Village Board Meeting — Minutes

VILLAGE OF FOX POINT VILLAGE BOARD AMENDED AGENDA- CUP AMENDMENT MEETING MINUTES July 14, 2026 A. Roll Call A meeting and public hearing of the Fox Point Village Board was held by a combination of in-person and virtual attendance via telephonic and video conferencing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Schwemer Hall, 7200 N. Santa Monica Boulevard. Village President Symchych called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and asked the Village Clerk to take roll call. Roll Call of the Village Board present included: Village President Christine Symchych Trustee Greg Ollman Trustee Elizabeth Aelion Trustee Mark Freedman Trustee David Miller Trustee Max Barry - via zoom Trustee Mike McDonagh Also present were Village Manager Steve Kreklow, Attorney Remzy Bitar, Public Works Director Scott Brandmeier, Village Clerk/Treasurer Jennifer Boehm, Assistant Village Manager Kevin Ausman, and Police Chief Chris Freedy. Notice of the meeting was provided to the North Shore Now and to all others as required by State open meetings laws and posted on the official bulletin board at 7200 N Santa Monica Boulevard, as well as the village website, as per 2015 Wisconsin Act 79 and as described in Village Ordinance Chapter 116-2, 116-2(C). B. Persons Desiring to be Heard At this time, individuals can address the Village Board on one or more topics for up to three-minutes with time extensions at the Village President's discretion. Citizen comment when agenda items are called will be heard at the discretion of the chair, subject to the overall three-minute limit. In connection with non-agenda items, no action will be taken except for possible referrals to individuals or committees. NOTE: No comments will be heard during this agenda item concerning a pending application for a zoning code amendment, as the appropriate time for such comments will be at the duly noticed public hearing, so that all interested persons can hear the comments and due process is preserved. Mikail Dance, 7821 N Lake Drive, spoke about flock cameras. He would like to know when our contract is up and if we can discontinue use. BB (Child), 7470 N Port Washington Road, asked the Board to allow go carts on the roads. Karen Schzpino, 6405 N Berkeley Blvd, spoke in favor of pickleball and asked the Board to reconsider the days the courts would be closed for pickleball. Linda Freedman, 920 E Wye Lane, spoke in favor of pickleball and asked for regulation courts. Richard Winter, 7110 N Yates Rd, spoke in favor of pickleball and asked for regulation courts. Samir Sabins, 308 E Green Tree Rd, spoke in favor of pickleball and asked for proper pickleball nets and striping. Amy Barth, 7815 N Boyd Way, is disappointed that the Board is approving pickleball without doing a sound study. Cary Milton, 500 W Bradley Rd, spoke in favor of pickleball. C. Committee Reports None D. Public Hearing a. Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit amendment application to allow a massage therapist to operate inside of an existing tanning and wellness facility, proposed for 8783 N Port Washington Rd, as required per Village Code Sections 745- 18. (Pg. 5) Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Aelion, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to open the public hearing at 7:21p.m. There were no comments. Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to close the public hearing at 7:22p.m. b. Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to construct a commercial multitenant building including a restaurant (coffee shop) with drive-through, located at 8739 N Port Washington Road as required per Village Code Sections 745-18. (Pg. 6) Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to open the public hearing at 7:22p.m. There were no comments. Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to close the public hearing at 7:23p.m. E. Consent Agenda All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be approved in one motion without discussion unless any Board member requests that the item be removed for individual discussion and possible action. Any item(s) so removed shall be considered individually prior to consideration of any New Business agenda items in the same order in which they were originally listed in the Consent Agenda. a. Approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026 Village Board meeting. (Pg. 7-16) b. Approve payment of the bills in the amount of $675,553.72 for the period June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 per the report submitted by the Village Manager. (Pg. 17- 30) c. Accept the quote of Asphalt Contractors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $133,180.30 for roadway patches at various locations in the Village and authorize the Village Manager to sign the agreement per the Director of Public Works’ memorandum. (Pg. 31-33) d. Accept the bid of Cudahy Roofing & Supply, Inc. in the amount of $58,400 for repairs to the Village Hall and DPW roof pursuant to the Director of Public Works' memorandum dated June 25, 2026. (Pg. 34-40) e. Approve the Base Bid and Alternate Bid No. 2 from WSO Grading & Excavating in an amount not to exceed $141,005 for the Storm Sewer Replacement Project and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk/Treasurer to execute the contract. (Pg. 41-45) f. Accept the bid of Compass Minerals in the amount of $85.61 per ton for sodium chloride. (Pg. 46-48) g. Authorize the submittal of a Community Development Block Grant application for the reimbursement of lease costs for the LX Club, a community based senior group pursuant to the Director of Public Works’ memorandum. (Pg. 49-50) h. Approve the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) State Municipal Agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Village of Fox Point and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk/Treasurer to sign the agreement. (Pg. 51-55) i. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with E-Plan Exam for Commercial and Building Permit Plan Review Services. (Pg. 56-73) Trustee Aelion requested the removal of Consent agenda item h. Trustee Ollman requested the removal of Consent agenda item c. Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Freedman, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve the consent agenda, absent consent agenda item h and c. Consent Agenda Item c Accept the quote of Asphalt Contractors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $133,180.30 for roadway patches at various locations in the Village and authorize the Village Manager to sign the agreement per the Director of Public Works’ memorandum. Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to accept the quote of Asphalt Contractors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $133,180.30 for roadway patches at various locations in the Village and authorize the Village Manager to sign the agreement per the Director of Public Works’ memorandum. Consent Agenda Item h Approve the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) State Municipal Agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Village of Fox Point and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk/Treasurer to sign the agreement. Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) State Municipal Agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Village of Fox Point and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk/Treasurer to sign the agreement. F. Unfinished Business a. Consideration of an F Institutional District & Outdoor Recreational Areas and Facilities Request by the Village of Fox Point Under Sections 745-20 and 745-10 for existing court areas at Indian Creek Park (generally located east of Indian Creek Parkway and south of Dean Road, on portions of Tax Keys 0600121000 and 0600122000, and Longacre Park (Tax Key 0969961000). (Pg. 74-96) Motion by Trustee Aelion, seconded by Trustee Freedman, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to accept the Conditional Use Permit for F Institutional District & Outdoor Recreational Areas and Facilities Request by the Village of Fox Point Under Sections 745-20 and 745-10 for existing court areas at Indian Creek Park (generally located east of Indian Creek Parkway and south of Dean Road, on portions of Tax Keys 0600121000 and 0600122000, and Longacre Park (Tax Key 0969961000) with the amendments of 4 pickleball courts at Longacre and Indian Creek and Tuesdays and Saturdays are designated no pickleball play days. With unanimous consent, the Village Board moved on with New Business while information was being gathered. b. The Village Board will consider signage and striping options for pickle ball play at Longacre Park and Indian Creek Park and may take action to direct staff accordingly. (Pg. 97-98) Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and by roll call vote (7-0), to direct staff to stripe the courts, purchase nets, and create signage as discussed and amended with up to a $7,500 budget. Cont. New Business G. New Business a. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to construct a commercial multitenant building including a restaurant (coffee shop) with drive-through, located at 8739 N Port Washington Road as required per Village Code Sections 745-18. (Pg. 99-128) Trustee Miller stated that the Plan Commission approved the hours of operation from 5am-8pm, 18 cars can be queued in line, and there are 19 parking spots. There will not be outdoor music. Dan Meyer, 740 Honey Creek Pkwy, Wauwatosa, spoke about the queueing of the cars. Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve a Conditional Use Permit to construct a commercial multitenant building including a restaurant (coffee shop) with drive-through, located at 8739 N Port Washington Road as required per Village Code Sections 745-18 as presented in the amended Condintional Use Permit. b. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit amendment application to allow a massage therapist to operate inside of an existing tanning and wellness facility, proposed for 8783 N Port Washington Rd, as required per Village Code Sections 745-18. (Pg.129- 135) Trustee Miller stated that they will have Sunday hours. Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve a Conditional Use Permit amendment application to allow a massage therapist to operate inside of an existing tanning and wellness facility, proposed for 8783 N Port Washington Rd, as required per Village Code Sections 745- 18. c. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $3,060,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A. (Pg.136-156) A representative from Baird gave a brief presentation. Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to adopt a Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $3,060,000 general obligation promissory notes, Series 2026A. Cont. Unfinished Business d. Consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter 591 of the Village of Fox Point Municipal Code to clarify the regulation of Bicycles, Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters. (Pg. 157-183) Cesar Bolivar, 7470 N Port Washington Rd, asked the Board for permission to ride go-carts on the roads. Police Chief Freedy gave a brief presentation. Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve an ordinance to amend Chapter 591 of the Village of Fox Point Municipal Code to clarify the regulation of Bicycles, Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters. e. Consideration of the Repeal and Replacement of Chapter 756 Concerning Building Construction. (Pg.184-241) Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve the repeal and replacement of Chapter 756 concerning building construction. f. Consideration of an amendment to the Fox Point Fires and Fire Prevention Ordinance. (Pg. 242-263) Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Freedman , and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve an amendment to the Fox Point Fires and Fire Prevention Ordinance. g. Fee Schedule Amendment Regarding Board of Appeals Application Fee. (Pg. 264- 269) Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve a fee schedule amendment regarding Board of Appeals application fee. h. Rescheduling of the August 11, 2026 Village Board meeting. (Pg. 270) Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Ollman, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to reschedule the August 11, 2026 Village board meeting to August 18, 2026 at 7:00pm. H. Future Agenda Items The Village Board will act on any Trustee requests to place additional matters on an upcoming agenda, without discussion. Trustee Aelion asked the Board to consider and act upon an Ordinance for the regulation of the play of pickleball in the Village. I. Announcements The following individuals will be given the opportunity to make announcements at the meeting in regard to (i) actions taken since the previous Village Board meeting on behalf of the Village, (ii) future Village activities and (iii) communications received from citizens. These matters will not be discussed or acted on, and Board members shall not comment on matters announced by others. Referrals may be made to committees and/or individuals. a. Village President Symchych Thanked the Foundation for the great Fourth of July event. She attended the ICC meeting last week. b. Trustee Ollman He appreciates the amount of information in the Administrative Report by Village Manager Steve Kreklow. c. Trustee Aelion None d. Trustee Freedman None e. Trustee Miller None f. Trustee Barry None g. Trustee McDonagh None h. Village Manager Kreklow None J. Adjournment Motion by Village President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Aelion, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to adjourn the meeting at 9:42pm. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Boehm Clerk/Treasurer