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Cross Plains board weighs Dane County EV charger host agreement and New Village Hall updates
Summary
Staff described a Dane County 'Charge Up Dane County' offer to install Level‑2 EV chargers at village sites under a five‑year host agreement; trustees requested details on electricity costs, demand charges, maintenance responsibilities and ADA/grading before deciding. The meeting also included progress on the new village hall and a $252,410.83 payment to Brickell Brothers.
Village staff briefed trustees on a Dane County program that would place dual‑port Level‑2 EV chargers at identified host sites, including a possible location behind the new village hall. Staff said the county would provide chargers, conduit and installation under a five‑year host agreement and that the chargers would transfer to village ownership after five years.
Trustees sought clarity about ongoing operational responsibilities. Several trustees pointed out language in the draft host agreement indicating the village would be responsible for electricity costs, fees, riders, demand charges and registering with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Trustees asked whether the county would cover electricity and operations during the five‑year term, who would perform maintenance and repairs if equipment breaks, whether charging fees could be structured to cover operating costs, and whether the county could supply cameras or pay for additional security.
Staff said the county indicated the county would install and maintain the equipment for five years but acknowledged the host agreement language suggests the village must handle certain billing and fee responsibilities; staff committed to returning with clearer cost/revenue and maintenance details and to consult with the county on the draft terms and a possible easement. Trustees did not approve the agreement tonight and asked to defer action to a future meeting after staff follow‑up.
Separately, staff updated construction progress on the new village hall (weather barrier installed, interior framing underway), said AV/technology bids were reissued (bid opening July 23) and presented payment application No. 7 for Brickell Brothers for $252,410.83; the board approved the payment.
