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Board Minutes February 10, 2026 Members Present: Natalie Beil, Village President; Rob Westerlund, Ray Schlamp, Karen Peterson, Jim Marx, Justin Martinez, and Dawn Forseth. Absent Member: None Attendance: Curt Erickson (Administrator/CEO), Angie Volkman (Clerk/Treasurer), Tara Roessler (Deputy Clerk/Treasurer), Nate Teuscher (Dane County Deputy), and Camden Parman (Village of Mazomanie Fire Dept – Chief) Meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Natalie Beil, Village President. Motion by Forseth, second by Marx to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Martinez, second by Peterson to approve minutes from January 13, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. Appearances & Significant Correspondence (the Village reserves the right to require people to register). 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 EMS is scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 12, to address an unexpected expense that was not included in the budget. DANE COUNTY SHERIFF’s. Teuscher provided an update on the Black Earth and Mazomanie Police Department activity for January 2026. During the month, there were a total of 217 calls for service, including 126 in Mazomanie and 91 in Black Earth. Teuscher noted a few of the “noteworthy calls for service” to the Board. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. Erickson’s report was included in the packet but highlighted the following from his report: 1. Plan Commission. Erickson noted to the Board that a Plan Commission meeting was held on Monday, February 9, and a motion to table action on 509 Ridge Drive was recommended due to the lack of necessary materials available. A stop work order was issued 1/21 due to a violation of Zoning Ordinance 415-10(E) Preservation of Topography. The next Plan Commission meeting will be held Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00am which will consider action for 509 Ridge Drive, Plastic Ingenuity’s expansion, and the Looye Development dumpster placement. 2. Streets. Erickson reported that he is working with the Department of Transportation to discuss lowering the speed limit further west near the Village’s cemetery due to the potential expansion of Plastic Ingenuity and Cardinal Glass, the Village has expressed concerns about traffic safety in the area. In coordination with our Deputy, Erickson was able to get the accident data showing eight reported incidents since 2023, three of which involved vehicle–deer collisions. 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 Spring Primary is Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with voting 7am-8pm. Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Report. The report was emailed to the Board. Roessler provided examples of tasks that were noted in her report. OLD BUSINESS (The following items will be discussed and may have action taken on them.) None NEW BUSINESS (The following items will be discussed and may have action taken on them.) a. Approve the recommendation to maintain angled parking on Crescent Street and to not include a portion of State St from Crescent St. to E. Hudson St. during the 2026 Street Project. Motion by Marx, second by Martinez to approve the recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. b. Presentation by Mazomanie Fire Department regarding replacement fire apparatus options. Parman was unable to prepare the presentation in time for this meeting c. Approve an alarm system fee per year – Residential $25; Commercial $50 per ordinance 150-11 (permits for private alarm systems). Motion by Martinez, second by Peterson to approve an alarm system fee per year. Motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEES (The following items will be discussed and may have action taken on them) a. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – (Forseth). Dawn Forseth noted nothing at this time. b. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY (Marx). Marx noted nothing at this time. c. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE (Marx). Erickson reported that the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan will begin in March. He also noted that a Lake Marion/Bluff volunteer meeting is scheduled for February 18 at 4:30 p.m. d. PUBLIC PROPTECTION & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE (Martinez). Erickson reported that the Village is awaiting the Village Attorney’s review of seven (7) ordinances. e. FINANCE COMMITTEE (Beil). Beil noted that finance will need to meet next month. Payment of Bills. Motion by Marx, second by Peterson to pay the bills. Motion carried unanimously. f. PLAN COMMISSION (Beil). Beil reported that a Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 23. g. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (Marx). Marx noted nothing at this time. h. HISTORIC PRESERV ATION COMMITTEE (Martinez). Martinez reported that a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at 9am. i. VISIONARY ALLIANCE (Peterson). Peterson reported that she would like to schedule a joint meeting with the Public Works Department. j. V ANGUARD COMMISSION (Marx/Schlamp). Schlamp provided an update that Vanguard is purchasing a new truck. k. DANE-IOWA WASTEWATER COMMISSION (Erickson). Erickson reported that Superintendent Jeff Moyer will retire in May. Shawn will assume the role of Superintendent, and Mitchell will move into Shawn’s current position, leaving that position vacant. l. DISTRICT ONE EMS (Forseth). Forseth reported that the meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2026. Motion to move into closed session was made by Forseth, second by Martinez at 5:38pm 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 passes 7 to 0. Motion to move into open session was made by Martinez, second by Marx. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Beil announced the Lake Marion and Bluff Park volunteer meeting on Wednesday, February 18th. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Peterson, second by Martinez to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Angie Volkman, Clerk/Treasurer