West Bend approves updated Mid Moraine Municipal Court agreement; two communities to join

Summary

The council approved an update to the Mid Moraine Municipal Court operational agreement that clarifies administrative committee roles, vacancy procedures, judge-salary setting consistent with Wisconsin statutes and adds the town of Fredonia and the city of Sheboygan Falls as members, increasing participation from 18 to 20 communities.

City Administrator Jesse presented an update to the Mid Moraine Municipal Court agreement at the Nov. 10 meeting and the council approved the update.

Jesse said the revision adds two new members — the town of Fredonia and the city of Sheboygan Falls — bringing total membership from 18 to 20. He said the agreement clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the court administrative committee, addresses board-vacancy procedures, and relocates specific statutory references to a broader "in accord with state statutes" phrasing so the agreement does not require frequent updates when statute numbers change. Attachments include a model ordinance for communities that wish to join.

Jesse said West Bend remains the largest member and will continue to carry a significant share of court costs, though adding members should help defray per-member costs. The council approved the updated agreement by voice vote.