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Pardeeville Village Board Regular Meeting Pardeeville Village Hall – Board Room 114 Lake Street, Pardeeville, WI 53954 May 6, 2026 Call Meeting To Order: President Engelmann called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Pledge Of Allegiance President Englemann led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Kopfhamer, Miller, Nakielski Absent: None Staff: Village Clerk Kim Bradley, Public Works Foreman Beau, DPW Director Dave Magnussen Approval Of Agenda Trustee Chapman moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Trustee Kopfhamer. Voice Vote. Motion carried unanimously. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Kopfhamer, Miller, Nakielski (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Approval Of Minutes: April 1, 2026, Minutes Trustee Miller moved to approve the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes. Second, by Trustee Kopfhamer. Voice Vote. Motion carried unanimously. Approved with change to the first resident speaker instead of sidewalk it should be driveway. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Kopfhamer, Miller, Nakielski (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) 2.I.i. April 15, 2026, Minutes Trustee Miller moved to approve the April 15, 2026 meeting minutes. Second, by Trustee Kopfhamer. Voice Vote. Motion carried unanimously. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Kopfhamer, Miller, Nakielski (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Comments From The Floor Please be advised per State Statute Section 19.84(2), information will be received from the public. The comments made must remain respectful. The Chief Presiding Officer has the right to end an individual’s time should an individual become disrespectful. It is policy of the Village that each individual may receive up to two (2) minutes to speak. More time may be granted by the Chief Presiding Officer. There may be limited discussion on the information received, however, no action will be taken under Comments from the Floor. None, President Engelmann called three times for comment. Communication & Reports Angie Cox Library Report Documents: AWC MAY NEWSLETTER.PDF Newsletter included in packet. No representative was in attendance. Next meeting is 5/7/26 at 5:00 pm. Portage EMS Report Cody D. was in attendance. Spoke on the number of calls and type of calls that came in. Cody reported that calls were down for Pardeeville. Portage EMS will be taking the heart monitor, and payment has been sent. They did request that they be informed of when events are being held. Pardeeville Fire District Report Documents: APRIL CALL REPOTING 2026.PDF Mike Koehler updated the board on the meeting that took place on May 5th, 2026. Safety issues, tradition, and ask the insurance company about coverage. The PFPD will meet in June to further discuss the building, and aero unit. Mike discussed the safety issue of a student’s riding on the fire truck complaint. Chief Wendt is checking with their insurance who is liable if something happens to the students and on the safety aspect. It is being asked that the fire department notifies Village staff and sheriff’s department of these parades. Mike would propose meeting more frequently to work out these items. He also spoke on the PFPD sending over their lease for the EMS building. Sheriff Monthly Report Documents: PARDEEVILLE MONTHLY REPORT APRIL 2026.PDF Sargeant Wes was in attendance and went over the monthly report. President Englemann questioned if there were any complaints about the Bulldog Stomp. Wes stated he did not get any complaints. Public Works Report Documents: DPW REPORT-MAY 2026.PDF DPW Foreman Beau presented his report. Beau spoke on the busy season at the moment and working with two full time and part time in the afternoon. Shared there is a full time employee starting on May 11th. Spoke on mulch for the park and for the post office and will be putting flowerpots out in 2 weeks or so. DPW attended the community day at the school with trucks. Sweeper brushes were replaced and demoed a sweeper from Schwarze. Orange plow truck needs oil pan replaced, and the oil spot is reaching outside the truck in the shop. One quote for the oil pan for $1,500 at Portage Diesel. It was asked to get a quote from Sergeants. It was also questioned about the bubbler by the volleyball court, and whether the bathrooms are open every day. Sargeant Wes reported they are trying to lock the park bathrooms at park close at 10:00 p.m. Beau reported that they will be doing hydrant flushing next week. President Engelmann reminded that utility needs to update the water and electric meters. Trustee Amelio asked why the village crew doesn’t wear seatbelts. Beau responded that they’re in and out of the vehicle so often. Sargeant Wes offered up that it is the law to wear seatbelts. DPW Director - Dave Magnussen spoke on his discussion with Beau about being the wastewater operator in charge. He spoke on Beau completing the reports and reviewing them and submitting them. Dave spoke about the hydro dam needing some repair with the generator. As more staff starts, they will need the manpower to change the belts. They met with the highway commissioner and potential projects that can be done with the grant. Herwig/Schneider meeting next week with the contractor. Trustee Miller asked when the sidewalks will be finished on the street leading down to Kwik Trip. Beau stated that it was InterCon that did the work. Dave will investigate it and when the sidewalks be replaced. Kwik Trip requested that the yield sign at the alley be facing the correct way to yield traffic. Clerk Report Documents: CLERK REPORT.PDF Clerk Bradley presented the clerk report. Treasurer Report Documents: MAY 6, 2026 TREASURERS REPORT.PDF Treasurer/Finance director Reis was not in attendance. Treasurer report included in packet. Presentation Of Bills Monthly Bills Documents: APRIL 2026 CHECK REGISTER.PDF Trustee Kopfhamer moved to approve the monthly bills. Second, by Trustee Kocher. