Jackson board approves zoning and election-ward ordinances, funds fiber and park camera projects; moves to closed session

The Village of Jackson board met Tuesday evening and approved a package of ordinances, licenses and infrastructure contracts before moving into a closed session to discuss personnel, an insurance claim and development agreements.

On ordinances, the board adopted ordinance 26-03, an amendment to section 48-156 for PUD04 Oaks of Jackson (Hillrest Builders); suspended the rules for a second reading and approved the ordinance on a roll call vote. The board also adopted ordinance 26-06 (amending chapter 8, section 8-167, regarding cross connection control) and ordinance 26-07 (amending chapter two regarding election wards); the board suspended rules and approved each on second reading, with a roll call vote showing seven ayes on the recorded suspensions and adoptions.

The board approved grouped license renewals for 2026–2027, including class A and class B fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor licenses, cigar/tobacco/electronic vaping licenses, and two hotel/motel licenses; each group was passed on motion and voice vote.

On capital and operations items, the board approved a letter-of-credit reduction for Maple Field Subdivision Phase 3 (Newman Development) in the amount of $77,841.10. The board approved a Midwest Fiber Network proposal to bring fiber to public parks, municipal wells and a municipal lift station for $133,850. The board also approved security camera contracts with Pros for Technology: Jackson Park cameras for $19,341.28 and Hickory Lane Park cameras for $12,800.87. During discussion about the Jackson Park project, public works staff said the quoted price did not include running cable or adding a pole for the skate-park and pickleball/tennis areas but that remaining project contingency funds should cover those additional needs.

The board then voted to enter a closed session under Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(c),(e),(g) to consider an insurance liability claim (named in the motion), pending employment matters, a development agreement with the Westben School District, and Village Square development; the motion carried on a roll call vote and the board entered closed session.

Votes at a glance:
- Ordinance 26-03 (PUD04 Oaks of Jackson) — suspended rules and adopted on second reading; roll call in favor (7–0).
- Ordinance 26-06 (cross connection control) — suspended rules and adopted on second reading; roll call in favor (7–0).
- Ordinance 26-07 (election wards) — suspended rules and adopted on second reading; roll call in favor (7–0).
- Resolution 26-24 (honoring firefighter Brian Hecondorf) — introduced and adopted (voice vote).
- Letter-of-credit reduction — Maple Field Subdivision Phase 3 — approved, $77,841.10.
- Contract — Midwest Fiber Network — approved, $133,850.
- Contract — Pros for Technology (Jackson Park cameras) — approved, $19,341.28.
- Contract — Pros for Technology (Hickory Lane Park) — approved, $12,800.87.
- Grouped 2026–2027 license renewals — approved (multiple businesses).

The meeting record shows motions were seconded and carried on the listed items; where a roll call occurred the board recorded seven affirmative votes. The board then convened in closed session to address the listed personnel, liability and development matters.