General Government & Finance Committee — Minutes

MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Monday, May 18, 2026 5:30 PM LOCATION: Germantown Village Hall Board Room N112 W17001 Mequon Road MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with Section 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Stats, in such form that will apprise the general public and news media of subject matter that is intended for consideration and action. Chairperson Trustee Meg Cu tts called the General Government & Finance Committee meeting to order at 5:30 PM. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Trustee Terri Kaminski, Trustee Meg Cutts, Trustee Jolene Pieper, Trustee Scott Hefle Also Present: Village Clerk Donna Ott, Interim Village Administrator Mitch Reynolds, Support Services Manager Gosia Wormsbacher, Village Attorney Brian Sajdak, Park and Recreation Director Gil Standridge, Park and Recreation Supervisor Sandy Doss, Police Chief Pat Merten III. CITIZEN INPUT: (Please be advised per 19.84(2) that information and comment will be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that public input be limited to a four (4) minute period per person with a time extension granted at the discretion of the Chairperson. Be advised that there may be limited discussion of the information received but no action will be taken under public comments.) Comments that may be injurious to village personnel or other individuals will not be allowed. Lynne Shauer Bednarz (W156N10121 Pawnee Ct) spoke regarding TIDs, the Village budget, and IT services. Melanie Smythe (N140W17938 Cedar Ln) spoke regarding TIDs and IT services. IV. CONSENT AGENDA: A. April 20, 2026, Meeting Minutes (ACTION) Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Terri Kaminski Seconded By: Scott Hefle Page 2 Yes: Terri Kaminski, Meg Cutts, Jolene Pieper, Scott Hefle No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0) V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Professional Services Agreement with Innovative Public Advisors LLC for the provision of interim Finance Director staffing. (ACTION) Motion : Approve as presented Motioned By: Terri Kaminski Seconded By: Scott Hefle Yes: Terri Kaminski, Meg Cutts, Jolene Pieper, Scott Hefle No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0) B. Request for Potential TID Incentive for a Prospective Tenant in the Gateway Corporate Park (TID 8) and Establishing a Policy for Handling Future Requests. (ACTION) Village Attorney Sajdak, Christian Tscheschlok, CEO of Economic Development Washington County (EDWC), and Justin Fischer from Baird provided information on this item. Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Terri Kaminski Seconded By: Meg Cutts Yes: Terri Kaminski, Meg Cutts No: Jolene Pieper, Scott Hefle Abstain: None Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 2, No 2, Abstained 0) Motion: Direct the Economic Development Commission to establish a flexible TID policy for future similar situations Motioned By: Terri Kaminski Seconded By: Jolene Pieper Yes: Terri Kaminski, Meg Cutts, Jolene Pieper Page 3 No: Scott Hefle Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 1, Abstained 0) C. Summer Kids Klub Field Trip Transportation Contract (ACTION) Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Jolene Pieper Seconded By: Terri Kaminski Yes: Terri Kaminski, Meg Cutts, Jolene Pieper, Scott Hefle No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0) D. Request to Amend Operating Budget to Fund Additional Turf Maintenance Costs. (ACTION) Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Terri Kaminski Seconded By: Scott Hefle Yes: Terri Kaminski, Meg Cutts, Scott Hefle No: None Abstain: Jolene Pieper Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 1) E. Recommendation to move Contracted IT Services to Washington County (DISCUSSION / ACTION) Motion: Approve Police Department IT services and look at Village Hall IT services at a later date Motioned By: Jolene Pieper Seconded By: Terri Kaminski Yes: Terri Kaminski, Meg Cutts, Jolene Pieper, Scott Hefle No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0) F. Review of Debt Capacity for Potential Additional Capital Project Costs. (DISCUSSION) Page 4 Justin Fischer from Baird provided a presentation on this item. G. Request to Update the List of Authorized Signers for Bank Documentation (ACTION) Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Scott Hefle Seconded By: Terri Kaminski Yes: Terri Kaminski, Meg Cutts, Jolene Pieper, Scott Hefle No: None Abstain: None Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0) VII. REPORTS (Discussion Unless Otherwise Noted): A. Accounts Payable B. Budget to Actual C. Payroll D. Contracts E. Investments VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Trustee Cutts adjourned the General Government & Finance Committee meeting at 7:02 PM.