September 1, 2026 Property Committee Minutes

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 1, 2026 Public Safety Room of the Law Enforcement Center/Courthouse 67 W Park St., Montello, WI. 1. The Marquette County Property Committee meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. b y Property Committee Chairperson Achterberg. Members present- Property Chairperson Lance Achterberg, Mary Walters, Kris Bergh, and Abby Swan (virtual) Others present- Chuck Bornhoeft, B&G Superintendent Paul Van Treeck, Treasurer Jody Myers, and Administrator Barger. 2. Motion by Kris Bergh and seconded by Mary Walters to approve agenda as presented. Motion carried. 3. Motion by Kris Bergh and seconded by Mary Walters to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Property/Highway Committee meeting with a fix to misspelled names. Motion carried. 4. Reports of Official Meetings Held in the Prior Month- None 5. Upcoming Events/Issues/Citizens Comments- None 6. Review of Vouchers- None 7. B&G Superintendent Paul Van Treeck presented the proposed 2027 Buildings & Grounds budget. Paul reported areas he had to increase due to expenses and the areas he decreased to balance the budget. Electricity usage discussed. Moved by Abby Swan and seconded by Kris Bergh to approve the 2027 Buildings & Grounds budget and forward to the Executive & Finance Committee. Motion carried. 8. B&G Superintendent Paul Van Treeck and Treasurer Jody Myers presented the proposed 2027 Property budget. Tax Deed discussion followed. Paul noted due to the jail/dispatch split there is a possibility of moving 30% of the communication tower leases line item, however that has not been applied to the presented budget. Moved by Mary Walters and seconded by Abby Swan to approve the 2027 Buildings & Grounds budget and forward to the Executive & Finance Committee. Motion carried. 9. B&G Superintendent Paul Van Treeck presented a Jun-August report detailing completed summer projects, consisting of HHS kitchen freezer condenser, A/C replacement in 911 Dispatch Center IT room, HVAC maintenance, fair prep and coordination, and mowing/trimming at parks/waysides/boat launches. Paul also reported on upcoming fall projects. Work order data was shared. Discussion regarding grandstands. Paul reported he can do an analysis regarding purchasing vs. renting for grandstands. Paul noted the Fair Board is covering the cost of the grandstands. Committee consensus was it is more cost- effective to rent, not own grandstands. 10. The October Property Committee will be held October 1st at 11:00 a.m. in the Public Safety Room. 11. The agenda having been completed Property Committee Chairperson Achterberg declared the meeting adjourned at 11:33 a.m. Kiley Lloyd, County Clerk