Highlights from the Village of Greenville Board Meetings (July 22 – August 17, 2026) found at: https://www.townofgreenville.com/government/agendas_and_minutes.php
Across five meetings held between late July and mid-August 2026, the Greenville Village Board took significant steps to restructure emergency services leadership, move forward on critical transportation and infrastructure projects, and adjust administrative staffing levels. Most notably, the Board reversed a previous decision regarding part-time leadership for the Fire Department, establishing a clear pathway toward a full-time Fire Chief position.
Fire Department Leadership and Staffing Overhaul
- On July 29, 2026, the Board initially voted 3-0 to create a part-time Fire Chief position requiring 20 core hours during daytime operations and 5–10 non-core hours under a one-year probationary period.
- During the same July 29 session, a motion to immediately hire a fourth full-time firefighter failed.
- On August 10, 2026, the Board unanimously rescinded its July 29 decision regarding the part-time Fire Chief position after Trustee Dean Culbertson noted that the arrangement was not feasible.
- The Board directed the Fire Chief and Village Administrator to develop an Organizational Transition Plan outlining measurable benchmarks for transitioning the Fire Chief from part-time to full-time, with a deadline to present the plan to the Board by November 1, 2026.
Planning, Zoning, and Public Hearing Discussions
- On August 10, the Board voted 4-1 to approve Resolution 28-26, granting a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Special Exception for APEX 1 (Parcel #111089006), with Trustee Mark Strobel voting in opposition.
- Hortonville Area School District Administrator Todd Timm presented an update on Wisconsin public school funding during the August 10 meeting.
- Multiple citizens voiced concerns during public comment on August 10 regarding the proposed rezoning for Comenius Academy, citing infrastructure impacts, utility capacity, traffic concerns, and inconsistency with the Village’s comprehensive land use plan.
- The Board approved a proposal from the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to update the Village’s Comprehensive Plan to ensure compliance with Wisconsin’s Truth in Planning requirements (Act 173).
Infrastructure, Transportation, and Capital Investments
- During a July 27 review of the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the Board reviewed department priority lists, including adding a trailer park master meter for the water utility and expanding road mileage planning.
- On August 10, the Board unanimously passed Resolution 29-26 supporting an Outagamie County Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) application for a roundabout at County GV and Mayflower Drive.
- The Board approved a WisDOT State/Municipal Maintenance Agreement for the Highway 76 pedestrian underpass structure near Glennview Drive.
- Contract D-26 for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project was awarded to American Pavement Solutions in the amount of $27,227.32.
- The Board authorized the purchase of a used 2022 16-foot Toro mower from Spartan Turf Products for $109,000.00, simultaneously amending the 2027 Equipment Replacement CIP to remove the scheduled mower purchase.
- Multiple paving payment requests and change orders were approved on August 10, including Change Order No. 5 ($30,450.58) and Pay Request No. 6 ($505,630.58) to MCC, Inc. for the Design Drive Extension.
Municipal Administration and Operations
- On July 22, the Board convened in closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate negotiation strategies for the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office.
- On August 10, the Board authorized the creation of a Deputy Treasurer/Finance Clerk position, approved a revised job description for the Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant, and directed staff to begin recruitment.
- The Board approved a Paid Time Off (PTO) policy option allowing up to 40 hours of unused PTO to carry over into the first quarter of the following year, with remaining balances eligible for payout.
- On August 17, the Board approved a property damage claim submitted by Emily Blum covering vehicle repair costs estimated at $5,963.12 and reasonable rental vehicle expenses.
Key Voting Records & Formal Actions
- Resolution 28-26 (APEX 1 PUD Special Exception): Approved 4-1 (Strobel opposed).
- Rescind Part-Time Fire Chief Motion: Approved 5-0.
- Fire Department Organizational Transition Plan Direction: Approved 5-0.
- Resolution 29-26 (County GV & Mayflower Drive Roundabout Support): Approved 5-0.
- WisDOT Pedestrian Underpass Maintenance Agreement: Approved 5-0.
- 2026 Crack Sealing Project Contract Award ($27,227.32): Approved 5-0.
- Deputy Treasurer/Finance Clerk Position Creation: Approved 5-0.
- 16′ Used Toro Mower Purchase ($109,000.00): Approved 5-0.
- Property Damage Claim (Emily Blum – $5,963.12 + rental): Approved 3-0.
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