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Record of Proceedings

Mequon Common Council Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026

Common Council — Tuesday, April 14, 2026

BodyMequon, Wisconsin

SessionCommon Council

DateTuesday, April 14, 2026

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Unassigned speaker

0:06

Speaker 1

0:07

believe it's a United States of America.

0:15

Individuality of justice for all.

Speaker 2

0:24

We can probably let the record reflect that everyone was here for sewer meeting is still here as that only took like two minutes.

0:31

Um the next item is public hearings.

0:34

There are none this evening.

0:36

The next item is personal appearances in public comment.

0:39

Citizens wishing to adjust the council on any matter not on the agenda may do so at this

Unassigned speaker

0:43

time.

Speaker 2

0:43

If you desire to be heard on any agenda items, you may be heard when that item is considered on the agenda.

0:48

Please speak into the microphone at the podium.

0:49

Time limit is five minutes.

0:51

Is there anyone here this evening who wishes to speak on any item not on the agenda?

0:56

Seeing no one coming up, we can move on to public officials reports.

1:01

Um I don't have anything.

1:03

Uh administrator Jones.

Speaker 3

1:05

Uh yes, thank you, Mayor.

1:06

Just a couple of quick items.

1:08

Uh last uh Tuesday, a week ago today, the brush site opened, the new and improved brush site with the automated gate.

1:16

The brush site is now open six days a week, Tuesdays through Sundays, 7 30 a.m.

1:21

to 7 30 p.m.

1:23

Uh for those residents uh who have not yet purchased their brush site pass for 2026.

1:29

They are on sale here at City Hall as well as the public works facility on Weston Drive.

1:35

As I mentioned earlier tonight, our long-range financial planning workshop will be kicking off at 8 30 a.m.

1:43

on Thursday, June 4th at a site to be determined.

1:47

Uh so mark your calendars.

1:48

We're planning on about a half day with lunch ending up at around 1 1 30 in the early afternoon.

1:55

We'll we'll confirm that through the bulletin this week.

1:58

And lastly,

Unassigned speaker

1:59

the

Speaker 3

1:59

MECON police department will be partnering with our friends at Concordia University on a drug take back day next Saturday, April 25th from 10 a.m.

2:10

to 2 p.m.

2:12

Uh residents and other area uh individuals and parties can drop off uh unused medications to ensure that they are safely and responsible responsibly disposed of again 10 a.m.

2:24

to 2 p.m.

2:25

next Saturday at Concordia University Wisconsin.

2:29

Thank you, Mayor.

Speaker 2

2:32

Thank you.

2:32

Uh moving on to the consent agenda.

2:34

We have 10 sets of various uh minutes from boards and commissions or other staff reports and one ordinance first reading.

2:43

That ordinance is 2026 1690.

Unassigned speaker

2:47

An ordinance amending the city's zoning map within chapter 58 of the Macqua municipal code from R3 residential one acre with CGO central growth overlay to R3 slash TDR transfer of development rights slash PUD for the plant planned unit development in connection with the development of a 19 lot subdivision on 16.5 acres immediately north of 8440 West Onges Bay Road.

Speaker 2

3:12

So it's recommended by planning commission March 23rd, 2026, and is a first reading.

3:17

Is there a motion on the consent agenda?

Speaker 4

3:19

Motion to approve.

3:20

Second,

Speaker 2

3:21

motion and a second.

Unassigned speaker

3:22

Speaker 2

3:22

all those in favor, please say aye.

3:24

Aye.

3:25

Any opposed?

3:26

Um consent agenda carries.

3:29

Move on to ordinances of which there are none, which brings us to resolutions.

3:33

The first of which is resolution 4279, a resolution adopting the MEC1 Commons Master Plan, which was recommended earlier this evening by committee of the whole.

Speaker 4

3:44

Move approval.

3:45

Second.

Speaker 2

3:46

Motion and a second.

3:48

Any discussion?

3:50

Hearing and seeing none.

3:52

Um,

Unassigned speaker

3:53

all

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Summary of Proceedings

Mequon Common Council Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026

The Mequon Common Council met on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Christine Nuernberg Hall. Mayor Andrew Nerbun presided with all eight aldermen present. The agenda listed a 7:30 p.m. start, but the meeting was called to order at 8:19 p.m. after the Sewer Utility District Commission meeting. The Council approved the consent agenda, adopted seven resolutions, authorized two closed sessions, and adjourned at 9:04 p.m.

Consent Calendar

Approved by voice acclamation the minutes of the Architectural Review Board (Feb. 9, 2026), Board of Appeals (Feb. 5, 2026), Common Council (Mar. 10, 2026), Economic Development Board (Feb. 24, 2026), Finance-Personnel Committee (Feb. 10, 2026), Mequon Municipal Water Utility Commission (Nov. 4, 2025), Park and Open Space Board (Jan. 21 and Mar. 18, 2026), Planning Commission (Feb. 23, 2026), Public Works Committee (Feb. 10, 2026), and Sewer Utility District Commission (Nov. 4, 2025).
Approved the consent agenda, which included the first reading of Ordinance 2026-1690, amending the zoning map on 16.5 acres immediately north of 8440 W. Donges Bay Road from R-3 (Residential 1-Acre) with CGO (Central Growth Overlay) to R-3/TDR (Transfer of Development Rights)/PUD (Planned Unit Development) for a 19-lot subdivision, as recommended by the Planning Commission on March 23, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

No member of the public addressed the Council on non-agenda items.

