Village of Monticello

Village of Monticello Welcome to the Village of Monticello Cherry blossoms are always a breath taking start to a beautiful season at the Montesian Gardens.

From cheese to bike trails, to the warm welcome of main street, Monticello is a friendly mid-west town just south of Madison, Wisconsin. Nestled in the heart of southern Wisconsin's dairy land, this small community offers more then just a friendly farming community. In addition to the deep history of cheesemaking in Green County and the surrounding are, Monticello is also a destination for those l

ooking to hike and cycle the area's recreational trails and State Park. After walking trough the blooms, relax by the Artesian spring fed Lake Montesian. Monticello is a charming rural town, a great place to call home.

09/01/2026

VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD
7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
MONTICELLO MUNICIPAL CENTER
238 N. MAIN STREET
MONTICELLO, WISCONSIN 53570

Board Members: Aaron Bittner (President), Dawn Pederson, Dennis Holcomb, Rene Nicholson, Julie Garrison, Joseph Elmer, Dale Atkinson

AGENDA:
A. Call to Order. Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll call.
C. Approve Agenda
D. Approve August 5, 2026 Minutes
E. Hearings, public appearances, and citizen comments
a. John Waelchi, Pec Valley of Monticello ATV Club, to discuss possible parade. Board to take action as needed.
b. Kris Hopwood, Dream Makers Market, to discuss hosting events in Monticello in 2027

COMMITTEE/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
1. Finance – Aaron Bittner
a. Discuss/take action regarding approval of August 8 and August 21, 2026 payrolls
b. Discuss/take action regarding approval of September 2, 2026 invoices
c. Discuss/take action regarding approval of the following Operator Licenses: Bryon Green; Mackenzie Scott; Jeanne Scace
d. Discuss/take action regarding revision to Village employee credit card policy
e. Discuss/take action regarding request from Mark Janes for a partial refund of 2026 liquor and to***co licenses
2. Park and Recreation – Dawn Pederson
a. Recap of 2026 pool season
b. Discuss/take action regarding naming of Brayton Creek. Christopher Smith, WI DNR Water Resources Management Specialist, to present information.
3. Personnel – Dale Atkinson
4. Public Safety/Fire Report – Rene Nicholson
5. Library – Julie Garrison
6. Public Works – Joseph Elmer
a. Discuss/take action regarding purchase of new air conditioner system for Well 1
b. Recap of 2026 Clean Sweep. Discuss/take action/make recommendation as needed.
c. Discuss/take action regarding purchase of spare pumps for WWTP
d. Discuss/take action regarding funding of N Main St project
e. Discuss/take action/make regarding Cummins generator service contract.
7. Clerk’s Report – Stephanie Adams
a. Discuss/take action regarding request to attend MTAW virtual fall conference
b. Discuss/take action regarding 2027 tax collection agreement with Green County Treasurer’s office
8. President’s Report
a. Discuss/take action/make regarding installation of a Monticello businesses sign
9. New business
10. Unfinished business
a. Discussion regarding disposition of cemetery fence. Take action as needed.
11. Adjourn
Posted: September 1, 2026 by Stephanie Adams

Please Note:
• Please note that upon reasonable notice all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Municipal Clerk at 608-938-4383 or 238 N Main Street, Monticello, Wisconsin, or by fax at 608-938-4352.
• This notice may be amended in order to comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law. If this notice is amended, the final notice will be posted and provided to the public no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting, in the event of an emergency.

09/01/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
To be Held
START TIME 6:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
MONTICELLO VILLAGE HALL
238 N. MAIN STREET, MONTICELLO, WI 53570

Committee Members: Aaron Bittner (Ch), Dawn Pederson, Rene Nicholson

AGENDA:

1) Call meeting to order
2) Roll call
3) Approval of Agenda
4) Approval of August 5, 2026 Minutes
5) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding approval of August 8 and August 21, 2026 payrolls
6) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding approval of September 2, 2026 invoices
7) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding approval of the following Operator Licenses: Bryon Green; Mackenzie Scott; Jeanne Scace
8) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding revision to Village employee credit card policy
9) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding request from Mark Janes for a partial refund of 2026 liquor and to***co licenses
10) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding 2027 departmental budgets
11) Adjourn

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Stephanie Adams

Please Note:
• Please note that upon reasonable notice all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Municipal Clerk at 608-938-4383 or 238 N Main Street, Monticello, Wisconsin, or by fax at 608-938-4352.
• This notice may be amended in order to comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law. If this notice is amended, the final notice will be posted and provided to the public no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting, in the event of an emergency.
• It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other government bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.

08/26/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
TO BE HELD 5:30 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
MONTICELLO MUNICIPAL CENTER
238 NORTH MAIN STREET, MONTICELLO, WI. 53570
Rene Nicholson (CH), Julie Garrison, Dale Atkinson, Robert Voss, Alma Street

AGENDA:

1) Call meeting to order
2) Roll Call
3) Approve Agenda
4) Approve July 30, 2026 Minutes
5) Public Comments or Appearances
6) Chief’s Report and departmental budget review of 2026 and plan for 2027. Take action as needed.
7) New business:
a. CLOSED SESSION per WI SS 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. (Annual employee review)
b. Reconvene into open session and take any action
c. Tour of departmental areas.
8) Unfinished business
9) Adjourn

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Stephanie Adams

Please Note:
• Please note that upon reasonable notice all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Municipal Clerk at 608-938-4383 or 238 N Main Street, Monticello, Wisconsin, or by fax at 608-938-4352.
• This notice may be amended in order to comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law. If this notice is amended, the final notice will be posted and provided to the public no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting, in the event of an emergency.
• It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other government bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.

