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Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting (In Person & Virtual)
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Thursday, September 21, 2023 – 5:30 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Would any member(s) of the Board wish to declare any known conflict of interest with the items presented on today’s CDA Board Agenda?
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting (In Person & Virtual) these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Approval of CDA Minutes for 08/17/2023.
REVIEW & ACKOWLEDGE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Period ending August 31, 2023. - Review and Acknowledge Financial Statements for Period Ending 08/31/2023.
PRESENTATIONS - Paul Eckert of Safepro Technologies – Update on Business Activities.
- UW-Whitewater Innovation Center – Memorandum of Understanding between UW-
Whitewater and the City .
ACTION ITEMS: - Discussion and Possible Action for Recommendation to Common Council: Economic
Development Director Salary Range. Presentation by Lee Szymborski of GovHR USA. - Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposed Listing Contract for
Brokerage Services for Sale of City-Owned Property. - Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Richter Development Agreement – Request to
Extend Construction Deadline – Property Located on Executive Drive. - Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Becker & Bolton Development Agreement –
Deadline to Commence Construction – Property Located at 501 Prospect Drive.
UPDATES AND DISCUSSION - Discussion Regarding CDA Investment in Building a Spec House or Model Home to
Encourage Subdivision Development or Completion (Jeff Knight). - Economic Development Update
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Board Member requests for future agenda items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Closed Session, TO RECONVENE, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 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. Items to
be discussed: - Negotiation and Possible Action regarding Memorandum of Understanding between UW-
W and the City for the Innovation Center. - Negotiation and Possible Action Regarding Development Agreement for A-1 Packaging,
Parcel Located on Prospect Drive in the Business Park.
Community Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting (In Person & Virtual) Agenda
September 21, 2023 Page 3 - Negotiation and Possible Action Regarding Development Agreement with JM
Meadowview LLC for Housing Project on Meadowview Court. - Negotiation and Possible Action Regarding Development Agreement with US Shelter
Homes LLC
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION - Reconvene to Open Session for possible action on closed session item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action
will be taken at this meeting.
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
The Landmark Commission has produced an episode covering Wisconsin’s Landmark Territorial Burr Oak tree. This episode is especially topical since the City of Whitewater is now wondering what is next for this old, historic, dying tree. Located on the corner of Main and Franklin Streets, this tree was a “Witness Tree,” when Whitewater was first surveyed in the 1800’s. Because of the tree’s impending plight, this episode was produced before releasing Part II of The Whitewater Depot. That episode will be released around the first week of October.
The website link for the Territorial Oak episode is: https://youtu.be/ZKoYMODllCA
For the Landmark Trek Series: https://www.youtube.com/@WhitewaterLandmarks
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater FFA.
The Whitewater FFA Alumni and supporters are hosting our annual cookout on Friday, September 22, from 5-7 p.m. Customers can dine in or go through the convenient drive-through. The cookout will be located at the Whitewater High School greenhouse across from the football field. We will be serving pork loin sandwitches and hotdog plates- which include chips, cookies, and a drink.
Come for a good time with friends and family. Enjoy the amazing atmosphere and support the Whitewater FFA. Bring your friends. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!
In the 55th edition of the Angel Invitational on Saturday, September 16, the Whippets didn’t disappoint as they came to compete hard and leave it all out on the course. It was the second race of the week for them and the only time this season when the team will do this race combination.
On the girls’ side, the varsity team finished 15th out of 33 teams. Mady Hefty cut over a minute off of her time at this race last year and placed 28th with a time of 21:22. The trio of Nola Coburn, Carley Boudreau, and Athena Soto packed it up well throughout the race with Carley emerging as the team’s second runner on this day to place 81st with a time 22:52, Nola in 82nd with a time of 22:54, and Athena ran a gutsy race as she rolled her ankle in the warm up and brought herself to the finish line in 86th with a time of 23:00. Silvia Harris emerged as the team’s fifth runner today by placing 146th with a time of 25:30, followed closely behind by at the line by Isabella Aranda who placed 147th with a time of 25:32. Lauren Buehler rounded out the top 7 varsity athletes by placing 152nd with a time of 26:16.
