Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of West Bend Town Board Minutes May 12th, 2026 Chairman Zagel called the Town of West Bend Town Board meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. at the town hall. Chairman Zagel read the Call of the Meeting. Roll Call was taken. Present: Chairman Troy Zagel, Supervisor Mark Wagor, Supervisor Steve Lindley, Clerk Julie Ihlenfeld, and Treasurer Kerry Brandner. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Minutes of the April 14, 2026 meetings. Motion by Lindley to approve the meeting minutes. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Wagor to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of April. Seconded by Lindley. Motion carried unanimously. Review of Bills and Authorization of Payment. Rented tractor for ditch work and replaced outdated defibrillator. Law Enforcement contract was for 3 months. Motion by Lindley to approve the bills and authorize payments. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation/Discussion re: Washington County Sheriff Department monthly call review. No presentation. Presentation/Discussion re: Town PRD Representative Reports from Big Cedar Lake, Little Cedar Lake, and Silver Lake. Supervisor Wagor and Town Representative Jaimee Minney Maples presented for Little Cedar Lake PRD. Buoys and piers are in, and the tap yard opened on the 1st week of May. Big Cedar Lake PRD Town Representative Linda Bott stated buoys and piers are in on Big Cedar Lake. There was a high-water emergency April 15 – 24, 1 citation, 5 parking tickets, and a new operations manager was hired. Town Supervisor and Silver Lake PRD Town Representative Steve Lindley stated the SLPRD had a meeting on April 28th, where they reviewed finances, discussed online schedule for Clean Boats Clean Waters, and discussed wake boats. Agenda and draft meeting will be posted on the town website 2 weeks before a SLPRD meeting going forward. Discussion/Action re: Concerned Citizen Committee. Committee Chairman Frank Carr stated 3 complaints were received regarding water drainage, ditches, and blocked culverts. Discussion/Action re: Establishing Special or Seasonal Weight Limits Ordinance. Item is tabled and will be on next month’s agenda. Supervisor Lindley will put together a proposal. Discussion/Action re: Financing 2026 Road Projects: Hacker Dr, Dunst Dr, Paradise West Dr, Kenny Dr, Woodland Dr, Martha Dr, Martha Ct, George Ct, Thoma Park Dr, and Scenic Dr. Town developed 5-year road plan. Roads are out for bid. Financing will be set up through credit union with interest payments each month. This will require an amended budget. Motion by Zagel to borrow an amount not to exceed $525 K and put on top of levy and pay back in February. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion/Action re: Temporary Special Events Permit. Item is tabled with posting of documents on the town website. Discussion/Action re: Short-term Rental Licenses. Town received 2 renewal applications and 2 new applications. Discussion/Action re: MS4 Permit. Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation’s Nature Series, David Mickelson: Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, was held at the town hall Thursday, April 16, 2026. Discussion/Action re: Reschedule August 11th Town Board Meeting due to the 2026 Partisan Primary Election. Meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Other correspondence received by the Clerk and/or Town Board to be discussed at next month’s meeting. Lt. Tracy Hermann presented. Allenton Fire Department responded to a total of 22 calls last month, and 4 of those calls were in the town. Lt. Hermann asked for update on address signs. Sign company cannot guarantee installation of signs. Town has no one to install the signs; therefore, project is delayed. Discussed County EMS project and Washington County discontinuing their contract with SEWRPC. Road Access/Culvert Permit was updated to include driveways. All driveways require a permit. John Behrens asked about maintenance at gas station located on Hwy P. Chairman Zagel will follow up tomorrow. Motion by Wagor to adjourn, seconded by Lindley. Motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Respectfully Submitted this 26 day of May 2026. Julie Ihlenfeld, Clerk