Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF EAGLE TOWN BOARD MEETING November 19, 2025 Approved Minutes Chairperson Mommaerts called the meeting to order at 6:38pm and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: R. Hajewski, D. Knauer, R. Kugel, D. Domagalski, and C. Mommaerts were present. Proof of posting and notice was verified as being met. Approval of Meeting Minutes: Motion by Knauer to accept the minutes of the Town Board Meeting on October 15, 2025, Budget Workshops on October 15 and October 29, 2025, and the Special Town Board meeting held jointly with the Village of Village of North Prairie on October 22, 2025, as presented . Kugel seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0. Mommaerts opened the floor to public comment: Gary Pieper is in attendance to speak on the snowmobile trail extension request and will be allowed to speak during that agenda item. Michael Miller spoke in opposition to opening up Juniper Lane when adjacent development in the Village of Eagle takes place. Steve Muth spoke about the wellhead grievance committee and asked why he was not reappointed to it. Treasurer’s report: Mommaerts noted income is at 107% and expenses are at 88%. Motion by Knauer to approve the October 2025 financial report as presented. Domagalski seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0. Resolution 25-08 to Amend the 2025 Budget: Motion by Knauer to approve Resolution 25-08 to Amend the Town of Eagle 2025 Budget. Kugel seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0. Town payment of claims and Recreation Department payment of claims: Motion by Knauer to approve the payment of Town claims and the payment of Recreation Department claims as presented. Hajewski seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0. Reports (Discussion and Action): Waukesha County Sheriff's Report: A deputy was present and gave an update on violations. Alice Baker Library Report: Knauer reported the library income is at 88.77% and expenses are at 78.86%. Items discussed at the library board meeting included keeping a log of computer users to be retained in a secure location, audit quote approval, director evaluation form, redrafting the collection development policy, storage shed, and the possibility of getting a 3D printer. Knauer also reported on the November 4th ACT 150 Committee meeting. Planning and Zoning: Mommaerts alerted the public of a nationwide scam targeting permit applicants. A resident in a neighboring municipality fell victim to one of these scams. The Town of Eagle does not ask for wire transfers and will never request payment through text messages, social media, or unexpected emails. Official payment requests come only from our established channels and will reference your known application number. If you ever receive a message that seems suspicious, please contact us directly before responding or sending any money. Contract Renewal for Town Planner Services between the Town of Eagle and Waukesha County: It was noted that the hourly rate went up 5%. There was re-wording in the conditions from last year that was questioned but later clarified. The fee schedule was not included but will be obtained. Motion by Knauer to approve that the Town Chair sign the contract renewal for the Town Planner Services for 2026. Second by Kugel. Motion carried, 5-0. Joint Municipal Buildings: No report. Kettle Moraine Fire District Report: A representative was not present due to an internal meeting. Chief Nottling submitted a report prior to the meeting which was included in the meeting packet. Mommaerts gave a reminder not to burn on windy days. There were several brush fires that went out of control over the weekend. The call log was reviewed. Joint Municipal Court: Domagalski reported the Village of Vernon did not pass the 2026 Budget. No meeting in regard to that has been set up. Lake Management District: Hajewski reported the meeting held last night. There were a number of items for discussion including the dam failure analysis review and lake patrol. Discussion/action on setting up a Capital Improvement Plan Committee: Motion by Mommaerts to appoint Rick Kugel and Duane Domagalski to a Capital Improvement Plan Committee. Second by Knauer. Motion passed, 4-1. Discussion/action on radio upgrade: Kugel has no update at this time but has received an invitation to attend the Waukesha County Collaboration Committee meeting. Discussion/action on Kettle Moraine Riders Snowmobile Club Trail Extension Request: Club representative Gary Pieper presented a map and explanation of the proposal to get access to businesses via the trails. The Village of Eagle approved the portion within the village boundaries. Pieper is still working on permission from a couple of landowners so that the trail is off as much of the road shoulders as possible. Motion by Hajewski to approve the proposed trails in the Town of Eagle pending landowner approval. Second by Domagalski. Motion carried, 5-0 Discussion/action on Young Residents Advisory Committee: Knauer emailed the materials for board review prior to the meeting. The committee will be called Town of Eagle Advisory Committee or TEAM. The application will be posted on the Town’s website and emailed to local schools, with a return deadline of January 9, to be reviewed at the January 21 Town Board Meeting. Beverage Operators Motion to approve a Beverage Operator Licenses for Lillian K Hammond and Alleah G Bondar made by Knauer, seconded by Kugel. All in favor, motion passed (5-0). Committee Reports: Park/Recreation Department: Hajewski reported on the recent committee meeting. Reebee, the new Rec Director, is working on the next activity guide and is reaching out to sponsors. Additional pickleball dates are being considered but coordinators would be needed. A laptop will be purchased to replace the outdated office computer. Motion by Hajewski to pay the Rec Director the additional $2 /hour retro pay for 12.5 hours. Second by Domagalski. Motion carried 5-0. Hajewski received a proposal to remove and replace the concrete base for the merry-go-round. It was reviewed by the board, but no action was taken. County Board Supervisor: Mommaerts reported the county budget has passed. Garbage and Recycling: Hajewski reported he is aware of only one complaint this month. The fall yard waste drop-off took place on November 8; two 20’ dumpsters were filled. Clarification is still needed before signing the GFL Consent to Assignment. The board would like to hold off signing it until spring unless GFL requests it sooner. Roads Report: Kugel reported getting the PASER ratings back. The LRIP Grant application was submitted for Wilton Road. The plows are ready for winter. Chairperson Report: Mommaerts reported the sudden passing of the Town of Palmyra Chairperson. Mommaerts attended the Jefferson County WTA Unit Meeting and received some emergency management plan documents. Citizen Correspondence: Knauer reported additional complaints regarding the Reynolds property on Road X. Kugel received a complaint about high speeds on Draper Road. Requests by supervisors for future agenda items: TEAM Committee will be on the January 21, 2026, agenda. Upcoming Meetings: Mommaerts announced the next Planning and Zoning meeting is December 3 at 5:30 and will be held jointly with the Town Board. The next regular Town Board meeting is December 17 at 6:30pm. Motion to adjourn was made by Kugel. Knauer seconded the motion. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14pm. Respectfully submitted, Mercia Christian, Clerk