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West Bend licensing board recommends denying operator's license for Kimberly Volmer
Summary
The West Bend licensing board voted July 6 to recommend denial of an operator's license for Kimberly Volmer after the police chief outlined a series of arrests, current pending charges and probation-parole noncompliance; the board approved the recommendation by voice vote.
The licensing board on July 6 recommended denying an operator's license for Kimberly Volmer after the West Bend Police Department expressed concerns about her fitness for the role.
Police Chief: “We never take advice to deny lightly,” the police chief said, summarizing the department’s review. The chief told the board that Volmer has a criminal history the department considers relevant to an operator's license, including a June 2023 arrest at a retail store that led to convictions for two counts of misdemeanor retail theft; an arrest in June 2024 for first‑offense operating while intoxicated with a child passenger and reports of controlled substances in the vehicle; a December 16, 2024 arrest after a slow‑vehicle crash where life‑saving measures (CPR, Narcan) were needed; and a March 2026 incident in West Bend where Volmer was found overdosing and in possession of fentanyl, cocaine and paraphernalia. The chief also said the applicant had not engaged with her probation and parole agent and is delinquent on roughly $716.95 in forfeitures to Mid Moraine Municipal Court.
Why the board cited those issues: The chief explained that an operator's license places an individual in positions of responsibility at licensed premises — including the sale and service of alcohol and the safety of patrons — and said those responsibilities require reliable cooperation with police when public‑safety issues arise.
Motion and outcome: A board member moved to recommend denial of the operator’s license and a second was recorded; the motion carried by voice vote.
What the action means: The board’s recommendation is the formal licensing‑board action recorded at the meeting. The board described this item as a new application rather than a renewal. The transcript does not record an immediate appeal or any public comment from the applicant at the meeting.
Next steps: The board did not record additional conditions or follow‑up tasks during the meeting. Any further administrative or legal steps (appeal, licensing hearing, or action by another body) were not specified at the meeting.
