Agenda for Next Meeting
Agenda
Village of Big Falls Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:30 pm
Village Hall, 220 S. Main St., Big Falls, WI
This meeting and all other meetings of the Village Board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting The Village Board asks that all participants of this meeting silence their cell phones until after the meeting had adjourned.
1. Call to order – Village President
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda for September 10, 2026
4. Approve minutes August 13, 2026, Regular Meeting
5. Resident’s/guest’s questions/concerns – The Village Board is allowing 10 minutes for questions and concerns at this time; however, no action will be taken on any items brought before the board unless it has been previously placed on the agenda.
6. Waupaca County Judge: Diane Meulemans
7. Old Business
A. Flooding damage update
B. Playground equipment update
C. Approve Zoning language updates for Data Center/Solar Farms
8. New Business
A. Resolution to dissolve the Village Planning Commission
9. Reports
A. Presidents – resident’s calls and concerns, meetings attended
B. Trustees – resident’s calls and concerns
C. Clerk/Treasurer’s Report – Correspondences, fire dept report, election results
1. Financials
2. Pay Bills
10. Adjourn
President, Village of Big Falls - -920 340 0067
Chris Wargin
If special accommodations are necessary for your attendance at this meeting, please contact the Village of Big Falls Clerk’s Office at 715-754-2907 prior to the meeting to make arrangements. The Village of Big Falls is an equal opportunity provider.
Posted August 31, 2026
Village of Big Falls Meeting Minutes
August 13, 2026 6:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
Members Present: Jackie Baldwin, Chris Wargin, Karin Lyste (left at 6:58), and also present Clerk Amy Bazile
Residents and Guests Present: Nikki Bonikowske, Kotti Hintz
Call to Order: Chris Wargin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: Pledge was recited by all in attendance.
Approve Agenda: Karin made a motion to approve agenda for August 13th 2026. Seconded by Jackie. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes: Karin made a motioned to approve July 07th 2026 meeting minutes. Seconded by Jackie. Motion carried.
Resident / Guests comments: - Kotti Anderson representing the Duck Race Event was present to discuss the Duck Race Event per the guidelines of the Outdoor/Events in the Village. Details of the events and usage of Village property were discussed.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Flooding Damage Update: Chris and Amy shared information with the board about the flood damage clean up. Amy met with the FEMA representative and our application has been submitted
B. Playground equipment: Amy and Chris shared information with the board on donations received and donations currently being collected at local businesses. The board discussed added a sign to the park area thanking all donors.
C. Possible Zoning updates for Data Center/Solar Farms: The board reviewed the descriptions of data centers and solar farms along with webinars and meetings attended; discussion on adding descriptions to the current zoning ordinance. The board would add these descriptions and possible regulations to the ordinance to be proactive and protect the Village from these types of infrastructures.
D. Clintonville Area Ambulance: The board discussed the changes that are happening with the ambulance service and how it could affect the village. Chris attended a meeting about the proposed changes. The village will continue to monitor this situation.
E. Road Striping: The road striping has been completed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Job descriptions of Village Board members: The board reviewed the job descriptions that the board president put together. The job descriptions will be placed in the ordinance book. The descriptions are meant to be a guideline for present and future board members.
Presidents report: Chris updated the board on residents’ concerns about dogs, and an inquiry about changes in Frontier communication and whether the village has any input on this change. All other subjects were discussed as part of agenda items.
Trustee’s report: None
Clerk/Treasures’ report: Amy shared information about election results, emails for open records requests, and Fire Dept report. The Duck Race Event was discussed in public input.
Financials: The Financials were submitted by Amy Bazile
Payment of bills: Jackie made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried.
Adjourn: Jackie made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:39 pm. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried.
The date of the next regular meeting will be Thursday September 10th, 2026.
Respectfully submitted
Amy Bazile, Clerk/ Treasurer