The JV girls placed 13th out of 33 teams. Freshman Ema Aranda competed in her 2nd race of the year and paced the team by crossing the line as the first Whippet in 50th with a time of 25:09. Sami Van Daele placed 77th with a time of 26:04. Lucy Troxel placed 95th in 26:59. Payton Brautigam ran faster today than she did on Tuesday on a much more difficult course at Parkside to place 117th with a time of 28:06. Hailey Keltesch ran her personal best time of 30:07 to take 163rd. Danielle DePorter placed 159th in 30:28. Mya Graves-Koran finished 163rd in 30:55.
In the boys’ race, Jack Hefty raised some eyebrows by finishing 3rd overall in a very tough meet. His time of 16:35 is very strong on this course and at this point in the season. Nate Holden and Xavier Zei raced tightly together for much of the race before Nate was able to pull a bit ahead to place 32nd in a time of 17:49. Xavier ran a lifetime best to place 35th in 17:57 on this tough course that features a lot of hills. Miles Nickelsburg crossed the line in 61st in 18:32. Onyx Thompson, Quincy Boudreau, and Andrew O’Toole ran three-wide for much of the race before Onyx unleashed a strong surge near the end of the race to cross the line 121st with a time of 19:43. Quincy came next in 125th in 19:45 and Andrew in 146th with a time of 20:09. The varsity team placed 8th, which is the strongest finish the program has seen in years at this meet.
The JV boys saw the return of Chad Hein who led the team with a 61st place finish with a time of 21:25. Wyatt Esch wasn’t too far behind in 68th with a time of 21:33. Sterling Truesdale kicked the snot out of his time from Tuesday by stopping the clock in 22:38 in 98th place. Parker Genskow was 107th in 22:37. Marcus Roselle gutted out of a tough day to place 113th in 22:50. Gavin LaFlash and Quinton O’Toole finished together placing 126th and 127th with times of 23:10 and 23:12. Isaiah Mendez placed 137th in 23:21. Sam Nickelsburg and Dante Baker duked it out and finished only .7 away from each other in 182nd and 183rd with a time of 25:07. Luc Pomazak stormed home in 25:24, good for 190th. Alex Clarksen took 204th in 26:19. Angel Kilar competed in his first race of the year with a nice sub-30 effort to place 237th with a time of 29:17. The JV team finished 13th out of 33 schools.
Whitewater was recognized at the awards ceremony for having attended this invite for 45 years in a row.
Next up for the Whippets will be the Midwest Invitational in Janesville on Saturday, September 23rd. The first race is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM.
Full results: https://wisconsinrunner.com/results/2023/2023angelinvite/
Article Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
Please join the fun at the Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to Explore 4-H! A variety of hands-on fun activities and the opportunity to meet with members and volunteers will help kids and their families learn about the 4-H programs available. Youth from kindergarten through grade 13 can participate. Whatever you love to do, you can find it in 4-H!
The 1951 Class of Whitewater High School announces that we will hold our 72nd class reunion at the Real MacCoys, N1431 County Road N, Cold Spring, on Saturday, September 23 from 11-1. We hope to see you there. No reservations are necessary, but in case of questions please contact Mary Peiffer at 262-473-2139.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by UW-Whitewater.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team, ranked fourth in the latest D3football.com poll, capped their non-conference slate with a perfect 3-0 record after defeating Mary Hardin-Baylor 17-14 on the road Saturday. The Warhawks had to overcome a lengthy, three-hour delay for the kickoff due to weather.
The Warhawks never trailed in the contest and sealed the win on Thomas Wojnowski’s late interception – his second game-sealing pick this season.
UWW set the tone on their first drive of the game. Christian Crump returned the opening kick 17 yards and the Warhawks proceeded to march 73 yards in nine plays for the first score of the contest. Big plays in the drive included a 17-yard Jason Ceniti to Tommy Coates connection, a 20-yard Ceniti to Nolan Hawk completion and a 16-yard scamper from Tamir Thomas. Thomas hit paydirt to cap the drive punching it in from two yards out for the touchdown. Jeff Isotalo-McGuire made it 7-0 Warhawks with the kick.
