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VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES March 10, 2026 Members: Chair: Natalie Beil; Members: Rob Westerlund, Karen Peterson, Jim Marx, Justin Martinez, and Dawn Forseth. Members Absent: Ray Schlamp Also Present: Curt Erickson (Village Administrator), Angie Volkman (Clerk/Treasurer), Tara Roessler (Deputy Clerk/Treasurer), Chris Statz (Public Works Director), Cam Parman (Fire Chief), Deputy Nate Teuscher (Dane County Sheriff), Christian Reid (Town & Country Engineer), Brian Roemer (Ehlers-Senior Municipal Advisor), and Carl & Cindy Brenemann. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 by Village President, Natalie Beil. Motion by Forseth, second by Peterson to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Marx, second by Peterson to approve the minutes dated February 23, 2026, Motion carried unanimously. Citizen Comment: None VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT. Natalie stated that the Administrator’s report in the packet covered all of the topics. VILLAGE STAFF REPORTS: FIRE/EMS. Parman noted that a full-time responder has submitted their resignation and the next District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12. DANE COUNTY SHERIFF. Deputy Teuscher provided an update on the Black Earth Police Department and Mazomanie Police Department activity for February 2026. During the month, there were a total of 298 calls for service, including 146 in Mazomanie and 148 in Black Earth. Teuscher highligh ted several noteworthy calls for service for the Board. He also informed the Board that this would be his final meeting in attendance, as he has been promoted to Sergeant with Dane County Sheriff's Office. Teuscher thanked the B oard and Village staff for their support over the past several years and shared that he leaves the Village with a heavy heart. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. Erickson’s report was included in the meeting packet. He also noted that the Dane-Iowa Wastewater Commission has expressed interest in connecting to the Village’s water system as part of planned upgrades at the plant. There have been challenges negotiating with the adjacent property owner to connect with the Village’s system. The Commission will be discussing next steps with Town & Country Engineering in closed session at the March meeting. Public Works Director Report. The Public Works report was included in the meeting packet. Library Director Report. The Library Director report was included in the meeting packet. Clerk/Treasurer Report. The report was included in the board packet. Volkman noted that the Primary Election is Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with voting hours 7am-8pm. In-Person Absentee Voting is 03/24/2026-04/03/2026 during office hours with the Public Test scheduled for Thursday, April 2 at 1:30pm. Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Report. The report was included in the Board packet. Roessler noted that the new portal is expected to be a significant improvement once the initial issues are resolved and expressed excitement about the efficiencies the system is anticipated to provide. Old Business (The following items may have action taken) None NEW BUSINESS (The following items may have action taken) a. Approve recommendations from Town & Country to award contract for Crescent Street Infrastructure Project. The Village held a bid opening for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvements Project on Thursday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. The Village received 6 bids for the project which indicates several contractors were interested in the project which is reflective of the price of the bids. The bids received were reviewed by the Village Engineer, Village Administrator, and Public Works Director. Town & Country Engineering provided a letter, included in the meeting packet, analyzing the bids and recommending an award. The project includes total street reconstruction, storm sewer upgrades, underground utility replacement, sanitary sewer lining, and manhole rehabilitation on Crescent Street. Motion by Marx, second by Martinez to approve Town & Country’s recommendation to award the Crescent Street Infrastructure Project to Meise Construction LLC. Motion carried unanimously. b. Approve Fire Department request to purchase a Ladder Truck and/or a Fire Engine not to exceed $1,500,000. Chief Parman provided guidance outlining two apparatus replacement options. Option 1 included replacing the ladder truck with a used unit approximately 10–12 years old ($600,000–$700,000) and replacing the engine with a used unit approximately 14 years old ($150,000–$200,000). Option 2 includes replacing the ladder truck with a new unit ($1,330,00 0) and replacing the engine with a used unit approximately 14 years old ($150,000–$200,000). Parman recommends the Village Board considers apparatus purchases are adequately staggered to prevent the current replacement situation. Brian Roemer provided a brief overview of the financial impacts to Village taxpayers with the Fire Department’s request of $1,500,000 if it is included in the GO Promissory Note for 2026. If this allocation is included, taxpayers will still have a slight deduction from the 2025 tax rate for the Village’s portion. Motion by Martinez, second by Forseth to approve the Fire Department request to purchase a Ladder Truck and/or Fire Engine not to exceed $1,500,000. Motion carried unanimously. c. Approve Resolution 2026-01 Resolution Providing for the Sale of Approximately $2,840,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A. Brian Roemer, Senior Municipal Advisor with Ehlers, reviewed