Finance/Personnel Committee Meeting — Minutes

9/02/26 Finance/Personnel Committee Page 1 VILLAGE OF MOUNT HOREB FINANCE/PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 The Finance/Personnel Committee met in regular session in-person on the above date. Call to Order/Roll Call: Committee Chair Ben Jones called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. Present were Committee members Kelley, Healy, and Best. Hook was absent. Also present were Village Administrator Gabe Altenbernd, Treasurer/Finance Director Schwenn, and Village Clerk Gaffney. Public Comments: None Consent Agenda: Best moved, Kelley seconded to approve the following consent agenda items: June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and August 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consideration of Special Charges: Altenbernd explained the budget deficit special charges. Four village residents were present to give public comment on this item. Cathy Scott spoke about who should be receiving the special charges, including non-profits who are exempt from property tax. She also inquired about how we got into the budget deficit. Aaron Thomas spoke in support of the special charges, but voiced his concerns about the impact it could have on property owners. Mike Krentz spoke about the conversation during the 2026 budget discussions last year. He also stated that there are some errors in the budget reports regarding the special charges, and feels that they should be corrected before the committee considers the special charges. Tamiko Clary questioned why the village budget is in a deficit. She also voiced her concerns about the tax bills increasing with special charges being assessed. Altenbernd and Jones addressed the questions and concerns that were voiced in the public comments. Altenbernd also spoke about the options to try and balance the budget, and explained each of the three proposed special charges that could be assessed to help balance the budget. Consider Approval of the Urban Forestry Special Charge: The committee members discussed this charge and gave their input. Healy moved to approve the charge as a flat fee to all properties. The committee discussed further. There was no second on the motion. Healy amended his motion, Jones seconded to approve the charge and leaving discretion to the Village Board on how to assess the charge. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 9/02/26 Finance/Personnel Committee Page 2 Consider Approval of the Fire Protection Special Charge: The committee members discussed this charge and gave their input. Best moved, Healy seconded to approve the charge, based on square footage. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider Approval of the Snow and Ice Removal Special Charge: The committee members discussed this charge and gave their input. Jones moved, Healy seconded to approve the charge, with a policy to be decided at a later date. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Jones moved, Best seconded to approve Ordinance 2026-10, AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 5.23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF MOUNT HOREB RELATED TO SPECIAL CHARGES. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Jones moved, Best seconded to assess all properties. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Consider Approval of the Deputy Administrator/Community Development Director Position Description: Altenbernd explained this item. Healy moved, Best seconded to approve the position description. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Discussion on Internship Program Opportunities: Altenbernd explained this item and presented some options. The committee members discussed and gave their input. Finance Director Report: Schwenn’s report was included in the packet. She had nothing further to add. Human Resources Manager Report: Murleau’s report was included in the packet. She had nothing further to add, but fielded questions from the committee. Future Agenda Items: Review Upcoming Meeting Dates & Times: The committee discussed the upcoming meeting dates of September 23rd and October 7th, and then meeting weekly until the budget is ready for the Village Board. Meeting Adjournment: There being no further business before the Committee, Best moved, Healy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:53pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Minutes by Alyssa Gaffney, Village Clerk