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Hollister asked the public to attend the Junior Swine and Swine Showmanship judging on Thursday, July 24 at 9 a.m. and the livestock auction on Saturday (listed in the record as \"Saturday, July 2025\") at 9:30 a.m. at the Racine County Fairgrounds. She provided contact information for questions: coryasmall@gmail.com and a local phone number given in the record.

Her remarks were part of the meeting’s general public comment period, distinct from the later public hearing on a zoning matter. The board thanked her and wished her luck.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village Board Meeting of July 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mount Pleasant resident Olivia Hollister told the Village Board she will show two pigs at the Racine County Fair and invited the public to the Junior Swine judging on July 24 and the livestock auction in late July; she described animal care and provided contact information.","taxTitle","Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Wisconsin","taxId",69143,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6168654,"Village amends budget to hire McMahon Associates for fire‑chief recruitment",109,7647000,7756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5407148-90fbf73a475b525e73a410bc72e94423&start=7647&end=7756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5407148-90fbf73a475b525e73a410bc72e94423/thumbnail_7647000.jpg","/articles/6168654/Mount-Pleasant/Racine-County/Wisconsin/Village-amends-budget-to-hire-McMahon-Associates-for-firechief-recruitment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168654-a64c65cb70b14751b39b9f29aa28dfa6/orig.mp4?Expires=1776550047&Signature=lfiNv~2ZhWE9nadw6qnqSyWPmla2XsbYoYYLMe2Iu~iCizsJm8hHJU4DicZNGhaf8hRJcaQbX8vyjfCfPP5kGytVO~n7x2Qd4ldKRFr379jC41L2Oqs3rgUbFI3QimfAf-Rr9JxQHxWA6FWucIZychr~2Wt0Tr47xWuE21CgooiVlp5~aGXMybHny96Vm2NFCYS2cei93Da1RPnV~oimuTHs3NnoVUdGDtBn~sNaq6SRgb14H1Ghgdg519grI1WMKMQxk01nlQ4FSWRZLkTqSWY6IE4K5B~jRgy8CfxC1fk1YXI~mUc0h6yXn3qob6Dha6eu7ZTWE7HEeuSBxBffSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board on July 14 approved Resolution 12‑20‑25 to amend the 2025 budget and enter an agreement with McMahon Associates, Inc. to administer the recruitment and selection process for a new fire chief. Trustees said the Police and Fire Commission recommended McMahon, which performed the village’s previous search, and staff requested the budget amendment because the departure was unanticipated.

Mary (last name not provided in the transcript), representing village staff and the Police and Fire Commission, told the board the fire chief is leaving and that McMahon had been recommended. \"This is who we used the last search. They are the ones this afternoon that gave us the presentation on the organizational studies,\" she said. The resolution passed on roll call with all trustees voting aye.

The resolution amends the village budget to add funding for recruitment services and authorizes staff to finalize an agreement with McMahon Associates. Trustees noted they had discussed the recruitment and compensation process at length at a prior Committee of the Whole meeting; no additional public testimony was offered for this item during the meeting. Staff will return with the contract and next steps for posting the position and conducting candidate screening and interviews.

This action amends the FY2025 budget only for recruitment services; it does not appoint a successor fire chief or change department operations other than authorizing the vendor engagement and funding to proceed.","The Village Board approved Resolution 12‑20‑25 to amend the 2025 budget and hire McMahon Associates to conduct the fire chief recruitment after the incumbent announced departure; Police and Fire Commission recommended McMahon, the same firm used in a prior search.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6168660,"Mount Pleasant board approves rezoning for 618‑unit Brown Road development over residents' objections",6615,1011000,7626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5407148-90fbf73a475b525e73a410bc72e94423&start=1011&end=7626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5407148-90fbf73a475b525e73a410bc72e94423/thumbnail_1011000.jpg","/articles/6168660/Mount-Pleasant/Racine-County/Wisconsin/Mount-Pleasant-board-approves-rezoning-for-618unit-Brown-Road-development-over-residents-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168660-fd89c42015a072327a8d110a9bc3449e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776550047&Signature=Wf3VUSFHSaAe6yNgMec1~9YTzG0YF4dKCvLRsU3YguIyYWcXYrA5jgmMqJRn252Csxr8YrJKynwJX7334cqg0y9XJewM-EBFDRrf7yAGxlaymu8sqULCu-5FtWSRPznARvlggqpV~WBHIZIIfQOc724FsNTVcZOiPK3Zxg3~r6k6TM05F51eljJ1OaQk5pwQv5qOm9jz4VFPStNSnBnu0eUYHBQECyOAaTc84IIEvFh6QSC1X3HQsjyE5AFg~S2GtbhPvEVmCCF93KFB1JOIHDmySSwH6cfwAFu7NKWAQZWqkJnGZMbKdHqrDOBGNoCn9O8sTlw~hKDTqIzipRNUuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Mount Pleasant Village Board on July 14 approved Ordinance 6‑20‑25, a zoning map amendment for 7003 and 7222 Brown Road, changing the property to an RH (high‑density residential) district to allow a developer’s concept for approximately 618 market‑rate residential units. The vote was 6–1.

