Highlights from the Town of Grand Chute Board Meetings of October 7, October 21, and November 4, 2025 found at: https://www.grandchutewi.gov/government/minutes_and_agendas/
Executive Summary: The Town of Grand Chute Board concluded its main budget cycle by adopting the 2026 Annual Budget and approving the sole-source purchase of a new fire engine for over $1 million. Over the series of meetings, the Board also allocated up to $950,000 from the general fund for two roadway projects and took action on legal strategy concerning two litigation matters.
Key Financial and Budget Decisions
The Board approved several resolutions related to finances, capital expenditures, and budget appropriations, all with unanimous votes:
- 2026 Budget Adoption: The Board approved Resolution TBR-13-2025, which formally adopts the Annual Budget and appropriates funds for the operation of the Town of Grand Chute for the year 2026, and levies for the same.
- A public hearing for the 2026 Proposed Budget was held on November 4, during which no members of the public came forward to speak.
- Fire Engine Purchase: Approved the sole-source purchase of a new fire engine from Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. under the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement for $1,021,437.00.
- Roadway Budget Amendment (October 7): Approved a budget amendment for roadway projects.
- Action: The motion approved funding the Nicolet and Van Dyke projects as described in the staff report, with a transfer of up to $950,000 from the general fund balance to the capital projects fund.
- Audit Presentation: The Town received a presentation of the 2024 Audit from Bryan Grunewald and Riley Hutter of CLA on November 4.
Public Safety and Personnel
- Police Captain Sworn In (October 21): Clerk Raatz administered the Oath of Office to Police Captain Michael Lichtensteiger.
- Fire Battalion Chief Sworn In (October 7): Clerk Raatz administered the Oath of Office to Battalion Chief Eric Shea.
- K-9 Program Support (October 7): Representatives of the Citizens Academy presented a check to Police Chief Maas, consisting of funds they raised to support the Town’s K-9 Program.
Infrastructure and Development Action
The Board took action on several development and infrastructure items, all with unanimous approval:
- Grant Applications for Roads/Trails:
- Approved Resolution TBR-15-2025 to apply for the LRIP 2026-2027 award cycle through the WisDOT for N. McCarthy Rd.
- Approved Resolution TBR-16-2025 to apply for the TAP 2026-2030 award cycle through the WisDOT for the CTH JJ Trail.
- Ridgeview Drive Area Roadway: Approved Option 3 for the typical roadway section in the Ridgeview Drive Area.
- Roadway Vision Document: Approved Resolution TBR-12-2025 in support of the visioning document for the New Avenue – West College Avenue Planning Project.
- Development Agreement: Approved a Development Agreement and amended Offer to Purchase with Evergreen Clarity Properties, LLC for a commercial development on 5 acres of Town-owned land on W. Evergreen Drive.
- Certified Survey Map: Approved CSM-15-2025 requested by Eugene & Kathleen Dorn for a two-lot Certified Survey Map with roadway dedication at 2100 & 2110 W. Edgewood Drive.
Legal and Ordinance Matters
- Legal Counsel Engagement: Following a closed session to discuss protection of Town intellectual property rights, the Board moved to enter into a letter of engagement with Garet Galster with Smith Keane law firm once updated with names and dates.
- Claim Disallowed: Approved Resolution TBR-14-2025, which disallows the claim of Brett Evers, 903 W Lorain Street.
- Litigation Discussion: The Board discussed legal strategy in closed session regarding State Case No. 2024-CV-00893, John Urban Jr. v. Town of Grand Chute, et al.
- Ordinance Amendments: The Board approved three ordinances amending existing chapters:
- Ordinance O-08-2025: Amending the Existing Fee Schedule.
- Ordinance O-06-2025: Amending Existing Chapter 497 Trees and Shrubs.
- Ordinance O-07-2025: Amending Existing Chapter 520 Waste Management.
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