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BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
February 24, 2026 * 7:00 PM * Court Room 

 13600 Juneau Boulevard, Elm Grove, WI 53122 



1.

Roll Call

2.

Announcement of Closed Session

A.

Pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation(s) in which it is or is likely to become involved, more specifically to discuss litigation with the Soo Line.

B.

Pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically to discuss the purchase of a Fire Truck from the Village of Butler.

3.

Pledge of Allegiance

4.

Public Hearing

A.

Public Hearing #1: Text Amendments to §335-26 I-1 Institutional District of the Village of Elm Grove Code of Ordinances.

B.

Public Hearing #2: Creating § 335-21.2 Rm-3 Multiple-Family Residential District of the Elm Grove Code of Ordinances Accommodating Community-based residential facilities (CBRFs) and Residential Care or Assisted Living for Eligible Residents.

5.

Public comments on any subject without any action, except possible referral to a governmental body or staff member

6.

Approval of Agenda

7.

Approval of Minutes

A.

Review and act on the January 27, 2026 Board of Trustee Draft Minutes.

8.

Report of the Village President - James Koleski

A.

Discussion and possible action on appointment of Mark DiFonzo to the Building Board.

B.

Discussion and possible action of appointment of Susan Baumann to the Beautification Committee.

9.

Report of Village Officers

A.

Report of Fire Chief - Brian Naylor

1.

Fire Chief's Report.

B.

Report of Police Chief - Jason Hennen

2.

Review and possible action to approve the Traffic Enforcement Interdiction Initiative Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

C.

Report of EMS Director - Curt Waddell

D.

Report of Village Clerk - Crystal Turner

1.

Discussion and possible action regarding Elm Grove ALF LLC Claim for Excessive Assessment.

E.

Report of Village Manager - Thomas Harrigan

F.

Report of Village Attorney - Hector de la Mora


10.

Report of Standing Committees


A.

Plan Commission - President Koleski

Report on discussion and any action taken at previous meetings, future agenda items, and upcoming scheduled meetings.

1.

2026-02-02 Plan Commission DRAFT Minutes.

2.

Review and act on an Ordinance 2026-01 amending § 335-26. I-1 Institutional District of the Village of Elm Grove Code of Ordinances

3.

Review and act on an Ordinance 2026-02 creating § 335-21.2 Rm-3 Multiple-Family Residential District of the Elm Grove Code of Ordinances Accommodating Community-based residential facilities (CBRFs) and Residential Care or Assisted Living for Eligible Residents.

B.

Library Board - Trustee Castile

Report on discussion and any action taken at previous meetings, future agenda items, and upcoming scheduled meetings.

1.

2026-02-16 Library Board DRAFT Minutes

C.

Public Works - Trustee Schindler

Report on discussion and any action taken at previous meetings, future agenda items, and upcoming scheduled meetings.

1.

2026-02-09 Public Works Committee DRAFT Minutes

D.

Public Safety - Trustee Sayas

Report on discussion and any action taken at previous meetings, future agenda items, and upcoming scheduled meetings.

E.

Legislative - Trustee Stuckert

Report on discussion and any action taken at previous meetings, future agenda items, and upcoming scheduled meetings.

1.

2026-02-12 Legislative Committee DRAFT Minutes

F.

Park and Recreation - Trustee Hillmann

Report on discussion and any action taken at previous meetings, future agenda items, and upcoming scheduled meetings

1.

2026-02-10 Recreation Committee DRAFT Minutes

G.

Administrative and Personnel - Trustee Stuckert

Report on discussion and any action taken at previous meetings, future agenda items, and upcoming scheduled meetings.

1.

2026-01-21 Admin & Personnel Committee DRAFT Minutes

H.

Finance and Licensing - President Koleski

Report on discussion and any action taken at previous meetings, future agenda items, and upcoming scheduled meetings.

1.

2026-01-27 Finance & Licensing Committee DRAFT Minutes

2.

Monthly Financial Reports

3.

Review and possible action to implement publication and background check fees.

11.

Approval of Vouchers

A.

Review and act on February Vouchers.

12.

Matters for Possible Closed Session

Upon conclusion of the closed session, a motion will be made to reconvene in open session, pursuant to Wis. Stats 19.85(2) for possible discussion and /or action on matters discussed in closed session and to consider the balance of the agenda.

A.

Motion to convene in Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions:

1.

Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation(s) in which it is or is likely to become involved, more specifically to discuss:

a.

Soo Line Litigation

2.

Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically to discuss:

a.

Fire Truck Purchase from the Village of Butler

B.

Motion to reconvene into Open Session

C.

Discussion and possible action regarding items discussed in Closed Session

1.

Soo Line litigation.

2.

Purchase of the Fire Truck from the Village of Butler

13.

Other Business

No discussion or action on items not on the agenda.

14.

Adjourn



 
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