Village of Kewaskum Village Board Meeting Minutes July 06, 2026, 7:00 PM The Kewaskum Village Board, Washington County, Wisconsin met in regular session at the Municipal Building, 204 First Street. Board Members Present: Martin, Hovland, Wright, Knoebel, and Schlitt Excused: Muckerheide and Weninger Staff Members Present: Gitter, Theisen, and Bishop Martin called the meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by roll call and a reading of the Affidavit of Posting for the meeting. A moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance were observed. Motion by Schlitt, seconded by Wright to approve the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes, electronic vote, motion carried unanimously. Motion by Schlitt, seconded by Wright to approve the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes, electronic vote, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING – None APPEARANCE BY CITIZENS – None REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Administrator – No report Assistant Administrator/Clerk – Theisen reported that utility payments are due on July 20, 2026, preparations for the upcoming election are underway, and the second tax installment is due to the County by July 31, 2026. Treasurer – No report Fire Chief – No report Police Chief – Bishop reported on the 2026 Fireworks, traffic control took 38 minutes. Director of Public Works – No report Library Director – No report Wastewater Supervisor – No report COMMITTEE REPORTS Administrative Committee – No report Protection & Public Safety – No report Public Works and Public Services – No report Plan Commission – Martin reported that the Plan Commission met previously and discussed the following: Discussion only on Proposed Amendment to Projecting Sign Regulations in the B-3 Central District, no action taken. Discussion only on Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Dog Breeding Kennels in RS -1 and RD-1 Districts, no action taken. Park & Recreation – No report Library Board – No report Mid-Moraine – No report UNFINISHED BUSINESS Motion by Schlitt, seconded by Knoebel, to approve to approve Ordinance 26-05 All-Terrain Vehicles, with the stipulation that the amendment be reviewed after three months, electronic vote, motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Motion by Hovland, seconded by Wright to approve the DNR Grant Application, electronic vote, motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wright, seconded by Schlitt, to postpone bids for the Werner Drive repairs until winter, electronic vote, motion carried unanimously. Motion by Schlitt, seconded by Wright to update the employee handbook and travel expense section as presented, electronic vote, motion carried unanimously. Discussion only on Mobile Food Vendors Ordinance, no action taken Discussion only on Special Event Permit Ordinance, no action taken. Motion by Knoebel, seconded by Hovland to approve Lexipol, electronic vote, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT - None Motion by Martin, seconded by Wright to convene into Closed Session at 7:24 p.m. pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(f) Wis. Stats., specifically to be discussed is personnel, motion carried by roll call vote: Hovland – aye, Wright – aye, Knoebel – aye, Schlitt – aye and Martin – aye (5-0). Motion by Knoebel, seconded by Schlitt to return to Open Session at 7:44 p.m. pursuant to Section 19.85(2) Wis, Stats., motion carried by roll call vote: Hovland – aye, Wright – aye, Knoebel – aye, Schlitt – aye and Martin – aye (5-0). Motion by Martin, seconded by Schlitt, to deny the request for voluntary reimbursement of attorney fees by the Police Chief and Lieutenant. motion carried by roll call vote: Hovland – aye, Wright – abstain, Knoebel – abstain, Schlitt – aye and Martin – aye (3-0-2). Motion by Wright, seconded by Knoebel to adjourn at 7:46 p.m., voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Tocarra Theisen Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Approved: July 20, 2026 7/30 WNAXLP
