Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Vienna Board Minutes Monday, August 17, 2026 The regular town board meeting was called to order on Monday, August 17 , 2026, at 7:00PM by Chair Jerry Marx. Supervisors Gary Endres, Amanda Nickel, Jenny Sweat, and Clerk Kathy Clark were present. Also present was PC members Sarah Ripp, Steve Herbrand and residents Nancy Caldwell and Dale Hahn. Supervisor Sherri Meinholz was excused. Pledge of Allegiance was recited Public Comment: Dale Hahn stopped to discuss Enforcement of Ordinances . Marx moved the agenda topic for Enforcement of Ordinances up for discussion. Discussion and possible action on Hiring a Constable/Deputy for Enforcement of Ordinances: Hahn stated homes in his neighborhood that have abandoned vehicles and other junk piling up in the front yard. Hahn noticed improvement earlier in the year but no improvement lately. He stopped in the office to ask why. Clark explained enforcement is difficult to pursue. Clark stated it would be discussed at the next meeting. The board recognized the issue and discussion followed. Clark w as directed to contact Dane County Sheriff Department for consideration of a part -time deputy for the town. Also, follow up on local court proceedings and locations for enforcement. Approve or amend the minutes of the August 3, 2026, town board meeting: Motion by Sweatt, second by Nickel to approve the minutes as amended of the August 3, 2026, town board meeting. Motion carried (4-0) Discussion and possible action on Digester contract with BME Demeter RNG, LLC: The Digester on Cuba Valley Road was owned by Brightmark, LLC was sold to BME Demeter RNG, LLC. The contract was updated by BME, sent to the town Attorney who made some revisions. Clark wanted the board to review in the event anyone had input on the proces s. No action was taken. Discussion and possible action on Schroeder Rezone application-Parcel #0909-012-8020-0: Clark provided the board with the application, site plan changes and a new CSM. The Plan Commission reviewed the application and CSM and recommended approval of the rezone with a deed restriction of the remaining acres. Discussion followed. Motion by Endres, second by Sweatt to approve the Schroeder Rezone application and CSM with a deed restriction of 75 acres of remaining land. Motion carried (4-0) Discussion and possible action on Koch Rezone application -Parcel #0909-173-8000-0: Koch intended to sell the 80 acres to the neighbors. Koch decided to keep 13 acres for a buildable lot. This was flagged at the Register of Deed as it had not gone through Dane County Planning/Zoning. Koch completed an application to record the split and rezone on his land. The Plan Commission reviewed the application and recommended approval of the rezone with a deed restriction of 75 acres. Motion by Nickel, second by Sweatt to approve the Koch rezone application and CSM with a deed restriction of 75 acres of Koch’s land. Motion carried (4-0) Discussion and possible action on Cigarette, Tobacco and electronic Vaping Device Retail License Application for LRL Liquidation DBA Cannablitz: Last month the board approved a Sellers Permit for Cannablitz Trailer, doing business in the town, with a specific location permitted to do business. With that approval, the seller is now applying for a permit to sell tobacco products. Motion by Sweatt, second by Endres to approve the retail license to sell tobacco products. Motion carried (4-0) Operator’s License: None Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Breiwa provides a month-to-month report of all bank accounts. Town Supervisor Reports : Supervisor Nickel meeting with Cornerstone Community Center was held Tuesday , August 11th. Supervisor Sweatt meeting with Waunakee EMS was scheduled for Thursday, August 13 th but was cancelled. Supervisor Meinholz meeting with Dane -Vienna Fire Department was held Monday, July 27th. Supervisor Endres meeting with Waunakee Fire meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 27th but was cancelled. Town Clerk’s Report: Clark informed the board about meetings held this past week and an update on the road project. Review and authorize payments of current town and utility bills, wages, and expenses : Motion by Endres, second by Nickel to approve the current town bills as stated in the amount of $ 59,205.41; Payroll $5,877.49; Town Bills $52,728.78; Utility 1 $465.58 and Utility 2 $133.56. Motion carried (4-0) Adjourn: Motion by Endres, second by Nickel, to adjourn. Motion carried (4-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:05PM. Prepared by: Kathleen Clark, Town Clerk Note: These minutes were approved at the September 8, 2026, town board meeting.