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Windsor board approves multiple infrastructure, zoning and maintenance measures, appoints public safety committee member
Summary
At its March 20 meeting, the Village of Windsor Board approved several resolutions and an ordinance for road, utility and conservancy work, granted eight direct seller permits to Everlight Solar, approved an MS4 annual permit, and appointed Andre Poehnelt to the Public Safety Committee. A closed session produced approval of an employee medical leave.
The Village of Windsor Board on March 20 approved a package of infrastructure, zoning and maintenance measures and appointed a member to its Public Safety Committee. The meeting also included a law-enforcement update and a closed session that yielded approval of an employee medical leave.
President Bob Wipperfurth called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. He read the board's announcement that it would convene into closed session under Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) and (f) to discuss property negotiations and an employee medical leave.
Law enforcement: Deputy Collins said February had a normal call volume with some weather-related crashes and a couple of fires, and reported, “The deputies have a new canine member who will join them shortly.” He said Deputy Woods will work with the canine and both will undergo training.
Votes at a glance: The board approved the consent agenda and took the following formal actions (all votes recorded 5-0 unless noted): - Approved issuance of eight direct seller permits to Sunburn Construction (d/b/a Everlight Solar). (Motion: Trustee Bruce Stravinski; Second: Trustee Monica Smith.) - Adopted Resolution 2025-15 approving a certified survey map and lot-line adjustment for Windsor Gardens LLC to enlarge a buildable lot and dedicate land for stormwater management. (Motion: Trustee Kristine Schmidt; Second: Trustee Ed Wall.) - Adopted Ordinance 2025-04 rezoning Outlot 20 in Windsor Gardens from ER (Estate Residential) to CO-1 (Conservancy) so it can be dedicated for stormwater purposes. (Motion: Trustee Kristine Schmidt; Second: Trustee Monica Smith.) - Adopted Resolution 2025-16 to award the rebid for the CTH CV/Lake Road utility and multi-use path improvement project to A-1 Excavating; some ditch infrastructure was deferred to meet the budget, and Lake Circle repaving is part of the project. (Motion: Trustee Ed Wall; Second: Trustee Monica Smith.) - Adopted Resolution 2025-17 awarding 2025 street maintenance (crack seal and chip seal) to the low bidder, Rock County Sealcoat LLC. (Motion: Trustee Ed Wall; Second: Trustee Monica Smith.) - Adopted Resolution 2025-18 authorizing purchase of a 2024 Ford F-250 with Boss V plow for the Utility Department to replace a totaled vehicle, with insurance proceeds applied to the purchase. (Motion: Trustee Bruce Stravinski; Second: President Wipperfurth.) - Adopted Resolution 2025-19 approving scope of services for a Windsor Community Park watermain loop, with a developer contributing a substantial portion of funding. (Motion: Trustee Kristine Schmidt; Second: Trustee Ed Wall.) - Adopted Resolution 2025-20 approving a proposal from Quercus for Prairie Creek and Windsor Crossing conservancy maintenance (invasive removal, brush thinning, prescribed burns); Trustee Kristine Schmidt noted construction debris in the woods. (Motion: Trustee Monica Smith; Second: Trustee Kristine Schmidt.) - Approved the draft MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) annual permit, which includes the new street sweeper. (Motion: Trustee Bruce Stravinski; Second: Trustee Ed Wall.) - Appointed Andre Poehnelt to the Public Safety Committee after three interviews. (Motion: Trustee Ed Wall; Second: Trustee Kristine Schmidt.)
Background and context: Staff reported the municipal campus sprinkler system passed a hydro test and finishing work is nearing completion, with site work beginning the following week. The board discussed budget constraints that required scaling back some utility replacements in the road-repair project; specific dollar amounts were not provided in the meeting record.
Closed session and personnel action: The board moved into closed session under Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) and (f) to deliberate purchase of public property, boundary agreement negotiations with the Town of Vienna, and an employee medical leave. After returning to open session at 6:05 p.m., the board reported no action on the property purchase and boundary agreement items and approved an employee medical leave of absence and related variances to the employee handbook as described in closed session.
What’s next: There were no votes recorded that delayed projects; staff will proceed with procurement and project coordination as approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Clerk Christine Capstran submitted the minutes.
