service to revenues • Ensure TID doesn’t undertake projects it’s unlikely to recover Use together, proactively to • Economic cycles, change in law, private party performance Can’t fully eliminate risks Page 28 of 83 13 • Pay-go Memorialized in Developer’s Agreement • Incentive payments do not start or continue  Development & improvements completed in time and manner prescribed; advantage to phasing agreements  Private and public improvements, erosion, grading, landscaping, etc. • Developer to pay for site infrastructure  Reimbursed through increment created  Subject to Village approval Risk Assessment Page 29 of 83 14 • Village Costs  Issue debt for near term projects and necessary infrastructure  Village to pay for administrative costs  Could be Protected in Incentive Calculation: Village collects increment first • Incentives  Calculation = Annual Increment * Sharing percentage OR – (Annual Increment - Village Annual costs) * Sharing Percentage  Capped at costs of project specific infrastructure  Prepayable anytime • Village retains a portion of increment collected  Allows for cumulating fund balance to close TID early, additional cash flow protection, and/or additional Village projects funded Risk Assessment Page 30 of 83 15 A Q & Page 31 of 83 16 Ehlers is the joint marketing name of the following affiliated businesses (collectively, the “Affiliates”): Ehlers & Associates, Inc. (“EA”), a municipal advisor registered with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (“MSRB”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); Ehlers Investment Partners, LLC (“EIP”), an SEC registered investment adviser; and Bond Trust Services Corporation (“BTS”), a holder of a limited banking charter issued by the State of Minnesota. Where an activity requires registration as a municipal advisor pursuant to Section 15B of the Exchange Act of 1934 (Financial Management Planning and Debt Issuance & Management), such activity is or will be performed by EA; where an activity requires registration as an investment adviser pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Investments and Treasury Management), such activity is or will be performed by EIP; and where an activity requires licensing as a bank pursuant to applicable state law (paying agent services shown under Debt Issuance & Management), such activity is or will be performed by BTS. Activities not requiring registration may be performed by any Affiliate. This communication does not constitute an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any investment (including without limitation, any municipal financial product, municipal security, or other security) or agreement with respect to any investment strategy or program. This communication is offered without charge to clients, friends, and prospective clients of the Affiliates as a source of general information about the services Ehlers provides. This communication is neither advice nor a recommendation by any Affiliate to any person with respect to any municipal financial product, municipal security, or other security, as such terms are defined pursuant to Section 15B of the Exchange Act of 1934 and rules of the MSRB. This communication does not constitute investment advice by any Affiliate that purports to meet the objectives or needs of any person pursuant to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or applicable state law. Important Disclosures Page 32 of 83 BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IT’S WHAT WE DO. September 9, 2026 Proposal to Provide Tax Incremental Financing District Creation Assistance to the: Village of Mount Horeb, WI Prepared by: Ehlers N19W24400 Riverwood Drive, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53188 Advisors: Brian Roemer Senior Municipal Advisor Kayla Thorpe Municipal Advisor Page 33 of 83 Village of Mount Horeb, WI Page 1 TID Creation Proposal Ehlers Transmittal Letter Re: Proposal to Provide Tax Incremental Financing District Creation Assistance to the Village of Mount Horeb Dear Gabe, We are pleased to present this proposal to the Village of Mount Horeb. We believe our expertise and reputation, our dedication to proactive client service, and our unique project approach provide a compelling relationship option for the Village to consider. For more than 60 years, Ehlers has helped its municipal clients build strong and vibrant communities through its municipal advisory services. The following qualitative factors separates us from competing firms: Expertise. Ehlers has staff dedicated to the specialized work of completing economic development projects. We serve clients across Wisconsin and throughout the upper Midwest. In the last five years ( 2021-2025), our firm has completed over 376 TID Creations and Amendments . Process. Our process is designed to facilitate effective decision-making. Our TID Creations are completed in phases with the first phase being a Feasibility Analysis. To our knowledge, our competitors cannot complete an analysis to the level of detail we strive for due to their lack of Municipal Advisor designation or do not complete this vital step. The analysis will provide decision makers with the framework for options on how to approach the Project Plan formation before paying the expenditures to other third parties for the creation project (engineers, attorneys, etc.). Accessible Team Players. We are responsive to our clients by meeting short deadlines and assigning more than one Municipal Advisor to each client to ensure we meet their needs. Our process is flexible and designed to avoid delays and facilitate decision-making. Client-First Values. Ehlers prides itself on transparent communication, proactive service, and an unwavering dedication to deploying client resources most efficiently and effectively. At the core, we will provide the Village with ongoing dialogue and idea-sharing, independent analysis, customized options, and a competitive, value-oriented fee structure. Our team will be led by Brian Roemer and supported by Kayla Thorpe. Thank you for including us in this process. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to discussing how Ehlers can best serve the Village of Mount Horeb. Respectfully submitted, Brian Roemer, Senior Municipal Advisor broemer@ehlers-inc.com Kayla Thorpe, Municipal Advisor kthorpe@ehlers-inc.com Page 34 of 83 Village of Mount Horeb, WI Page 2 TID Creation Proposal Ehlers Qualifications & Experience Professional biographies for the team follow below. Biographies and credentials for remaining team members can be found under the Our Team tab on Ehlers' public website. Brian Roemer Senior Municipal Advisor Brian helps clients with fiscal studies, debt planning and issuance, and financial management planning. Since he joined the firm as an intern in 2016, Brian has quickly risen through the ranks due to his commitment to accuracy, dedication to customer service, and ability to break down complex financial concepts in a way that all client constituents can understand. Brian holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Kayla Thorpe Municipal Advisor Kayla is a Municipal with our Wisconsin Municipal Finance Team, helping clients with project management, long-term financial management planning, and economic development and redevelopment. She also assists our Wisconsin Municipal Advisors with public debt planning and issuance. Kayla brings nearly 15 years of local and federal government experience to her role with the firm, most recently serving as the Administrator | Clerk for the Village of Butler, Wisconsin. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master of Business Administration degree. Page 35 of 83 Village of Mount Horeb, WI Page 3 TID Creation Proposal Ehlers Scope of Service – TID Creation The project team proposes to undertake the following steps for the Village. Our approach is flexible and has proven to deliver the information, recommendations, and facilitated discussions essential to creating development pla ns with confidence and accuracy. Ehlers proposes and agrees to provide the following scope of services for the Creation of a new Tax Incremental Financing District (“Project”): Phase I – Feasibility Analysis The purpose of Phase I is to determine whether the Project is a statutorily and economically feasible option to achieve the Client’s objectives. This phase begins upon your authorization of this engagement and ends on completion and delivery of a feasibility analysis report. As part of Phase I services, Ehlers & Associates will: • Consult with appropriate Client officials to identify the Client’s objectives for the Project. • Provide feedback as to the appropriateness of using Tax Incremental Financing in the context of the “but for” test. • If the Project includes creation of or addition of territory to a district, identify preliminary boundaries and gather parcel data from Client. Determine compliance with the following statutory requirements as applicable: o Equalized Value test. o Purpose test (industrial, mixed use, blighted area, in need of rehabilitation or conservation, or environmental remediation). o Newly-platted residential land use test. • Prepare feasibility analysis report. The report will include the following information, as applicable: o Identification of the type or types of districts that may be created. o A description of the type, maximum life, expenditure period and other features corresponding to the type of district proposed. o A summary of the development assumptions used with respect to timing of construction and projected values. o Projections of tax increment revenue collections to include annual and cumulative present value calculations. o Qualification of the district as a donor or recipient of shared increment, and projected impact of any allocations of shared increment. o If debt financing is anticipated, a summary of the sizing, structure, and timing of proposed debt issues. o A cash flow pro forma reflecting annual and cumulative district fund balances and projected year of closure. Page 36 of 83 Village of Mount Horeb, WI Page 4 TID Creation Proposal Ehlers o A draft timetable for the Project. o Identification of how the creation date may affect the district’s valuation date, the base value, compliance with the equalized value test, and the ability to capture current year construction values and changes in economic value. o When warranted, evaluate, and compare options with respect to boundaries, type of district, project costs and development levels. o Ehlers & Associates will provide guidance on district design within statutory limits to creatively achieve as many of the Client’s objectives as possible and will provide liaison with State Department of Revenue as needed in the technical evaluation of options. • Present the results of the feasibility analysis to the Client’s staff, Plan Commission, or governing body. Phase II – Project Plan Development and Approval If the Client elects to proceed following completion of the feasibility analysis, the Project will move to Phase II. This phase includes preparation of the Project Plan, and consideration by the Plan Commission 1, governing body, and the Joint Review Board. This phase begins after receiving notification from the Client to proceed and ends after the Joint Review Board acts on the Project. As part of Phase II services, Ehlers & Associates will: • Based on the goals and objectives identified in Phase I, prepare a draft Project Plan that includes all statutorily required components. • We will coordinate with your staff, engineer, planner or other designated party to obtain a map of the proposed boundaries of the district, a map showing existing uses and conditions of real property within the district, and a map showing proposed improvements and uses in the district. 