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TOWN OF MUKWONAGO
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Chairman Topczewski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited. 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; Andy Wegner,
Assistant Deputy Fire Chief.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Topczewski announced the Town Board may convene into closed session pursuant to
Wis. Stats. §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 regarding: property located on Wahl
Avenue in the Village of Mukwonago and regarding Rod Fritts, developer for Rolling Hills
Subdivision.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Topczewski asked if anyone wished to address the board. No one wished to speak.
MINUTES
Motion by Supervisor Boucher, second by Supervisor Yerke to approve the minutes of August
21, 2024. All ayes.
PRESENTATION OF 2023 AUDIT BY PAUL FRANTZ FROM BAKER TILLY
Paul Frantz from Baker Tilly presented the 2023 Audit to the Town Board and the Town Board
accepted the report.
AUDIT SERVICES ENGAGEMENT LETTER FROM BAKER TILLY
Motion by Supervisor Wrasman, second by Chairman Topczewski to approve the Audit Services
Engagement Letter from Baker Tilly. All ayes.
SET DATE FOR 2025 BUDGET WORKSHOP
The Board tentatively set October 28, 2024 at 6:30 for the budget workshop.
REQUEST BY BRUCE DENNERT REGARDING HIS INVOICE #7363
Mr. Dennert was present and spoke to the board regarding his invoice.
Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Boucher to waive the $60 invoice for
Bruce Dennert. Supervisor Boucher voted “no”, the rest four (4) voted “aye”. Motion carried.
REPORTS
FINANCE/PERSONNEL
MONTHLY BILLS
Motion by Supervisor Wrasman, second by Supervisor Clabault to approve the monthly bills. All
ayes.
Chairman Topczewski stated he would take up Protective Services at this time.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES – FIRE DEPARTMENT
POLICY #46 – HAZARDOUS ENERGY CONTROL
Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Wrasman to approve Policy #46,
Hazardous Energy Control. All ayes.
PURCHASE OF STAT MANIKIN AND ISIMULATE PLUS SOFTWARE UPGRADE WITH ACT 102
FUNDS
Motion by Supervisor Clabault, second by Chairman Topczewski to approve the purchase of
STAT Manikin and ISimulate Plus Software upgrade with ACT 102 funds in the amount of
$15,562.52, subject to Village Board approval. All ayes.
JOINT MUNICIPAL COURT
MINUTES FROM AUGUST 28, 2024
There was no action taken on this item.
2025 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Wrasman to approve the 2025 budget
for Joint Municipal Court, Town Portion in the amount of $17,500. All ayes.
PLAN COMMISSION
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO EXCEED THE STANDARD FLOOR AREA OF A DETACHED ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT S66W28412 RIVER ROAD, JACK WALRATH
Motion by Supervisor Yerke, second by Chairman Topczewski to accept the
recommendation from the Plan Commission to approve the special exception to exceed the
standard floor area of a detached accessory structure located at S66W28412 River Road, Jac
Walrath, applicant.
UTILITIES/RECYLING
JOHN’S DISPOSAL RATE FOR 2025
Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Clabault to approve the 2025 rate for
John’s Disposal per the rates listed on the August 24, 2024 letter by John’s. All ayes.
CLOSED SESSION
7:40 p.m. – Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Wrasman to convene into
closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 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 regarding Rod
Fritts, developer for Rolling Hills Subdivision. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
OPEN SESSION
The Board reconvened into open session for possible additional discussion and/or action
concerning any matter discussed in closed session and/or any unfinished item remaining on the
agenda.
Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Clabault to adjust the bill to Rod Fritts
for the cost of the final list in Rolling Hills Subdivision and professional fees as follows:
$33,774.30 minus the $22,000 letter of credit leaving $11,774.30 due. All ayes.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chairman Topczewski, second by Supervisor Wrasman to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. All
ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Karalewitz
Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer
Approved: 10-16-24
Source: Town of Mukwonago website. First collected Oct 19, 2026.