Village of Hobart - Government Page

10/03/2026

Shower chances increase this morning mainly north of Highway 29, while most locations in central and east-central Wisconsin see some sunshine. Rain showers become more widespread this evening, continuing into Sunday morning. Seasonable temps and breezy conditions are expected for Sunday under mostly sunny skies.

10/02/2026

MEETING NOTICE – VILLAGE BOARD (Regular)
Date/Time: Tuesday October 6th 2026 (6:00 P.M.)
Location: Hobart Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road)

Village Board of Trustees: Richard Heidel (President), David Dillenburg, Vanya Koepke, Tammy Zittlow, Melissa Tanke. All agendas and meeting packets can be found on-line at https://www.hobartwi.gov/village-board.

Download the meeting packet here:https://www.hobartwi.gov/_files/ugd/644190_fa850ea2f6b245848aba11888c7e9ddb.pdf
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ROUTINE ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON:
1. Call to order/Roll Call.
2. Certification of the open meeting law agenda requirements and approval of the agenda
3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING – Ordinance 2026-16 (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF HOBART, BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN) (Page 4)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to re-zone property, specifically Parcel HB-501-1, from A-1: Agricultural District to PDD #1: Centennial Centre at Hobart District.

B. ACTION on aforesaid agenda item (Page 7)

5. CONSENT AGENDA (These items may be approved on a single motion and vote due to their routine nature or previous discussion. Please indicate to the Board President if you would prefer separate discussion and action.)
A. Payment of Invoices (Page 9); B. VILLAGE BOARD: Minutes of September 15th 2026 (Regular) (Page 14) and September 17th 2026 (Special) (Page 18); C. SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: Minutes of August 19th 2026 (Page 19); D. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Minutes of September 8th 2026 (Page 20)

6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

7. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS (Please limit comments to no more than 3 minutes)
A. PRESENTATION – Donation to the Hobart Fire Department
The residents of New Perspective Emerald Bay recently raised funds for the Fire Department at their annual Labor Day picnic and will present the proceeds to the Department. Josh Bray (Executive Director) will make the presentation.

B. PRESENTATION – Resolution 2026-11 (A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO HAVE THE WATER UTILITY OF THE VILLAGE DIRECT BILL A PORTION OF PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION CHARGES TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS PER STATE STATUTE) (Page 22)
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) has proposed a 47.7 percent increase in the Water Utility’s overall revenue. This does NOT mean every customer’s bill will increase the same percentage. The precise increases per classification (residential, multifamily, commercial, etc.) will be determined once the PSC completes a Cost of Service analysis. In the 2026 budget, the Village is paying $240,877 from the General Fund to the Water Utility. With the proposed rate increase, this amount will be significantly increased to $429,093. Village staff has been working with our auditors to propose a new formula for the FPF, which would, in theory, reduce the impact on the tax levy, as well as spread the cost in a more equitable manner, factoring in properties that do not currently pay property tax but receive fire protection.

C. PRESENTATION – Pulaski School District Referendum (Page 26)

D. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - RESOLUTION 2026-11 (A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2ND TO NOVEMBER 6TH AS CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK IN THE VILLAGE OF HOBART) (Page 28)

8. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT/COMMUNICATIONS

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIONS

10. OLD BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Hobart Municipal Center Pre-Request for Proposals Report (Page 30)
This report establishes the operational vision for a future Village Hall. Rather than focusing on square footage alone, it identifies how Village services should function over the next 30 to 50 years. The recommendations are intended to guide the Board, architects, engineers, and staff through the programming phase of the project. Although future staffing decisions will be made by a future Village Board based on the community needs and available resources, the building should be designed with sufficient flexibility to support any department and/or staff changes without significant building modifications. This report was first presented to the Board at its September 15th meeting. The Board is being asked to approve a quote from Bayland Buildings to do the preliminary drawing for the upcoming RFP ($8,500).

11. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Policy 2026-08 (Financial Management) (Page 51)
The purpose of this policy is to update and amend the previous policy governing cash management. This policy also establishes internal controls, delegates administration and guides the acceptable movement of funds.

B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Proposed Amended FY2026 General Fund Budget (Page 59)
This is the first amendment of the FY2026 budget.

C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Proposed 2027-31 Capital Projects Plan (Page 77)
This planning document is a guide for the Village’s Capital Projects over the next five (5) years. The document is a valuable component of the annual budget process.

D. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Awarding Village of Hobart - In-Line Booster Station No. 1 Modifications (Contract 2320-26-03) (Page 89)
Bids were opened on October 1st, and were received from three contractors, ranging in base bid cost from $427,180.00 to $503,540.00. Staff is recommending the bid be awarded to Sabel Mechanical ($427,180.00).

E. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Establishing a Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for increase in square footage and location of accessory building (HB-3247, 3764 North Overland Road)
Staff would recommend the Public Hearing be held at the November 4th Village Board meeting.

F. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Establishing a Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Commercial Use from this Location in A-1: Agricultural District (HB-368, 1492 South Overland Road)
Staff would recommend the Public Hearing be held at the November 4th Village Board meeting.

G. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Establishing a Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance 2026-17 (AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING SECTION 149 (SINGLE-FAMILY TRANSITIONAL RESIDENTIAL (SFTR)) OF ARTICLE I (PDD #2: ORLANDO/PACKERLAND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) OF CHAPTER 295 (ZONING))
The purpose of this ordinance is to facilitate affordable housing by incorporating the construction of a single-family or two-family home with slightly smaller lot widths and area in the PDD #2 Zoning District. Staff would recommend the Public Hearing be held at the November 4th Village Board meeting.

H. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Establishing a Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance 2026-18 (AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING SECTION 119 (LEGAL DESCRIPION) AND SECTION 125 (SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR)) OF ARTICLE XIII (PDD #1: CENTENNIAL CENTRE AT HOBART DISTRICT) OF CHAPTER 295 (ZONING))
The purpose of this ordinance is to facilitate affordable housing by incorporating the construction of a single-family or two-family home with slightly smaller lot widths and area in the PDD #2 Zoning District and to correct the legal description of the District. Staff would recommend the Public Hearing be held at the November 4th Village Board meeting.

I. DISCUSSION - Items for future agenda consideration or Committee assignment

J. ADJOURN to CLOSED SESSION:
1. Under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (e): Deliberating or negotiating 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. RE: Possible Trail Agreement with the Oneida Nation
2. Under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1) (g): Conferring 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 in which it is or is likely to become involved. RE: Tribal Affairs; Potential Litigation

K. CONVENE into open session.

L. ACTION from closed session.

12. ADJOURN

Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator
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UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS
Tuesday October 20th 2026 (6:00 PM) – Regular Board Meeting at Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road)
* Wednesday November 4th 2026 (6:00 PM) – Regular Board Meeting at Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road)
Tuesday November 20th 2026 (6:00 PM) – Regular Board Meeting at Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road)

* - Moved from Tuesday November 3rd due to the Fall Election.
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NOTE: Page numbers refer to the meeting packet. All agendas and minutes of Village meetings are online: www.hobartwi.gov. Any person wishing to attend, who, because of their disability, requires special accommodation, should contact the Village Clerk’s office at 920-869-1011 with as much advanced notice as possible. Notice is hereby given that action by the Board may be considered and taken on any of the items described or listed in this agenda. There may be Board members attending this meeting by telephone if necessary.

10/02/2026

MEETING NOTICE – PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Date/Time: Monday October 5th 2026 (5:30 P.M.)
Location: Hobart Village Office (2990 South Pine Tree Road)

Download the meeting packet here -https://www.hobartwi.gov/_files/ugd/644190_1b842549598b42b3bced1f309bb9597e.pdf

ROUTINE ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON:
1. Call to order/Roll Call.
2. Certification of the open meeting law agenda requirements and approval of the agenda
3. Approval of Minutes of September 8th 2026 meeting (Page 3)
4. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

ACTION ITEMS
5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - Conditional Use Permit for increase in square footage and location of accessory building (HB-3247, 3764 North Overland Road) (Page 5)
The current property owner is proposing to construct a detached accessory building of 1,700 square feet on their property. The current lot size of 99,965 square feet would allow up to 1,666 square feet of accessory building (1/60th of the lot square footage) by ordinance. This request would consist of a Conditional Use Permit as the new accessory building would not conform to the requirements identified in the zoning code.

6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Commercial Use from this Location in A-1: Agricultural District (HB-368, 1492 South Overland Road) (Page 14)
The applicant and current property owner are requesting to continue operating a commercial business at this location that is currently zoned A-1: Agricultural District. With the three uses (residential dwelling, farm animals, and commercial business), Village Staff has suggested that the applicant apply for a Conditional Use Permit to continue with all three uses.

7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - Modifications/Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 295, Article XIV, PDD #2: Orlando/Packerland Planned Development District (Page 32)
With single family dwelling values continuing to increase, the market has been showing the need for some more affordable housing options for first-time buyers. At the request of a developer, the Village approved modifications to the PDD # 2 zoning district in 2024 to allow for the construction of a single-family subdivision that had slightly smaller lot widths and area. This agenda item is recommending a few modifications to the existing ordinance.

8. DISCUSSION AND ACTION - Modifications/Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 295, Article XIII, PDD #1: Centennial Centre at Hobart District (Page 34)
To be similar with residential uses that were modified back in 2024 in PDD # 2, Staff is recommending a new section be added to the existing zoning code for PDD # 1 that permits similar development options for single-family and two-family developments in the PDD # 1 zoning district along with some modifications to clear up sections 295-119 Legal Description and 295-125 Single-Family and Two-Family Residential.