1If Client has created a Redevelopment Authority or a Community Development Authority, that body may fulfill the statutory requirements of the Plan Commission related to creation or amendment of the district. • Submit to the Client an electronic version of the draft Project Plan for initial review and comment. • Coordinate with Client staff to confirm dates and times for the meetings indicated within the table beginning on the following page. Ehlers & Associates will ensure that selected dates meet all statutory timing requirements and will provide documentation and notices as indicated. Meeting Ehlers & Associates Responsibility Client Responsibility Initial Joint Review Board Prepare Notice of Meeting and transmit to Client’s designated paper. Mail meeting notice, informational materials, and draft Project Plan to overlapping taxing jurisdictions. Provide agenda language to Client. Post or publish agenda and provide notification as required by the Wisconsin Open Records Law. Prepare meeting minutes. Page 37 of 83 Village of Mount Horeb, WI Page 5 TID Creation Proposal Ehlers Attend meeting to present draft Project Plan. Designate Client Joint Review Board representative. Identify and recommend Public Joint Review Board representative for appointment. Plan Commission Public Hearing Prepare Notice of Public Hearing and transmit to Client’s designated paper. Post or publish agenda and provide notification as required by the Wisconsin Open Records Law. Plan Commission Provide agenda language to Client. Attend meeting to present draft Project Plan. Provide approval resolution for Plan Commission consideration. Post or publish agenda and provide notification as required by the Wisconsin Open Records Law. Distribute Project Plan & resolution to Plan Commission members in advance of meeting. Prepare meeting minutes. Governing Body Action Provide agenda language to Client. Attend meeting to present draft Project Plan. Provide approval resolution for governing body consideration. Post or publish agenda and provide notification as required by the Wisconsin Open Records Law. Provide Project Plan & resolution to governing body members in advance of meeting. Prepare meeting minutes. Joint Review Board Action Mail meeting notice and copy of final Project Plan to overlapping taxing jurisdictions. Prepare Notice of Meeting and transmit to Client’s designated paper. Provide agenda language to Client. Attend meeting to present final Project Plan. Provide approval resolution for Joint Review Board consideration. Post or publish agenda and provide notification as required by the Wisconsin Open Records Law. Prepare meeting minutes. Page 38 of 83 Village of Mount Horeb, WI Page 6 TID Creation Proposal Ehlers • Throughout the meeting process, provide drafts of the Project Plan and related documents in sufficient quantity for the Client’s staff, Plan Commission, governing body and Joint Review Board members. • Provide advice and updated analysis on the impact of any changes made to the Project Plan throughout the approval process. Phase III – State Submittal This phase includes final review of all file documents, preparation of filing forms, and submission of the base year or amendment packet to the Department of Revenue. This phase begins following approval of the district by the Joint Review Board and ends with the submission of the base year or amendment packet. As part of Phase III services, Ehlers & Associates will: • Coordinate with Client’s assessor and other staff as necessary to obtain parcel valuations, parcel data and other information needed for preparation of the State forms that must be filed as part of the base year or amendment packet. • Assemble and submit to the Department of Revenue the required base year or amendment packet to include a final Project Plan document containing all required elements and information. • Provide the Client with an electronic copy of the final Project Plan (and up to 15 bound hard copies if desired). • Provide the municipal Clerk with a complete electronic and/or hard copy transcript of all materials as submitted to the Department of Revenue for certification. • Act as a liaison between the Client and the Department of Revenue during the certification process in the event any questions or discrepancies arise. Compensation - Flat Fee Portion of Engagement In return for the services set forth in the “Scope of Service,” Client agrees to compensate Ehlers & Associates as follows: Phase I $ 5,500 Phase II $ 8,000 Phase III $ 2,500 Total $ 16,000 • Phase I base fee includes up to five financial scenarios. Additional scenarios will be run as needed at a cost of $750/scenario. • In the event Client determines not to proceed with the Project once a Phase has been authorized, but prior to that Phase’s completion, the compensation due for that Phase will be prorated to reflect the percentage of the work completed. Page 39 of 83 Village of Mount Horeb, WI Page 7 TID Creation Proposal Ehlers Compensation – Hourly Services Portion of Engagement Ehlers & Associates will bill Client on an hourly basis for services requested by Client in conjunction with the engagement that are not specifically identified in the Scope of Service set forth in this letter. Examples would include: • Attendance at additional meetings beyond the four required for approval or amendment of the District (Organizational Joint Review Board, Plan Commission (or CDA), Governing Body and Final Joint Review Board). • Review of development agreements related to the District’s Project Plan and participation in negotiations with developers. Hourly services will be billed at a rate that is dependent upon the task/staff required to meet Client request at $250.00/hour. Payment for Services For all compensation due to Ehlers & Associates, we will invoice Client for the amount due at the completion of each Phase. Our fees include our normal travel, printing, computer services, and mail/delivery charges. The invoice is due and payable upon receipt by the Client. Client Responsibility The following expenses are not included in our Scope of Services, and are the responsibility of Client to pay directly: • Services