Board approves grant‑contingent management intern and several routine actions

The Village board approved establishing a part‑time management intern position, contingent on grant funding available through the Wisconsin City/County Management Association (WCMA). Staff said the grant could cover up to 50% of wages; the recommended position would average 12–17 hours per week and be funded across multiple funds if hired. Trustees supported the proposal but made the approval conditional on securing the grant and agreed to set a not‑to‑exceed hours cap.

Other actions taken at the meeting included: approval of the regular (12/02/2025) and special (12/09/2025) meeting minutes (with a Trustee‑requested amendment to add a line about citizen comments on cell phone use); adoption of a resolution appointing 2026–2027 election officials; approval of a special event permit for a sensory‑friendly tree lighting scheduled for 12/17/2025; and the business license ordinance described above.

During public comment Joe Russ criticized the board’s redevelopment work on the Boston store/mall property and TIF spending and urged action in 2026; trustees did not take formal action on the redevelopment complaint during public comment. The board moved into closed session under State Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate purchasing and intergovernmental matters (welcome center release and fire department agreement).

Votes at a glance: - Minutes (12/02 & 12/09): approved (motion, amended, roll call recorded 'Aye'). - Resolution appointing election officials (2026–2027): approved by roll call. - Ordinance to create annual business license (Section 12.08): adopted, effective 07/01/2026. - Demo automated garbage truck purchase: approved (see separate article). - Sensory‑friendly tree lighting special event (12/17/2025): approved. - Management intern creation: approved contingent on grant funding. - Motion to enter closed session under State Statute Section 19.85(1)(e): made and put to roll call.