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Village Board Minutes – February 16, 2026 Page 1 of 4 VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 16, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. Village Hall, 105 E. Main Street, Twin Lakes, WI Minutes are a record of actions taken by the body and are not a verbatim transcript. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / ROLL CALL Trustee Karow called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Trustees Barb Andres, Jim Baxa, Aaron Karow, Kevin Fitzgerald, Bill Kaskin, Ken Perl, President Howard Skinner (via phone). Also Present: Administrator Laura Jager, Police Chief Katie Hall, Engineer Greg Droessler, Head Sewer Operator Greg Richter, Clerk Sabrina Waswo THE VILLAGE BOARD RECOGNIZED TWIN LAKES HEAD SEWER OPERATOR GREG RICHTER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF AN OPERATOR IN 2025 FROM THE WISCONSIN DNR APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT: Fitzgerald/Kaskin motion to approve Corporate Checking (including General Fund, Sanitation, Capital Projects-E/M, Sewer Utility, Lake Rehab, Sewer Hook-Up, Sewer Replacement, and Tax Account): 37468-37527, 961-971 Expenses – $418,556.61. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Perl/Andres motion to approve the January 19, 2026 Regular Board meeting minutes. Motion carried 7-0. VILLAGE PRESIDENT HOWARD SKINNER Discussion and possible action regarding a request for a Temporary Sign at Central Park. Mike Gomski spoke on behalf of Hope Lutheran Church, requesting approval to place a banner at Central Park for a community-wide Easter egg hunt. The banner size has not been finalized, but it will be a vinyl banner no larger than 3 feet by 6 feet. Mr. Gomski was advised to coordinate placement with Public Works. Fitzgerald/Perl motion to approve the temporary sign permit. Motion carried 7-0. Discussion and possible action regarding a Little Free Library at Central Park. Eagle Scout candidate Rocco Signa, Troop 85, appeared before the Board to present his request. He is a Twin Lakes resident, and is working toward earning his Eagle Scout rank by leading, planning, and organizing a community service project. He requested permission to install a Little Free Library book box at Central Park, where community members may take a book or leave a book. President Skinner noted the proposed location for the book box has been identified next to the flowerbed at Central Park. Karow/Fitzgerald motion to approve the Little Free Library at Central Park. Motion carried 7-0. CLOSED SESSION Karow/Fitzgerald motion to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g), to confer with legal counsel for the Board who will render oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted with respect to litigation in which the Board is or is likely to become involved, specifically to discuss anticipated claims regarding potential improvements to public property Roll Call: Trustees Fitzgerald, Kaskin, Karow, Perl, Andres, Baxa, President Skinner. Motion carried 7-0 at 6:50 p.m. Village Board Minutes – February 16, 2026 Page 2 of 4 OPEN SESSION Karow/Fitzgerald motion to return to open session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(2) and take action on any items discussed in closed session. Motion carried 7-0 to return to open session at 7:16 p.m. No action taken. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: The Village Board will receive comments on agenda items only, limited to three minutes per person. None. OMNIBUS AGENDA 1. Motion to approve a Stale-Dated Checks & Unclaimed Funds Policy. 2. Motion to approve a Short Term Rental Application for 410 Lakeview Ave, Burke Lake Properties LLC, Owner, Patrick Liberg, Property Manager. 3. Motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Diedrich Family Farm LLC, 2000 Richmond Road parcel 86-4-119-304-1001. 4. Discussion regarding a Conditional Use Permit for Twin Lakes Power Sports LLC, 517 N. Lake Ave Unit E, parcel 85-4-119-211-1100. Conditions put on permit from Plan Commission: Conditional Use Permit as long as the applicant occupies the property and storage remains indoors. Skinner/Fitzgerald motion to approve omnibus agenda. Motion carried 7-0. PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE REPORTS TRUSTEE BARB ANDRES - ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, JUDICIARY, LICENSING Discussion and possible action on an original “Class B” liquor license and Class “B” fermented malt beverage license application filed by On The Go Bar & Grill Inc., d/b/a On-The-Go Bar & Grill, 406 N. Lake Ave; Gurpinder Kaur, Agent. The Board discussed prior questions regarding parking. The Zoning Administrator reviewed the plans and noted that, because there is no change in use, the proposal does not trigger updated parking requirements. The applicant also submitted an additional parking plan providing for 32 parking spaces. Applicant, Gurpinder Kaur spoke regarding plans for the restaurant and requested that the licensed premises be extended to include the sidewalk area under the building overhang. It was noted that a railing or other barrier would need to be installed around the licensed sidewalk area. Skinner/Fitzgerald motion to approve an original “Class B” liquor license and Class “B” fermented malt beverage license application filed by On The Go Bar & Grill Inc., d/b/a On-The-Go Bar & Grill, 406 N. Lake Ave; Gurpinder Kaur, Agent, and premise to include sidewalk area/overhang of the building. Motion carried 7-0. TRUSTEE KEVIN FITZGERALD - STREETS & ROADS, EQUIPMENT, STREET LIGHTS, WEEDS, LAKE PLANNING AND PROTECTION Discussion and possible action regarding the submittal of the Annual Report and other compliance documents for the Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. Engineer Droessler reviewed the annual report. Trustee Fitzgerald noted that the question asking whether the municipality conducted catch basin sump cleaning during the reporting year should be marked “Yes.” Engineer Droessler agreed and stated he would amend the report prior to submittal. Trustee Karow also requested that he verify the number of units listed under the “Publicly Owned Storm Water Management Best Practices” section. Karow/Fitzgerald motion to