9. ADJOURN

Aaron Kramer, Village Administrator

COMMISSION MEMBERS: Rich Heidel (Chairperson), Melissa Tanke, Jeff Ambrosius, Tom Dennee, David Johnson, Bob Ross, John Rather

NOTE: A quorum of the Village Board may be present at this meeting, but no official Board action or discussion will take place. Page numbers refer to the meeting packet. All agendas and minutes of Village meetings are online: www.hobartwi.gov. Any person wishing to attend, who, because of disability, requires special accommodation, should contact the Village Clerk at 920-869-1011 with as much advanced notice as possible. Notice is hereby given that action by the Board may be considered and taken on any of the items described or listed in this agenda. There may be Board members attending this meeting by telephone if necessary.

10/01/2026

As has become an annual tradition in my office, it is time to pass along some friendly reminders as Halloween approaches. As I do when October arrives, I would like to share a few suggestions to keep everyone safe and sound. Trick-or-treating will take place in Hobart from 4:00pm – 7:00pm on Saturday October 31st, as we have consistently held the event on the same date with the same times.

My first reminder is to have your trick-or-treaters cross our streets at the corners, not in the middle of the street, and use traffic signals and crosswalks. It would be a good idea to explain to your candy collectors that they should make eye contact with motorists before crossing in front of them. Look left, right, and left again when crossing; keep looking when crossing. Do not run out in front of cars or between parked cars. Use our sidewalks or pedestrian paths. And, finally, put down the electronic devices and keep your head up and alert.

If you are out driving during trick-or-treating hours in Hobart, please slow down and be alert. Those trick-or-treaters are going to be excited about Halloween, which may lead to them moving about in unpredictable ways. It is also getting darker quicker this time of the year, so keep in mind some of those trick-or-treaters may be wearing costumes which are harder to see after the sun sets. Take an extra moment to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. Enter and exit driveways slowly. It may also help to turn on your headlights during the trick-or-treating hours to spot children from greater distances and make yourself more visible. Get rid of any distractions, like that phone, in your car, so you can concentrate on your surroundings and those eager ghouls and princesses.

On behalf of the Village, let’s make this a safe and exciting Halloween for all of us.

Village Administrator Aaron Kramer

09/28/2026

The Village of Hobart is seeking Hobart residents interested in serving on Village committees and commissions.

Whether your interests are in community development, parks, public safety, utilities, or local government, there are opportunities to get involved and help serve your community.

​Apply here:https://www.hobartwi.gov/_files/ugd/644190_3123c442cf544e248acf2d3effb68df1.pdf

09/27/2026

09/24/2026

Clerks are hard at work sending out absentee ballots. Still need to request yours? You can do so by:

💻Visiting MyVote.wi.gov
👝Mailing/emailing your clerk
🏫Going in-person to your clerk's office (can begin Oct 20)

More info: elections.wi.gov/voters/voting-absentee

09/23/2026

The Stephenson National Bank & Trust Breaks Ground on Future
Hobart Branch

The Stephenson National Bank & Trust (SNBT) officially broke ground last week on its future full-service branch in the Village of Hobart, marking an important milestone in the bank’s continued growth across Northeast Wisconsin.

Expected to open in spring 2027, the branch will be the first bank located within the Village of Hobart, offering a full range of personal and business banking services to residents, businesses and organizations.

“From our earliest conversations about Hobart, we recognized it as a community we wanted to be part of,” said Greg Salmen, SNBT President & CEO. “While Hobart continues to grow, it has maintained a strong sense of community and local pride that aligns with our values as a community bank. We see significant opportunities here and look forward to serving the families, businesses and organizations helping shape the future of this community.”

The new branch will strengthen SNBT’s presence in the greater Green Bay market while expanding access to local decision-making and relationship-focused banking services.

“For us, growth has never been about simply adding locations. It’s about investing in communities where we can build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact,” Salmen said. “Hobart has tremendous momentum, and we’re excited to bring the personal service and commitment that have defined SNBT for more than 150 years.”

As the first bank to establish a location within the Village of Hobart, SNBT sees the groundbreaking as the beginning of a long-term commitment to the community.

“Today is about more than breaking ground on a new building,” Salmen said. “It’s about becoming part of Hobart and building relationships that will last for generations.”

The Stephenson National Bank & Trust (SNBT) is a 151-year-old independent community bank with more than $1.75 billion in franchise assets. Through its ESOP program, SNBT employees are owners, contributing directly to the bank’s continued success. The bank operates offices in Marinette, Wausaukee, Crivitz, Pembine and Oconto, Wisconsin, and Menominee and Marquette, Michigan, along with a Commercial Loan Services Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.snbt.com⁠.

09/23/2026

All district families and residents are invited, and encouraged, to attend the first of our three upcoming referendum information sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m., at PCMS.

These meetings are an opportunity to learn more about the proposed plan, ask questions and hear how these investments would support students, staff and the broader community.

Attendees will be able to tour the existing pool and learn about the potential renovations to our career and technical education spaces.

Learn more about the referendum at https://www.pulaskischools.org/facilities/facilities-roadmap