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East Troy staff reports: DPW maintenance, police crime decline and airport revenue recovery
Summary
At the Jan. 20 meeting trustees heard Q4 reports: the Department of Public Works reported sanitary sewer cleaning exceeded annual targets; police reported a decline in crime since 2020; and airport staff reported rising fuel sales, improved maintenance and a positive net cash position largely driven by fuel revenue.
Village staff presented fourth‑quarter reports and updates at the Jan. 20 meeting covering public works, police and the municipal airport.
Public Works: Jason (DPW) summarized Q4 work and ongoing projects including booster‑station pump work, multi‑use trail phase 2, sanitary lining and sidewalk repairs. He reported the village cleaned 45,000 feet of sanitary main in 2024, which he estimated represents about 40% of the system and exceeds the department’s 25% annual target. Jason also said staff created standard operating procedure documentation and noted training accomplishments; he highlighted that a newer employee, Denny Largent, received a “newcomer of the year” award at a wastewater convention.
Police: The police chief presented a five‑year crime outlook showing reported crime is down compared with 2020. The chief said crimes reported are down roughly 40% from 2020 to 2024 and that breakdowns by person/property/society show declines in multiple categories.
Airport: Doug (airport) reported that fuel sales and airport activity are rising after prior declines; summertime and EAA activity drive seasonal peaks. Doug said cash‑basis net profit for the airport was nearly $44,000 for the reporting period, and that about $25,000 of that improvement came from fuel sales and associated margins. He noted work on FBO maintenance, tuckpointing and exterior painting is planned, and that a new repair business located at the field has generated additional traffic and fuel sales.
Trustees praised the emphasis on maintenance and documentation in DPW and the airport’s progress toward self‑sustainability. Staff said the annual audit is scheduled for the first full week of February, with a draft expected in early April.
No formal board action was taken on these reports; trustees asked follow‑up questions and acknowledged staff accomplishments.
