Village of Waukesha Village Board Meeting April 23, 2026

The Village of Waukesha Village Board held a meeting on April 23, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed, particularly focusing on capital improvement projects. The board confirmed appointments to various commissions and approved contracts, including the 2026 yard and wood waste processing contract with Certified Products at the same price as the previous year. A significant portion of the meeting centered on the fire department remodeling project, where the board debated the scope, budget, and referendum requirements. They unanimously decided not to conduct a referendum and set a project spending cap of $4.4 million, inclusive of design and construction costs but excluding prior minor expenditures. The board also agreed to request a formal proposal from the Fiser firm to undertake architectural and engineering design work for the fire department remodel. Discussions included concerns about project delays, electrical service plans, paving options, and funding sources, with the board emphasizing the need to move forward promptly to avoid cost escalations. Additionally, the board approved bills totaling $142,692.34, with clarifications on funding sources related to the DPW building and other projects.