North Fond du Lac trustees approve 2025 audit, award $99,924 sidewalk contract and back lead-service funding resolution

The North Fond du Lac Board of Trustees approved several routine and capital-related items at its May 18 meeting, including adoption of the village's 2025 financial audit, a sidewalk construction contract, and a reimbursement resolution to support future lead service line replacements.

John Rader of audit firm Baker Tilly presented the 2025 financial audit and reported the Village is in an "overall healthy financial position." Trustees asked about inter-utility borrowing to support the Stormwater Utility; Administrator Nick Leonard said borrowing from the Wastewater Fund is the likely option and that Baker Tilly could record interest if the Village elects to charge it. Rader noted the audit includes a disclosure that management had not prepared full GAAP financial statements and that Baker Tilly prepared certain entries and the financial statements as part of the engagement.

The board voted 5–0 to adopt the audit after Trustee Chuck Hornung moved for approval and Trustee John Duffy seconded. The approval followed the firm's presentation and a brief discussion of utilities accounting and the rate study addressing billing for manufactured-home customers.

Also on the agenda, Director of Public Works Mitch Vis reported receiving three bids for the 2026 sidewalk program and recommended the low bidder, Forward Contractors of Wisconsin Inc. The board approved the contract award to Forward Contractors for $99,924.42 on a 5–0 vote after Trustee Duffy moved and Trustee Gary Schaub seconded the motion.

Trustees approved a proposed Administrative, Supervisory & Technical compensation plan that adds two pay grades (13 and 14). The measure passed 5–0 after Leonard outlined the change and trustees discussed the proposal.

The board also approved a temporary licensed-premises modification for Charlie's Banquet Hall to include an outdoor area north of the building for a fundraising event on May 23, 2026, from 4–8 p.m.; Police Chief Pete Vergos reviewed the application and recommended approval. Trustee John Duffy moved to approve the temporary premises change; Trustee Mike Will seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

On financing for lead service line replacement, Administrator Leonard outlined Resolution-07-2026, which declares official intent to reimburse expenditures from debt proceeds not to exceed $350,000 for work planned in 2027–2028. Leonard said the program could replace roughly 60 lead service lines if funding is awarded; the board approved the resolution 5–0.

The board completed its business with a second reading and adoption of Ordinance-2026-3 (amending pet license exceptions, section 5.05(4)(b)). The ordinance passed on a roll-call vote with Trustees Duffy, Hornung, Streetar, Schaub and Will recorded as voting yes.

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.