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Village of Fredonia · Ozaukee County · meeting of Dec 3, 2025 · Minutes

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N:\Plan Commission\PC 2025\PC Min 12-3-25.docx Plan Commission Minutes Wednesday December 3rd, 2025 1- Call to Order; Roll Call; Pledge of Allegiance. -Called to Order by Chairman Janik at 7:30pm. Board Present: Chairman Janik, Commissioners Clarke, Depies, Koeppen, Mishefske, Strohmeyer, and Winquist. Staff Present: Clerk Jenkins, Attorney Nate Jung, Deputy Clerk Rose Paulus. In attendance - Town Residence: Mike & Stacey Kannenberg, Faith Stubing, Pat & Melissa Depies, Matthew McCardell & Andrea Ward, Alan & Doris Springstroh, Bill Mann, Rick Susen, Kyle Nisbet, Kandy Huiras, Maddie Frohmeier, Tracy Binsfeld, Dan Wrecke, Darin & Laura Retzer, Jim & Jodi Pierce, Christine Luft, Hannah Langhoff, Brandon Depies, Billy & Jennifer Hafemann, John & Carrie Brooks, Shawn Brunner, Joy Reese, Brian Hovland, Ken Watry, Gavin Jacque, Jake Fincher, Steve Depies, Paul & Robin Mueller, Bob & Keri Eichner, and Lance Leider. In Attendance - Non-Town Residence: Jay Bullington, Brian Depies, Mike Kirschner, Karen Burris, D’Arredondo and Marte Morante, Ronal Frank, Jim McGovern, Matthew Dubirski, Nate Oswald, Sam Korp, Lance Keeley, Andrew Canak, Chris Bailey, Jason Cote, Kirk & Kailyn Schneider, Alex Ziv, Dave Hanna, Rick Lanser, Brendon & Georgiana Reichard, Matthew Rusch, Mike Pride, Josh Kolbach, Randy Storbeck, Mike Leider, Suzie Schwalbach, Kevin Romenesh, Justin LaCerte, Bryce Lancour, Tyler Korb, Tanya & David Kemp, Jackson David, Cynthia McGovern, Randy Johnson, Jennifer Burris, Raymond and Micheal Yank, Chris Hanson, Gerry Schmitz, Steve Pertzsch, Trevor Kretschmann, Mason and Andy Epperly, and Gary Feider from The Sounder. 2- Approval of Agenda: -Motion to Approve by Mishefske, 2nd by Clarke. Approved Unanimously. 3- Public Comments (Comments are limited to 3 minutes, 15 minutes total, and may only be regarding Items on the Agenda): Chairman Janik- Opened up public comments reviewing the timeline of what brought about the JXB Holdings proposal to date: October 2025 presentation of initial idea, November 2025 1st CUP draft and concerns with drainage, noise, and traffic took place, December 2025 brings forth an updated CUP, and clarified that there is no action item tonight as well as this us like a workshop and he explained the next steps. N:\Plan Commission\PC 2025\PC Min 12-3-25.docx Andrea Ward- Spoke about how JXB business would negatively affect the horses, traffic, and noise pollution; as well as it would hurt businesses in the area. Lance Leider- Stated the Township is mostly residential, and that JXB doesn’t fit. Concerned with water retention and impact to surrounding parcels. Not sure if tax benefit for the Town will outweigh the costs. Did not believe the noise study was legitimate. Ray Yink- Stated JXB’s site is close to homes, plan commission should solicit feedback from residents, educate themselves on activities and noise. Matt Hartel- Environmental, water flooding, and sound concerns, primarily flooding with rainfall. Clay base makes for water retention issues. Matt Gebinski- Support JXB due to safety areas and opportunities. They also have strict rules. Jacob Tess- New resident and is not sure if the location is the best. Motion was made to allow 6 more speakers by Mishefske, 2nd by Winquist. Approved Unanimously. Jackie Burris - Opposed due to her business as a nature-based healing center, which would negatively affect her business and others nearby. Cady Schilling- Introduced herself as the Director of the Ozaukee Economic Development. Stated that JXB is an impressive company, it would increase tourism as well to encourage people to explore more of the north end of Ozaukee County. It would be positive for the neighbors in that regard. Micheal Yink- Asked about when residents were to be informed about the project and whose interest are represented? Keep rural town rural. Christy Smith- Noise and light concerns along with strain on public safety. Stated project is too close to residents. Christine Luft- Asked the Plan Commission to weigh the pros and cons- noises will spook the horses. Mike Pride (Chair of SCCA group)- Stated that as a youth he raced on public roads and with the skills that he learned from autocross racing, it has helped him make safe driving decisions and last-minute choices. Chairman Janik allowed one more speaker to speak. N:\Plan Commission\PC 2025\PC Min 12-3-25.docx Paul Mueller- Stated noise may disturb campers as well as the flooding issue on the campground. 4- Minutes: Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of the November 5th, 2025 meeting. –Motion to Approve by Winquist, 2nd by Mishefske. Approved Unanimously. 5- Presentation: Jay Bullington of JXB Holdings to allow for operation of an event venue space consisting of live motorsports activities, driver education, retail operations, restaurant operations, and business headquarters. -Jay Bullington of JXB Holdings and Brian Depies of SHB presented information regarding their site and business plans. A script and PowerPoint are attached as part of this record. 6- Discussion Only (No Action to Take Place) Regarding Proposed Zoning and Conditional Use Permits for JXB Holdings to allow for operation of an event venue space consisting of live motorsports activities, driver education, retail operations, restaurant operations, and business headquarters. Chairman Janik – Stated he was still concerned with the noise. Suggested a sound test run occur – Mr. Bullington was interested in trying a 2 mile radius. Co. Winquist- Asked about racing at same time and a PA system if possible. Co. Depies- Clarified grass vs paved surfaces and the effects of water runoff. Across from his property, retention pond only evaporates or it runs onto his property and does not have adequate sizing. Co. Mishefske- Concerned about not having enough acreage to hold water, and clarified that he is aware that more site planning will occur. Co. Koeppen- Stated Ozaukee Land and Water would have to approve first before the Plan Commission. Co. Clarke- Asked if drifting can be delayed in business plan? Sound is unique challenge to solve. Recommended extending the beam on the Northeast corner. Suggested adding bushes and trees. Co. Strohmeyer- Likes the idea of “a test” of some sort. Co. Mishefske- Event space will be popular with that will increasing stress on Jay Rd. Would JXB commit to improving the road? Mr. Bullington said, “yes”. Atty Jung- Applicant could agree to pay via CUP. N:\Plan Commission\PC 2025\PC Min 12-3-25.docx Co. Mishefske- recommended splitting CUP per purpose, and asked how does the Township cap noise? Chairman Janik concluded a to-be-determined sound test on the property would be beneficial and would organize such with the applicant. Property owners within a 2-mile radius will be notified. 7- Adjourn: Motion to Adjourn by Strohmeyer, 2nd by Winquist. Approved Unanimously. Adjourned at 10:13pm. Christophe E. Jenkins, Clerk

Source: Village of Fredonia website. First collected Oct 19, 2026.