rendered by Client’s engineers, planners, surveyors, appraisers, assessors, attorneys, auditors, and others that may be called on by Client to provide information related to completion of the Project. • Preparation of maps necessary for inclusion in the Project Plan. • Preparation of maps necessary for inclusion in the base year or amendment packet. • Publication charge for the Notice of Public Hearing and Notices of Joint Review Board meetings. • Legal opinion advising that Project Plan contains all required elements. (Normally provided by municipal attorney). • Preparation of District metes & bounds description. (Needed in Phase III for creation of new districts, or amendments that add or subtract territory). • Department of Revenue filing fee and annual administrative fees. The current Department of Revenue fee structure is: Current Wisconsin Department of Revenue Fee Schedules Base Year Packet $1,000 Amendment Packet with Territory Addition or Subtraction $1,000 Page 40 of 83 Village of Mount Horeb, WI Page 8 TID Creation Proposal Ehlers Amendment Packet with Territory Addition and Subtraction $2,000 Base Value Redetermination $1,000 Amendment Packet No Charge Annual Administrative Fee $150 Client Engagement If the Village finds this proposal suitable, please take the appropriate action and/or governing body approval. Please inform us of the decision and we will provide our required disclosures for signature. Page 41 of 83 Contract Extension Information for WPPI Energy Member Governing Bodies Your locally owned, not-for-profit electric utility delivers significant local value. To help preserve and enhance that value for the long term, member-owned, not-for-profit WPPI Energy stands behind your community with competitive wholesale power, forward- thinking services and effective advocacy. Long-Term Utility Success Your WPPI wholesale power agreement is key to how your utility delivers reliable electric service, competitive costs and local control. A Legacy of Long-Term Planning Over decades, members have made long-term commitments, extending their contracts as needs evolved. Their decisions built the diverse resources that power your community today. WPPI MEMBERS Page 42 of 83 June 25, 2026 2 Long-Term Decisions. Strong Results. WPPI is the low-cost leader for powering local communities. Member utilities provide highly competitive electric rates. Meeting Future Needs Future needs are already visible. Some are reflected in the lighter portions of this capacity needs chart. The same long-term planning approach that positioned your utility for success in the past continues to identify and plan for the needs ahead. Extending the agreement helps preserve continued access to cost-effective long-term wholesale power for your community. Page 43 of 83 June 25, 2026 3 Why Extend Now? WPPI is actively pursuing opportunities to continue serving your community’s needs. These and other beneficial solutions are not possible without a member agreement end date that is sufficient to back the needed financing and contracts. Transmission Investment WPPI's ownership interest in American Transmission Co. (ATC) provides returns that help lower wholesale power costs for your community. As the regional grid build- out unfolds, future ATC investments will require financing beyond what WPPI’s margin alone can support. The extension will help preserve WPPI's ability to finance future ATC investments and continue receiving returns that help your community’s wholesale power costs. Page 44 of 83 June 25, 2026 4 Key Facts for Local Officials WPPI CEO and the staff leadership team are available to participate in governing body meetings. Members receive legal documents and amendment packages. Local approval processes begin. Annual Meeting recognition of members with completed approvals and documents. WPPI board provides necessary approvals for adoption. Target date for members to complete local approvals: December 31, 2026. Final deadline: February 26, 2027. A Record of Success  WPPI is the low-cost leader for powering local communities.  Overall WPPI member rates are very competitive compared to utilities in the region.  Together WPPI members have achieved a diverse, low-cost power supply. Your Community and WPPI  Your WPPI wholesale power agreement is key to how your utility provides electric service at competitive costs.  The need for additional, cost-effective resources to power WPPI member communities is visible now.  WPPI is actively pursuing electric generating resource options, transmission system investments and financial transactions for this purpose. Why Extend Now?  The current 2055 end date of the WPPI member agreement falls short of the typical 30 years needed for securing the most cost-effective long-term solutions to meet your community’s energy needs.  The request is for an 18-year extension of the current 2055 end date.  An 18-year extension is not new for WPPI members. Your previous extension was also 18 years. What if a Member Does Not Extend? The existing agreement continues through 2055. The member would have no rights to WPPI’s power supply or services beyond that term. Contract Extension Timeline Member Support WPPI staff is available to assist members throughout the contract extension process. Questions? Reach your utility's Energy Services Manager for support, or contact: Lauri Morehart | 608-834-4571 lmorehart@wppienergy.org Jun - Nov July Sept Feb Dec Page 45 of 83 2024 POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES Owned Generation Fuel Capacity (MW) South Fond du Lac Units 1 & 4 Gas 154 Boswell Unit 4 Coal 117 Elm Road Generating Station Coal 106 Island Street Peaking Plant Gas 52 Worthington Wind Turbines Wind 2 Power Purchase Agreements Fuel Capacity (MW) Bishop Hill III Wind Energy Center Wind 132 WPS System Energy 50 Point Beach Nuclear Nuclear 117 Point Beach Solar Solar 99 Nelson Energy Center Gas 90 Butler Ridge Wind 54 Top of Iowa II Wind 50 Member-Owned Generation Gas, Oil 45.2 Barton I Wind 30 Forward Wind Energy Center Wind 27.5 Kimberly Hydro Hydroelectric 2.1 Richland Center Renewable Energy Biogas 1.8 Jefferson Solar Solar 1 Community Solar Gardens Solar 0.6 2025 FUEL MIX 35.0% Coal 20.9%Nuclear 10.3% Renewables 19.1% Natural Gas 14.7% Renewables: No RECs1 2025 POWER SUPPLY RESOURCES AVERAGE POWER COST TO MEMBERS AT A GLANCE Member-owned, not-for-profit WPPI Energy serves 51 locally owned electric utilities. 