7-14-2025 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MINUTES

TOWN OF GENESEE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 14, 2025 6:00 P.M. Chairman Tesch called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Tesch, Supervisors Ross, Morris and Braun. Also present were Administrator Herrmann, Attorney Macy, Public Works Superintendent Gryzkewicz and Clerk Treasurer Majeskie. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge was said. Public Comment At this time residents can address the Town Board on one or more topics for up to 3 minutes with time extensions at the Town Chairman’s discretion. In connection with non-agenda items, no action will be taken except for possible referrals to individuals or committees. No comments will be received at this time for matters that will be or have been the subject of a public hearing. The proper time for such comments is during the public hearing. This agenda item is limited to a total of 30 minutes, and speakers are heard in the order they sign up, if time is available. Marleene Bloom W309S5305 Homestead CT. Marleene asked for a roll call votes for all votes starting this evening. Tim Buus S59W29948 Aces Ct. Mr. Buss is having problems closing out his permit due to stone being improperly installed according to the building inspector. Discussion – Interview for Town Board Supervisor or Plan Commission Member – Dan Yatzeck The Board Interviewed Mr. Yatzeck. Discussion/Action – Appoint Town Board Supervisor and Plan Commission member Chairman Tesch made an appointment for Becky Fedak for Plan Commission. Ross made the motion to approve Becky Fedak to the Plan Commission, seconded by Braun. The Motion passed 4-0. Tesch made a motion for Tony Reece for Town Board Supervisor. There was no second. Tesch made a motion for Jason Evans for Town Board Supervisor. There was no second. Morris made a motion to appoint Charlie Gresser for Town Board Supervisor, seconded by Ross. 3-1 Tesch against. Clerk Majeskie abstains. Discussion/Action –Request to wave fees for the Rebels tournament August 9, 2025 This is a championship. It’s a one-day event at Town Park. Discussion. Morris made a motion to wave all the fees for this event except for the port a potties and wash station which will be billed back to the Genesee Rebels, seconded by Ross. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action – Dale Konieczka - Town Park Cannon update and free flags discussion. The cannon looks great. Eventually the Cannon will need a new coat of paint. Konieczka brought up the memorial bricks around the cannon. He will be the person to contact if anyone wants to order a brick. He will also ask to be allowed to continue to do the Memorial Day Celebration and Picnic, and bear the expense of all the food. Konieczka was in in charge of properly disposing of used flags for the VFW. Since the VFW has been disbanded, he will continue to do so on his own. He will also like permission get a container for free flags that have been disposed of but are still in good condition for anyone to take. Ross made a motion to allow him to give away the free flags at the Town hall, seconded by Morris. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action – Review of Town obligations for long-term septic requirements for commercial condominium developments on Wales Creek Lane for Oconomowoc Reality LLC agent Ken Hero. Attorney Macy was strongly against anything with holding tanks that would leave the Town responsible for them. We have denied them in the past. His recommendation is that the condominium development look for other options. Mr. Hero feels he could find a way in the developer’s agreement to belay the Town’s concerns. Ross made a motion to table this to August 11, 2025, seconded by Braun. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action - Review of the Parks with Michaelis, Hettwer and Mickelberg The Group went over the Parks with the Board. Reports - Clerk Treasurer Majeskie Discussion/Action – Bills to be presented Ross made a motion to approve the bills, seconded by Morris. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action – Policy that tax refunds $5.00 and under will not be mailed out unless requested in writing. Discussion, The Board decided to not change the policy and will mail out all tax refunds no matter how small. Department of Public Works – Jeff Gryzkewicz Discussion/Action - Report Ross made a motion to put the report on file, seconded by Braun. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action – Request for payment for the 2025 Road Rehabilitation Program to Wolf Paving for $46,412.00 for work completed through June 13, 2025 Ross made a motion to approve the payment of $46,412.00, seconded by Braun. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action – Removal/ Replacement of dead trees at Town Hall front entrance. Braun made a motion to approve the removal of the trees at the front entrance, seconded by Ross. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action – Allow alcohol to be consumed in the depot from Vittles and Vine to Crossings Community Church, both sides of the road for Depot Daze July 19, 2025 from 10-3 p.m. Ross made a motion to approve allowing alcohol to be consumed in the depot from Vittles and Vine to Crossings Community Church, both sides of the road for Depot Daze July 19, 2025 from 10-3 p.m., seconded by Morris. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action – ATV agreement with Town of Ottawa Ross made a motion to approve the agreement, seconded by Braun. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action- Ordinance 25-6 to Amend the adopted Town of Genesee Comprehensive Land Use Plan-2035 for Scott and Sandra Messinger to change the Future Land Use designation from 5- Acre Density to Commercial. The property is described as being a part of the SW ¼ Section 27 & part of the SE ¼ Section 28, T6N, R18E, in the Town of Genesee. More specifically, the property is located at S53 W31165 Old Village Rd. (GNT 1546-973) Morris made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-6 subject to legal review and changes, seconded by Ross. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action-Ordinance 25-7 To amend the zoning map for the Town of Genesee Zoning Code from A-5 Mini Farm District to B-3 General Business District, on property described as being a part of the SW ¼ Section 27 & part of the SE ¼ Section 28, T6N, R18E, in the Town of Genesee. More specifically, the property is located at S53 W31165 Old Village Rd. (GNT 1546- 973) Braun made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-7 with the following changes section 2, #2 Use of the property for uses permitted in the B-3 General Business District, other than those specified in No 1 above, may be approved after a public hearing by the Plan Commission and Town Board. Also, this Ordinance would be subject to legal review and changes. The motion was seconded by Ross. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/ Action - Minutes to be approved – Joint Town Board and Plan Commission Public hearing minutes 5-27-2025, Special Town Board meeting 5-27-2025, Liquor License Hearing of 6- 9-2025, Regular Town Board meeting 6-9-2025, Special Town Board meeting 6-17-2025, Special Town Board Meeting 6-24-2025 Ross made a motion to approve all the minutes, seconded by Morris. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action – Operators permits Ross made a motion to approve Jordan Kasses from in Cahoots, seconded by Braun. The motion passed 4-0. Discussion/Action – Correspondence There was a letter from Greg Gapinski complementing Zackary Tubbs on his good work. Chairman Tesch read the notice and Herrmann gave a brief description of each item. Bryan Baltz got a permit in 2022 specifying that he must attach the new building to his home via breezeway. He did not attach it to the home. He was notified many times. We finally issued a ticket. He did finish the project and now we are looking at settling the claim, possibly out of court. The new bathrooms at Sunset Park have some building issues, wet plywood being installed, metal roof imperfections installed, the Town is in negotiations with the builder. They are working out issues with Lake County Fire and Rescue, regarding approving a four- or five-year contract what are the cost going to be. The second issue is if someone wants to terminate early, what do they get? Ross made a motion to go into closed session, seconded by Morris. Roll call vote: Supervisor Morris aye, Chairman Tesch aye, Supervisor Ross aye, and Supervisor Braun. The motion passed 4-0. The Board went into closed session at 7:37 p.m. CLOSED SESSION The Town Board may enter, by roll call vote, into a Closed Session pursuant to State Statute 19.85 (1) (g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved; (Bryan Baltz W289S4736 Rockwood Trail and Sunset Park Restroom/Concession stand located at S30W28452 Sunset Dr, Town of Genesee) The Board will enter, by roll call vote, into Closed Session pursuant to State Statute 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 session. (Lake Country Fire & Rescue Contract) The Town Board will enter, by roll call vote, into a Closed Session pursuant to State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body had jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, (Wages and Benefits for all Town Employees) Ross made a motion to go into closed session, seconded by Morris. Roll call vote: Supervisor Morris aye, Chairman Tesch aye, Supervisor Ross aye, and Supervisor Braun. The motion passed 4-0. The Board went into closed session at 7:38 p.m. Adjourn Ross made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Braun. The motion passed 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48. Respectfully submitted, Meri Majeskie, WCMC Town Clerk Treasurer