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Committee Meeting Reports Community Development Authority None Finance & Administration Committee None Plan Commission None Public Service & Infrastructure Commission None Senior Center Commission – Trustee Kocher provided highlights of their programming: Quilters had 18 sewers, and 129 people for the eccentric work out class, winter walking 119 total walkers. April events are as follows - 2 bridal, 1 baby, 1 birthday, Lions Club meeting. Senior Center is developing a feedback sheet for rentals. Flooring is all done and waiting on the plumber for a few items. Fire inspection this month. Old Business: Consider And Possible Action On The Following Items; Verizon Cell Tower Update Emailed update. Fence repaired with decorative fencing. Barbwire removed. Received the $5,000 payment. Waiting on the next payment. Security Camera System For Village Property No Update. Utilities - 1,000 KVA No Update. New Business: Consider And Possible Action The Following Items; Special Event: Memorial Day Program Documents: MEMORIAL DAY EVENT APPS.PDF President Engelmann moved to approve both the Memorial Day Events, with the Village of Pardeeville not providing a porta potty. Second, by Trustee Chapman. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Babcock, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Further discussion included that the Village has not provided a porta potty in that park in the past 5 summers. The Village will work with the event coordinators this year to find donations for the porta potty. Memorial Park - Portable Restroom President Engelmann moved to deny portable restrooms at any park, except for Chandler Park. Second, by Trustee Chapman. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Trustee Nakielski suggested looking at adding this as a budget item for next year for Village parks. The Village will work with the event coordinators this year to find donations for the porta potty. Friends Of The Library - Free Little Library Betty Reiter presented on the free little library for Chandler Park to be placed west of the play area by the light pole. Jonathan A. with the Rural Rangers will be building this at no cost to the Village. Friends of the Library will pay to register it. Trustee Kopfhamer moved to approve the Free Little Library in Chandler Park. Second, by Trustee Nakielski. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Fire District Lease - 501 Gillette St. President Engelmann read the motion made at the January meeting made by Trustee Babcock at that meeting. She shared what Attorney Johnson said that the Village should have had the aerial truck out on January 21, 2026. Further discussion was had by the board. Trustee Kopfhamer moved that if they do not sign the Village of Pardeeville’s lease by June 1st, 2026 need to be out of the building, with the only change being to the officer list. Second, by Trustee Chapman. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Resolution R26-03 2026 Fee Schedule Documents: 2026 FEE SCHEDULE.PDF The board discussed the fees and the reason for the updates. Trustee Kopfhamer moved to approve Resolution R26-03 2026 Fee Schedule. Second, by Trustee Nakielski. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0 Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) 2026-27 Crossing Guards Postpone until next meeting. 2026 Spring Large/Bulk Item Drop-Off Discussion on requesting 3 dumpsters, in the future adding hours from 8 am to 12 pm and then closing it off. Documents: COLUMBIA COUNTY DUMPSTER.PDF President Engelmann moved to approve 3 dumpsters for 5/15/26, 5/16/26, and 5/17/26 for the 2026 Spring Large/Bulk Item Drop Off. Second, by Trustee Kocher. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Chandler Park Sports Court Basketball Court Repair President Engelmann spoke on needing it pressure washed and properly cleaning the tiles and replacing the tiles for $1,600. Trustee Kocher asked if it is a budgeted item, and at this time it is not. Further discussion on the park fund and using those funds for it. Documents: BASKETBALL COURT QUOTE.PDF President Engelmann moved to approve the Chandler Park Sports Court Basketball Court Repair to not exceed $1,600. Second, by Trustee Kocher. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Chandler Park Volleyball Court - Poles/Nets/Lights President Engelmann shared her conversation with Courtney on getting donations, and board decisions. Discussion furthered that the donation account would pay, and the expectation to raise funds to put back in the donations. Board and staff had further conversation on postponing this project. Documents: VOLLEYBALL QUOTE.PDF Trustee Miller moved to postpone the Chandler Park Volleyball Court – Poles/Nets/Lights project until fall. Second, by Trustee Amelio. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) 2017 Ambulance Sale President Engelmann spoke to a company out of Baraboo on purchasing both ambulances. Trustee Kopfhamer spoke on the Ryan Brothers interest in 2017 ambulance. Possibility of listing on Garage with being charged a fee. Other options would be Ryan’s Brothers, and the Baraboo Company. Wisconsin Surplus suggested parting it out and selling those items. Trustee Kopfhamer made a motion to entertain a quote or offer from any broker to buy both ambulances at the same time for no less than $300,000, second by President Engelmann. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Trustee Kopfhamer made a motion to allow President Engelmann to accept an offer of $300,000 or more to close the deal. Second by, Trustee Kocher. Roll Call. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Chapman, Nakielski, Kocher, Engelmann, Kopfhamer, Miller, Amelio (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) 2024 Ambulance Bid Update: Highest bid was $100,000 and did not meet the minimum bid. Concrete Curb Repair Bid Requests For: 1) Main/Lafollette St - Fire Hydrant 2) Curb/Crosswalk Don/Lake Street President Engelmann spoke on the curb repair and the County saying that is illegal. Further discussion on the engineering cost. Dave and President Engelmann looked at it and provided options to correct it. Trustee Kopfhamer moved to approve the staff to get bids for Main St./LaFollette st. fire hydrant curb, and curb crosswalk on Don St. Second, by Trustee Miller. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Mad Saw; Tree Trimming & Removal Service Discussion was had on tree trimming. Using funds in the tree removal fund, and forestry grant refund. Trustee Kopfhamer moved to approve the Mad Saw tree trimming and removal service bid (village wide) not to exceed $10,000. Second, by Trustee Nakielski. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Painting Of The Utility Boxes - Community Event Discussion on other communities doing it. President Engelmann spoke to Chris Lynch at the school doing it on the Community Day. The Village could vote on it and have plaques on it recognizing who painted it. Documents: PAINTING (1).PDF Trustee Kopfhamer moved to approve the utility box paintings with opening it up to village residents and students from the high school with design approval by the village and approval and for sponsoring. With the Village providing a plaque. Second, by Trustee Amelio. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Highway And Transportation Grant Dave Magnussen spoke on the grant and using it for crack filling and seal coating. It is a reimbursement grant. County would do the work for $7,000 or $4,000 if the Village contracts an outside company. Location is to be TBD. Grant needs to be submitted to county by June 1, 2026. Documents: COUNTY HIGHWAY AID.PDF President Engelmann moved to approve applying for the Highway and Transportation Grant. Not to exceed $12,000, and to submit by June 1st. Second, by Trustee Miller. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) GIS Subscription Renewal President Engelmann provided an explanation of the GIS and that the renewal is past due at this time. The $1,100 is for the Esri software. Cost could be split 3 ways for funds. The second is a contract with MSA as a maintenance and support contract. And another $1,000 for the training, and other charges. Documents: PARDEEVILLE_AGO_RENEWAL_CART.PDF PARDEEVILLE_GIS_26-27.PDF Trustee Kopfhamer moved to approve the $1,100 Esri software for the year. Second, by Trustee Chapman. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Costco Or Sam's Club Membership President Engelmann provided an explanation that the library and Village Hall use their personal memberships. It would be for delivery only, and the cost would be split with the library. Table until there is a policy of use and further investigation of cost and economics. Board decided to table it until a use policy is in effect, and what company offers a better rate, and explore what company offers a better cashback on a credit card. President Pro Term Trustee Kopfhamer moved to approve Trustee Nakielski as President Pro Term. Second, by President Engelmann. Voice Vote. Motion carried 7-0-0. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Mille, Kopfhamer (6) No: (0) Abstain: Nakielski (1) RFP- Law Firm Board gave staff direction to send an RFP for a new lawyer. Consideration Of Motion To Convene Into Closed Session Pursuant To Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(C) For Consideration Of Employment, Promotion, Compensation Or Performance Evaluation Data Of Any Public Employee Over Which the Governmental Body Has Jurisdiction Or Exercises Responsibility. Discuss job description, employment, and compensation matters related to the position of the Full Time DPW Operators, and Part Time Parks. Trustee Nakielski made a motion, second by Trustee Chapman, to convene into closed session at 8:28 p.m. with Clerk Bradley and Dave Magnussen present. Roll Call Vote Motion carried unanimously. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Kopfhamer, Miller, Nakielski (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Reconvene Into Open Session. Consider And Possible Action On The Following Items: Trustee Engelmann made a motion, second by Trustee Chapman, to reconvene into open session at 8:44 pm. Voice Vote. Motion carried unanimously. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Kopfhamer, Miller, Nakielski (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Employment, Job Description, And Compensation Matters Related To The Position Of DPW Operator. Engelmann made a motion to reconfirm with candidate B on preset wage at $28.00, if he declines then offer the current part time employee at $25.00/hr. Then continue to post for the part time position. second by Trustee Nakielski. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Kopfhamer, Miller, Nakielski (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Employment, Job Description, And Compensation Matters Related To The Position Of DPW Operator. No action taken. Employment, Job Description, And Compensation Matters Related To The Position Of Part Time Parks Position. No action taken. Adjournment Trustee Chapman made a motion to adjourn at 8:46 p.m. Second, by Trustee Miller. Roll Call Vote. Motion carried unanimously. Yes: Amelio, Chapman, Engelmann, Kocher, Miller, Nakielski, Kopfhamer (7) No: (0) Abstain: (0) Board Members: Tony Amelio, Kristie Chapman, Angela Engelmann, Fred Kocher, Justin Kopfhamer, Lloyd Miller, Tom Nakielski The Village Hall is fully accessible. If you require additional assistance, please contact the Village Office (Phone 608-429-3121) 48 hours prior to the meeting. This is a public meeting. As such, all members or a majority of the members of any given Village Committee, Commission, or Board may be in attendance. While a majority of any given group may be present, only the above Board will take official action based on the above agenda.