Waterford public meetings in 2024

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance, Taxes and Insurance Committee will review personal property, property, liability, workers' comp, and other insurance policies and consider a motion for action. The committee will also consider a motion to enter closed session to deliberate on purchasing public properties or investing public funds, as allowed under Wisconsin law. The meeting will begin with approval of minutes from the prior meeting.

• Review of insurance policies (personal property, property, liability, workers' comp, etc.) and consider action
• Consider motion to convene into closed session for purchasing public properties or investing public funds
• Approval of October 21, 2024 Finance Committee meeting minutes

The Finance Committee approved the October 21, 2024 minutes and discussed the Village's insurance policy, noting it is solid with possible adjustments. The committee then held a closed session to discuss purchasing or investing public funds, but no motion was made from those discussions. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved 10/21/24 Finance Committee Minutes (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) (unanimous)
• Reconvened from closed session (unanimous)
• No motion made from closed session discussions

Village Board

This meeting includes discussion and possible action on a cooperative boundary plan between the Village and Town of Waterford, a certified survey map for Neumann Homes, and a proposed Explorer Program for the Fire Department. The board will also go into closed session for personnel and property matters. Routine items include approval of licenses, reports from department heads, and confirmation of committee appointments.

• Resolution 1023-120924: Authorizing participation in a cooperative boundary plan with the Town of Waterford
• Resolution 1024-120924: Approving a Certified Survey Map for Neumann Homes (land division)
• Discussion on an Explorer Program for the Fire Department (youth volunteer program)
• Executive session for personnel and property negotiations
• Review and confirmation of committee, commission, and board appointments

The Village Board approved the Explorer Program for the Fire Department, adopted Resolution 1024-120924 approving the Neumann Homes CSM, and adopted Resolution 1023-120924 authorizing participation in a cooperative boundary plan with the Town of Waterford. The board also entered executive session for personnel and property matters, but no motions resulted from those discussions.

• Approved Explorer Program for Fire Department (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution 1024-120924 approving Neumann Homes CSM (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution 1023-120924 authorizing participation in cooperative boundary plan (all aye)
• Convened into executive session (roll call all aye)
• Reconvened at 8:20 pm (all aye)
• Adjourned at 8:21 pm (all aye)

Personnel Committee

The Waterford Personnel Committee will discuss and consider a motion on proposed edits to the Employee Handbook. The meeting also includes a closed session under Wisconsin law to consider personnel matters, followed by a possible motion on items discussed in that session. Minutes from the previous committee meeting will be approved.

• Discussion and possible motion on edits to the Employee Handbook
• Motion to convene into Executive Session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(f) for personnel data and problems
• Reconvene and consider action related to closed-session deliberations
• Approval of September 25, 2024 Personnel Committee minutes

Plan Commission

The Waterford Plan Commission will discuss a possible amendment to Section 245-15 of the Village Code concerning fences. Members will also review plans for a proposed condo development on 6th Street and consider approval of a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Neumann Homes. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public appearances.

• Discussion on possible amendment to Section 245-15 (Fences) of the Village Code of Ordinances
• Review of plans for a proposed condo development on 6th St
• Review and approval of a Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Neumann Homes
• Approval of minutes from the July 17, 2024 Plan Commission meeting

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on having the Utility coordinate and pay for lead samples for residents with galvanized or lead service. The meeting also includes reports from the Streets Director, Parks Director, and Engineer.

• Discussion on Utility payment for resident lead water samples
• Special event permits for Christmas Parade and Food Truck Friday’s @ Stillhouse
• East Main Street Reconstruction: $422,837.87 in WisDOT LRIP funding received
• Proposed replacement of Lift Stations 2 & 4
• Fairview Pavement Maintenance: fog sealing planned for 2025

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss and vote on adopting the 2025 budget (Resolution 1022-111124), which includes increases to EMS transport fees (e.g., BLS Resident from $1,200 to $1,400). They will also consider awarding a garbage and recycling services contract to John's Disposal. The board plans to enter closed session for personnel and property negotiations before reconvening for possible action.

