Bonduel board approves liquor license, equipment-rate increases and grant application; orders full property revaluation

The Village of Bonduel Village Board met on March 12, 2025, and unanimously approved a package of routine and administrative actions, including a temporary liquor license for new owners of Antler’s Supper Club, increases to equipment rental rates, authorization to apply for an Outdoor Recreation Grant for Cedar Park, and a full village-wide property revaluation to begin in 2026. The meeting opened at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

The Board approved a liquor license for Harlow’s Supper Club, the business formed from the purchase of Antler’s Supper Club. Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Maroszek questioned the premise description on the application; owner Harlow Arndt clarified where alcoholic beverages would be stored and consumed. Trustee Kay Zuleger moved to approve the license for the period April 1 to June 30, 2025; Trustee Tim Kelley seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

On fiscal matters the Board adopted Resolution 2025-04 to raise Village equipment rental rates, citing increased costs that prompted the Committee of the Whole review. Trustee Matt Pleshek moved the resolution, Trustee Brenda Staszak seconded, and a roll call vote recorded all members as Aye. The Board also introduced Resolution 2025-05 to support submission of an Outdoor Recreation Grant application to update playground equipment and amenities at Cedar Park; the resolution acknowledges that the Village would share financial responsibility if the grant is awarded. Trustee Andrew Court moved and Trustee Tim Kelley seconded the measure, which passed on a unanimous roll call.

Board members voted to approve a full revaluation of village properties for the 2026 assessment cycle after staff said market values have risen substantially since 2021 and the Village had been out of compliance on the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Major Class Comparison report. Trustee Kay Zuleger moved to approve the revaluation, Trustee Brenda Staszak seconded, and the motion carried; the assessor is scheduled to begin property reviews in July 2025.

The Board also approved a transfer of an LRIP grant allocation from Maple Drive to a mill-and-overlay project on N. Jefferson Street, with remaining costs to be covered by the 2024 GO Note; Ruekert-Mielke is preparing the bid packet. A sign permit for St. Paul Lutheran Church and School at 240 E Green Street was approved after staff confirmed the design met village size and zoning requirements.

During the open forum Justin Manthei said he is interested in purchasing 102 E Express Way (owned by KT Holding) and discussed plans to build a car wash there. Director of Municipal Operations Jesse Rankin explained the parcel is currently zoned agricultural and would require rezoning to commercial, state approvals for building plans, review by the Village Plan Commission, and settlement of an agricultural deferred assessment tied to earlier road and infrastructure work before development could proceed.

Chief Keith Fischer reported the School Resource Officer position has been posted on WILENET and that applications will be accepted through March 20. Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Maroszek reported the village copier lease ends in May and that vendor MBM has gone out of business; she is seeking alternative leasing options. The Board approved the March payments and accepted the February Treasurer’s Report by unanimous votes.

The meeting concluded following brief announcements about upcoming meetings. The Board adjourned at 6:40 p.m.