1425 Corporate Center Drive | Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | 608-834-4500 | wppienergy.org The Joint Action Advantage Together, WPPI members have built a reliable, competitive and responsible power supply. They share modern utility business technologies and forward-thinking services, and they speak with a unified voice for effectiv e energy policy advocacy. Diverse. Competitive. Responsible. WPPI’s average wholesale power costs to members are stable and competitive, and together our membership shares a diverse, long-term portfolio of electric generation resources. $ / MWh100 80 60 40 20 2024 202520232022202120202016 2017 2018 2019 $71.08$75.88 $76.75 $70.28 $71.25 $75.42 $82.50 $78.72$76.11 $74.67 Page 46 of 83 UTILITIES 1 For every megawatt hour of electricity produced by renewable sources, a renewable energy certificate or credit (REC) is created. The person or entity holding that REC is entitled to claim all of the environmental benefits of the associated renewable electricity generation. WPPI holds some, but not all, of the RECs associated with the electricity it receives from renewable sources. WPPI uses RECs (by retiring them within a REC tracking system) in connection with certain WPPI and member programs and to comply with state renewable energy standards. WPPI also sells some RECs, the revenues from which help lower the wholesale costs for WPPI members. The area of the chart labeled “Renewables” represents the portion of electricity received from renewable sources for which WPPI received and has not sold the associated RECs. These RECs may in the future be used by WPPI to comply with regulatory requirements, retired for other purposes or sold to third parties as described above. The portion of the chart labeled “Renewables, No RECs” represents the portion of electricity received from renewable sources for which WPPI did not purchase the associated RECs in the first instance, or for which the associated RECs have been sold. The Power of Joint Action The not-for-profit utilities that make up WPPI deliver safe, reliable, cost-competitive electric power, and much more. To preserve and enhance this significant local value for the long term, WPPI members share technology, expertise and resources that help their communities thrive. Forward-Thinking Services & Technologies WPPI member utilities cost-effectively serve their customers and communities with forward-thinking programs and services, shared expertise and a suite of modern utility technologies.  Customer information systems  Advanced meter data management  Shared meter technicians  GIS mapping  Outage management technologies  Joint purchasing  Electric rates studies  Financial modeling  Renewable energy options  Online self-service tools  Energy efficiency programs  Marketing/communications  Key account management  …And more Effective Advocacy State and federal policymakers’ decisions about energy issues can significantly impact local utilities, their customers and their communities. Together with WPPI’s government affairs staff, member local officials work to inform legislators and regulators about constituents’ energy policy needs. A few current topics include:  Preserving access to tax-exempt bonds for utility infrastructure financing  Streamlining permitting for transmission and energy infrastructure  Keeping costs down while maintaining robust grid reliability Member Communities WISCONSIN Algoma Black River Falls Boscobel Brodhead Cedarburg Columbus Cuba City Eagle River Evansville Florence Hartford Hustisford Jefferson Juneau Kaukauna Lake Mills Lodi Menasha Mount Horeb Muscoda New Glarus New Holstein New London New Richmond Oconomowoc Oconto Falls Plymouth Prairie du Sac Reedsburg Richland Center River Falls Slinger Stoughton Sturgeon Bay Sun Prairie Two Rivers Waterloo Waunakee Waupun Westby Whitehall MICHIGAN Alger Delta CEA Baraga Crystal Falls Gladstone L’Anse Negaunee Norway IOWA Independence Maquoketa Preston IOWA WISCONSIN UPPER MICHIGAN Member Utilities 51 President & CEO Mike Peters Established 1980 Homes & Businesses Served by WPPI Energy Members: 220,000+ Peak Demand in 2025: 1,019 megawatts As of December 31, 2025: Total Assets: $764 million Net Positon (Retained Earnings): $388 million Equity Ownership in American Transmission Co.: $197 million 2026.04.09 The Power of Joint Action The not-for-profit utilities that make up WPPI deliver safe, reliable, cost-competitive electric power, and much more. To preserve and enhance this significant local value for the long term, WPPI members share technology, expertise and resources that help their communities thrive. Forward-Thinking Services & Technologies WPPI member utilities cost-effectively serve their customers and communities with forward-thinking programs and services, shared expertise and a suite of modern utility technologies. QUICK FACTS Page 47 of 83 MEMBER CONTRACT EXTENSIONAUG. 