• Adoption of 2025 budget (Resolution 1022-111124) with capital and operations funding, including fee changes
• Award of garbage/recycling contract to John's Disposal (no dollar amount specified)
• Proposed EMS rate increases: BLS Resident $1,200→$1,400, ALS Resident $1,400→$1,700, and others
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(f) and (e) for personnel matters and property purchasing
• Confirmation of committee, commission, and board appointments

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Finance Committee will present and discuss the draft 2025 budget for the General Fund, Library, Fire, Special Funds, and TID 3. The body will also review the concept plan for the Jefferson Street reconstruction project.

• Draft 2025 Budget for Library, Fire, Special Funds, TID 3, and General Fund
• Jefferson St. Reconstruction Concept Plan (Ela Avenue to Main Street) with a project cost of $2,600,000
• Jefferson St. project includes water main replacement for 920 feet and storm sewer upsizing

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss the potential for a new ordinance allowing the Village to special assess residents for lead or galvanized water service replacements. The body will also review survey results for Fairview.

• Proposed ordinance to special assess residents for lead or galvanized water service replacement
• Review of Fairview survey results
• Special event permit for Jingle for Janet Run/Walk on December 21, 2024

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Finance Committee will review sections of the draft 2025 Budget and the 2024 year-to-date financial statements. The body will also consider a resolution to amend the 2024 budget.

• Discussion of draft 2025 Budget
• Resolution 1021-101424 to amend 2024 budget
• Transfer of $42,000 in Rescue Revenue Interfacility from Fund 214 to Fund 216
• Proposed $1,500 budget for Lifequest Billing Expense in Fund 216
• Review of 2024 YTD Financial Statements

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss and possibly vote on Resolution 1021-101424, amending the 2024 budget to move EMS interfacility revenue to a separate fund. They will also discuss a recommendation from the Personnel Committee to amend the Personnel Manual. Additionally, the board will consider convening into executive session to discuss personnel matters and property negotiations.

• Resolution 1021-101424 to amend 2024 budget, shifting $42,000 in EMS interfacility revenue to new Fund 216
• Discussion on Personnel Committee recommendation to amend the Personnel Manual
• Consideration of executive session for personnel data and property negotiations
• Review and confirmation of committee, commission, and board appointments

Police & Fire Commission

The Fire Commission will review and consider action on proposed stipend changes for the 2025 budget. The Commission also plans to enter closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance data of public employees, then reconvene and consider action on those deliberations.

• Review and possible action on proposed 2025 budget stipend changes
• Motion to convene executive session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) for employee performance, compensation, or promotion data
• Motion to reconvene into open session and consider action on closed-session items

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Finance, Taxes and Insurance Committee will present and discuss various sections of the draft 2025 budget, with possible action. The meeting follows prior approval of budget segments for DPW, water, sewer, parks, and Riverside Docks at the September 23 meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of draft 2025 budget sections; possible motion for action

Village Board

The Village Board will receive an update on Joint Boundary Agreement progress and may take action. They will also discuss fire, EMS, and police services, including ISO ratings, ALS vs BLS staffing, call data, and capital equipment needs. No votes or dollar amounts are specified.

• Update on progress of Joint Boundary Agreement meetings with possible motions
• Discussion of fire services: ISO ratings, capital planning, equipment needs, deployments, public education
• Discussion of EMS services: ALS vs BLS, staffing, capital planning, per capita funding and budget needs
• Discussion of police services: call data, crime prevention, capital planning, budget needs, deployments
• Review of police call volume and staffing data from February 2024 report

Personnel Committee

The Waterford Personnel Committee will discuss proposed edits to the Employee Handbook and consider a motion for action. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings on June 4 and July 17, 2024. The committee is reviewing a September 13, 2024 draft of the handbook.

• Discussion and potential motion on edits to the Employee Handbook (September 13, 2024 draft)
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2024 and July 17, 2024 Personnel Committee meetings

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss and potentially award a contract to Stark Pavement Corp. for $102,567.50 to pave River Road East, with a 5% project contingency. Three bids were received, and the consulting engineer recommends Stark Pavement Corp. as the lowest responsible bidder.

