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Village Board Minutes – April 20, 2026 Page 1 of 4 VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 20, 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 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Trustees Barb Andres, Aaron Karow, Kevin Fitzgerald, Ken Perl, and President Howard Skinner via phone. Absent: Jim Baxa, Bill Kaskin. Also Present: Administrator Laura Jager, Police Chief Katie Hall, Clerk Sabrina Waswo APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT: Karow/Fitzgerald 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): 37588-37648, 1002-1017 Expenses – $343,255.61. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Attorney Tim Andringa, with Cramer, Multhauf LLP, representing the Lake Elizabeth Manor Improvement Association, submitted a letter regarding proposed Ordinance 2026-4-1 pertaining to outdoor lighting. He raised concerns with the ordinance and requested that the Village not pass it until additional information and input is available. President Skinner accepted the letter into the record. Ellen Schutt, 429 Arthur Drive, Clinton, Wisconsin, introduced herself as a candidate for the 11th State Senate District and expressed her interest in being a voice for local communities. Kim Lishamer, 1816 Pheasant Ave., recognized Officer Robinson for his response to a residential fire on March 3, including extinguishing the fire before the Fire Department arrived, removing three dogs from the residence, and following up with the homeowner. VILLAGE PRESIDENT HOWARD SKINNER DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE AQUANUTS Skinner/Fitzgerald motion to approve Development Agreement with the Aquanuts. The Board considered a development agreement with the Aquanuts pertaining to pier and shoreline restoration work, which was noted to function as an attachment to the lease agreement. President Skinner proposed amending the agreement to include pages 44 through 48 of the meeting packet as part of Exhibit A, on the grounds that those pages—comprising project photos, overview and cross-section drawings, pier details, and the All Seasons Pier project budget—more accurately described the scope of work covered by the development agreement. Trustee Karow supported the amendment. President Skinner reminded the Board and the Aquanuts that approval of the development agreement did not authorize immediate commencement of work, and that all conditions, insurance documentation, and other required approvals must be fulfilled in coordination with the Village before any work begins. Karow/Andres motion to amend, to add pages 44 - 48 to exhibit A of the development agreement. Motion carried 5-0. Village Board Minutes – April 20, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Skinner/Fitzgerald motion to approve the Development Agreement with the Aquanuts, as amended to include pages 44 through 48 of the meeting packet, and exhibit A. Motion carried 5-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE AQUANUTS Skinner/Andres motion to approve the lease agreement with the Aquanuts. It was noted the term had been revised from 10 years to 5 years, which the Board found acceptable, with the understanding that the agreement would be reviewed in year four to determine whether to renew. President Skinner confirmed that updates incorporated from the prior version two weeks ago appeared satisfactory to both parties. President Skinner again emphasized that Board approval of the lease agreement is conditional, and that all requirements must be fulfilled through coordination between the Aquanuts and the Village before the agreement takes full effect. Motion carried 5-0. President Skinner left the meeting at 6:50 p.m. OMNIBUS AGENDA 1. Motion to approve a First Amendment to Land License with T-Mobile 2. Motion to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Kenosha County for IT Services 3. Motion to approve Ordinance 2026-4-1 Repealing and Recreating Chapter 8.15 of the Village of Twin Lakes Code Relating to Recycling. 4. Motion to approve a Cabaret License application filed by On-The-Go Bar & Grill, 406 N. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes. 5. Motion to approve Twin Lakes Sailing Club requests for the 2026 sailing season on Lake Elizabeth, including seasonal sailboat race course markings and operating procedures for races held on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with some weekday evening races. 6. Motion to approve an Event Permit application by the Twin Lakes Sailing Club for the Twin Lakes Sailing Club / Powers Lake Yacht Club Memorial Regatta, to be held June 12–14, 2026, on Lake Elizabeth, including weekend use of the boat launch area, trailer and boat staging areas, placement of three temporary mooring buoys, and use of ten designated parking stalls as shown in the site diagram. 7. Motion to approve an Event Permit application filed by the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association for Libertyfest in Lance Park on July 3, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 8. Motion to approve a Fireworks Permit application for a fireworks display on July 3, 2026, at dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m. 9. Motion to approve a Temporary Class “B” Beer License for the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association for Libertyfest on July 3, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 10. Motion to approve an Event Permit application filed by the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association for Rock the Lake on June 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 11. Motion to approve a Temporary Class “B” Beer License for the Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association for Rock the Lake on June 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 12. Motion to approve an Event Permit for a Tootsie Roll Drive hosted by the Knights of Columbus on May 9, 2026, at the intersection of Main Street, N. Lake Street, and S. Lake Street. 13. Motion to approve Event Permit for H2O Adaptive Sports at Lance Park on June 29, July 6, July 13, July 30, and August 3, 2026. 14. Motion to approve Pay Request #1 & #2 from Hoerr Construction for the 2026 Sewer Lining Project. 