Highlights from the Village of Greenville Village Board Meetings of November 4, November 10, and November 17, 2025 found at: https://www.townofgreenville.com/government/agendas_and_minutes.php
Executive Summary: The Village of Greenville Board concluded its budget process by officially adopting the 2026 Annual Budget and establishing the corresponding tax levy. The Board also secured a $1,052,000 loan for necessary vehicle and equipment purchases and approved significant infrastructure payments and development plans.
Major Financial and Budget Decisions
The budgeting process dominated the three meetings, culminating in the formal adoption of the 2026 plan:
- 2026 Budget Adoption (November 17): Approved Resolution No. 53-25 Adopting the 2026 Annual Budget and Establishing the 2025 Payable 2026 Property Tax Levy.
- Vote Outcome: The motion carried 4-1, with Trustee Jack Anderson casting the lone dissenting vote.
- Public Hearing: The Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026 Budget was held on November 17, with no members of the public speaking.
- $1.05 Million Loan Approved (November 17): Approved Resolution No. 52-25 to obtain a loan from Wolf River Bank in the amount of $1,052,000 for Vehicles and Equipment Purchases. (Unanimously approved).
- Utility & Refuse Fee Resolutions (November 10): The Board approved resolutions setting the rates for the upcoming tax cycle:
- Resolution 47-25: To Amend Stormwater Fee for the 2026 Tax Bill.
- Resolution 48-25: Adopt Refuse and Recycling Fees for the 2026 Tax Bills.
- Resolution 49-25: Adopt Sanitary Sewer Rates for 2026.
- Initial Budget Discussion (November 4): Discussion on the Draft 2026 Budget included covering the subsidy of ambulance service, adjusting fees for garbage, recycling, stormwater, water/sewer, and considering a $10,000 request from the Land Stewardship Committee.
Infrastructure, Development, and Special Assessments
The Board approved over half a million dollars in payments for active utility and paving projects on November 10:
| Project | Vendor | Payment Type | Amount Approved |
| STH 96/Lions Park Sewer & Water | Immel Excavating | Pay Request No. 3 | $274,926.25 |
| STH 76 Utility Relocation | (Contract B-24) | Pay Request No. 3 | $143,321.47 |
| 2025 Paving Project | MCC, Inc. | Pay Request No. 5 | $71,285.75 |
| STH 96/Lions Park Sewer & Water | Immel Excavating | Change Order No. 4 | $2,010.00 |
Special Assessments Tabled: Discussion of Resolution 50-25, a preliminary resolution to declare intent to levy special assessments under police powers for the STH 96 and Lions Park Area Sewer and Water Project, was tabled (postponed) by the Board.- Savannah Heights Development Approved (November 10):
- Approved a Final Plat for the 6th Addition to Savannah Heights (Resolution 42-25, amended to Resolution No. 51-25).
- Approved a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Parcel #111088300 (Resolution 43-25).
- Approved the sidewalk/pedestrian trail location within the 6th Addition, specifying: sidewalks on both sides of all roads down to Design Drive, and a recreational trail (potentially woodchips) constructed around the pond.
Zoning Amendment Denials
The Board unanimously denied two proposed Zoning Map Amendments on November 10:
- Ordinance 21-25: Denied the Zoning Map Amendment for Parcels 111083300 & 111083205 (5-0 vote).
- Ordinance 22-25: Denied the Zoning Map Amendment for W6911 West Spencer Road, Parcel #111114700 (5-0 vote).
Employee Handbook and Fire Department Action
- Employee Handbook Policy Tabled (November 10): A motion to approve Section 3.10 (Wage and Salary Administration) of the Employee Handbook “as currently written” failed 2-3. A subsequent motion carried to table any amendments to Section 3.10 until an employee handbook committee and Village Board meeting is held. The motion specified that any changes made will not take effect until 2026.
- Fire Department Fitness Equipment (November 10): Approved the payment of a bill to Fitness Machine Technicians in the amount of $2,258.10 for Fire Department Fitness Equipment.
- First Responder Program (November 10): Approved Resolution No. 45-25 to Participate in the Wisconsin Length of Service Award Program (LOSA) for First Responders.
Next Meeting Dates
- December 2: Parks, Recreation and Forestry Meeting
- December 8: Regular Village Board Meeting and Closed Session
- December 15: Meeting with Department Heads
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