• Award of contract to Stark Pavement Corp. for $102,567.50 for paving River Road East
• Project contingency of 5% of award amount
• Other bidders: Payne & Dolan ($111,937.20) and Wolf Paving ($114,804.00)
• Engineer's estimate was $95,000

The Village Board unanimously approved awarding a contract to Stark Paving for paving River Rd East at $102,567.50, including a 5% project contingency. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Awarded River Rd East paving contract to Stark Paving for $102,567.50 with 5% contingency (unanimous)

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance Committee will receive a presentation and discuss the proposed 2025 budgets for several departments including DPW, water, sewer, recycling, parks, and Riverside Docks. The committee may vote to approve or amend the budgets.

• Presentation and discussion of 2025 budget for Department of Public Works
• Presentation and discussion of 2025 budget for Water and Sewer funds
• Presentation and discussion of 2025 budget for Water Capital and Sewer Capital
• Presentation and discussion of 2025 budget for Recycling, Parks, and Park Impact Fees
• Presentation and discussion of 2025 budget for Riverside Docks

Tourism Commission

The Waterford Tourism Commission will discuss whether to continue the Waterford Farmers Market, including when and where it should be held. The commission will also review events planned for 2025. Approval of minutes from the May 24, 2023 meeting (held without a quorum and informational only) is on the agenda.

• Discussion on continuance of Waterford Farmers Market (when, where, and if to continue)
• Review of 2025 events planned by the commission
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2023 Tourism Commission meeting (informational, no quorum)

Police & Fire Commission

The Fire Commission will review its hiring process and commission rules, then may convene a closed executive session to discuss employment, promotion, or compensation of a public employee. The commission may reconvene publicly to take action on items discussed in closed session.

• Review of the Hiring Process
• Review of the Rules of the Commission
• Motion to convene into Executive Session under Wisconsin State Statutes Section 19.85(1)(c) for personnel matters
• Possible action on items deliberated in closed session

The Fire Commission approved adding 10 individuals to the eligibility list and accepted Chief Rozina's intent to hire them. The meeting also included an executive session on employment matters and approval of previous minutes.

• Approved 7/9/24 Fire Commission minutes (all aye)
• Convened into executive session for employment evaluation (4-0)
• Reconvened into open session (all aye)
• Added 10 individuals to eligibility list (all aye)
• Accepted Chief's intent to hire 10 individuals (all aye)

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Finance Committee will hear a presentation and discuss the proposed 2025 budget for TID2, TID3, TID4, TID2 Lease Revenue, and Debt Service, and may take action. They will also review We Energies maps previously tabled and review year-to-date 2024 financials.

• Presentation and discussion of 2025 budget for TID2 Lease Revenue, TID2, TID3, TID4, and Debt Service; possible motion for action
• Review and discussion of We Energies maps; possible motion for action
• Review of year-to-date 2024 financials

Public Works Committee

The committee will review bids for the library clock tower and boiler, and discuss water bill estimation. Members will also visit Cornerstone Crossing and Kramer Drive to evaluate road surfacing types for future action.

• Review of library clock tower repair bid from Lee Manufacturing
• Review of library boiler replacement bid
• Discussion on additional dock options at the boat launch
• Review of draft Fairview survey regarding fog seal or special assessment for road milling
• Special event permits for Kettle Glen Block Party, WUHS Homecoming, and Christmas Parade

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved several routine items, including a $8,027 library boiler repair, library clock tower repair expenses, ice rink sponsorship packages, and September utility bill estimates. They also approved the Kettle Glen Block Party and WUHS Homecoming Parade & Fireworks, but tabled the Christmas Parade. Discussions on a boat pier and Old Fashioned Christmas Market took no action.

• Approved minutes of 08-19-2024 (all aye)
• Approved Kettle Glen Block Party, WUHS Homecoming Parade & Fireworks; tabled Christmas Parade (all aye)
• Approved estimating September Utility Bills (all aye)
• Approved Ice Rink Sponsorship packages as presented (all aye)
• Approved repair expenses of library clock tower from Lee Manufacturing (all aye)
• Approved $8,027 repair of Library boiler (all aye)
• Adjourned at 4:50 p.m. (all aye)

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the Teamcare health insurance contract for represented and non-represented employees. The board will also consider a recommendation to create the Jonathon Delegrave Memorial Ice Rink at 10 Club Park.

