Hartland board approves routine payments, budgets and equipment purchases; schedules Sandhill public hearing

At its Nov. 24 meeting the Village Board of the Village of Hartland approved a series of routine financial and administrative items.

The board approved a project closeout payment of $22,813.31 to Stark Pavement Corp for the 2024 paving program and then approved vouchers totaling $101,343.32 that included that closeout payment. Trustees also approved a purchase of five rugged mobile data computers (MDCs) for fire apparatus from Rugged Depot at $3,050 per unit (total $15,250) after staff reported that the quoted units are within the 2026 budget and that lead times justify ordering prior to January to avoid an estimated 5% price increase.

On municipal finance matters, the board approved resolution 11242025 formalizing the Lake Country Municipal Court 2026 budget ($482,663); staff explained that the court is funded primarily by citation revenues and not direct municipal tax dollars. The board also approved the Heartland Business Improvement District 2026 budget for $74,800; staff noted those funds are business assessments rather than village taxpayer funds. Separately, the planning commission’s recommendation for the Sandhill PUD amendment (reduce units from 110 to 92 and convert two phases to single‑family condominiums) was accepted for first review and the board scheduled a public hearing for Jan. 12, 2026.

Ending: All motions carried by voice vote; the board’s approvals were routine and staff will proceed with procurement, budget and public‑hearing logistics.