11, 2026Tom HanrahanGeneral Counsel Page 48 of 83 2 Page 49 of 83 POWER SUPPLYPROGRAMS & SERVICESPOLICY ADVOCACY HOW WPPI SUPPORTS YOU+ + 3 Page 50 of 83 4 BY THE NUMBERS•Formed in 1980•51 members, 3 statesTake and pay, all-requirements contracts through 2055•225,000+ member customers•120 employees•Peak demand: 1,061 megawatts (2023)•Total assets: $764 million (2025)•Annual budget: $537 million (2026) 4 Page 51 of 83 MEMBER-OWNED, MEMBER-GOVERNED 5 Page 52 of 83 Mount Horeb Utilities member participation wppienergy.org6 Outreach•Education funding•Technology initiatives•State and national advocacyRates services•Electric rate applications•5-year purchased power costs and sales revenue projections •Benchmarking studiesEveryday operations•Shared meter technicians•IT support•Advanced Metering Infrastructure Page 53 of 83 WPPI AVERAGE WHOLESALE POWER COST TO MEMBERS($/MWh) 7 Page 54 of 83 WPPI MEMBER UTILITY COMPETITIVENESS 8 Page 55 of 83 9 9The Long-Term Power Supply Agreement Page 56 of 83 wppienergy.org10 Subject to changes in load and power supply portfolio PROJECTED CAPACITY NEEDS 10 Megawatts Page 57 of 83 ATC VOLUNTARY ADDITIONAL CAPITAL CALLS 11 Page 58 of 83 A LEGACY OF LONG-TERM PLANNING198935-year agreements to 2024201518-year extension to 2055200213-year extension to 2037 Owned • High-voltage transmission projectContract • Solar • 100 MW Contract • Nuclear • 117 MW Wind contracts • 162 MW First owned gas plants 154 MW First owned plant • Coal114 Megawatts (MW) 12Owned gas plant • 52 MW Owned coal plant • 106 MW Contract • Gas plant • 90 MW Owned • High-voltage transmission projectWind contract • 132 MW Page 59 of 83 WHY EXTEND NOW? 2028 2073Current Agreement End Date2055 New Natural Gas Peaking PlantTransmission: Project WISEAmerican Transmission Co. InvestmentsEnergy Prepay TransactionsTransmission: Grid Forward ProjectNew GenerationFinancing / Contr act Length Benefit After Debt is Repaid Potential for Discounted Ener gy Purchases Page 60 of 83 14 Page 61 of 83 18Year ExtensionContract end date movesfrom 2055 to 2073 Blended Wholesale RateMaintains the shared wholesale rate structure benefitting all members Member EquityPreserves member equity and shared long-term approach Shared Long-Term ModelSupports continued long-term resource planning for member utilitiesWPPI Energy | Contract Extension WHAT THE EXTENSION DOES 15 Page 62 of 83 wppienergy.org16wppienergy.org 16 CURRENT EXTENSION TIMING 16 Page 63 of 83 17 QUESTIONS?17 Page 64 of 83 thanrahan@wppienergy.orgTHANK YOU18 Page 65 of 83 Page 66 of 83 Page 67 of 83 Page 68 of 83 Page 69 of 83 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-16 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A LEVY LIMIT EXCEPTION FOR CHARGES ASSESSED BY THE MOUNT HOREB JOINT FIRE DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Horeb, the Village of Blue Mounds, the Town of Blue Mounds, the Town of Cross Plains, the Town of Perry, the Town of Primrose, the Town of Springdale, and the Town of Vermont, herein referred to as signatory municipalities, provide for the joint operation and maintenance of fire protection and emergency medical services through the Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire Department pursuant to Section 66.0301, Wisconsin Statutes; and WHEREAS, under Section 66.0602(3)(h), Wisconsin Statutes, the local levy limit otherwise applicable to municipalities does not apply to the amount a municipality levies in that year to pay for charges assessed by a joint fire department or a joint emergency medical services district, but only to the extent that the amount levied to pay for such chargers would cause the municipality to exceed the limit otherwise applicable, and WHEREAS, the Mount Horeb Area Fire Department's total charges assessed for the current year (2027 budget) increased, relative to the total charges assessed for the prior year (2026 budget), by a percentage that is less than or equal to the percentage change in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers, U.S. city average, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending on August 31, 2026 plus 2%; and WHEREAS, all signatory municipalities adopt a resolution supporting the increase in order to qualify for the adjustment to levy limits; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the municipality governing Board, hereby adopts this resolution in favor of any signatory municipality exceeding the levy limit, in accordance with Section 66.0602(3)(h) if they are authorized to do so and elect. Adopted, approved and recorded October 7, 2026 ______________________________________ Ryan Czyzewski Village President ATTEST: ______________________________________ Alyssa Gaffney Village Clerk (SEAL) Page 70 of 83 Agenda Item Report Village Board: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Action Items: Consider approval of Ordinance No.2026-11: An Ordinance Creating Section 1.10(3) of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Mount Horeb related to Employment Related Powers of Village Administrator and Department Heads Recommendation Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-11, creating Section 1.10(3) of the Village Code of Ordinances regarding employment-related responsibilities of the Village Administrator and department heads/directors. Recommended Motion Motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-11, creating Section 1.10(3) of the Village Code of Ordinances related to employment-related powers of the Village Administrator and department heads/directors. Background The Village currently operates under the personnel structure outlined in the proposed ordinance. The amendment is intended to provide a clear and permanent reference within the Municipal Code for how personnel responsibilities are assigned. The proposed language also recognizes the role of Human Resources by requiring department heads and directors to coordinate with the Village Administrator and Human Resources on employment matters. Importantly, adoption of the ordinance would not create a new hiring, termination, or disciplinary process. It does not change the day-to-day administration of personnel matters. Instead, it documents the existing allocation of responsibilities in the Code of Ordinances. Financial Impact There is no direct financial impact associated with adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-11. The ordinance codifies existing personnel responsibilities and does not create additional staffing, compensation, programs, or operational requirements. Attachments Prepared By Gabe Altenbernd, Administrator 1. Ord 2026-11 Personnel Management Page 71 of 83 