• Discussion on Teamcare Health Insurance Contract
• Proposed creation of Jonathon Delegrave Memorial Ice Rink at 10 Club Park
• Review and confirmation of Committee, Commission, and Board appointments
• Approval of various licenses
• Executive session regarding personnel problems or disciplinary data

The Waterford Village Board approved the Teamcare Health Insurance Contract for represented and non-represented employees, and created the Jonathon Delagrave Memorial Ice Rink at Ten Club Park. The board also convened into executive session for personnel matters, but no action was taken in open session afterward. The meeting minutes from August 12, 2024, were approved.

• Approved Teamcare Health Insurance Contract for represented and non-represented employees (all aye)
• Created Jonathon Delagrave Memorial Ice Rink at Ten Club Park (all aye)
• Approved 8/12/24 Village Board Meeting Minutes (Ewert and Nash abstained, all others aye)
• Convened into executive session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(f) (roll call: all aye)
• Reconvened into open session (all aye)
• Adjourned (all aye)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss and consider action on a $24,535.42 invoice from Sawyers Excavating for sewer lateral repairs, review village stakeholder survey results, and debate installing black gates at the Ten Club kayak launch to deter geese. The committee will also consider purchasing a tent for events. Special event permits for several community events are on the agenda as well.

• Review and discuss $24,535.42 invoice from Sawyers Excavating for sewer lateral repair at 922 and 924 Foxwalk Drive
• Review and discuss Village Stakeholder Survey Results
• Discuss installing permanent black gates at Ten Club kayak launch to prevent geese from entering the park
• Discuss purchase of a tent for events (pricing to be brought to meeting)
• Special event permits: Waterford Area Flea Market, Lion's Club Chicken BBQ and Tractor Cade, Waterford Woods Caravan Fundraiser, Changing a Destiny Wine/Beer/Art Walk

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the 2024 Stakeholder Survey results and consider amendments to ordinances regarding swimming pools, animal regulation, and parks and recreation. The board will also review a budget amendment and the adoption of the Racine County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2023-2028.

• Resolution 1020-081224: Adopting the Racine County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2023-2028
• Ordinance 705-081224: Amending and recreating swimming pool codes
• Ordinance 708-081224: Amending and recreating animal regulation codes
• Ordinance 707-081224: Amending and recreating Parks and Recreation codes
• Resolution 1019-081224: Amending the 2024 Budget

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance Committee will hear a presentation on the 2023 audited financials from Kevin Krysinski of Johnson Block, consider amendments to the 2024 budget, review We Energies maps, and review year-to-date 2024 financials. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of 2023 audited financials by Kevin Krysinski of Johnson Block
• Review and discuss amendments to the 2024 budget
• Review and discuss We Energies Maps
• Review of year-to-date 2024 financials
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2024 Finance Committee meeting

Heritage District Design Committee

The Heritage District Design Committee will review and discuss proposed plans for the property at 308 E. Main St, occupied by Waterford Family Medical, and may consider a motion for action. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Review and discussion on proposed plans for 308 E. Main St (Waterford Family Medical); possible action

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will approve minutes from April and then discuss PTO information gathered from surrounding fire departments. The committee may consider a motion for action based on the data. A wage and benefit survey comparing nearby communities is attached.

• Discussion of PTO information from surrounding fire departments and possible motion
• Approval of April 15, 2024 Personnel Committee minutes
• Review of wage and benefit survey comparing Waterford to 8 other communities

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review and discuss proposed plans for a development at 308 E. Main St, known as Waterford Family Medical, and consider a motion for action. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and standard procedural items.

• Review and discussion of proposed plans for 308 E. Main St (Waterford Family Medical), with potential action

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss and consider actions on several infrastructure and regulatory items. Key items include a review of a US Cellular right-of-way permit, a potential upgrade to Lift Station #2, adding no-parking signs at Waterford Landing, parking issues at Jefferson Docks, and bids for Huening Park Loading Pier #2. The committee will also consider a special event permit for the Wolverine 5K and receive department reports.

• Review US Cellular ROW permit request
• Discuss upgrade to Lift Station #2
• Discuss adding No Parking signs at Waterford Landing subdivision entrances
• Discuss parking at Jefferson Docks
• Review bids for Huening Park Loading Pier #2

Board of Review

The Board of Review will review objections submitted to the Village Clerk. The board will also consider corrections to the 2024 assessment roll.

