Highlights from the Village of Greenville Board Meetings: March 9, 19, and 25, 2026 found at: https://www.townofgreenville.com/government/agendas_and_minutes.php
In a series of meetings throughout March 2026, the Greenville Village Board approved several significant infrastructure investments, including a $249,888 dump truck purchase and the reconstruction design for Parkview Drive. The Board also began a comprehensive review of the Village’s fire and EMS services, focusing on long-term staffing needs and equipment upgrades.
Infrastructure and Capital Improvements
The Board authorized several large-scale projects and equipment acquisitions to support Village operations:
- Fleet Expansion: A motion passed to order a quad-axle dump truck for $249,888, with delivery expected in 2027.
- Parkview Drive Reconstruction: Members approved the final design and bidding services for the Parkview Drive project. This includes a new boardwalk-style trail option.
- Stormwater Management: The Board approved the STH 76 Storm Sewer Interceptor project (North of St. Mary’s Church to Glen Valley Pond) with a 4-1 vote.
- Water Study: Cedar Corporation was authorized to conduct a water and well study for the Crestview Subdivision, with costs not to exceed $30,000.
Public Safety and Fire Service Analysis
On March 25, the Board held a dedicated session to review a Fire Department and First Responder Study presented by McMahon. While no formal action was taken, key discussion points included:
- Staffing Outlook: A 3-to-5-year projection for daytime staffing needs and the potential inclusion of airport firefighters in future models.
- EMS Contingency: The development of a contingency plan for Emergency Medical Services and an overview of potential funding options.
- Equipment Upgrades: Consideration of installing Mobile Data Terminals (MDT/MDC) in fire apparatus for better incident tracking.
Earlier in the month, the Board also approved the relocation of the 9/11 Memorial to the Greenville Fire Station, a move to be funded through fire department fundraisers.
Zoning and Development Decisions
The Board addressed several high-profile land use and licensing requests:
- Appleton Airport Rezoning: After initially postponing the matter on March 9 to gather more information, the Board approved Ordinance 2-26 on March 19. This re-zones specific parcels from Agricultural (AGD) to Airport (AIR) to help the facility remain self-sustaining through rent collection.
- APEX PUD Concept Plan: The Board approved a Planned Unit Development for APEX (Parcel #111089006) with specific conditions. These include a landscaping buffer of evergreen trees between living and non-living units and restricted hours of operation from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Business Licensing: A Class “A” Beer and Liquor License for the new Circle K on Wisconsin Avenue was approved on March 19 following a brief tabling for further review.
Community and Recreation
- Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP): The 2026-2030 CORP was approved with amendments to remove specific housing and growth numbers.
- Lions Park: Approval was granted for the Lions Park Shelter Project.
- Public Feedback: Residents raised concerns during public forums regarding the cost of future park maintenance, the impact of solar farms on the local power grid, and zoning changes near industrial areas.
Key Action Items & Directives:
- Legal Services: Board members Culbertson and Peters will review RFQs for legal services with the Village Administrator by April 13.
- Purchasing Policy: Staff is reviewing updates to the purchasing policy, including raising department head spending limits to $10,000.
- Utility Agreements: Future job trailer lease agreements must now be approved before setup, with Board involvement in utility agreements.
The next steps for the Board include a discussion on staff goals and objectives to match the unified Village Board vision.
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