That score held until early in the second when the Cru capped an 11-play, 58-yard drive with a quarterback sneak up the middle to knot the game 7-7.
UW-Whitewater responded in the ensuing drive. Tyler Vasey’s 41-yard kick return gave the Warhawks a short field to work with starting the drive near midfield. Alijah Maher-Parr was tapped for the majority of carries in the drive, rushing off the left side of the line for 12-yards and a first down on the second play. A few plays later, Ceniti found Steven Hein for 15-yards down the middle to the UMHB 27 for another new set of downs. Drake Martin hauled in a 10-yard catch to put UWW on the 17 and five plays later Thomas would cross the goal line again for his second touchdown of the day. The kick made it 14-7 UW-Whitewater and the teams would take that score into halftime.
On the other side of the break, UMHB tied the game at 14 capping a drive with a 33-yard touchdown strike.
Once again, UWW had the answer, this time using Isotalo-McGuire’s boot to add to their total as he hit from 46 yards out to give UWW a 17-14 lead.
The rest of the half saw two UMHB drives ended on fumbles recovered by the Warhawks, a punt and finally Wojnowski’s interception with less than 30 seconds remaining.
Ceniti was 11-18 for 98 yards in the game. His favorite target was Coates with three catches in the game. UWW stayed true to their tradition of “Pounding the Rock” registering the majority of yardage on the ground. Thomas posted 11 yards with the pair of touchdowns while Maher Parr added 44 yards rushing.
Defensively, Joey Antonietti led the Warhawks with 13 tackles including two for a loss. Matt Burba registered eight including two for a loss and a sack that pushed the Cru back 13 yards. Roy Panthier forced one of the fumbles and registered the recovery.
The Warhawks will enjoy a well-deserved week off before returning to the gridiron for Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play. The first league game is slated for September 30 at UW-Oshkosh.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Community Room 431 West Center,
Whitewater, Wi, 53190 *In Person and Virtual
Monday, September 18, 2023 – 6:30 PM
Library Meeting
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- Monday, September 18, 2023 6:30 p.m.
Our Mission: We will have the space and the stuff to do the things that you want
Our Values: Safe & welcoming; Trust; Diversity; Fun; Lifelong learning and creativity;
Making connections; Service excellence
CALL TO ORDER
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 18, 2023 Page 2
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration. - Approval of Minutes of August 21, 2023
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Financial Reports
- Approval of Payment of Invoices
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Statistical Report
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Treasurer’s Report
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part
of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the
agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues
at the time the Committee discusses that particular item.
To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device,
locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see
these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your
hand.
OLD BUSINESS - 1. Review and Approval of the Second Draft revision of the Circulation Policy
NEW BUSINESS - 1. Discussion of Possible Change to Library Board Meeting Start Time
CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS - The report includes: facility maintenance, budget updates, if any; staff updates, if any;
collection maintenance updates; public and community relations activities; library board
relations, if any; meetings/webinars/trainings attended; strategic plan activities updates,
if any. - The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented, attendance at said
programs, and what meetings/trainings/webinars were attended. - The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented, attendance at said
programs, and what meetings/trainings/webinars were attended. - The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented, attendance at said
programs, and what meetings/trainings/webinars were attended.
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ADJOURNMENT
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Library Director (262-473-0530) at least 72
hours prior to the meeting.
Obituaries
Leo E. Wurzer, 65, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. Leo was born on April 15, 1961 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Cyril and Shirley (McNeil) Wurzer. He grew up between Pleasant Prairie and Antigo, spending his childhood summers on his uncle’s farm where he discovered his love for all things tractors. Although he never had a farm of his own, he was able to partially fulfill his dream by working as a driver for Robin’s Trucking in Whitewater, WI in his last days and collecting miniature Tonka toys. He began his career … Read more
Lois Cummings, 99, of Fond du Lac, WI (formerly of Janesville, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Fountain Hills, AZ, and Green Valley, AZ) passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at the Meadows Senior Residence in Fond du Lac surrounded by family. Lois was born on February 17, 1927 in Fort Atkinson to Edward and Clarice (Roseth) Stevens. The middle child of 9 children, she attended Fort Atkinson schools and graduated in 1944. On September 11, 1948 Lois married Grant Cummings at Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Delavan, WI. Together they had 3 children, Gary, Colleen (Tom) Sabel, and Patty (Paul) … Read more
Come celebrate William Kincaid’s Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 30th at 1 pm at Trippe Lake Park Pavillion in Whitewater. He truly enjoyed gatherings where his favorite foods and music could be enjoyed with some of his closest friends and family. We will honor him by carrying on one of his favorite traditions. Please bring your own beverages and chairs. There is limited seating. See you all there!