the handout included in the board packet. The materials outlined the financing process if approved and included tables detailing the Capital Improvement Plans and Funding Uses, Capital Improvement Financing Plan, Allocation of Debt Service, Financing Plan Tax Impact, General Obligation Debt Capacity Analysis (impact of the financing plan), and All-In Debt Coverage (impact of the financing plan). The timing of the General Obligation Promissory Note is important in relation to the closure of TIF #4. Village taxpayers will have a benefit and modest tax impact as the full TIF value will now be included on the tax roll. Motion by Martinez, second by Peterson to approve Resolution 2026-01 “A Resolution Providing for the Sale of Approximately $2,840,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A. Motion carried unanimously. d. Approve the addition of an Administrative Review fee for New Home Construction. Erickson outlined the Village’s administrative review process for new home construction with a minimum fee of $250 and a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000 if the Village needs review by consultants. The process will include a comprehensive review of the plans for compliance with the zoning ordinance, driveway location(s), utility connections, and the collection of fees before the issuance of a building permit by Johnson Inspections. The process was tested with the submittal of a new home plan at 721 Forest Edge Drive, which found several items missing from the original submission for a permit. Staff time allocated for review of the plans exceeded an hour and a half. Motion by Forseth, second by Martinez to approve the addition of an Administrative Review fee for New Home Construction. Motion carried unanimously. e. Approve application for a street use permit for Horrible Hilly Hundreds June 13, 2026, 8:30am-4pm. The event will have a minor impact on Reeve Road, Emily Road, and Brodhead Street on June 13. Motion by Martinez, second by Peterson to approve the application for the street use permit for Horrible Hilly Hundreds. Motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following items may have action taken) a. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – (Forseth). Forseth reported that no meeting is scheduled or needed at this time. b. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY (Marx). Marx reported that no meeting is scheduled or needed at this time. c. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE (Marx) i. Approve 2026 Pool Hours. 1. Swim Team 7:00am – 9:00am and 7:00pm – 9:00pm 2. Swim Lessons 9:30am – 10:30am and 3:30pm – 4:30pm 3. Lap Swim/Aerobics 10:30am – 11:30am and 4:30pm – 5:00pm 4. Open Swim 11:30am – 3:30pm and 5:00pm – 7:00pm 5. Weekend Open Swim 12:00pm – 8:00pm Motion by Forseth, second by Marx to approve 2026 Pool Hours. Motion carried unanimously. d. PUBLIC PROTECTION & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE (Martinez). Martinez reported that no meeting is scheduled at this time as the Village is awaiting the Village Attorney’s review of the ordinances. e. FINANCE COMMITTEE (Beil) ii. Payment of Bills. Motion by Marx, second by Peterson to approve payment of bills. Motion carried unanimously. f. PLAN COMMISSION (Beil). Erickson noted that no Plan Commission meeting is currently scheduled. A meeting will be scheduled to consider a Conditional Use Permit for the Community Garden, which will require a Class II notice. g. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (Marx) i. Discuss and recommend HydroCorp Cross-Connection survey for non-residential properties. Erickson reported the Village is not able to charge the non-residential properties for the survey as the PSC considers the surveys are operations and maintenance. Motion by Martinez, second by Peterson to approve HydroCorp Cross- Connection survey for non-residential properties. Motion carried unanimously. h. HISTORIC PRESERV ATION COMMITTEE (Martinez). Martinez reported no meeting is scheduled but will be meeting more regularly with the anticipation of the Hwy Y/Brodhead Street Infrastructure Project. Erickson noted a letter was distributed to the property owner of 6 Brodhead Street for a deteriorating fence which violates the Village fence ordinance and a historic property maintenance. i. VISIONARY ALLIANCE (Peterson). Peterson reported no meeting is scheduled and is coordinating a joint meeting with Visionary Alliance and Public Works to discuss the anticipated Brodhead Street Infrastructure project. j. V ANGUARD COMMISSION (Marx/Schlamp). Erickson reported that a meeting is scheduled for next week. k. DANE IOWA WASTEWATER COMMISSION (Erickson). Erickson reported that a meeting is scheduled for next week. l. DISTRICT ONE EMS (Forseth). Forseth noted a meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12. Motion to move into closed session was made by Marx, second by Martinez at 6:45pm pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation, performance, evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. (Fire Department). Roll Call Vote: Beil-yes, Westerlund-yes, Peterson-yes, Marx-yes, Martinez-yes, and Forseth- yes. Roll Call vote passes 6 to 0. Motion to move into open session was made by Martinez, second by Marx at 7:57pm. Motion carried unanimously. Announcements. Erickson noted that a photo of trash at Lake Marion, highlighting a recurring issue of garbage in parks, was included in the bi-weekly newsletter. The trash was addressed and removed; it was intended for the Town Dump but was taken to the Village Brush Dump on accident. Motion by Peterson, second by Marx to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm Angie Volkman, Clerk/Treasurer