Chief Denzien introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Noah Gould. Clerk Raatz administered the Oath of Office.
Proposed Stormwater Utility Credit Policy.
Director Jolma explained that the proposed stormwater utility credit policy is aimed towards multi-family/nonresidential properties for stormwater practices and will be used to incentivize property owners to install and maintain their stormwater management systems with the higher quality for run off peak flow and run off quality. This is only for privately owned stormwater facilities, and they must prove that they have measurable and maintainable reductions in peak flows and run off volumes. He provided more details on the policy itself and the application process.
Motion (Heling/Lehrer) to approve. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Joint Sanitary Commission – August 19,2025
Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase price of public property, investment of public funds, or conducting other specified public business when competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, if the Town Board convenes in closed session, they will discuss negotiations for the potential purchase of land for a stormwater pond in the Ridgeview Highlands area.
Reconvened after closed session with no action taken
Town Board Meeting – August 7,2025
2025-09 Evergreen Dr & Galaxy Dr Signal Contract Award.
Director Jolma explained this contract is for the Evergreen Drive and Galaxy Drive signalization which was part of the CIP for this year. It was put out for bid. Two bids were received with Vinton Construction Company coming in with the low bid.
Motion (Heling/Lehrer) to approve awarding the 2025-09 Evergreen Drive & Galaxy Drive Signal Contract to Vinton Construction in the amount of $338,830.44. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Appointment of Bruce Sherman to the Community Development Authority for a three-year term expiring April 2028.
Motion (Gehring/Heling) to approve. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Appointment of Dave Schowalter to the Board of Review as an Alternate.
Motion (Heling/Lehrer) to approve. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Consideration of Donation from Woodman’s Markets. Woodman’s is interested but did not want to administer the program, so they contacted the Police Department about a potential partnership. Woodman’s proposed making a $20,000 donation for a two-year period for three cameras in the vicinity of their property
Motion (Heling/Bantes) to approve. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Installation of a memorial bench honoring former GCPD Officer Steve Nothem. Officer Steve Nothem was a former GCPD Officer who relocated with his family to Texas where he worked for the Carrollton Police Department. On October 18, 2022, he was killed in the line of duty. Steve’s father, Steve Sr., approached him about donating a memorial bench to the Town to recognize Steve’s service and sacrifice. Staff are seeking the Board’s approval to install the bench along the main pathway into Town Hall, which would require a concrete pad. The cost of the concrete pad is estimated to be under $1,000 and could be covered by the Police Department’s miscellaneous funds.
Motion (Heling/Bantes) to approve. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
TBR-09-2025 Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing (Pre-Debt Expenditures for Civic Campus Expansion). Director Watson explained this is a procedural resolution to cover the Town as the potential campus expansion projects are discussed and as expenses are incurred in pursuit of that goal.
Motion (Gehring/Heling) to approve. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Discussion/possible action re: Department of Public Works Cold Storage Building Project. Administrator Downey explained the purpose of the request for a cold storage building for Public Works.
Motion (Heling/Lehrer) to proceed with this project. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Supervisor Gehring asked about the elector resolution allowing the Town Board to authorize projects up to $6.8 million. That has been done with the Public Works building and now they are being asked to do another project. There has also been discussion about going to the electors next year for more. How does staff interpret the spirit of the elector resolution adopted in the 90’s.
Attorney Rossmeissl stated it was difficult to interpret the old resolution and it has been discussed before. It simply says $6.8 million for building projects. Any time there is ambiguity you can say there is room for a challenge. It does not say you cannot, but he cannot say with 100% certainty whether they would survive a challenge to multiple building projects going on at the same time.
Supervisor Bantes stated he had the same concerns as Supervisor Gehring.
Motion (Bantes/Gehring) to postpone for 60 days. Motion carried, with one negative vote, Supervisor Lehrer.
Discussion/possible action re: Police Department Expansion documentation for 2026 Annual Elector Meeting.
Supervisor Gehring stated he struggles to go to the electors with all these projects. They need to have more serious discussions about prioritizing projects.
Supervisor Bantes stated they need to be cautious how they move forward. He is supportive of the Police Department, but they need to take time to prioritize projects. They still have many unanswered questions. He agrees with Supervisor Heling about having a workshop.
Supervisor Lehrer stated the longer they wait the more expensive it is going to get. Prices will continue to rise.
Motion (Bantes/Gehring) to postpone for 60 days. Motion carried, with two negative votes, Chair English and Supervisor Lehrer.
Open discussion and then motion to convene in closed session pursuant to 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase price of public property, investment of public funds, or conducting other specified public business when competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session (Offer to Purchase for 5 acres of Town-owned property located north of W. Evergreen Drive).
Director Patza introduced the offer to purchase for 5 acres located north of W. Evergreen Drive. The offer to purchase is included in the closed session materials. Part of the offer to purchase includes a stipulation that the buyer/developer would expect TID incentives
Discussion/action regarding matters discussed in closed session.
Motion (Bantes/Lehrer) to approve the offer to purchase contingent upon staff and legal counsel review and changes to the future development agreement. Motion (Gehring/Heling) to approve. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Town Board Meeting – August 19,2025
Rezoning Z-04-2025 requested by Wierichs Real Estate Trust, to rezone property located north of W. Beau Ryan Court (portion of Parcel Number 101-036500) from R-3 Single-Family Attached Residence District to RSF Single-Family Residential District. (O-05-2025). Plan Commission recommends approval.
Motion (Gehring/Heling) to approve Z-04-2025. Motion carried, Leher abstained.
Certified Survey Map CSM-09-2025 requested by Wierichs Real Estate Trust, for a two-lot Certified Survey Map with roadway dedication for property located north of W. Beau Ryan Court (Parcel Number 101-036500). Plan Commission recommends approval.
Motion (Gehring/Leher) to approve CSM-09-2025. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Certified Survey Map CSM-10-2025 requested by Coenen Family Revocable Trust and Richard J. and Judy A. Eichhorn, for a three-lot Certified Survey Map with roadway dedication on property located northeast and southeast of CTH GV on N. Mayflower Drive (Parcel Numbers 101-084100, 101-084101). Plan Commission recommends approval.
Motion (Gehring/Heling) to approve CSM-10-2025. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Condominium Plat CP-01-2025 requested by ZEB, LLC, 855 S. Nicolet Road, for a 12-unit Commercial Condominium Plat. Plan Commission recommends approval.
Motion (Gehring/Leher) to approve CP01-2025. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Intermunicipal Agreement for the Richmond/Ridgeview Intersection. Action: Approve/deny the Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Appleton for the Richmond/Ridgeview Intersection in the amount of $65,000.00.
Motion (Bantes/Heling) to approve the agreement. Motion carried, with no negative votes.
Reallocation of the Building Custodian Position to a Facilities Maintenance Coordinator Position. Action: Approve/deny the reallocation of the Building Custodian Position to the proposed Facilities Maintenance Coordinator Position.
Motion ( English/Leher) to fill as requested. Two ayes (English/Leher), Three nays (Gehring, Heling, Bantes). Motion failed
Motion for Publics works to bring back more information with options for contracted services. (Bantes/Heling) to agree. Three ayes ( Bantes, Heling, Gehring), two nays (English, Leher), motion passes.
Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to 19.85(1)(c), considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of an employee; if the Town Board convenes in closed session, the Board will discuss the Town Administrator’s employment agreement.
The Town Administrator’s employment agreement was discussed but no action was taken.
