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The Zoning Board of Appeals (BOA) is a five-member body appointed by the Village Board to hear and decide appeals, interpret the Zoning Ordinance, and to approve or deny variances. Another responsibility of the BOA is to provide an appeal mechanism for property owners who believe that the Village administration has made an error in interpreting the zoning ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public and are held at the Village Hall/Public Safety Building (3100 Eaton Road).
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The Park Commission acts as an advisory body to the Village Board to develop plans and make recommendations to improve or enhance the Village park system. The Commission also is to promote and recommend the planting and care of trees in the road right-of-way and other public places. The Park Commission meets the second Monday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and are held at the Village Hall/Public Safety Building (3100 Eaton Road).
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The Plan Commission consists of seven members, which include the Village President, who serves as the Chairperson and six citizen members. The focus of the Plan Commission is to guide growth and development within the Village to promote its residents' health, safety and welfare. The Plan Commission reviews and provides recommendations on site plans for new development, lot split applications and special use permits within the Village.
In addition, the Plan Commission provides recommendations to the Village Board on rezoning requests and zoning ordinance amendments. The Commission develops and adopts a Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the Village to guide decision-making. The Plan Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public and are held at the Village Hall/Public Safety Building (3100 Eaton Road).
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The Ethics Board is a body of five members appointed by the Village Board. The Ethics Board reviews charges filed against members of the Village Board or Village employees. The Ethics Board is charged with the responsibility of investigating matters brought before it and making findings of fact.
The Ethics Board meets on an as needed basis.
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The Joint Review Board is established in accordance with state statutes 66.1105 for the specific purpose of creating a tax incremental district or amending a project plan within an existing tax incremental district. The board is composed of representatives as follows: one chosen by the school district with the authority to levy taxes on properties within the tax incremental district, one selected by the technical college district with the same taxing authority, one appointed by the county that can levy taxes on the properties, one chosen by the village, and one public member.
The public member and the board's chairperson are selected by a majority vote of the other board members prior to holding a public hearing.
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The Board of Review meets at the discretion of the Village Assessor, typically once a year in June. The meeting is facilitated by the Village’s Director of Finance/Clerk-Treasurer. The Board of Review is responsible for assessing real property as outlined in sections 70.46 to 70.503 of the Wisconsin Statutes, or any successor statutes.
During these meetings, the Board hears objections from property owners concerning the assessed value of their properties as determined by the Village Assessor. The Board operates in a quasi-judicial capacity, meaning its members act as judges. They must make decisions based solely on the information presented during the hearing and in accordance with section 70.32 (1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, or any successor statute. |