Village Board — Minutes

VILLAGE OF FOX POINT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2026 1 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, February 10, 2026 in Schwemer Hall, 7200 N. Santa Monica Boulevard. Village President Symchych called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked the Village Deputy Clerk to take roll call. Roll Call of the Village Board present included: Village President Christine Symchych Trustee Greg Ollman Trustee Liz Aelion Trustee Jennie Stoltz Trustee Freedman Trustee Miller Trustee Barry Also, present were Village Attorney Eric Larson, Interim Village Manager Mitch Reynolds, Public Works Director Scott Brandmeier, Village Clerk Jennifer Boehm, Village Deputy Clerk Teri Repins, and Assistant Village Manager Kevin Ausman 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 at www.villageoffoxpoint.com, as per 2015 Wisconsin Act 79 and as described in Village Ordinance Chapter 116-2, 116-2(C). PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEARD Terry Rindt, 8316 N Indian Creek Pkwy, Fox Point; inquired if the Brew Pub will have a CUP. Will it be zoned as manufacturing and will parking be enforced? Mike McDonagh, 7425 N Beach Court, Fox Point; stated that he is running for Village Trustee and wanted to say hello to the Board. Amy Barth, 7815 N Boyd Way, Fox Point; addressed pickleball noise and provided studies on the matter. Hearing no other comments, President Symchych closed public comment. COMMITTEE REPORTS – Plan Commission a. Trustee Miller stated that Plan Commission recommends that the Village Board approve the parcels located at 7225 n Santa Monica Blvd be combined. The requirements have been met and staff recommends that the parcels be combined into one property subject to the applicants submitting the CSM for signature by the President and Clerk. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approve the minutes of the February 5, 2026 Special Village Board meeting. b. Approve the minutes of the February 9, 2026 Special Village Board meeting. VILLAGE OF FOX POINT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2026 2 c. Approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Village Board meeting. d. Approve the minutes of the February 11, 2026 Special Village Board meeting. e. Approve the minutes of the February 27, 2026 Special Village Board meeting. f. Grant the approval for the issuance of a Class "B" fermented malt beverage and "Class B" intoxicating liquor (on or off-premises consumption) for Maxfield’s, LLC, d/b/a Maxfield’s Pancake House, 333 W. Brown Deer Road, Fox Point, WI 53217, Nikolia Zarmakoupis, Agent, premises to be licensed: 333 W. Brown Deer Road, Fox Point, WI 53217 per the Village Deputy Clerk’s memo dated March 4, 2026, subject to any conditions as noted. g. Accept the agreement with Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc. for Public Education and Outreach activity requirements in an amount not to exceed $11,781 and authorize the Interim Village Manager to sign the agreement per the Director of Public Works’ memorandum dated February 27, 2026. h. Accept the proposal of Wachtel Tree Science & Service in the amount of $45,000 for the preparation of a multi-spectral imagery analysis of the canopy layer in the Village of Fox Point and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk/Treasurer to sign the agreement per the Director of Public Work’s memorandum dated February 27, 2026. i. Approve the Land Combination and Certified Survey Map (CSM) for the parcels located at 7225 North Santa Monica Boulevard. j. Approve the COM2 electronic recycling renewal for five years per the Director of Public Work’s memorandum dated March 2, 2026. k. Approve payment of the bills in the amount of $375,372.26 for the period February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026 per the report submitted by the Village Manager. l. Proclamation establishing Friday, April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the Village of Fox Point. Trustee Barry requested the removal of consent agenda item h. A motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Freedman and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve the consent agenda with the removal of item h. NEW BUSINESS Consent Agenda Item h Accept the proposal of Wachtel Tree Science & Service in the amount of $45,000 for the preparation of a multi-spectral imagery analysis of the canopy layer in the Village VILLAGE OF FOX POINT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2026 3 of Fox Point and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk/Treasurer to sign the agreement per the Director of Public Work’s memorandum dated February 27, 2026. Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), Approval of the proposal of Wachtel Tree Science & Service in the amount of $45,000 for the preparation of a multi-spectral imagery analysis of the canopy layer in the Village of Fox Point and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk/Treasurer to sign the agreement per the Director of Public Work’s memorandum dated February 27, 2026. With unanimous consent the Village Board moved item 7a to after item 9a. Presentation of the 2025 Annual DNR Stormwater Report The Village Board received a presentation from the Director of Public Works related to the 2025 DNR Annual Stormwater Report. Accept the proposal of The Sigma Group for the design of the Santa Monica Boulevard Road and Utility Project. Scott Brandmeier will revisit our 5 Year Capital Plan and speak with staff regarding water main breaks and will put together a memo for the Board. Motion by Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Aelion, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to accept the proposal of The Sigma Group in the amount of $45,645 to perform the design of the Santa Monica Boulevard and utility project between Calumet Road and Bradley Road. Accept the proposal of Ruekert & Mielke Inc. for additional scope of work for planned Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) submittal. Director of Public Works, Scott Brandmeier gave a presentation to the Board. Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to accept the proposal of Ruekert & Mielke Inc. in the amount of $46,700 to amend a current agreement and provide additional analysis for planned LOMR submittal. Accept the proposal of Baxter & Woodman Inc. for pre-submittal peer review of Ruekert & Mielke LOMR Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Barry, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve a proposal from Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $7,500 to provide peer review of LOMR prepared by Ruekert & Mielke Inc. Approval of a parental leave benefit provision for non-represented Village employees Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Stoltz, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve a benefit provision allowing for two weeks of parental leave for non- represented employees. VILLAGE OF FOX POINT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2026 4 Approval of a service agreement with North Shore Inspection Services LLC to provide inspection and building plan review services to the Village of fox Point. Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Miller, and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to approve an agreement for North Shore Inspection Services LLC to provide inspection and building plan review services to the Village of Fox Point. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS President Symchych would like an update on the pool, what we have accomplished so far, and to invite the Friends of the Fox Point Pool to update on the fundraising progress. With unanimous consent the Village Board moved the announcements before the Closed Session. ANNOUNCEMENTS President Symchych thanked Mr. Renolds for taking good care of the Village and the staff. Welcomed Ms. Boehm to Fox Point as Clerk and announced that Steve Kreklow will be starting as Village Manager next week. The North Shore Fire Department meeting was moved to Tuesday, 3/17 at 8:00am. Trustee Ollman announced - Nothing Trustee Aelion announced - Nothing Trustee Stoltz announced - Nothing Trustee Freedman announced the New North Shore Library grand opening is Saturday, 3/14 at 2:00pm now and invites everyone to attend. On behalf of the Board, interim Village Manager, Mitch Reynolds was given a letter of appreciation. Trustee Miller announced - Nothing Trustee Barry announce - Nothing Interim Manager Reynolds announced that Assistant Manager Kevin Ausman closed the State and Local Fiscal funds. Thank you to the staff for their hard work to help orientate the new Clerk. Leaf collection will continue the spring through 4/10. Residents can rake the leaves to the road or bag them. In-person absentee voting begins 3/24 through 4/3. The drop box has been removed until after the election. Absentee ballots will be mailed out as soon as we receive them. Thank you to the Board and staff for having an Interim Manager. CLOSED SESSION Motion made by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Ollman to convene into closed session at 8:25p.m., pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(e), deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed VILLAGE OF FOX POINT VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2026 5 session; the village board will deliberate a proposal from Harmoni Towers LLC to purchase the Village-owned telecommunications tower located at 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Village President Christine Symchych Trustee Ollman Trustee Aelion Trustee Stoltz Trustee Freedman Trustee Miller Trustee Barry Carried by roll call vote (7-0) RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Barry and carried by roll call vote (7-0), to reconvene into open session at 8:50 p.m. Motion by President Symchych, seconded by Trustee Aelion, and carried by roll call vote (7- 0), to reject the offer from Harmoni Towers LLC to provide a lump sum payout for lease of telecommunications tower at 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd and extend the lease on the tower. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Trustee Ollmaan, second by Trustee Barry, and carried by roll call vote (7-0) to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 8:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Boehm Village Clerk Published and posted: April 15, 2026