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Fox Lake council adopts water-lateral ordinance, authorizes rate filing and updates leak billing policy
Summary
At its March 18 meeting the Fox Lake Common Council adopted Ordinance 2026-2 on water laterals, authorized Ehlers to file a water-rate application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, approved a DPW/utility reorganization resolution, adopted a water leak billing policy, and approved a four-lot CSM on Linden Lane.
The City of Fox Lake Common Council on March 18, 2026, approved several measures affecting utilities, public works and property subdivisions during a 6:30 p.m. meeting in the council chambers.
Alderperson Dennis Linke moved to approve Ordinance 2026-2, which creates ordinance 470-2 B relating to water laterals; Alderperson Peter Hartzheim seconded the motion. The council voted in favor (Alderpersons Marcy Benz, Peter Hartzheim, Joe Horetzki, Dennis Linke, Angela Thomas and Dan Ault), and the ordinance was adopted.
The ordinance addresses the city's regulation of water laterals; the transcript records the council's adoption but does not specify the ordinance's technical provisions or an effective date.
The council also approved Resolution 7-2026, authorizing the city to retain the financial-advising firm Ehlers to file a water-rate application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Alderperson Marcy Benz moved the resolution; Alderperson Angela Thomas seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote.
Separately, the council approved Resolution 8-2026 concerning the organizational structure of the Department of Public Works and the utility department. Alderperson Joe Horetzki moved the resolution; Alderperson Dennis Linke seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote. The minutes record approval of the change in structure but do not detail the specific staffing or reporting changes.
On utility billing, the council adopted an amended water leak policy as part of updated billing policies and procedures. The motion to approve the leak policy was made by Alderperson Peter Hartzheim and seconded by Alderperson Dan Ault; it passed on a voice vote. The minutes indicate the policy was amended March 18, 2026 but do not include the amendment language in the record.
The council also approved a certified survey map (CSM) for Bryan Yohn to create zero-lot-line units at 113, 115, 117 and 119 Linden Lane. Alderperson Dennis Linke moved approval; Alderperson Peter Hartzheim seconded, and the motion carried on a voice vote.
The meeting opened with roll call and a certification that open meetings law requirements had been met. Mayor Tom Bednarek presided. With no public comment offered, the council conducted its agenda items and adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Votes at a glance: - Approved Ordinance 2026-2 (creates Ordinance 470-2 B, water laterals): vote recorded in favor — Marcy Benz, Peter Hartzheim, Joe Horetzki, Dennis Linke, Angela Thomas, Dan Ault. - Approved Resolution 7-2026 (authorize Ehlers to file PSC water-rate application): carried on voice vote. - Approved Resolution 8-2026 (DPW/utility department structure): carried on voice vote. - Approved water leak billing policy (as amended March 18, 2026): carried on voice vote. - Approved CSM for Bryan Yohn (113–119 Linden Lane): carried on voice vote.
The minutes do not record dissenting votes, roll-call tallies except where noted, nor the substantive text of the ordinance or the leak-policy amendments. The council adjourned with no further business.
