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Committee recommends multiple capital projects and special assessments, including stormwater-pond fees and street improvements
Summary
The committee approved recommendations on several capital items April 21: stormwater pond special-assessments (~$115,000), a preliminary special-assessment resolution totaling about $123,765 for several streets, a KL Engineering proposal not to exceed $39,186 for streetlight work, and several contractor pay requests and bid awards; motions were recommended to the Village Board.
The Village of Jackson Budget & Finance Committee on April 21 recommended a series of capital project actions and special-assessment steps to the Village Board, including stormwater-pond special assessments, street and streetlight work, contract pay requests and a preliminary resolution declaring intent to levy assessments.
Stormwater ponds: the committee considered a Board of Public Works recommendation on the 2022 pond compliance report and a request related to special-assessment invoicing. The committee approved a motion recommending Village Board approval of special assessments totaling approximately $115,000 to pond owners for the 2022 pond inspection completed by CDM Smith. The motion carried unanimously.
Streetlight engineering and street projects: the committee recommended approval of an engineering services proposal from KL Engineering for the 2026 streetlight improvement project on Ridgeway Drive, Chestnut Court and Hickory Lane for an amount not to exceed $39,186, covering engineering and construction inspection. The committee also recommended awarding the 2026 Eagle Drive North street-improvement bid to Stark Pavement Corporation in the amount of $54,527.30; committee members discussed timing but staff said no firm schedule yet.
Preliminary special-assessment resolution: the committee recommended approval of Resolution 26-12, a preliminary resolution declaring intent to exercise special-assessment powers under Wis. Stat. §66.0703 for Eagle Drive, Hawthorne Drive, Aspen Drive and Lynon Drive. During discussion a committee member stated the approximate assessment total was $123,765. The recommendation passed.
Other contract items: the committee recommended approval of pay request No. 2 (final) for Stark Pavement Corporation for the 2025 Oaks of Jackson surface course in the amount of $5,329.19, and pay request No. 2 for Low Underground for the Cedar Creek Dog Park in the amount of $3,414.77. All motions recorded on these items carried.
Votes at a glance: a summary of committee motions and outcomes at this meeting follows: - Approve minutes (March 10, 2026): motion carried. - Approve March 2026 check registers and treasurer’s report: motion by Wells, second by Olsen; carried. - Special assessments to pond owners (2022 pond inspection by CDM Smith): recommend Village Board approve; carried; amount approximately $115,000. - Pay request No. 2 — 2025 Oaks of Jackson final: recommend approval to Village Board; amount $5,329.19; carried. - KL Engineering proposal (streetlight improvements): recommend approval, not to exceed $39,186; carried. - Eagle Drive North bid award (Stark Pavement Corporation): recommend approval, $54,527.30; carried. - Resolution 26-12 (preliminary special-assessment intent under Wis. Stat. §66.0703): recommend approval; approximate assessment total $123,765; carried. - Resolution 26-17 (Jackson Police Department fee-schedule amendment): recommend approval; carried. - Pay request No. 2 — Cedar Creek Dog Park (Low Underground): recommend approval; amount $3,414.77; carried.
What happens next: the committee’s recommendations will be forwarded to the Village Board for final action or formal adoption where required. The special-assessment resolution is a preliminary step; final assessment amounts and billing, if any, will be determined in later proceedings.
