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Black Earth board approves annexation, routine licenses and EMS land purchase funding
Summary
At its June 2 meeting the Village of Black Earth Board adopted Ordinance 2026-01 annexing three village-owned parcels, approved multiple business and operator licenses including a new Class B for Orphic Garden, adopted two resolutions including funding for an EMS land purchase, approved a final park pay request and a beekeeping application; a fireworks permit application was not acted on due to incomplete materials.
The Village of Black Earth Board on June 2 approved a slate of routine licenses and municipal actions, adopted an annexation ordinance and approved funding for a Dane County EMS land purchase.
The board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-01 to annex three village-owned parcels after a motion by Mitch Hodson, seconded by Dylan Helmenstine. The board also approved multiple retailer and operator licenses: renewals for Black Earth Lanes and Pounds LBS LLC (The Shack), a new Class B license for Orphic Garden (applicant Kristen Evans present to discuss a tentative opening date and property boundaries), and Class A renewals for Black Earth BP, Inc. and Kwik Trip, Inc. Motions to approve the licenses were made by board members as recorded and carried by unanimous vote.
Other approvals included a bundle of operator license renewals and new operator licenses; a temporary Class B sellers permit for BEvents, LLC (for Concerts in the Park and Black Earth Field Days); adoption of Resolution #2026-03 (2025 Annual Compliance Maintenance) after Public Works Director Matt Kahl explained the report; and approval of Resolution #2026-04 to provide funding for a Dane County District #1 EMS Board land purchase (parcel identifier listed on the agenda). The board also approved the contractor final pay request for R&T Voegeli on the Black Earth Creek Park project and authorized payment of presented invoices.
The board considered a fireworks display and sales permit submitted by Pedro Perez of Eye Candy Pyro of Dodgeville, WI but did not act because the application materials were incomplete; no permit was issued. The board approved a beekeeping application for Arieanne and Christopher Polito at 1300 Blue Mounds St. after noting one written objection and that fewer than half the neighbors objected.
Votes at a glance (motions as recorded in the minutes): - Ordinance 2026-01 (annexation): moved by Mitch Hodson, seconded by Dylan Helmenstine; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Class B license renewals (Black Earth Lanes; Pounds LBS LLC): motions by Jen Schuetz; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Orphic Garden Class B (new): motion to approve by Dylan Helmenstine, second by Jen Schuetz; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Class A renewals (Black Earth BP, Kwik Trip): motion by Jen Schuetz; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Cigarette/tobacco licenses: motion by Jen Schuetz; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Operator license renewals and new operators: motion by Dylan Helmenstine; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Temporary Class B sellers permit (BEvents, LLC): motion by Mitch Hodson, second by Nathan Cavanagh; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Fireworks permit (Pedro Perez/Eye Candy Pyro): no action — application incomplete; no permit issued. - Resolution #2026-03 (2025 Annual Compliance Maintenance): motion by Dylan Helmenstine, second by Jen Schuetz; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Resolution #2026-04 (Dane Co. Dist. #1 EMS Board land purchase funding): motion by Dylan Helmenstine, second by Jen Schuetz; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Beekeeping application (Polito): motion by Terry Moyer, second by Jen Schuetz; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Black Earth Creek Park final pay request (R&T Voegeli): motion by Dylan Helmenstine, second by Jen Schuetz; outcome: approved (all ayes). - Invoices to be paid: motion by Dylan Helmenstine, second by Mitch Hodson; outcome: approved (all ayes).
Why it matters: The annexation changes the municipal boundary for the parcels listed in Ordinance 2026-01; the EMS land funding advances a county-level emergency services project that the village is supporting through local action. Licensing approvals affect local businesses and upcoming community events. The fireworks permit was not approved because application materials were incomplete, meaning no display permit will be issued based on the June 2 record.
Board members present included Village President Terry Moyer and trustees Mitch Hodson, Dylan Helmenstine, Jen Schuetz, Nathan Cavanagh and Sydney Haase. Clerk/Treasurer Beth Marty submitted updated financial reports; Public Works Director Matt Kahl and Town & Country Engineer Nick Bubolz provided staff briefings on the wastewater compliance report and the park pay request, respectively.
The board set the next meeting for Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