conditionally approve the Annual Report and other compliance documents for the Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit, including the amendments discussed, to change catch basin sump cleaning to “yes” and verify the number of municipally owned units. Motion carried 7-0. Village Board Minutes – February 16, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Discussion on Community Library Revised Joint Library Operating Agreement. After the Town of Randall withdrew from the agreement, the remaining communities had to renegotiate their percentage interest. The revised agreement was submitted to the State and returned with a list of required items to address, including provisions related to library financing. The Head Librarian and Library Board will meet to review the items and hold additional meetings as needed. No action taken. Discussion and possible action on multi-municipality Road Consortium Administrator Jager and Trustee Fitzgerald reported on a meeting with the Village of Paddock Lake, Village of Salem Lakes, and the Village of Walworth regarding a proposed road-project consortium. The group is drafting an intergovernmental agreement to jointly bid public works road projects and pursue the State’s innovation grant. The application is due at the end of March. Based on last year’s road project, the potential reimbursement would be 25% of $650,000 if the consortium is awarded funding. The grant term is five years. The challenge is transferring services to another entity and determining an administrative structure (potentially through an authority) so benefits are allocated appropriately among participating communities. The Board noted the tight timeline and that future grant criteria may change. The intergovernmental agreement is expected to be drafted by Salem Lakes’ attorney by March 3. TRUSTEE AARON KAROW - BUILDING AND ZONING, PLAN COMMISSION, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS January 2026 Building Permits: 11; Valuation: $331,000.00, Fees Collected: $3,344.38. TRUSTEE KEN PERL - POLICE, FIRE, LAKE CONTROL, PARKS AND BEACHES January 2026 Code Enforcement: Active Cases: 5, Closed Cases: 1 Discussion regarding a draft Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. The Board discussed next steps, including compiling comments (including those from Officer Saunders and Trustee Baxa) and forwarding them to the Village Attorney for a revised draft for Committee of the Whole review. The Board noted that enforcement is the key issue and that standards must be practical and measurable. Officer Saunders will borrow a light meter to test readings; however, he has not been able to obtain one yet. Members discussed what the readings mean, anticipated increased complaints, and agreed complaints should not be anonymous. Enforcement options were discussed, including whether police or code enforcement would handle complaints, the impact of limited enforcement hours, and using a warning/first-step letter before issuing citations. Members questioned whether a 90-day compliance timeline is too short. The Board also discussed definitions and provisions, including shoreline/water-oriented lighting, defining “direct visibility,” the motion-activated lighting exemption, limits on how long lights may remain on, and the practicality of enforcing holiday and architectural lighting (including wattage limits versus focusing on light spillover onto neighboring properties). Public outreach options, such as a mailer or brochure to help residents comply, were also discussed. President Skinner left the meeting at 7:45 pm. Discussion and possible action regarding a Lake Elizabeth Marina Boat Slip Policy. The Board reviewed an updated version of the policy and noted it is more streamlined and clear. The Board discussed Item 7 (Complete Application) and agreed applicants should not be required to own a boat to be placed on the waiting list; if no boat is currently owned, that information may be left blank. The Board also discussed slip size limits and noted the maximum watercraft width should be 8 feet 6 inches (not 10 feet) to allow adequate clearance, including space for bumpers. Trustee Karow noted eligible watercraft should not exceed 25 feet in length unless otherwise specified for certain slips. The Board also discussed waiting list Village Board Minutes – February 16, 2026 Page 4 of 4 eligibility and noted that priority was changed in prior years so Village residents receive priority, and non- residents would wait a very long time, if ever, to rent a slip. Karow/Fitzgerald moved to approve the Lake Elizabeth Marina Boat Slip Policy with the following amendments: Item 7 (Eligibility/Waitlist): clarify that an applicant does not need to own a boat to be placed on the wait list; Section 10: revise the maximum width from 10 feet to 8 feet 6 inches, measured at the widest point; and Item 10: add the statement, “Some restrictions may apply to specific boat slips.” Motion carried 6- 0. Discussion and possible action regarding a Third Amendment to Lease with Haegele’s Hickory Point Property Owners Association, INC. The Village received confirmation from the association that they are agreeable to the lease as presented in the meeting packet. The lease extends the term through December 31, 2035, and continues the annual 3% rate increase. Karow/Fitzgerald motion to approve the Third Amendment to Lease with Haegele’s Hickory Point Property Owners Association, Inc. with stipulation that the number of boat slips will be the same as the current agreement. Motion carried 6-0. CLOSED SESSION Karow/Fitzgerald motion to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. s. 19.85(1)(c) and (e) related to employment, compensation, promotion, or performance evaluation for the purposes of conducting an annual performance evaluation of the Village Administrator Roll Call: Trustees Fitzgerald, Kaskin, Karow, Perl, Andres, Baxa. Motion carried 6-0 at 8:07 p.m. OPEN SESSION Karow/Fitzgerald motion to return to open session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(2) and take action on any items discussed in closed session. Motion carried 6-0 to return to open session at 9:00 p.m. No action taken. ADJOURN – Karow/Andres motion to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.