15. Motion to accept Beth Hendrix’s resignation from the Library Board. 16. Motion to appoint Sean Stewart as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals. 17. Motion to approve an Event Permit filed by the Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Association for Village Board Minutes – April 20, 2026 Page 3 of 4 the Business in the Park and Car Show event on May 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 18. Motion to approve an Event Permit filed by the American Legion for the Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 19. Motion to approve an Event Permit filed by the American Legion Auxiliary for a Craft Fair at Legion Park on June 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Karow/Fitzgerald motion to approve Omnibus Agenda as presented. It was noted that item 8 of the Omnibus Agenda, a Fireworks Permit application, did not specify the applicant by name in the agenda listing. Clerk Waswo confirmed that the applicant's name appeared on the underlying permit application and that it was the only such permit on the agenda and included in the packet. The Board agreed to leave the item as listed. Motion carried 4-0. PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE REPORTS TRUSTEE BARB ANDRES - ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, JUDICIARY, LICENSING Discussion and possible action on the Libertyfest Parade application filed by the Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Association for July 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with the parade route beginning in the Lakewood School parking lot and ending at Lance Park. Discussion was held at the previous meeting regarding the parade route. Chief Hall attended a meeting with the Chamber, and the route from Lakewood School parking lot to Lance Park was confirmed as workable. The Chamber agreed to provide a minimum of five volunteers to assist with traffic control in addition to the police presence. Trustee Fitzgerald noted that volunteers were already being secured, including individuals present at the meeting. Karow/Fitzgerald motion to approve the Libertyfest Parade application filed by the Twin Lakes Chamber & Business Association for July 4, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m., with the parade route beginning in the Lakewood School parking lot and ending at Lance Park subject to the condition that at least 5 volunteers assist with traffic control in addition to the police force. Motion carried 4-0. TRUSTEE AARON KAROW - BUILDING AND ZONING, PLAN COMMISSION, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS March 2026 Building Permits: 28; Valuation: $536,632.00, Fees Collected: $7,143.34. TRUSTEE KEN PERL - POLICE, FIRE, LAKE CONTROL, PARKS AND BEACHES March 2026 Code Enforcement: Active Cases: 12, Closed Cases: 1 March 2026 Police Department Report Chief Hall presented the March 2026 Police Department report. Total calls for service were 1,165, with total traffic enforcement of 237. Trustee Karow requested that future reports include the number of transports, as transports take officers out of the community for extended periods. He also asked about service calls assisting other agencies, and Chief Hall reported 18. Chief Hall also provided an update on boat patrol staffing, noting that candidates were interviewed and the department is prepared to offer positions to six candidates, with five returning employees. Discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance 2026-4-1 pertaining to Outdoor Lighting, and a demonstration of a light meter by the Police Department. Chief Hall reported that Sergeant Saunders was unable to complete the planned light meter demonstration. One meter had been purchased and returned, and a second meter did not work properly. A suitable meter was identified at a cost of just over $400. Village Board Minutes – April 20, 2026 Page 4 of 4 The Board discussed the proposed outdoor lighting ordinance and the need to better understand how the ordinance would apply in practice before taking action. Trustee Karow stated that he would not support an ordinance without first seeing meter results and understanding what would constitute a violation. Discussion included concerns raised during public comments, including the 90-day compliance period, which several Board members felt may be too aggressive. Chief Hall stated that Sergeant Saunders informally tested the light at the association. The lux level appeared to be compliant, but the spread or reflection of the light would need to be shielded and may be the portion that would violate the proposed ordinance. Discussion also included enforcement concerns. Chief Hall noted that without an ordinance, the Police Department has limited enforcement options unless there is an intentional pattern of conduct, as occurred in a prior case involving a light intentionally directed at a neighbor. Board members generally agreed that some type of code may be needed, but wanted additional information before moving forward. Chief Hall also noted that the light at Lance Park is comparable in brightness to the association light and projects toward nearby homes. The Board discussed that municipal lighting is listed as exempt under the draft ordinance, but also noted that Village lighting should be reviewed as part of the process. The Board agreed not to take action at this meeting. Chief Hall was directed to purchase the light meter, conduct additional testing at various locations, and notify Trustees when a field demonstration can be scheduled. The ordinance will be brought back for further review after additional testing is completed. TRUSTEE BILL KASKIN - SEWER, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, YOUTH, LIBRARY Discussion and possible action regarding a quote from Zylem for repairs to pump #1 at Lift Station #3. The Board reviewed two quotes from Xylem: $13,000 to rebuild the existing pump, and approximately $22,000 to purchase a new one. The recommendation before the Board was to proceed with the repair option. Karow/Perl motion to move forward with the maintenance of the pump and approving the quote from Zylem to do the repairs. Motion carried 4-0. ADJOURN Karow/Fitzgerald motion to adjourn at 7:22 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.