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Board grants easement for two Mukwonago tornado sirens on school property
Summary
The Mukwonago School District approved an easement allowing the Village of Mukwonago to place two tornado sirens, including one on the high‑school property near the west entrance; the board clarified the district bears no liability for upkeep and that the easement will not interfere with cross‑country routes.
The board approved an easement for the Village of Mukwonago to install two tornado sirens, one of which will sit on district high‑school property near the west entrance.
The Mukwonago Village Police Chief presented grant‑related information and noted he has worked on the grant process to place two additional sirens in the village. Joel said the easement language in the packet will be corrected to reflect village (rather than Walworth County) jurisdiction and recommended the board grant the easement because locating a siren near the high school benefits the district when large groups gather for events.
Board members asked whether the district would have any liability for repair or replacement if a siren failed or caused damage. The police chief and administration clarified that the district would have no repair liability, and the easement terms would not make the district responsible for maintenance. A question about whether siting the siren would impact cross‑country runners was answered: the planned location sits roughly 75 feet off Highway N and is outside the primary running path, and the easement’s additional area would not meaningfully interfere with existing cross‑country routes.
A motion to approve the Mukwonago tornado siren easement was made, seconded, and approved by voice vote.
