Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of West Bend Town Board Minutes March 10th, 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. Chairman Zagel asked to keep the families of soldiers lost last week in our prayers. Approval of Minutes of the February 10, 2026 meetings. Motion by Wagor to approve the meeting minutes. Seconded by Lindley. Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Lindley to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February with correction of updating to February reconciliations. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. Review of Bills and Authorization of Payment. Motion by Wagor to approve the bills and authorize payments. Seconded by Lindley. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation/Discussion re: Washington County Sheriff Department monthly call review. The Incidents Summary List contained 174 items, which are less than average, and the Monthly Case Overview Report contained 5 items for the month of February 2026. Lieutenant Herman reported 131 Citations and 337 Written Warnings department wide for traffic stops in the Town of West Bend during calendar year 2025. Supervisor Lindley would like more information such as time of day and where the traffic stops were written. Presentation/Discussion re: Town PRD Representative Reports from Big Cedar Lake, Little Cedar Lake, and Silver Lake. Chairman Zagel stated there was 75 hours of winter patrol on Big Cedar Lake, and the Big Cedar Lake PRD is looking for someone to run the weed harvester. Little Cedar Lake PRD Town Representative Jaimee Minney Maples stated lake is calm, not much happening. Residents are looking out for goose eggs to put oil on, so the eggs don’t hatch. Boat safety classes are coming up. Supervisor Wagor stated Little Cedar Lake PRD financials were audited and passed. Town Supervisor and Silver Lake PRD Town Representative Steve Lindley stated the SLPRD did not have a meeting, so nothing new to report. Discussion/Action re: Concerned Citizen Committee. No updates. Discussion/Action re: Class “B” Combination: Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors, Anthony M. Koebel, AMK Timmers Hospitality, DBA: Timmers Restaurant, 5151 Timmer Bay Road, West Bend, WI 53095. Mr. Koebel stated they painted and replaced lighting fixtures and kitchen equipment. No structural, electrical, or plumbing was completed. Timmers is opening March 21, 2026. Motion by Zagel to grant Class “B” Combination: Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors, Anthony M. Koebel, AMK Timmers Hospitality, DBA: Timmers Restaurant, 5151 Timmer Bay Road, West Bend, WI 53095 from March 12, 2026 – June 30, 2026. Seconded by Lindley. Motion carried unanimously. Repeal Recycling Ordinance 2001-02 and Adopt Recycling Ordinance 2026-01 Amending Chapter 244 Solid Waste Resolution. Motion by Zagel to Repeal Recycling Ordinance 2001-02 and Adopt Recycling Ordinance 2026-01 Amending Chapter 244 Solid Waste Resolution. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. 2026-01 Accept Funds from the Washington County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) & Fire Grant Program Resolution. Motion by Zagel to approve 2026-01 Accept Funds from the Washington County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) & Fire Grant Program Resolution. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. 2026-02 Accept Funds from the Washington County Roadway Shared Services Grant Program Resolution. Motion by Zagel to approve 2026-02 Accept Funds from the Washington County Roadway Shared Services Grant Program Resolution. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. 2026-03 Agreement Governing Operation and Use of the 700MHz P25 Compliant Simulcast Trunked Radio System of Washington County Resolution. Motion by Zagel to approve 2026-03 Agreement Governing Operation and Use of the 700MHz P25 Compliant Simulcast Trunked Radio System of Washington County Resolution. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. 2026-04 Agreement Governing Transfer of Equipment to Municipality for Use with the 700MHz P25 Simulcast Trunked Radio System of Washington County. Motion by Zagel to approve 2026-04 Agreement Governing Transfer of Equipment to Municipality for Use with the 700MHz P25 Simulcast Trunked Radio System of Washington County. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. One lot Certified Survey Map (CSM) for property located at 5344 Woodland Dr (T13_1960550); Toby J. and Ronda R. Lichtensteiger, owner; (application 2026-01) per Plan Commission Recommendation. Motion by Zagel to approve the One lot Certified Survey Map (CSM) for property located at 5344 Woodland Dr (T13_1960550); Toby J. and Ronda R. Lichtensteiger, owner; (application 2026-01) per Plan Commission Recommendation with conditions outlined by the Plan Commission at the meeting on February 26, 2026. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. Appointment of Election Inspectors for a 2-year Term. Motion by Zagel to update Appointment of Election Inspectors for a 2-year Term. Seconded by Wagor. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion/Action re: Road Projects. Discussed culvert and ditch projects at the corner of Dunst and Scenic Dr, Wickert Dr, Hillside Dr, Lake Dr, W Lake Dr, Paradise Dr, Hacker Dr, Reisch Rd, Martha Dr and George Ct. Motion by Zagel to hire Cedar Corporation engineer to look at culverts and water drainage. Seconded by Lindley. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Zagel stated the town is developing a 5 year and 7 year plan for repaving roads that he will present at the April 14, 2026 Town Board meeting and Town Annual meeting on April 21, 2026. Chairman Zagel read estimates. Supervisor Wagor explained the taxes are fixed, although town taxes can go up with a referendum or borrowing money, which can then be added to the levy. Three residents spoke in favor of doing road projects. Road projects are Hacker Dr, Dunst Dr, Paradise Dr, Woodland Smt, Sections of Bauers Dr, Lake Dr, Martha Dr, Wickert, Dr, sections of Glenview subdivision, Juniper Ln, Woodhill Dr, Faith Ln, Overlook Cir, Woodcrest Ridge Dr, and Rusty Ct. Motion by Wagor to establish road bond process for new construction. Seconded by Zagel. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion/Action re: MS4 Permit. Chairman Zagel explained how town supports Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation and Washington County with education. 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, of which 18 were EMS and 4 were fire. Slinger responded to a total of 16 calls last month and 1 fire alarm in the Town of West Bend. Town Annual Meeting is Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Town newsletter will be in mailboxes 3/6/2026. Motion by Wagor to adjourn, seconded by Lindley. Motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted this 11 day of March 2026. Julie Ihlenfeld, Clerk