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11 VILLAGE OF MOUNT HOREB AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 1.10(3) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF MOUNT HOREB RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT RELATED POWERS OF VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR AND DEPARTMENT HEADS NOW, THEREFORE, the Village Board of the Village of Mount Horeb , Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain that Chapter 1 – General Government is hereby amended as follows: 1. Section 1.10(3) is created to read as follows: (3) Personnel matters. (a) Except for those Village Officials appointed under Section 1.02(1), the Village Administrator shall be responsible for personnel matters related to Village department heads and directors, including, but not limited to, the power to hire, fire, and discipline the same. (b) Except where provided elsewhere in this Code, department heads and directors , in coordination with the Village Administrator and Human Resources, shall be responsible for employment matters related to their respective departments, including, but not limited to, the power to hire, fire, and discipline department employees. The foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Mount Horeb at a meeting held on _________________, 2026. APPROVED: By: _____________________________ Ryan Czyzewski, Village President ATTEST: By: _____________________________ Alyssa Gaffney, Village Clerk Page 72 of 83 Agenda Item Report Village Board: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Action Items: Consider approval of Ordinance No.2026-12: An Ordinance creating section 1.15-21 of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Mount Horeb related to Administrator Powers regarding Approval of Development Cost Reimbursement Agreements Recommendation Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-12, creating Section 1.15-21 of the Village Code of Ordinances regarding the Village Administrator's authority to approve and execute development application cost reimbursement agreements. Recommended Motion Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-12, creating Section 1.15-21 of the Village Code of Ordinances related to the Village Administrator's authority to approve and execute development application cost reimbursement agreements. Background The Village utilizes development application cost reimbursement agreements to provide for the recovery of costs incurred by the Village in reviewing and acting on development applications and processes. These agreements do not guarantee governing body approval. These agreements may apply to a variety of development-related activities, including site plans, conditional use permits, rezonings, variances, and other development activities. The proposed ordinance formally establishes this existing administrative practice in the Village Code. The proposed ordinance authorizes the Village Administrator to execute development application cost reimbursement agreements on behalf of the Village. It also identifies the preparation and, when necessary, modification of these agreements as part of the administrative duties of the Village Administrator. Financial Impact There is no direct financial impact associated with adoption of this ordinance. The ordinance does not establish a new fee or expenditure. Rather, it codifies the Village's existing practice of using development application cost reimbursement agreements to recover costs associated with reviewing and acting on development applications. Attachments Prepared By Gabe Altenbernd, Administrator 1. Ord 2026-12 Development Cost Reimbursement Agreement Page 73 of 83 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 VILLAGE OF MOUNT HOREB AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 1.15-21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF MOUNT HOREB RELATED TO ADMINISTRATOR POWERS REGARDING APPROVAL OF COST-REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOW, THEREFORE, the Village Board of the Village of Mount Horeb , Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain that Chapter 1 – General Government is hereby amended as follows: 1. Section 105-21 is created to read as follows: (a) The village board hereby au thorizes the village administrator to execut e administratively a development application cost reimbursement agreement on behalf of the village, which agreement addresses generally the recovery o f costs incurred by the village to review and act on development applications proposed in the v illage, including, but not limited to, the following activities: site plan, conditional use permits, rezone, variance, and other development acti vities. Any fees or costs identi fied in the agreement shall be in addition to, and are not intended to replace, other fees or costs identified in this Code, or in othe r resolutions adopted by the village board. The preparation and, if neces sary, modification of a development application cost reimbursement agreement shall be considered part of the administrative duties of the village administrator. The foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Mount Horeb at a meeting held on _________________, 2026. APPROVED: By: _____________________________ Ryan Czyzewski, Village President ATTEST: By: _____________________________ Alyssa Gaffney, Village Clerk Page 74 of 83 Agenda Item Report Village Board: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Action Items: Consider approving modifying the Village's Public Comment Policy for the October 28, 2026 Historical Preservation Commission Recommendation Staff recommends that the Village Board temporarily modify the Village's public comment procedures for the October 28, 2026 Historical Preservation Commission meeting to allow public comment on non-agenda items and on agenda items that do not relate to the Langhus on Main Street project. Public comment regarding the Langhus on Main Street project would instead be received