Deerfield meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Deerfield boards to weigh sewer payments, TID audit, and park fees

The Deerfield Village Board and its committees met several times over the past two weeks, but no final decisions were made; all meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The most consequential items on the horizon are on the Aug. 24 Village Board agenda, which includes sewer project payments and a contract for a tax increment district audit.

Recent meetings

The Finance & Licensing Committee met Aug. 10 to review village checks issued July 16–30 totaling $27,228.26, and to receive updates on the 2025 village audit and Tax Increment District audits for TIDs #3, 5, 6, and 7. The committee also discussed the 2027 budget process and a temporary alcohol license for the Deerfield Lions Club Chili Fest on Sept. 26.

The Public Works Committee met Aug. 10 to discuss water and sewer fund rates, including a simplified rate case letter for water fund rates, and received a monthly report on the sewer project.

The Village Board met Aug. 10 to consider a temporary alcohol license for the Chili Fest, approve the July 27 meeting minutes, and review checks issued July 17–31.

The Board of Review met Aug. 13 to hear a property assessment appeal for 248 Greenway Cir (Parcel # 117/0712-213-6320-1) at 5 p.m.

The Personnel Committee met Aug. 17 to continue discussion of the updated Personnel Manual.

The Planning Commission and Economic Development Committee met Aug. 17 to discuss the timeline and consultant selection for a zoning code update funded by a CDBG-Pro grant, and to review a recommendation on Tax Increment District (TID) #7 amendment #1.

The Parks & Recreation Committee met Aug. 19 to discuss park fees, an Alliant Energy Foundation grant, a possible 2027 Art Fair, loaning bleachers to the Deerfield Apple Fest on Sept. 20, and updates on Savannah Park soccer field improvements and the shuffleboard walkway project.

Upcoming Village Board meeting

The Village Board will meet Aug. 24 to consider several items, including:

• Sewer Project Pay Request #2 and Disbursement Request #3
• A contract for the TID #3 final audit with Bauman and Associates, cost not to exceed $7,500
• Discussion and action on flashing crossing lights on Main Street
• A noise exception from the 2026 Chili Fest (Ordinance 22-47(c))
• An Alliant Energy Community Grant application
• A Charge Up Dane site agreement
• Loaning bleachers to the Deerfield Apple Fest for the Sept. 20 event

Upcoming Finance Committee meeting

The Finance & Licensing Committee will also meet Aug. 24 to review village checks issued July 29–Aug. 13 totaling $345,717.11, and to discuss the fee schedule, the revised procurement policy, and the fund balance policy. The committee will also discuss and recommend on a contract for the TID #3 audit.

Coming up

The Village Board and Finance & Licensing Committee both meet Aug. 24. The board meeting will consider sewer payments, the TID audit contract, and event permits. The finance committee will review checks and policies. Both meetings are open to the public.

Deerfield boards weigh water rates, WDEE studio move, and more; no decisions published yet

This week's Deerfield meetings covered water and sewer rates, a possible move of the WDEE studio, a snow removal contract, and a property assessment appeal, but no final decisions have been published as of this writing. All recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet available.

Cable Commission

The Cable Commission met Aug. 5 to discuss the future of Max as WDEE station manager, a volleyball coaches request, and CTI work to move the WDEE studio to Deerfield High School, including a change order. The commission also considered charter cable work, phone and internet options for the studio move, and approval of bills.

Business Improvement District

The BID Board met Aug. 5 to discuss and recommend a snow removal contract for BID district sidewalks. The board received a kickoff presentation on the BID District Marketing Plan from Revelation PR, approved minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting, and heard updates from Public Works Director Paoli.

Finance & Licensing Committee

The Finance & Licensing Committee met Aug. 10 to review village checks issued July 16-30, 2026, totaling $27,228.26. The committee received updates on the 2025 Village Audit and Tax Increment District audits for TIDs #3, 5, 6, and 7, reviewed Policy 2022-03 Procurement Policy, and discussed the 2027 budget process. It also considered a recommendation on a temporary alcohol beverage license for the Deerfield Lions Club Chili Fest on September 26, 2026.