• Review of objections submitted to the Clerk
• Corrections to the 2024 assessment roll

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Police & Fire Commission will meet to discuss the Fire Chief position and review the commission's rules. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion regarding the Fire Chief position
• Review of the Commission's rules
• Approval of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes

Village Board

The board will discuss an ordinance amendment regarding park usage and flag displays. They will also review license applications for TVS Wisconsin LLC, Uncle Harrys, and DolgenCorp, LLC.

• Ordinance 704-070824 amending Parks and Recreation rules
• License application for TVS Wisconsin LLC
• License application for Uncle Harrys Premium Frozen Dairy Products, Inc
• License application for DolgenCorp, LLC

Village Board

The Board will consider a resolution to reimburse expenses for water system improvements. Members will also review engineering contracts for Well 6 and a recommendation for 2024 street improvements.

• Resolution 1018-062524 regarding reimbursement of water system improvement expenses
• $38,000 construction engineering contract for Well 6 from Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
• $68,000 design engineering contract for Well 6 from Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
• Contract award recommendation to Stark Pavement Corp. for 2024 street improvements

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to appoint a chairperson and approve minutes from the September 2023 meeting. The board will also review annual reports regarding the performance and status of TIDs 2, 3, and 4.

• Appointment of a chairperson
• Approval of September 18, 2023, minutes
• Review of Annual Reports for TIDs 2, 3, and 4

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review applications for transient sellers at Main and Milwaukee and discuss flagpole options for Ten Club Park. The meeting also includes discussions regarding potential US Cellular poles in the right-of-way and an upgrade to lift station #2.

• Transient seller application at Main & Milwaukee
• Potential US Cellular poles in the right-of-way
• Potential upgrade of lift station #2
• Flagpole options in Ten Club Park
• Lion’s 4th of July Parade special event permit

Police & Fire Commission

The Fire Commission will meet to review minutes from the May 30, 2024 meeting. The commission is scheduled to act on employment for the Fire and Rescue department and review updated job duties and responsibilities. Members will also review draft rules for the commission.

• Review of May 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Action on Fire and Rescue department employment
• Review of updated fire department job duties and responsibilities
• Review of draft commission rules

Board of Review

The Board of Review will review the 2024 assessment roll to examine for calculation errors, omitted property, or double assessments. No objections were submitted to the Clerk at the time of this agenda.

• Review of the 2024 assessment roll
• Potential corrections to the 2024 assessment roll

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss updates to job descriptions and the Personnel Manual. Members will also consider disallowing a claim regarding E Main Street and refer 'Dogs in the Park' rules to the DPW Committee. Additionally, the board will review various alcohol and tobacco license applications.

• Disallowance of a claim for Rebecca Johonson at E Main St near S Seventh St
• Updates to Village job descriptions and the Personnel Manual
• Review of DNR Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for wastewater systems
• Approval of new and annual licenses for alcohol, tobacco, and amusement
• Referral of 'Dogs in the Park' discussion to the DPW Committee

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The committee will consider a motion regarding sewer backup compensation at 502 Foxmead following a referral from the Village Board. Members will also review year-to-date financial reports for 2024.

• Sewer backup compensation discussion for 502 Foxmead
• Review of 2024 year-to-date financials
• Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Personnel Committee

The Waterford Personnel Committee will discuss various job descriptions and position updates. The committee is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the April 15, 2024, meeting.

• Review of EMS Director position description
• Review of EMT position description
• Discussion of various job descriptions and position updates

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission will meet to introduce new members, review and approve the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes, and discuss newly enacted Fire and EMS ordinances. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Introduction of new Fire Commission members
• Review and act on 4-9-2024 meeting minutes
• Review and discussion of newly enacted Fire and EMS ordinances

Heritage District Design Committee

The Heritage District Design Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on proposed plans for Salon Grace. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 20, 2024, meeting.

• Review and discussion of proposed plans for 306 E. Main St (Salon Grace)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure items, including a $2M Well #6 project, road maintenance contracts, and a new plow truck chassis. The agenda also includes reports from the Streets Director, Parks Director, and Engineer, plus discussion of bids for Boarding Pier 2 at Huening Park and a memorial at Ten Club Park.