during the Plan Commission meeting immediately following the HPC meeting. Recommended Motion Motion to temporarily modify the Village’s public comment policy for the October 28, 2026 Historical Preservation Commission meeting to allow public comment on non-agenda items and on agenda items that do not relate to the Langhus on Main Street project, with public comment regarding the Langhus on Main Street project to be received at the subsequent Plan Commission meeting. Alternative As an alternative, the the Village Board could allow public comment on the Langhus project at its October 28 meeting but establish a maximum public comment period of 20–30 minutes, with the Historic Preservation Commission required to conclude no later than 7:00 p.m. Under this approach, the HPC could receive public comments regarding the Langhus project while establishing a firm endpoint to protect the scheduled start of the Plan Commission meeting. This alternative provides an opportunity for the public to comment on the project before the HPC's recommendation is finalized, but it could result in comments being made regarding the same project at both the HPC and Plan Commission meetings. It also requires the Commission to manage the public comment period within a fixed timeframe. Alternative Motion Motion to temporarily modify the Village’s public comment policy for the October 28, 2026 Historical Preservation Commission meeting to allow public comment regarding the Langhus on Main Street project, provided that the total public comment period shall not exceed 30 minutes and the meeting shall conclude no later than 7:00 p.m. Background The proposed temporary modification is intended to provide an appropriate opportunity for public comment while recognizing the respective roles of the Historical Preservation Commission and Plan Commission. The HPC's role in reviewing the Langhus project is to provide a recommendation to the Plan Commission. Because the Plan Commission will subsequently consider the project, the Plan Commission meeting provides Page 75 of 83 Agenda Item Report Village Board: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 an appropriate forum for the public to address the project and for those comments to be considered in conjunction with the Commission's review. Limiting project-specific public comment to the Plan Commission meeting will also help avoid duplicative comments at two consecutive meetings. This is particularly important because the Plan Commission meeting is scheduled to begin immediately following the HPC meeting at 7:00 p.m. The temporary modification will help: • Provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the Langhaus project before the body responsible for considering the project; • Recognize the HPC's advisory role in relation to the Plan Commission; • Avoid duplicative public comments at two consecutive meetings; • Reduce the potential for the HPC meeting to extend significantly beyond its anticipated timeframe; and • Help ensure that the Plan Commission meeting can begin at its scheduled 7:00 p.m. start time. This is intended to be a meeting-specific modification for October 28, 2026, and would not constitute a permanent change to the Village's public comment policy. Financial Impact There is no direct financial impact associated with this action. Attachments Prepared By Gabe Altenbernd, Administrator Page 76 of 83 Page 77 of 83 Page 78 of 83 Page 79 of 83 Page 80 of 83 Page 81 of 83 Page 82 of 83 1 Administrative Offices Municipal Building - 138 East Main Street Mount Horeb, Wisconsin 53572 608.437.6884 | mounthorebwi.info Proclamation Recognizing October 2026 as Mount Horeb Bird Month WHEREAS, migratory birds are some of the most beautiful and easily observed wildlife that share our community, and WHEREAS, many citizens recognize and welcome migratory birds as symbolic harbingers of fall, and WHEREAS, these migratory birds play an important economic role in our community, controlling insect pests and generating millions in recreational dollars statewide, and WHEREAS, migratory birds and their habitats are declining throughout the Americas, facing a growing number of threats on their migration routes and in both their summer and winter homes, and WHEREAS, public awareness and concern are crucial components of migratory bird conservation, and WHEREAS, citizens enthusiastic about birds, informed about the threats they face, and empowered to help address those threats can directly contribute to maintaining healthy bird populations, and WHEREAS, since 1993 World Migratory Bird Day (formerly International Migratory Bird Day) has become a primary vehicle for focusing public attention on the nearly 350 species that travel between nesting habitats in our communities and throughout North America and their wintering grounds in South and Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the southern U.S., and WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of people will observe WMBD on October 10 2026, gathering in town squares, community centers, schools, parks, nature centers, and wildlife refuges to learn about birds, take action to conserve them, and simply to have fun, and WHEREAS, while WMBD officially is held each year on October 10, its observance is not limited to a single day, and planners are encouraged to schedule activities on the dates best suited to both migratory birds and their celebrants, and WHEREAS, WMBD is not only a day to foster appreciation for wild birds and to celebrate and support migratory bird conservation, but also a call to action, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Board of Mount Horeb to hereby proclaim October 2026 as Mount Horeb Bird Month, urging all citizens to celebrate this observance and to support efforts to protect and conserve migratory birds and their habitats in our community and throughout the world. Dated this 7th day of October, 2026. Signed: _______________________________ Ryan Czyzewski, Village President Page 83 of 83