Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Vienna Board Minutes November 17, 2025 The regular meeting was called to order on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00PM immediately after Budget Public Hearing by Chair Jerry Marx. Supervisors Amanda Nickels, Sherri Meinholz, Gary Endres, PW Supervisor Scott Benson and Clerk Kathy Clark were present. Residents Nancy Caldwell and Jenny Sweat were also present. Supervisor Dakota Cable was excused. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Comment: Sweat thanked the board members for listening to the residents and neighbors regarding the future of Vienna land annexation and data center development. She also thanked the Town Chair for call her “Ms. Sweet” Approval of Minutes: Motion by Nickel, second by Meinholz to approve the minutes for the November 3 and November 12, 2025, town board meeting. Motion carried (4-0). Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025 Tax Levy: Clark explained that this year the tax levy had two adjustments in addition to the standard debt service adjustment. The Waunakee Fire Dept. exceeded their allowable increase cap with their 2026 Service contract fee . Another adjustment is due to the loss of tax revenue due to land annexations. Motion by Endres, second by Nickel to approve the 2025 Tax Levy. Motion carried (4-0) Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Highway Expenditures: Clark stated that Norway Grove road estimate for improvement in 2026 was a bit higher than anticipated. Motion by Endres second by Meinholz to approve and adopt the proposed 2026 Highway Expenditures. Motion carried (4-0) Discussion and possible action to approve and adopt the proposed 202 6 Town Budget: Motion by Endres, second by Meinholz to approve and adopt the proposed 2026 Town Budget. Motion carried (4-0) Operator’s License: Two Operators applications were submitted by All Stop-Citgo gas Station for review. Motion by Meinholz, second by Nickel to approve the operator license application for James Click and Elizabeth Rincon. Motion carried (4-0) Town Supervisor Reports: Supervisor Nickels meeting with Cornerstone Community Center was held Tuesday, November 11th. The reorganization of the C ommunity Center continues has been put on hold due to some issues raised with the proposal. Supervisor Cable meeting with Waunakee EMS was held Thursday, November 13th. Supervisor Meinholz meeting with Dane Vienna Fire Department is scheduled for Monday, November 24th. Supervisor Endres meeting with Waunakee Fire Department is scheduled for Monday, November 24th. Town Clerk’s Report: Clark reminded the board that the office and shop will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Review and authorize payments of current town and utility bills, wages, and expenses: Motion by Meinholz, second by Nickel to approve the current town bills as stated in the amount of $ 50,548.01; Payroll $5,536.56; Town Bills $ 44,374.66; Utility 1 $501.83 and Utility 2 $134.96. Motion carried (4-0) Adjourn: Motion by Nickel, second by Meinholz to adjourn. Motion carried (4-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:10PM. Prepared by: Kathleen Clark, Town Clerk Note: These minutes were approved at the December 1, 2025, Town Board Meeting