• Well #6 project: $2M budget, 2.145% loan, WDNR deadline June 30
• Fahrner Asphalt proposal: $19,798.12 for chip seal/fog seal
• Struck and Erwin proposal for micro-surface/slurry seal
• Bid results for Boarding Pier 2 at Huening Park
• Discussion on changing chassis manufacturer for new plow truck

Plan Commission

The Waterford Plan Commission will consider a sign permit for ProHealth at 808 Cornerstone Ct., including a variance request for taller and larger monument signage than currently allowed. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the previous minutes and public comments.

• Discussion and possible action on ProHealth sign permit at 808 Cornerstone Ct.
• Variance request for monument sign height and square footage exceeding code
• Approval of March 20, 2024 Plan Commission minutes

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will discuss and potentially act on several items, including amending the development agreement with GFK Properties for Phase II of the Meadowview Apartment Complex, using village property as a hazmat landfill for dredge spoils from Lake Tichigan, adopting a resolution to adjust the Waterford Urban Area Planning Boundary, updating fines and fees, and approving a memorandum of understanding with the Waterford Lions Club for use of the Sidel Building. The board will also make annual appointments to committees and commissions and may enter closed session to discuss purchasing public properties or investing public funds.

• Discussion and possible motion to amend Development Agreement with GFK Properties for Phase II of Meadowview Apartments at 220 S. 7th Street
• Discussion on using Village Property as Hazmat Landfill for Lake Tichigan dredge spoils
• Consider Resolution 1013-051324 adjusting Waterford Urban Area Planning Boundary
• Consider updated fines and fees
• Consider MOU with Waterford Lions Club for Sidel Building use

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board is holding a special meeting with a closed executive session to consider personnel matters, followed by possible action on items discussed in private. The board will also discuss amendments to various ordinances and may take action. The agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment).

• Executive session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(f) for personnel/financial/medical data
• Possible action on closed-session items
• Discussion and possible motion on amendments to various ordinances

Board of Review

The Village of Waterford Board of Review is meeting to organize itself, elect a chairperson, and verify compliance with state training and confidentiality requirements. The assessor will give a 2024 assessment update, but no appeals will be filed or testimony heard because the assessment rolls are not yet completed. The board will likely recess and adjourn to a tentative June 10, 2024 date.

• Elect a chairperson for the Board of Review
• Verify member training compliance per state law (sec. 70.46(4))
• Review Ordinance #390 on confidentiality of income/expense info
• Assessor 2024 assessment update
• Adjourn to tentative June 10, 2024 date

Village Board

The Village Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on Resolution 1012-042224, which would terminate Tax Increment District No. 2. The district was created in 2000, and all projects are complete. The resolution directs the clerk to notify the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and sets up distribution of any excess funds to affected taxing districts.

• Resolution 1012-042224 to terminate TID No. 2
• TID No. 2 created June 14, 2000
• Life extended 12 months to use 2024 tax roll increment for affordable housing
• Clerk to notify Wisconsin DOR within 60 days or by April 15, 2024
• Excess increment to be distributed to affected taxing districts per final audit by Johnson Block and Company, Inc.

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss transient rentals in parks and a draft RFP for a second boarding pier at Huening Park. Members will also review bids for various fire station maintenance and repair projects.

• Discussion on transient rentals in the parks
• Draft RFP for Boarding Pier 2 at Huening Park Launch
• Bids for fire station plumbing and grease trap repairs
• Bids for fire protection system maintenance
• Bids for nitrogen generator purchase and diesel exhaust removal system repairs

Personnel Committee

The Waterford Personnel Committee will review the updated Personnel Handbook and consider a motion for action. The committee will also convene into closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees, then reconvene to consider action on those deliberations.

• Review of updated Personnel Handbook and consider motion for action
• Motion to convene into Executive Session per Wisconsin State Statutes Section 19.85(c) for employee data
• Motion to reconvene into open session
• Motion for action related to items deliberated in closed session

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission is meeting to review and approve the minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting. The main item is a closed session to consider employment in the Fire and Rescue department, followed by a possible open-session action on that employment.

• Review and act on 3-12-2024 meeting minutes
• Closed session for employment consideration in Fire and Rescue department per 19.85(1)(c)
• Review and act on employment for the department

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will consider adopting two ordinances updating parks and recreation and parking regulations, approve a development agreement for Waterford Lenz Orthodontics, and authorize a street maintenance work order with Baxter and Woodman. The board will also discuss a joint letter to Congress supporting Shepherd's College and proclaim an annual 'It's our Fox River Day.' The meeting includes a closed session for property negotiations.

