Village of Big Falls
Notice of Public Hearing
Thursday November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Village Hall, 220 S. Main St., Big Falls, WI
A Public Hearing on the proposed budget for 2027 for the Village of Big Falls will be Thursday November 12, 2026 at 6:30 at the Village Hall
VILLAGE OF BIG FALLS - PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET
REVENUES
Taxes: $ 12,486
Intergovernmental Revenues $ 70,968
Misc. Revenues $ 18,455
Cash Balance Applied $ 15.625
Total $ 117,534
EXPENDITURES
General Government $ 28,134
Public Safety $ 3,600
Health & Insurance $ 12,600
General Building $ 6,000
Other Capital Outlay $ 38,500
Highway & Street $ 18,500
Park & Rec $10,100
Garbage & Recycling $100
Total $ 117,534
Budget detail is available from the clerk.
Agenda
Village of Big Falls Special Meeting
Thursday November 12, 2026, immediately following Budget review
Village Hall, 220 S. Main St., Big Falls, WI
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.
1. Call to order – Village President
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Motion to approve the 2026 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2027, pursuant to section 60.10 (1) of the WI Statues.
4. Adjourn
Lee Baldwin -President, Village of Big Falls
Posted Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Agenda for Next Meeting
Agenda
Village of Big Falls Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 12, 2026, immediately following the budget meeting
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 November
4. Approve minutes October 08, 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. Old Business
A. Flooding damage update
B. Playground equipment update
C. Zoning Ordinance update to replace the Planning Commission
D. Approve contract for Village plowing services
E. Ambulance Service
7. New Business
A. Approve Budget for 2027
B. Approve Election Workers for 2027
C. Approve Tree Service for Village work
D. Approve Plowing Service for the Village properties
E. Septic service for cleaning and maint on Port a Johns
8. 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, rezoning information, and septic inquiry
1. Financials
2. Pay Bills
9. Adjourn
President, Village of Big Falls - -715-460-6389
Lee Baldwin
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 Oct 29, 2026
Village of Big Falls Meeting Minutes
September 10, 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: Diane Meulemans, Lee Baldwin, Mike Forbes, and Wendy Skola
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: Jackie made a motion to approve agenda for September 10th 2026 with the correction of the date of the agenda and minutes. Seconded by Karin. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes: Karin made a motioned to approve August 13th 2026 meeting minutes. Seconded by Jackie. Motion carried.
Resident / Guests comments: A resident asked about the time that outdoor music is suppose to be shut out. He said the music this last weekend went until 1:00 am. A resident also mentioned there was a stray dog running around the Village last week.
Waupaca County Judge: Diane Meulemans: Judge Meulemans introduced herself to the board and the residents. She gave them a brief overview of her background and how she became a judge.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Flooding Damage Update: Amy shared information with the board about the flood damage application. There was no update on the damage cleanup.
B. Playground equipment: Amy shared with the board; we have not received any more donations. She has received a call about a donation that will be coming. The village has raised $3850.00 so far toward its $20,000 goal.
C. Approve Zoning language updates for Data Center/Solar Farms: Amy presented the board with the updated ordinance with the approved language inserted. Jackie made a motion to approve the updated ordinance with the changes. Seconded by Karin. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Resolution to dissolve the Village Planning Commission: The board discussed the need to dissolve the planning committee due to non-active members and the ability to get people to actively participate on the committee. Jackie made a motion to pass the resolution to dissolve the Village Planning Committee. Seconded by Karin. Motion carried.
Presidents report: Chris updated the board on his need to resign from the board effective after the meeting. He turned in an official resignation letter.
Trustee’s report: The trustees discussed the need to have a full board and not wait until next month to appoint someone. Karin made a motion to appoint Lee Baldwin former board President, the current board President until the April election. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried. Jackie abstained.
Clerk/Treasures’ report: Amy shared information about a CDBG loan payout, burial plot inquiries, certification of road miles to the DOT, spraying the building for fall, and the fire department report. Amy will give Lee Baldwin the oath of office after the adjournment of this meeting.
Financials: The Financials were submitted by Amy Bazile
Payment of bills: Jackie made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Karin. Motion carried.
Adjourn: Jackie made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:08 pm. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried.
The date of the next regular meeting will be Thursday October 8th, 2026.
Respectfully submitted
Amy Bazile, Clerk/ Treasurer