The rezoning was the subject of a lengthy public hearing that drew more than a dozen residents from the adjacent Regent subdivision and nearby streets. Residents raised repeated concerns about traffic volumes on Biscayne Avenue and Braun Road, the effect on local schools and emergency services, potential impacts to the Pike River environmental corridor, and impacts to an active livestock farm directly across Braun Road.

Sam Schultz, the village’s development director, summarized the applicant’s request and the review process and told the board the application aligns with the multi‑jurisdictional Racine County 2035 land‑use guidance calling for residential and multifamily use at the site. He said the application is an early step in the entitlement process and that if the rezoning is approved the applicant must still submit a preliminary plat, traffic impact analysis, civil/stormwater plans, and a final plat for the board’s further review. \"This development would not connect Biscayne all the way through at this time,\" Schultz said, adding the comprehensive plan shows an east–west connection if and when the intervening parcel develops.

Developer representatives described the concept as a mix of duplex lots, two‑story apartment buildings with individual unit entries and three‑story buildings with tuck‑under parking. Ryan McCray, with Cardinal Capital Management, said Cardinal has more than 25 years in multifamily development. Architect Shelly of Continuum Architects described site layout intentions to create “softer” transitions, internal entries for units and central shared amenities including a clubhouse, pool and stormwater pond. Lee Jaramillo, a partner on the project and a resident of Caledonia, told the board the developer wants to \"bring quality housing to the area.\"

Speakers opposing the rezoning included homeowners and residents who said the proposed density — more than double several nearby projects — would generate thousands of vehicle trips, strain roads built for lower traffic volumes, degrade neighborhood character and threaten the viability of nearby livestock operations. Jody Hoffman Ruffalo, who said she operates the only active livestock farm left on Braun Road, said increased night traffic and nearby driveway entrances would stress animals and damage farm operations. Multiple speakers asked whether the village provided incentives or loans to the developer; several public commenters said the village advanced $4,000,000 to assist Cardinal’s land purchase. Resident Matt Kramer said he opposed preferential public financing and warned incentives could shift costs to neighboring property owners.

Board members said they heard residents’ concerns and noted additional approvals and studies are required later in the review process. Schultz confirmed traffic impact analyses and fiscal impact analyses are required with the preliminary plat and site plan submissions. Trustee comments reflected differing views on growth: some trustees emphasized the village’s longer‑term planning and need for housing supply, while others urged more study or lower density. After about 45 minutes of board discussion and deliberation, the board moved to a roll call vote and approved the rezoning 6–1.

The rezoning approval permits the developer to continue entitlement steps but does not approve final subdivision plats, site plans, public improvements or building permits. Those items must return to the Plan Commission and Village Board for subsequent review, which may incorporate traffic mitigation, revised densities, design changes, public‑works conditions and development agreements.","The Village Board voted 6–1 to approve Ordinance 6‑20‑25 rezoning 7003 and 7222 Brown Road to RH to allow a 618‑unit market‑rate residential concept proposed by Cardinal Capital; the public hearing drew more than a dozen residents who raised traffic, density, school and farm‑livelihood concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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Mount Pleasant board approves rezoning for 618‑unit Brown Road development over residents' objections