• Ordinance 701-040824: Amending Chapter 170, Parks and Recreation
• Ordinance 702-040824: Amending Chapter 207, Parking Regulations
• Development Agreement for Waterford Lenz Orthodontics, LLC (Tax Parcel 191041925020111)
• 2024 Street Maintenance and Repair program work order with Baxter and Woodman
• Proclamation of 'It's our Fox River Day' on third Saturday of September

Heritage District Design Committee

The Heritage District Design Committee will discuss proposed landscaping plans for 100 Jefferson St and facade and access improvements for 202 E Main St. The committee will consider motions for action on both items.

• Proposed landscaping plans for 100 Jefferson St (Uncle Harry’s)
• Proposed façade and access improvements to 202 E Main St (Former Kravings)

Plan Commission

The Waterford Plan Commission is meeting to discuss development plans for a proposed Lenz Orthodontics clinic on an unaddressed parcel at the intersection of STH 164 and Cornerstone Crossing. The commission will consider an appropriate motion for action on the plans. The agenda includes only this one new business item, along with routine procedural items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Discussion and possible action on Lenz Orthodontics development plans at STH 164 and Cornerstone Crossing
• Proposed 3,093 sq ft orthodontics clinic with 25 parking stalls (1 handicap accessible) on 1.04 acres
• Project includes drive lanes, parking areas, and utility connections
• Property is in PCD-09 Cornerstone Crossing Planned Community Development zoning district

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss projected road projects for 2024, including the Fairview Subdivision street surfacing. Members will also review proposed amendments to the Village Code regarding camping in parks and parking regulations.

• 2024 Roadway Improvements project with a $300,000 total estimated cost
• Fairview Subdivision 2023 Street Surfacing project discussion
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 170 (Camping in Waterford Parks)
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 207 (Parking)
• Ten Club Park Memorial review

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, establish an eligibility list for fire service, and modify hiring rules. The meeting will go into closed session to consider employment in the Fire and Rescue department, then reconvene to act on employment.

• Review and act on 12-12-2023 meeting minutes
• Establishing an eligibility list for Fire Service under Wis. Stat. 62.13
• Modifying rules for competitive examination and minimum training/experience requirements
• Closed session to consider employment in Fire and Rescue department
• Reconvene to act on employment

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board is holding a joint special meeting with the Public Works & Utilities Committee to discuss and potentially approve two main items: amending the 2024 budget and approving a $209,000 bid from Summerset for pier equipment and installation. The budget amendments include funding for EMS equipment, a water meter upgrade, and a $230,000 loan from the sewer fund to the Riverside Docks fund for dock improvements and slip rental fee structures.

• Approve $209,000 bid from Summerset for pier equipment and installation
• Amend 2024 budget: add $63,527.56 for EMS Stryker Power Load replacement
• Add $181,278 for Central Radio Read Meter Upgrade System
• Approve $230,000 loan from Sewer Fund to Riverside Docks Fund for dock improvements
• Set seasonal slip rental rates: $3,000 non-residents, $2,700 residents, with annual CPI-U adjustment

Village Board

The Village Board is holding public hearings on a new Restaurant Overlay District zoning rule, an amendment to the PCD-09 planned development, and a subdivision plat for the DeGrave Farms site. The board will also consider a resolution to amend the 2024 budget, including a $63,527.56 EMS equipment purchase, a $230,000 sewer fund loan to the Riverside Docks fund, and new dock fee structures. Additionally, the board will discuss a claim for 502 Foxmead Dr, a contract for the Summerset Pier project, and updates to job descriptions.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 697-031124 creating a Restaurant Overlay District (RO-1) in the B-3 district.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 699-031124 amending PCD-09 for the River Centre development.
• Public hearing on Ordinance 699-031124 for the DeGrave Farms Subdivision, including a multi-family development by Premier Development.
• Resolution 1011-031124 to affirm and amend the 2024 budget, including $63,527.56 for EMS equipment, $230,000 loan from Sewer Fund to Riverside Docks, and $34,800 in transient fees.
• Consideration of a claim by Michael Stugard regarding 502 N. River St.

