Finance Committee

The Finance Committee participates in the formulation of the annual budgets for the General Fund, Sewer Utility Fund, and Water Utility Fund. The committee monitors those budgets throughout the year. The annual budget directly impacts the property tax levy for each year.

Members

Mike Bergs, Chair
Vicki Maurer
Cathy Schueller
Allen Huebsch

License/Building/Safety/Zoning Committee

The License/Building/Safety/Zoning Committee is responsible for keeping the Village's building codes up to date with current building technology and state regulations. This committee reviews and conducts hearings on zoning matters within the Village, establishes and reviews policies in regard to law enforcement and other safety issues. They also review applications for licenses issued by the Village, particularly cigarette and alcohol licenses.

Members

Terry Lepak, Chair
Vicki Maurer
Tom Sommer
Allen Huebsch
Craig Van Der Leest

Water & Sewer Committee

The Water and Sewer Committee deals with issues relevant to providing safe drinking water to the community. They are concerned with the condition of the wells providing water to the Village. The committee also is responsible for above ground storage (water tower), the distribution system (water mains), and pumping and treatment equipment. The committee is responsible for ensuring that Department of Natural Resources requirements for the qualities of water are met by the utility.

Members

Allen Huebsch, Chair
Terry Lepak
Mike Bergs
Cathy Schueller
Craig Van Der Leest

Street & Recycling Committee

The Street & Recycling Committee is responsible for issues dealing with street maintenance and construction. They annually review the conditions of the streets within the Village and assist in the preparation of the 5-Year Street Improvement Plan. They review traffic patterns and recommend to the Village board that sidewalk be installed in areas of need. The committee reviews street construction bids and recommends approval of contracts. This committee is also responsible for reviewing equipment needs on an annual basis and recommends replacement of equipment as necessary. The Street/Recycling Committee is also responsible for reviewing and renewing contracts for garbage and recycling collection. They also oversee the spring clean-up and the collection of yard and garden waste.

Members

Tom Sommer, Chair
Vicki Maurer
Terry Lepak
Allen Huebsch

Park Commission

The Park Commission consists of two trustees and from five to seven citizen members. The Park Commission responsibilities are to manage, control, improve and care for all public parks in the Village and to secure the quiet, orderly and suitable use and enjoyment thereof by the people.

Members

Rick Mueller, Chair
Dave Berg
Dale Masanz
Bruce Kralcik
Rick Haanstad
Bob Christianson
Bob Sekorski
Troy Bemke
Allen Huebsch

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission consists of the Village President, two Trustees, the Chairperson of the Park Commission and five citizen members. The primary responsibility is the formulation of a comprehensive (master) plan for the Village. Land use issues, e.g.(acquisition for streets, parks and utilities) approval of land plots within the Village and amendments to land use ordinances are also included.

Members

Peter Weinschenk, Chair
Mike Bergs
Vicki Maurer
Mike Wolf
Donna Grenwalt
Deb Steinke
Allen Huebsch
Jack Knetter (citizen advisor)
Rick Mueller

Community Development Block Grant Committee

The Community Development Block Grant Committee (CDBG) was established in the mid-80's to aid in the administrations of housing rehabilitation grants. The funds are currently available on a revolving basis to lower and middle income homeowners for energy conservation-type improvements, accessibility improvements, and other qualifying improvements.

Members
Allen Huebsch, Chair
Craig Van Der Leest
Dale Masanz
Marlene Socha
Marie Knetter
Elgart Mueller
Vacancy, Grant Administrator
Vacancy, CDBG Building Inspector

Village Weed Commissioner

Paul Schilling

Village Building Inspector

Kevin Breit