Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Vienna Board Minutes Monday, January 5, 2026 The regular town board meeting was called to order on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00PM, by Chair Jerry Marx. Supervisors Gary Endres, Amanda Nickel, Dakota Cable, and Clerk Kathy Clark were present . Also attending, Plan Commissioner Joe Henry and attendees Mac/Laurel Stephenson, Laverne/Mary Wipperfurth, Alan Karl, Nancy Caldwell, Ronda Meinholz, Larry/Marcia Karow, Nancy Roth, Chad Schulman, and Jenny Sweatt. Sherri Meinholz was excused. Pledge of Allegiance was recited Public Comment: None Approve or amend the minutes of the December 15, 2025, town board meeting: Motion by Endres, second by Nickel to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2025, town board meeting. Motion carried (4-0) Discussion and update on Annexation Petition filed with Dept. of Administration (DOA) due December 20 th for 1,575 acres: Clark displayed copies of the petition documents and the Town Attorney’s response submitted to the DOA on December 31, 2025. A one-week extension was requested by the Reinhart Legal firm on behalf of the Landowners. The final submittal should be submitted on Thursday, January 8, 2026. It is unknown at this time whether the DOA will approve the submittal or not, but a decision is due within 20 days from the date the petitions are filed with DOA. Their review determines if the annexation is the “people’s best interest” or not. Discussion followed with questions mainly regarding the procedure and criteria for a determination , favorable or not. The DOA is just a recommendation and not a final decision. Operator’s License: None Town Supervisor Reports : Supervisor Amanda Nickels’ meeting with Cornerstone Community Center is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13th. Supervisor Cable meeting with Waunakee EMS meeting is schedule for Thursday, January 8 th. Supervisor Meinholz meeting with Dane -Vienna Fire Department was held Monday, December 29 th. Supervisor Endres meeting with Waunakee Fire was held Monday, December 22nd. Town Clerk’s Report: Clark informed the board that Alliant filed a Conditional Use Permit for Energy expansion at the ATC Substation located on Patton Road, just off Hwy V. This is on the Plan Commission agenda for the January 12, 2026, meeting. The town Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for Dane County Public Hearing on January 27, 2026, for review and possible adoption. Review and authorize payments of current town and utility bills, wages, and expenses : Motion by Cable, second by Nickel to approve the current town bills as stated in the amount of $62,427.31; Payroll $14,640.47; Town Bills $46,731.25; Utility 1 $643.67 and Utility 2 $23.92. Motion carried (4-0) Adjourn: Motion by Endres, second by Nickel, to adjourn. Motion carried (4-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:31PM. Prepared by: Kathleen Clark, Town Clerk Note: These minutes were approved at the January 19, 2026, board meeting