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. 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, and fire dept report
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
Agenda
Village of Big Falls Special Meeting
Monday, November 16, 2026, 8:00 am
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 special meeting
4. Old Business
A. Playground equipment review of park
B. Approve contract for Village plowing services
C. Ambulance Service
5. 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 Nov 12, 2026
Village of Big Falls Meeting Minutes
October 08, 2026 6:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
Members Present: Jackie Baldwin, Lee Baldwin, Karin Lyste and also present Clerk Amy Bazile
Residents and Guests Present: Mike Forbes, and Wendy Skola
Call to Order: Lee Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: Pledge was recited by all in attendance.
Approve Agenda: Karin made a motion to approve agenda for October 8th 2026. Seconded by Jackie. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes: Karin made a motioned to approve September 10th 2026 meeting minutes. Seconded by Jackie. Motion carried.
Resident / Guests comments:
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Flooding Damage Update: Amy and Lee shared information with the board about the flood damage cleanup.
B. Playground equipment: The board discussed the fund-raising status. The board would like Amy to look into end of year sales to be presented at the November agenda if any available.
C. Zoning Ordinance update to replace the Planning Commission: The board reviewed the updated zoning ordinance with the changes of replacing the planning commission. The board found a few changes that need to be made and will approve at the November meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Ratification of the Appointment of Lee Baldwin as Village President: Karin made a motion to accept the appointment of Lee Baldwin at the September 10, 2026 meeting. Seconded by Jackie Baldwin. Motion carried.
B. Preliminary review of 2027 Budget: Amy presented the board with the 2027 for review.
C. Approve contract for Village plowing services: Tabled until November
D. Ambulance Service: The board discussed the possibility of contracting services from Manawa Ambulance Service.
E. Fall Maintenance and possible tree removal: Lee shared with the board some of the maintenance items that need to be taken care of. Lee also requested the board consider removing a tree in Andy’s Park.
F. Possible new Street light: Jackie updated the board on a request for a new street light on Mill Pond Lane. The board discussed the options and decided it was no in the villages best interest to add a street light.
Presidents report: Lee updated the board on working with the contractor on flood damage, maintenance he did on the lawn mower, maintenance on the port-a-potties, and a residence request on straighten the flag pole.
Trustee’s report: None
Clerk/Treasures’ report: Amy shared information about an open records request, upcoming election, and special assessment letters she received for 2 properties in the Village.
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 7:33 pm. Seconded by Karin. Motion carried.
The date of the next regular meeting will be Thursday November 12th, 2026.
Respectfully submitted
Amy Bazile, Clerk/ Treasurer