Gladys Jean (Riley) Hildebrandt, age 89, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026. Gladys was born on December 26, 1936, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, to Theresa Egnoski Riley. She was married to Walter Sobolik Sr., and later married James A. Hildebrandt in 1976. Gladys was a hardworking woman who spent her life caring for others. She worked in school kitchens, restaurants, factories, and cleaning services. She concluded her working career as a full-time nanny. In that role, she lovingly cared for Andrew, Daniel, and Kaitlyn Drzewiecki, who became part of her chosen family. Gladys is survived by her sons, Wally … Read more
WHITEWATER – Nan Rowley died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on September 4, 1935, in a little house on the prairie in the Town of Johnstown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Wayne L. Wilbur and Florence (McQuillen) Wilbur. Nan attended primary schools in the towns of Johnstown and Richmond and in the City of Whitewater. Nan graduated with honors from Whitewater City High School. On June 19, 1954, Nancy and Ken Rowley were united in marriage in Whitewater and went to live on the Rowley family farm in Richmond. Over the years, Nan served … Read more
Marion H. Gorniak (nee Pfeiffer), 74, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1951, to the late Harvey and Loraine (nee Drifke) Pfeiffer in Fort Atkinson, WI. On June 2, 1969, she was united in marriage to Alan Gorniak. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and cooking, especially her rhubarb pies. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. Those Marion leaves behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Alan Gorniak; stepson, Alan Bauer; sister, Sue Ann Schultz, other relatives and friends. … Read more
Ruth Irene (Phelps) Justis, 88, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away Friday morning, April 10, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO, with her family by her side. Ruth was born June 3, 1937 in Janesville, Wisconsin, to Charles and Ada Mae (Maly) Phelps. She joined the Marine Corps in 1956. During her time there, she met and married her husband, Forest Wayne “Wayne” Justis in 1957. They shared 62 years of marriage and to this union, 2 children, Charles and Dorene, were born. Ruth grew up in Whitewater, WI., the oldest of three children. Ruth graduated from … Read more
Dorothy C. Kau, age 101, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Fort Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born on March 18, 1925 in Eagle on the family farm, the daughter of John and Katherine (Faestel) VonRueden. Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of Palmyra High School. On May 21, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Alvin E. Kau at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Eagle and the Lord blessed their union with 8 children. Alvin and Dorothy enjoyed 50 years of marriage together until Alvin’s death in the year 2000. Dorothy enjoyed being a farm … Read more
Dorothy E. McCracken, 95, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. Born on April 14, 1930, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, to Carl and Joyce Meyer, Dorothy grew up in Whitewater and graduated from Whitewater High School. She then worked for a photographer and hand painted his first colored portraits, until she got married. She and her first husband, Bernard Wafle, owned and operated a 179-acre dairy farm in Helenville, Wisconsin, for 25 years before relocating to Ocala, Florida, in 1979. Dorothy later married Earl McCracken, in Ocala, Fl. She also shared a special companionship later in life with … Read more
Carol Ann Seebruch, 88 of Whitewater passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 3, 2026. Carol was born July 12, 1937 in Chicago IL to William and Ann Borovec. She married Marvin Seebruch on June 9, 1984. Carol and Marvin enjoyed traveling the United States making it to 48 of the 50 states. She also enjoyed her time with the Red Hat Ladies. She loved taking pictures of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carol is survived by her three children; Bill Anderson of Fort Atkinson, WI, Terri Laban of Whitewater, WI, and Donna (Mike) Jones of Crivitz, WI. She … Read more
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