By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – As long as the village has an emergency declaration in effect related to the COVID-19 pandemic, village board members will be able to participate in remote meetings. However, with two of the nine board members meeting remotely, they unanimously tabled action Monday, June 8, on an ordinance that …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board voted 5-4 Monday, June 8, to reopen Duck Creek Quarry Park this summer with limitations. After nearly a half hour of discussion, the board approved a recommendation from Public Safety Director Ed Janke to reopen the park when only Howard residents and their guests will …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer HOWARD – With the spread of COVID-19 causing cancellations around the area, the Howard village board conducted its Monday, March 23, meeting remotely via computer and phone. “This was a good option for everyone,” said Village of Howard President Burt McIntyre. “At the very least, I think everyone would rather …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – After the village’s Plan Commission held three public hearings Monday, Oct. 28, the Howard village board gave final approval to two conditional use permits and a rezoning request. Board members unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Enterprise Rent-A-Car to locate a truck rental facility where the company …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Much of the village board meeting Monday, Oct. 14, was spent discussing how to extend sanitary sewer and water service to the area in Howard where the County VV diamond interchange will be built along Wisconsin Highway 29. An issue underlying those utility extensions is property owners with …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – After debating Monday, Sept. 23, whether to appoint someone as municipal judge or wait until a special election to fill the position, the Howard village board voted 5-3 to appoint attorney Brian Stevens, effective Nov. 1, 2019, and ending April 30, 2020. A motion to table action on …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Starting a Citizens Academy in the village is in the works. The Howard village board directed staff Monday, Aug. 26, to move forward with holding a Citizens Academy this fall. Trustee John Muraski proposed the idea to help community members learn about village government and departmental operations first-hand. …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The person elected village president next year will be paid more than the municipal judge. The board voted unanimously Monday, July 8, in favor of increasing the village president’s annual salary from the current $12,050 to $16,000, effective following next April’s election when village voters decide who will …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board decided Monday, July 8, to table action on adopting an ordinance related to the sending of obscene or sexually explicit electronic messages, also known as sexting. Board members have questions about the wording being taken from state statutes before including it as a prohibited offense …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – After approving a contract extension a month earlier with Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal, LLC for the village’s residential trash and recycling collection, the majority of village board members agreed Monday, June 24, to modify the terms of that extension, which runs through 2027. Prior to entering into the …
