NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION
FOR ZONING CHANGES BY VILLAGE BOARD
VILLAGE OF BIG FALLS
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted at 5:30 PM at the Village Hall, 220 S Main Street Big Falls WI 54926, on Thursday June 12, 2025 on the following petition that propose changes to the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Big Falls, Waupaca Cty.
2025-01 by Tony Tagliapietra for a change in zoning for approximately 1.3 aces located along Cty C and Ledge St.
Interested parties and citizens have an opportunity to be heard and may attend this hearing
Agenda for Next Meeting
Agenda
Village of Big Falls Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 12, 2025, immediately following the public hearing
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 June
4. Approve minutes May 08, 2025 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. Rezoning of parcel next to industrial park
7. New Business
A. Village land use for Duck Race event
B. Grants for Park Equipment
C. Sale of Lease for cell tower
D. Approve alcohol servers’ licenses
E. Approve liquor and cigarette licenses
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 - -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 June 2, 2025
Village of Big Falls Meeting Minutes
May 8th 2025 6:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
Members Present: Karin Lyste, Jackie Baldwin, Chris Wargin and also present Clerk Amy Bazile
Absent:
Residents and Guests Present: Charles Sauer, Bob Torgerson, Judith Torgerson, Mike Forbes, Steve Cychosz, Tony Tag, Pete Hager, and Kim Hager
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: Chris made a motion to approve agenda for May 08th 2025. Seconded by Karin. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes: Chris made a motioned to approve April 12th meeting minutes. Seconded by Jackie. Motion carried.
Resident / Guests comments: Charles Sauer as a representative of the Big Falls Duck Race would like the board to consider allowing the vacant Village property on main street for a vendor area during the duck race. The board will provide him with the event guidelines and put this on the next agenda.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Rezoning of parcel next to industrial park: The board discussed the process of rezoning the parcels next to the industrial area. Jackie made a motion to charge a $150 fee to the petitioner per public hearing that is required during this process. Seconded by Karin. Motion carried. Chris made a motion that the board continue with the process of rezoning the parcels being discussed. Seconded by Jackie. Motion carried. The clerk will continue to work on the necessary notices.
B. Trespass complaint on Village property. Chris and Amy updated the board on the trespassing and how things have been handled so far. All cameras on village property have been removed.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
President’s report: Chris addressed the board and the people present and asked that everyone be respectful of the fact that we are a small village and only have part time employees. He asked that requested and phone calls to the board be during the week and not on weekends unless an emergency. Chris also discussed with the board the possibility of hiring another person for help with lawncare and maintenance around the village.
Trustee’s report: None
Clerk/Treasures’ report: Amy shared information about election machine maintenance, updated bank paperwork, the completion of the BOR, several open records requests, a call and email to our former building inspector about information on old permit, and a property owners’ inquiry about building and remodeling.
Financials: The Financials were submitted by Amy Bazile
Payment of bills: Karin made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Jackie. Motion carried.
Adjourn: Chris made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:11 pm. Seconded by Ken. Motion carried.
The date of the next regular meeting will be Thursday June 12th, 2025.
Respectfully submitted
Amy Bazile, Clerk/ Treasurer