Public Officials' Reports

Mayor Nerbun had no report.
City Administrator William Jones announced the new automated-gate brush site is open Tuesdays through Sundays, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (the raw transcript says 7:30 p.m.), and 2026 brush site passes are on sale at City Hall and the Public Works facility.
A Long Range Financial Planning session will be held with the Common Council on Thursday, June 4, 2026, starting at 8:30 a.m.
The Mequon Police Department and Concordia University will hold a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Concordia campus.

Resolutions

Resolution 4279: Adopted the Mequon Commons Master Plan, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole earlier that evening. Approved by voice acclamation.
Resolution 4280: Adopted a revised forfeiture schedule for the Mid-Moraine Municipal Court, reflecting a $10 increase in applicable court fees authorized by Wisconsin Act 113. Approved by voice acclamation.
Resolution 4281: Awarded the 2026 GSB-88 bituminous road sealing contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, for $155,000. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.
Resolution 4282: Awarded the 2026 crack sealing contract to Thunder Road, LLC, of Genesee, Wisconsin, for $183,500. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.
Resolution 4283: Approved replacement of a 2004 dump truck, including a 2026 Ford Super Duty F-600 chassis from Ewald Automotive Group, Hartford, Wisconsin, for $55,025, and a Henderson Mark III dump body and hoist from Universal Truck Equipment, Galesville, Wisconsin, for $20,206. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.
Resolution 4284: Ratified an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine, for asset management software implementation in an amount not-to-exceed $47,000. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.
Resolution 4285: Approved awarding the Lift Station R and Lift Station U improvements contract to Sabel Mechanical LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, for $175,600, with authorization to award to Mid City Corporation, of Butler, Wisconsin, for $232,500 if the initial contract is not executed. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Closed Sessions

Authorized entry into closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) regarding the Michael Kemp claim relating to 14133 N. Riverland Road, for legal counsel consultation on litigation strategy. Approved by roll call vote.
Authorized entry into closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) regarding acquisition of property rights related to relocation of Lift Station E to 2010 W. Ranch Road. Approved by roll call vote.
The Council indicated it did not expect to reconvene in open session and adjourned in closed session at 9:04 p.m.

Key Outcomes

The consent agenda, including the ordinance first reading, was approved unanimously by voice acclamation.
Resolutions 4279-4285 were all adopted unanimously.
Two closed session motions were authorized unanimously.
No items of unfinished business or new business were considered.

Discrepancy Notes

The agenda listed the meeting at 7:30 p.m., but the minutes record a call to order at 8:19 p.m.; the transcript notes the Sewer Utility District Commission meeting lasted about two minutes before the Common Council convened.
For the brush site closing time, the minutes state 7:00 p.m., while the raw transcript states 7:30 p.m.
For the dump truck chassis in Resolution 4283, the agenda and minutes state $55,025, while the raw transcript states $55,002.
The agenda states that ordinance first readings require a recorded two-thirds suspension of rules; the consent agenda, which included the first reading, was approved by voice acclamation in the minutes.

Meeting Transcript

I believe it's a United States of America. Individuality of justice for all. We can probably let the record reflect that everyone was here for sewer meeting is still here as that only took like two minutes. Um the next item is public hearings. There are none this evening. The next item is personal appearances in public comment. Citizens wishing to adjust the council on any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time. If you desire to be heard on any agenda items, you may be heard when that item is considered on the agenda. Please speak into the microphone at the podium. Time limit is five minutes. Is there anyone here this evening who wishes to speak on any item not on the agenda? Seeing no one coming up, we can move on to public officials reports. Um I don't have anything. Uh administrator Jones. Uh yes, thank you, Mayor. Just a couple of quick items. Uh last uh Tuesday, a week ago today, the brush site opened, the new and improved brush site with the automated gate. The brush site is now open six days a week, Tuesdays through Sundays, 7 30 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. Uh for those residents uh who have not yet purchased their brush site pass for 2026. They are on sale here at City Hall as well as the public works facility on Weston Drive. As I mentioned earlier tonight, our long-range financial planning workshop will be kicking off at 8 30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4th at a site to be determined. Uh so mark your calendars. We're planning on about a half day with lunch ending up at around 1 1 30 in the early afternoon. We'll we'll confirm that through the bulletin this week. And lastly, the MECON police department will be partnering with our friends at Concordia University on a drug take back day next Saturday, April 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Uh residents and other area uh individuals and parties can drop off uh unused medications to ensure that they are safely and responsible responsibly disposed of again 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Saturday at Concordia University Wisconsin. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you. Uh moving on to the consent agenda. We have 10 sets of various uh minutes from boards and commissions or other staff reports and one ordinance first reading. That ordinance is 2026 1690. An ordinance amending the city's zoning map within chapter 58 of the Macqua municipal code from R3 residential one acre with CGO central growth overlay to R3 slash TDR transfer of development rights slash PUD for the plant planned unit development in connection with the development of a 19 lot subdivision on 16.5 acres immediately north of 8440 West Onges Bay Road. So it's recommended by planning commission March 23rd, 2026, and is a first reading. Is there a motion on the consent agenda? Motion to approve. Second, motion and a second. Uh all those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed?

