TB minutes of 1-15-25

TOWN OF MUKWONAGO TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025 Chairman Topczewski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the Chairman stated the meeting was properly noticed. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Topczewski; Supervisors Boucher, Clabault, Wrasman and Yerke. Also present: Kathy Karalewitz, Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer; Attorney John Macy; Fire Chief Stien. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION The Chairman stated t he Board may convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) Compensation and Evaluation. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee subject to the jurisdiction or authority of governing body; concerning residency requirement for Fire Department Employee. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. MINUTES Motion by Supervisor Wrasman, second by Supervisor Yerke to approve the Town to approve the Town Board meeting minutes of December 18, 2024. All ayes. Motion by Supervisor Yerke, second by Supervisor Boucher to approve the Joint Village/Town Board Meeting minutes of August 21, 2024, October 21, 2024 and December 18, 2024. All ayes. PROPOSAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PASER ROAD RATINGS Motion by Supervisor Clabault, second by Supervisor Boucher to approve the proposal for Professional Services for Paser Road Ratings in the amount not to exceed $4,500. All ayes. ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS REGARDING THE INTERSECTION OF BEULAH RD AND SUGDEN RD Tim Lynch and Tom Miles, Engineers for the Town presented the board with alternative plans for the intersection of Beulah Rd and Sugden Rd. After presenting all three options, the board decided to look at alternative #1 and stated the engineers should work with the Superintendent of Public Works Jeff Yaeger to make sure that his concerns are addressed and let him make the decision as to what type of signage would be best for this intersection. ACCRUED SICK LEAVE PAYOUT POLICY FOR THE TOWN OF MUKWONAGO The Town Board was presented with a draft of the accrued sick leave payout policy which was drafted by legal counsel. After much discussion Supervisor Clabault made a motion, second by Supervisor Boucher to approve the Accrued Sick Leave Payout Policy for non-represented employees with a maximum of 600 hours and according to the criteria stated in the policy, to be paid in a lump sum. Supervisor Yerke voted “no”. The rest, four (4) in all voted “aye”. The motion carried. Town Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Page 2 REVISE TOWN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK TO INCLUDE DECEMBER 24 AS A PAID HOLIDAY AND CLOSURE OF THE HALL ON THAT DAY Motion by Supervisor Boucher, second by Supervisor Clabault to table this matter to the next meeting. All ayes. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS There were no questions regarding the financial statements. MONTHLY BILLS Motin by Supervisor Wrasman, second by Chairman Topczewski to approve the monthly bills. All ayes. 7:34 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION Motion by Supervisor Boucher, second by Chairman Topczewski to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c) Compensation and Evaluation. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee subject to the jurisdiction or authority of governing body; concerning residency requirement for Fire Department Employee. All ayes; motion carried by roll call vote. The Board reconvened into open session pursuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(2) for possible additional discussion and/or action concerning any matter discussed in closed session and/or any unfinished item remaining on the agenda. MOU PROVIDING ONE INDIVIDUAL A TEMPORARY WAIVER TO MEET THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Motion by Supervisor Boucher, second by Supervisor Clabault to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Mukwonago Fire Department and IAFF Local 4585 regarding suspended residency requirement, contingent on approval by the Village of Mukwonago. All ayes. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Yerke to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. All ayes. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Karalewitz Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Approved: 3-19-25 Town Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Page 3