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Mequon Common Council Regular Meeting – September 8, 2026

Common Council — Tuesday, September 8, 2026
BodyMequon, Wisconsin
SessionCommon Council
DateTuesday, September 8, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:05

Good, we're all still here.

0:06

We didn't straggle too far.

0:08

We'll call the common council meeting of Tuesday, September 8th to order.

0:12

And start with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Speaker 2

0:16

Pledge allegiance to the United States of America.

0:22

One nation under God.

0:24

Indivisible Liberty and Justice Corral.

Speaker 1

0:30

Please call the roll.

Speaker 3

0:32

Alderman Strahlchak.

Speaker 1

0:33

Here.

Speaker 3

0:34

Alderman Tolako.

0:35

Here.

0:35

Alderman Meyer.

Unassigned speaker

0:36

Here.

Speaker 3

0:36

Alderman Hanser.

Unassigned speaker

0:37

Here.

Speaker 3

0:38

Alderman Bach.

Speaker 1

0:39

Here.

Speaker 3

0:39

Alderman Parish.

Speaker 1

0:40

Here.

Speaker 3

0:41

Alderman Bratt.

Unassigned speaker

0:42

Here.

Speaker 3

0:42

Alderman Gebhart.

Speaker 1

0:43

Here.

Speaker 3

0:43

And Mayor Nurban.

Speaker 1

0:44

Here.

0:46

First up we have public hearings, which we have none this evening, which brings us right into personal appearances and public comment.

0:53

Citizens wishing to address the council in any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time.

0:58

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

1:03

Please speak in the mic at the podium.

1:05

Time limit is five minutes.

1:06

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

1:12

Hearing seeing done, we'll move on to public officials' reports.

1:16

I just have one report this evening.

1:18

I open invitation to join us here on Saturday, September 12th from noon to 9 for taste of Mekwan, everyone's favorite time of year.

1:27

We have free live music, over 25 food and beverage vendors, and over 30 event booths.

1:33

So come out and see us Saturday.

1:35

Um everyone hope and pray for sunshine.

1:38

We've got an outstanding track record for the past several years,

Unassigned speaker

1:41

and

Speaker 1

1:42

it looks rainy now.

1:43

So positive thoughts for nothing but sunshine for Saturday, please.

1:48

That's it for me.

1:49

Uh anything additional, city attorney or city administrator?

Unassigned speaker

1:53

Not for night.

Speaker 1

1:53

All right, we're keeping it simple.

1:55

On to the consent agenda.

1:57

We have one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight items on the consent agenda, various meeting minutes of boards and commissions.

2:05

Is there a motion to approve?

2:07

Motion.

Unassigned speaker

2:09

Second.

Speaker 1

2:09

And a second.

Unassigned speaker

2:10

All

Speaker 1

2:11

those in favor of approving the consent agenda, please say aye.

2:14

Aye.

2:15

Opposed.

2:16

Consent agenda carries.

2:18

We have no ordinances this evening.

2:21

Moving on to resolutions.

2:23

Resolution 4306, a resolution approving the following items.

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Summary of Proceedings

Mequon Common Council Regular Meeting – September 8, 2026

The Common Council met on September 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM in Christine Nuernberg Hall. All eight aldermen and the mayor were present. The meeting lasted until 8:00 PM, including a closed session to evaluate the City Administrator. Three resolutions were unanimously approved, and the consent agenda was adopted.

Consent Calendar

  • Consent Agenda: Approved by voice acclamation, including minutes from eight boards and commissions (Architectural Board, Board of Appeals, Common Council, Festivals Committee, Finance-Personnel Committee, Mequon Municipal Water Utility Commission, Public Works Committee, and Sewer Utility District Commission).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • None were made.

Discussion Items

  • Mayor's Report: Mayor Nerbun invited the public to the "Taste of Mequon" event on Saturday, September 12, from noon to 9 PM, featuring free live music, 25+ food and beverage vendors, and 30+ event booths.
  • Resolution 4306 – Boiler Replacement: Approved ratification of a $72,817 boiler purchase and installation at the Public Safety Building from J.F. Ahern Co., plus $5,000 for associated equipment and repairs. Recommended by the Public Works Committee. Approved by unanimous roll-call vote.
  • Resolution 4307 – Police K9 Donation: Approved receipt of $67,065 from the Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation for a police K9 squad and equipment. The Council expressed appreciation for the foundation's continued support. Approved by unanimous roll-call vote.
  • Resolution 4308 – Vehicle Acquisition: Authorized purchase of one Dodge Durango and three Ford Police Interceptor vehicles from Ewald Automotive Group, plus equipment from Code 3 Communications, for a not-to-exceed cost of $235,582. During discussion, an alderman asked why one Dodge was included; police staff explained the Dodge was chosen for faster availability compared to Ford. Equipment from older vehicles will be transferred to save costs. Approved by unanimous roll-call vote.

Key Outcomes

  • All three resolutions (4306, 4307, 4308) passed unanimously 8–0 (with the mayor not voting).
  • Consent agenda approved by acclamation.
  • At 7:38 PM, the Council unanimously voted to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to evaluate the City Administrator. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM without reconvening to open session.

Meeting Transcript

Good, we're all still here. We didn't straggle too far. We'll call the common council meeting of Tuesday, September 8th to order. And start with the Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge allegiance to the United States of America. One nation under God. Indivisible Liberty and Justice Corral. Please call the roll. Alderman Strahlchak. Here. Alderman Tolako. Here. Alderman Meyer. Here. Alderman Hanser. Here. Alderman Bach. Here. Alderman Parish. Here. Alderman Bratt. Here. Alderman Gebhart. Here. And Mayor Nurban. Here. First up we have public hearings, which we have none this evening, which brings us right into personal appearances and public comment. Citizens wishing to address the council in any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time. If you desire to be heard on agenda items, you may be heard when that item is considered on the agenda. Please speak in the mic 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? Hearing seeing done, we'll move on to public officials' reports. I just have one report this evening. I open invitation to join us here on Saturday, September 12th from noon to 9 for taste of Mekwan, everyone's favorite time of year. We have free live music, over 25 food and beverage vendors, and over 30 event booths. So come out and see us Saturday. Um everyone hope and pray for sunshine. We've got an outstanding track record for the past several years, and it looks rainy now. So positive thoughts for nothing but sunshine for Saturday, please. That's it for me. Uh anything additional, city attorney or city administrator? Not for night. All right, we're keeping it simple. On to the consent agenda. We have one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight items on the consent agenda, various meeting minutes of boards and commissions. Is there a motion to approve? Motion.

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