Bonduel board approves Washington Street sewer relining, adopts county hazard plan and okays developer agreement amendment

BONDUEL, Wis. — The Village of Bonduel Village Board on Aug. 13 approved a package of infrastructure, planning and administrative measures, including a sanitary sewer relining on Washington Street, adoption of a regional hazard mitigation plan and an amendment to a developer agreement that adds a 45-day deadline for Village review of future ownership transfers.

Village Attorney Tyler Plouff told the board the Washington Street project is based on a VisuSewer quote to reline and pressure-grout the sanitary sewer on North Washington Street between State and Cedar streets; the board approved Resolution 2025-14 to fund the work from the Sewer Fund by roll-call vote. The action is intended to address an identified sewer segment and preserve system reliability.

The board also approved Resolution 2025-15 to adopt the Shawano-Menominee Counties Hazard Mitigation Plan. Trustee Andrew Court, who moved the resolution, said adopting the plan makes the Village eligible to align future projects with county mitigation priorities and federal funding opportunities.

On development matters, the board approved an amendment to the existing developer’s agreement for parcel 107-62300-0020 after Landmark Development sold the property to Nature’s Ridge, an LLC the minutes say is owned by Keith Garrett and Chad Roefers. Village Attorney Tyler Plouff explained the amendment adds a new clause (H2) giving the Village 45 days to approve or deny any future transfers to third parties not affiliated with the original developers; Trustee Kay Zuleger moved the amendment and Trustee Matt Pleshek seconded the motion, which the minutes record as carried.

The board approved updates to the Village Personnel Policy 2024-01, including language that allows the board discretion to adjust the vacation-increase schedule. Trustee Kay Zuleger moved and Trustee Andrew Court seconded the personnel-policy amendments; the motion carried.

The board introduced and approved Resolution 2025-16 to quitclaim any Village interest in a private alley between 117 and 125 N. Cecil St., property the minutes say was awarded on May 15, 2023 to Jessica and Russell Gehm. The meeting minutes include a roll-call record showing Trustees Andrew Court, Sean Falk, Matt Pleshek, Michelle Streetman and Kay Zuleger voting aye and President Russ Gehm recorded as abstaining. (The minutes also include a line stating "Motion carried unanimously," a contradiction with the recorded abstention; the roll-call record is reported here as shown in the minutes.)

Trustee Michelle Streetman moved and Trustee Sean Falk seconded approval of a Reserve Class B liquor license for The Glenn Lounge & Grill at 113 N. Cecil St.; the board approved the license after the required forms, background checks and publications were confirmed.

Other actions included approval of payments for July 2025 and the treasurer’s report, and the appointment of Richard Streetman to the Fire Commission. Director of Municipal Operations Jesse Rankin reported that the final walkthrough for Sunrise Court has been completed and said assessments will follow; he also noted staff plans a joint RDA and Plan Commission meeting for business owners on Sept. 9, 2025.

Police, fire and EMS reports were received: Police Chief Keith Fischer noted Officer Jake Rhode’s community outreach and presence at the Corn Roast; Fire Chief Kevin Lynch reported the department received a Class 3 ISO rating and that new firefighters will start training next week; EMS Director Rodney Hoppe said one new EMT has begun classes and that staff are scheduling a refresher course.

Deputy Clerk Jennifer Falk said the Aug. 27 Committee of the Whole may be changed to a Special Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.