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Mequon Common Council Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026

Consent Calendar

Approved by voice acclamation the minutes of the Architectural Review Board (Feb. 9, 2026), Board of Appeals (Feb. 5, 2026), Common Council (Mar. 10, 2026), Economic Development Board (Feb. 24, 2026), Finance-Personnel Committee (Feb. 10, 2026), Mequon Municipal Water Utility Commission (Nov. 4, 2025), Park and Open Space Board (Jan. 21 and Mar. 18, 2026), Planning Commission (Feb. 23, 2026), Public Works Committee (Feb. 10, 2026), and Sewer Utility District Commission (Nov. 4, 2025).

Approved the consent agenda, which included the first reading of Ordinance 2026-1690, amending the zoning map on 16.5 acres immediately north of 8440 W. Donges Bay Road from R-3 (Residential 1-Acre) with CGO (Central Growth Overlay) to R-3/TDR (Transfer of Development Rights)/PUD (Planned Unit Development) for a 19-lot subdivision, as recommended by the Planning Commission on March 23, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

No member of the public addressed the Council on non-agenda items.

Public Officials' Reports

Mayor Nerbun had no report.

City Administrator William Jones announced the new automated-gate brush site is open Tuesdays through Sundays, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (the raw transcript says 7:30 p.m.), and 2026 brush site passes are on sale at City Hall and the Public Works facility.

A Long Range Financial Planning session will be held with the Common Council on Thursday, June 4, 2026, starting at 8:30 a.m.

The Mequon Police Department and Concordia University will hold a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Concordia campus.

Resolutions

Resolution 4279: Adopted the Mequon Commons Master Plan, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole earlier that evening. Approved by voice acclamation.

Resolution 4280: Adopted a revised forfeiture schedule for the Mid-Moraine Municipal Court, reflecting a $10 increase in applicable court fees authorized by Wisconsin Act 113. Approved by voice acclamation.

Resolution 4281: Awarded the 2026 GSB-88 bituminous road sealing contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC, of Waunakee, Wisconsin, for $155,000. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Resolution 4282: Awarded the 2026 crack sealing contract to Thunder Road, LLC, of Genesee, Wisconsin, for $183,500. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Resolution 4283: Approved replacement of a 2004 dump truck, including a 2026 Ford Super Duty F-600 chassis from Ewald Automotive Group, Hartford, Wisconsin, for $55,025, and a Henderson Mark III dump body and hoist from Universal Truck Equipment, Galesville, Wisconsin, for $20,206. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Resolution 4284: Ratified an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine, for asset management software implementation in an amount not-to-exceed $47,000. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Resolution 4285: Approved awarding the Lift Station R and Lift Station U improvements contract to Sabel Mechanical LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, for $175,600, with authorization to award to Mid City Corporation, of Butler, Wisconsin, for $232,500 if the initial contract is not executed. Approved by unanimous roll call vote.

Closed Sessions

Authorized entry into closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) regarding the Michael Kemp claim relating to 14133 N. Riverland Road, for legal counsel consultation on litigation strategy. Approved by roll call vote.

Authorized entry into closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) regarding acquisition of property rights related to relocation of Lift Station E to 2010 W. Ranch Road. Approved by roll call vote.

The Council indicated it did not expect to reconvene in open session and adjourned in closed session at 9:04 p.m.

Key Outcomes

The consent agenda, including the ordinance first reading, was approved unanimously by voice acclamation.

Resolutions 4279-4285 were all adopted unanimously.

Two closed session motions were authorized unanimously.

No items of unfinished business or new business were considered.

Discrepancy Notes

The agenda listed the meeting at 7:30 p.m., but the minutes record a call to order at 8:19 p.m.; the transcript notes the Sewer Utility District Commission meeting lasted about two minutes before the Common Council convened.

For the brush site closing time, the minutes state 7:00 p.m., while the raw transcript states 7:30 p.m.

For the dump truck chassis in Resolution 4283, the agenda and minutes state $55,025, while the raw transcript states $55,002.

The agenda states that ordinance first readings require a recorded two-thirds suspension of rules; the consent agenda, which included the first reading, was approved by voice acclamation in the minutes.

Meeting Transcript