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Hobart board authorizes cell‑tower negotiations, adopts new building code and approves street‑sweeping RFP
Summary
At its March 3 meeting the Hobart Village Board approved a street‑sweeping RFP, authorized staff to negotiate a proposed Verizon cell‑tower lease on Fire Station #2 property, adopted Ordinance 2026‑02 updating Chapter 121 (Building Construction), and approved hiring a part‑time administrative assistant following closed session.
The Village of Hobart Board of Trustees on March 3 approved several administrative and regulatory actions, including a request for proposals for street‑sweeping services, authorization for staff to negotiate a proposed cell‑tower lease on Fire Station #2 property, and adoption of a revised building‑construction ordinance.
The board approved a street‑sweeping Request for Proposals that will be administered by Department of Public Works staff. The motion to approve the RFP was made by Trustee David Dillenburg and seconded by Trustee Melissa Tanke; the board approved the measure by voice vote, 5‑0.
On the subject of telecommunications infrastructure, the board authorized staff to enter negotiations with Concordia Wireless, acting on behalf of Verizon, for a potential ground lease to place a new telecommunications tower on Fire Station #2 property on North Overland Road. President Richard (Rich) Heidel moved the authorization; Trustee Tammy Zittlow seconded. The board’s vote was 5‑0. The authorization allows staff to negotiate terms only; it does not approve a final lease or construction.
The board also approved ORDINANCE 2026‑02, which repeals and recreates Chapter 121 (Building Construction) of the Municipal Code as the first phase of a code recodification project intended to establish uniform construction standards and inspection procedures. President Heidel moved the ordinance; Trustee Tanke seconded. The ordinance passed on a 5‑0 voice vote.
During a closed session held under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c), (1)(e) and (1)(g) for personnel matters, property negotiations and legal strategy regarding tribal affairs/potential litigation, the board considered personnel and negotiation matters. After the board returned to open session it approved hiring Gracie Steede as a part‑time (20 hours per week) administrative assistant at $20.00 per hour with a six‑month probationary period. The hiring motion was made by Trustee Melissa Tanke, seconded by Trustee Tammy Zittlow, and approved by voice vote 5‑0.
Other administrative notes recorded in the meeting minutes: the Public Works & Utilities Advisory Committee meeting was rescheduled to April 2 due to lack of quorum; the Board of Fire Commissioners will meet March 16; the Joint Review Board is scheduled for March 24; committee appointment terms expire April 30; the village will hold its first April board meeting on April 8 because of the April 7 election; the village met a new representative from Baird and the audit is complete. Staff noted that changes to garbage and recycling procedures will be presented at the next meeting and discussed advising residents that collection bins should be spaced at least three feet apart.
The board’s next procedural step on the cell‑tower concept is negotiation; any lease or permit would require additional staff review and future board approval. A public hearing on street vacations is scheduled for March 17, 2026, and the Comprehensive Plan is expected to be brought forward in 2027.
