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Votes at a glance: Verona Common Council actions, April 27, 2026
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Summary
The council approved minutes, bills, contracts and several transportation and sustainability measures, confirmed committee appointments and a fire chief agreement (contingent on PFC appointment), amended a ground lease and defeated participation in a regional EMS study (tie, mayor voted no).
Key votes and formal actions taken by the Verona Common Council on April 27, 2026:
- Minutes: Approved minutes of the April 13, 2026 meeting with correction (addition of Ellen Roll). Motion by Alder Tucker Long; second by Alder Helmke.
- Payment of bills: Council approved payment of $2,109,955.92 (includes $1,120,790 in debt service and a $547,468 quarterly payment to Madison Metro Sewage District). Motion by Alder Helmke; voice vote in favor.
- Contracts: Awarded the Mark Drive Reconstruction Phase 2 contract to Northwestern Stone LLC for the apparent low bid of $2,137,596.55; motion carried. The sustainability task force recommendation to award a $59,969 solar installation at the Verona Senior Center to Eagle Point Solar was approved, with staff flexibility on a small monitor/critters‑guard substitution.
- Traffic/Active transportation: Council overturned Traffic Safety Committee denials and approved a four‑way stop at Zing Drive/Dunhill Drive and a painted protected bike lane on a segment of East South Main Street (Locust to Melody Lane). Staff follow up directed to return with striping and delineator recommendations.
- Ground lease amendment: Council approved an amendment to the ground lease (cell tower at Stamford Field) with Array, reducing base rent from $2,076.35/month to $900/month with a $250/month colocation fee for future subtenants, subject to final city attorney and administrator approval.
- Personnel: Council approved the fire chief employment agreement for the council’s selected candidate contingent on appointment by the Police & Fire Commission; motion passed by voice vote.
- EMS study: Motion to participate in a joint fire/EMS feasibility and implementation analysis (McMahon & Associates) at Verona’s share of $19,425 failed after a 4–4 vote; Mayor Luke Diaz cast the tie‑breaking vote against participation.
The council also moved into a closed session under Wisconsin Stat. 19.85 for bond negotiations with the Town of Verona and returned to open session before adjourning at 9:16 p.m.
