Highlights from the Village of Hortonville Village Board Meetings of October 16 and November 6, 2025 found at: https://www.hortonvillewi.org/meetings/
Executive Summary: The Village of Hortonville Board approved key zoning and land use changes, formally set aside $92,000$ in reserve funds for the future splash pad project, and approved a $2 pay raise for the Village Administrator position during the two meetings.
Land Use and Zoning Decisions
The Board made several significant land-use decisions on October 16, all of which were approved unanimously (7 ayes, 0 nays):
- Parcel Rezone: Approved the rezone of Parcel #240023400 from Light Industrial to Highway Commercial.
- Conditional Use Permit: Approved a Conditional Use Permit for the same Parcel #240023400.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Approved Ordinance O-4-25, amending the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, the Future Land Use Map, and the current Zoning District Map.
Budget, Financing, and Financial Action
The Board addressed several financial and budgetary items in the October and November sessions:
- Reserve Funds Amendment (October 16): Approved Resolution R-16-25 to amend reserve funds, specifically allocating $92,000$ to fund the planned splash pad project.
- Budget Discussion (October 16): Administrator Treadwell presented the 2026 General Fund Budget, noting the net new construction was 1.2% and projecting a 15% increase in health care costs. The budget remained flexible at the time of discussion.
- Tax Ordinance Amendment (October 16): Approved Ordinance O-5-25 amending the Hotel/Motel Room Tax.
- Budget Amendment (November 6): Approved Resolution R-19-25 (Budget Amendment 2).
- 2026 Budget Public Hearing Date (November 6): Set the Public Hearing Date for the 2026 Budget as December 4, 2025.
Village Technology and IT Provider Issues
The Village Administrator raised significant concerns on October 16 regarding the current IT provider, VC3:
- Service Dissatisfaction: Administrator Treadwell stated they are not happy with VC3 due to a “horrible” response rate and lack of satisfaction, especially given the amount of money being spent.
- Cloud Server Proposal: The Village is planning to switch to a cloud-based server, but a quote from VC3 for this service was noted as being a ridiculous $30,000.
- Compliance Concerns: Chief of Police Bahr noted he has spent at least two months trying to get answers from the provider regarding compliance with police programs. Note: No motion was made to formally change providers at this time, only discussion.
Public Works and Infrastructure
- Nash Street Utility Project Payment (November 6): Approved Pay Application #2 to Don E Parker Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $32,549.97 for the Nash Street Utility Project to Terrace Manor.
- Urban Forestry Grant (October 16): Approved Resolution R-18-25 for the Urban Forestry Grant Application.
- Columbarium Design (November 6): The Board was presented with round and square columbarium designs and expressed a preference for the round design and the inclusion of benches. The Public Works Committee was tasked with discussing the designs further before bringing them back to the Board.
- Sewer Lateral Ordinance (November 6): Discussion was held regarding updates to Ordinance Sec. 42-125 concerning Private Sewer Laterals. No action was taken as the Village Attorney wanted to review the fees included in the ordinance.
Village Personnel and Administration
- Personnel Manual (October 16): Approved Resolution R-17-25 amending the personnel manual.
- Administrator Raise (November 6): Following a Closed Session for employee review, the Board unanimously approved a motion to give the Administrator position a $2 raise for 2026.
- Meeting Leadership (October 16): Due to the absence of the Village President, Trustee Moeller was appointed to run the meeting.
Citizen and External Reports
- Judicial Candidates Present (October 16): Judge Mark Schroeder and Kyle Sargent (running for Judge in Branch 3) introduced themselves to the Board to promote community engagement.
- Fire District News: The Hortonville-Hortonia Fire District’s 2026 budget numbers are unchanged, but they noted the need for repairing the driveway at the Fire Station’s northwest corner.
- Black Otter Lake District: The District is discussing samples and the next steps for expanding the taxable watershed.
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