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Pardeeville board OKs transfer of fire truck loan, votes to retain former EMS building and appoints new PFPD representative
Summary
On March 4 the Village Board voted to allow the Pardeeville Area Fire District to assume a $278,342.86 fire-truck loan, decided to keep the former EMS building (5-1-1), accepted a PFPD representative resignation and appointed Mike Koehler to the post (4-3).
The Pardeeville Village Board voted March 4 to allow the Pardeeville Area Fire District to take over a Bank First loan for a fire truck that remains titled and insured by the district. Finance Director/Treasurer Julie Reis told the board the payoff would be $278,342.86 as of March 5, 2026; the motion to transfer the loan passed unanimously.
Separately, the board debated the future of the former EMS building. Trustee Michael Babcock noted he had attended recent Pardeeville Area Fire District meetings and urged the Village to make its intentions known so the district could explore options. Trustee Fred Kocher moved that the Village keep the EMS building; the roll-call vote carried 5-1-1 (Yes: Michael Babcock, Angela Engelmann, Fred Kocher, Justin Kopfhamer, Tom Nakielski; No: Kristie Chapman; Abstain: Lloyd Miller).
President Angela Engelmann moved to accept Trustee Justin Kopfhamer’s resignation as the Village’s PFPD representative and nominated Mike Koehler to fill the role. The board appointed Koehler on a 4-3 roll-call vote (Yes: Kristie Chapman, Angela Engelmann, Justin Kopfhamer, Tom Nakielski; No: Michael Babcock, Fred Kocher, Lloyd Miller).
Why it matters: the loan transfer removes the Village’s repayment obligation for a sizable vehicle purchase and clarifies the truck’s financial responsibility. Retaining the EMS building keeps a Village-owned asset in municipal control while the board and district explore reuse and renovation options. The 4-3 appointment vote indicates a split among trustees on representation to the fire district.
Next steps: the loan transfer will be processed with Bank First; the Village and PFPD will continue discussions about the former EMS building’s future and the board has a newly appointed PFPD representative to engage with the district.