Personnel Committee

The Waterford Personnel Committee will review job descriptions for full-time EMT/Firefighter and Paramedic/Firefighter positions and consider a motion for action. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the August 24, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of job descriptions for FT EMT/Firefighter and Paramedic/Firefighter
• Consider motion for action on job descriptions
• Approval of minutes from 08/24/23 Personnel Committee meeting

Plan Commission

The Waterford Plan Commission will discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a new Restaurant Overlay District, a zoning amendment for the Waterford Centre, the DeGrave Farm's subdivision plat, a 60-unit multi-family housing project, and a 10-unit condo development on 6th St. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes.

• Ordinance 697-031124: Creating a Restaurant Overlay District (RO-1) for B-3 Downtown properties along the Fox River, prohibiting formula and drive-through restaurants
• Ordinance 699-031124: Amending zoning for PCD-09, Waterford Centre, including addition plans for River City Lanes
• Ordinance 700-031124: DeGrave Farm's Subdivision Plat and Precise Implementation Plan
• Premier Waterford DeGrave Farm's Multi-Family Housing: 60 units
• 10-unit condo development on an unaddressed parcel on 6th St

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss and potentially act on Village Park rental fees and non-profit usage, updates to the Banner Permit policy, and proposals to purchase two pickup trucks and an asphalt mill. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from the Streets Supervisor, Parks Supervisor, and Engineer.

• Discussion on Village Park rental fees and non-profit usage
• Discussion on updates to Banner Permit
• Review proposal for purchase of 2 pickup trucks
• Review proposal for purchase of an asphalt mill

Village Board

The Village Board will consider an ordinance creating fees for frequent 911 callers who decline transport, approve a certified survey map for Waterford High School, and discuss the 2023 Fairview Street improvement project. The board will also act on liquor licenses and a cannon donation.

• Ordinance 698-021224: $95 fee for 4th and subsequent non-transport calls per year at frequent-call properties
• Resolution 1010-021224: Approve CSM for Waterford High School, dedicating right-of-way and granting a street license
• New Class A beer license for Rusty's Dry Goods, LLC; transfer of Class B license for Spanky's Sports Bar & Grill
• Disposition of cannon from 10 Club Park
• 2023 Fairview Street improvement project presentation

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance Committee will review a quote from Stryker for ambulance power load and cot equipment, and consider a budget amendment of $63,527.26. They will also review the status of the Utility AMI project and consider a 2024 budget amendment, discuss TID 4 finances and the Mainstreet Grant program, and review January 2024 financials.

• Review Stryker quote for ambulance power load system and power cot, total $63,527.56, with budget amendment from Fund 205 Capital
• Review Utility AMI project status and consider 2024 budget amendment
• Review TID 4 finances and Mainstreet Grant program, consider action
• Review January 2024 financials

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a motion regarding flag poles, a cannon, and a memorial in Ten Club Park. The agenda also includes a special event permit for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and reports from the Streets Supervisor, Parks Supervisor, and Engineer. The engineer's report covers several development projects and infrastructure plans.

• Discussion and possible motion on flag poles, cannon, and memorial in Ten Club Park
• Special event permit for St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Engineer's report: East Main Street Reconstruction (Milwaukee St. to STH 36) with $422,837.87 in WisDOT LRIP funding
• Engineer's report: Tetzlaf 'The Armory Self Storage' review (north of Gravity Ct)
• Engineer's report: Well 6 Planning to replace Well 1 and Well 3 capacity

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed floodplain ordinance (696-121123) that updates FEMA flood maps, then consider approving it. They will also review and potentially approve the RCEDC economic development contract for 2024, a letter of intent to join the Wisconsin Cyber Alliance, an EMS mutual aid policy, and the TID 4 Grant program. The meeting includes routine items like license approvals and committee reports, and will end with a closed session for legal strategy.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 696-121123, amending Chapter 256 (Floodplains) to reflect new FEMA flood maps
• Review and possible approval of RCEDC contract for 2024 economic development services (covered in 2024 budget)
• Review of LOI from Racine IT to join Wisconsin Cyber Alliance
• Discussion on EMS mutual aid policy
• Review of TID 4 Grant program