Village Board

The Village Board met Aug. 10 to consider a temporary alcohol beverage license for the Lions Club Chili Fest. The board also approved minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting and reviewed village checks issued July 17-31, 2026. Committee reports from Finance, Plan Commission, Public Works, and others were presented.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee met Aug. 10 to discuss and possibly recommend action on a simplified rate case letter for water fund rates and a sewer rate discussion. The committee also received a monthly report on the sewer project and approved the agenda and minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting.

Board of Review

The Board of Review met Aug. 13 to hear a property assessment appeal for 248 Greenway Cir (Parcel # 117/0712-213-6320-1) at 5:00pm. The board approved the agenda and minutes from October 13, 2025, and confirmed Board of Review and Open Meetings notices per Wis. Stats. sec. 70.47(2).

Coming up

• **Planning Commission** (Aug. 17): Review timeline for zoning code update funded by CDBG-Pro grant, discuss consultant selection, and consider TID #7 amendment #1.
• **Personnel Committee** (Aug. 17): Continue discussion and recommendation on the updated Personnel Manual.
• **Parks & Recreation Committee** (Aug. 19): Discuss Savannah Park soccer field improvements, shuffleboard project, and walk-in sidewalk installation.

Deerfield boards review finances, consider clerk appointment and fee schedule

Deerfield's Village Board, Finance & Licensing Committee, Cable Commission, and Business Improvement District Board all met over the past two weeks. Minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are confirmed. The most significant items on the agendas included a proposed appointment for Village Clerk/Treasurer, a new fee schedule, and a road closure for the Lions Club Chili Cook-off.

Village Board (July 27)

The Village Board met on July 27 with several action items on its agenda, though no minutes are available yet. The board was set to consider:

• A road closure for the Lions Club 2026 Chili Cook-off.
• A waiver of $800 in fees for the Deerfield Community Center's concession at Community Park.
• A contract with Mosquito Joe of Madison for $899.98, paid by the Lions Club, for bug control spraying at Fireman's Park.
• Revisions to the employee holiday schedule.
• The appointment of Lisa Glaznap as Village Clerk/Treasurer.
• Installation of a concrete path for a shuffleboard court at Meadow Trace Park.

The board also had on its agenda a review of village checks issued July 10–15, totaling $73,879.91.

Finance & Licensing Committee (July 27)

The Finance & Licensing Committee met the same day for routine financial oversight. The agenda included a review of village checks totaling $73,879.91, an update on the 2025 Village Audit, and the first six-month budget report for 2026. No major policy decisions were listed.

Fee Schedule Resolution (August 1)

A separate agenda item on August 1 was a resolution adopting the Village of Deerfield 2026 fee schedule, covering permits, licenses, and rentals as of January 1, 2026. Specific amounts listed include:

• Conditional Use Permit fee: $200 non-refundable.
• EMS Impact Fees: $679 per dwelling unit.
• Class B Reserve Liquor license: $10,000.
• Park rental fees vary by park and residency, e.g., Women's Building $100 resident, $125 non-resident.
• Sewer connection fee: $1,600 per residential unit.

This was an agenda item; no minutes have been published.

Cable Commission (August 5)

The Cable Commission met on August 5 to discuss the future of Max as WDEE station manager, a volleyball coaches request, CTI work to move the WDEE studio to Deerfield High School (including a change order), and Charter cable work, phone and internet options for the studio move. The commission also had approval of bills on its agenda. No decisions are confirmed.

Business Improvement District Board (August 5)

The BID Board met on August 5 to discuss and recommend a snow removal contract for BID district sidewalks and receive a kickoff presentation on the BID District Marketing Plan from Revelation PR. The board also had on its agenda approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes and updates from Public Works Director Paoli.

Coming up

Several meetings are scheduled for August 10:

• **Finance & Licensing Committee** – Review of village checks issued July 16–30 totaling $27,228.26, updates on the 2025 Village Audit and Tax Increment District audits (TIDs #3, 5, 6, and 7), review of Policy 2022-03 Procurement Policy, and a recommendation on a temporary alcohol license for the Deerfield Lions Club Chili Fest on September 26.
• **Village Board** – Consideration of a temporary alcohol beverage license for the Lions Club Chili Fest, approval of July 27 meeting minutes, and review of village checks issued July 17–31.
• **Public Works Committee** – Discussion and possible recommendation on water fund rates and sewer rates, plus a monthly report on the sewer project.

All meetings are open to the public; check the village website for times and locations.