08/26/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
To be Held 6:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
MONTICELLO VILLAGE HALL
238 N. MAIN ST., MONTICELLO, WI 53570
Joseph Elmer (CH), Rene Nicholson, Dennis Holcomb, Buck Walls, Brian Grossen, Kevin Komprood, Tyler Smith

AGENDA:

1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve Minutes from June 24, 2026 meeting
5. Approve Minutes from July 22, 2026 meeting
6. Citizen presentations, requests, and comments
a. Joe Fox, operator of the Pink Heifer, to discuss possible installation of a Monticello businesses sign. Committee to discuss/take action/make recommendation.
7. New business:
a. Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding purchase of new air conditioner system for Well 1
b. Recap of 2026 Clean Sweep. Discuss/take action/make recommendation as needed.
c. Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding purchase of spare pumps for WWTP
d. Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding business district hanging planters for 2027
e. Review 2026 year to date Public Works, Water, and Sewer budgets. Discuss/take action/make recommendation as needed regarding 2027 budget.
8. Old business
a. Discussion regarding Family Freshpack sewer discharge permit. Take action/make recommendation as needed.
b. Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding Cummins generator service contract.
9. Adjourn

Posted by Stephanie Adams on August 25, 2026

Please Note:

• Please note that upon reasonable notice all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Municipal Clerk at 608-938-4383 or 238 N Main Street, Monticello, Wisconsin, or by fax at 608-938-4352.
• This notice may be amended in order to comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law. If this notice is amended, the final notice will be posted and provided to the public no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting, in the event of an emergency.
• It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other government bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.

08/14/2026

Inclusion of plastic in the yard waste dropped off at the Recycling Center is becoming a problem. Please ensure no pots, bags, etc are in your yard waste so the waste material can be safely disposed of. Thank you.

08/14/2026

Due to the forecasted rainy weather, the Cops n Bobbers youth fishing event is canceled for tomorrow. As this was already the reschedule date from the first cancellation, this will not be moved to another date and we will just hope for better weather luck next year. Thank you to all the volunteers and donors!

08/13/2026

Due to the rain, the Monticello Pool will not be open for today's afternoon swim time. We will assess the possibility of evening hours and water aerobics as the afternoon progresses.

08/11/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
To be Held
6:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
MONTICELLO MUNICIPAL CENTER
238 NORTH MAIN STREET, MONTICELLO, WI 53570
Dawn Pederson (Ch), Julie Garrison, Joseph Elmer, Debra Freitag, Linn Lederman

AGENDA:

1) Roll Call
2) Approve Agenda
3) Approve July 8, 2026 Minutes
4) Public appearances and citizen comments – No action will be taken on any item that is not listed on the agenda
5) New business:
a. Review of 2026 pool budget and discussion regarding 2027 budget. Take action as needed.
b. Review of pool fees. Take action as needed.
c. Review of park shelter rental fees. Take action as needed.
d. Review of protocol for closing pool due to low attendance. Take action as needed.
6) Old business
a. Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding process to have a wedding on Lake Montesian island
b. Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding pool party rentals
c. Update regarding possible projects for grant applications. Take action as needed.
d. Update regarding replacement of pool garage doors. Take action as needed.
e. Review end of season staffing options and end of season pool closure date. Take action as needed.
7) Adjourn

Posted by Stephanie Adams on August 11, 2026

Please Note:
• Please note that upon reasonable notice all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Municipal Clerk at 608-938-4383 or 238 N Main Street, Monticello, Wisconsin, or by fax at 608-938-4352.
• This notice may be amended in order to comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law. If this notice is amended, the final notice will be posted and provided to the public no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting, in the event of an emergency.
• It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other government bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.

08/10/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
TO BE HELD AT
4:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
MONTICELLO MUNICIPAL CENTER
238 NORTH MAIN STREET, MONTICELLO, WI 53570
Dale Atkinson (CH), Dennis Holcomb, Dawn Pederson

1) Call meeting to order
2) Roll Call
3) Citizen presentation, requests, comments, & discussion - no action will be taken on any item that is not listed on the agenda.
4) Approve Agenda
5) Approve Minutes from April 9, 2026 meeting
6) New Business:
a. CLOSED SESSION per WI SS 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility
b. Reconvene into open session and take any action
7) Old Business:
8) Adjourn

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Stephanie Adams

Please Note:
• Please note that upon reasonable notice all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Municipal Clerk at 608-938-4383 or 238 N Main Street, Monticello, Wisconsin, or by fax at 608-938-4352.
• This notice may be amended in order to comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law. If this notice is amended, the final notice will be posted and provided to the public no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting, in the event of an emergency.
• It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other government bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.

08/04/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
To be Held
START TIME 6:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
MONTICELLO VILLAGE HALL
238 N. MAIN STREET, MONTICELLO, WI 53570

Committee Members: Aaron Bittner (Ch), Dawn Pederson, Rene Nicholson

AGENDA:

1) Call meeting to order
2) Roll call
3) Approval of Agenda
4) Approval of July 15, 2026 Minutes
5) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding approval of July 24, 2026 payroll
6) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding approval of August 5, 2026 invoices
7) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding approval of the following Operator License: Kristie Sweeney
8) Discuss/take action/make recommendation regarding municipal employee expense cards
9) Adjourn

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Stephanie Adams

Please Note:
• Please note that upon reasonable notice all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Municipal Clerk at 608-938-4383 or 238 N Main Street, Monticello, Wisconsin, or by fax at 608-938-4352.
• This notice may be amended in order to comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law. If this notice is amended, the final notice will be posted and provided to the public no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting, in the event of an emergency.
• It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other government bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.

Address

238 N Main Street
Monticello, WI
53570

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(608) 938-4383

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