Town Board — Minutes

APPROVED MINUTES TOWN OF SEYMOUR BOARD MEETING Vol. 38 Page 22 A meeting of the Seymour Town Board was held Monday, August 11, 2025. Notice was posted at the Seymour Town Hall, Township Fire Dept. Station 1- and at www.townofseymour.org under “Agendas”. Board members present were Chair John Ailie, Supervisor Ken Schick, and Supervisor Kerry Parker. Also present were Road Supervisor John Oxley, Clerk/Treasurer Jean Eisold, Deputy Clerk Sarah Smith, and three Town residents. Chair John Ailie called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. MINUTES APPROVAL: Motion from Supervisor Parker to approve the 07/28/2025 board meeting minutes Motioned seconded by Chair Ailie. Motion carried GENERAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Town resident J. Gladitsch addressed the Board regarding upgrading the Town’s playground equipment inquiring about future plans and if funds are available for potential upgrades. If funding is an issue, she may be interested in leading a fundraising effort. The Board requested that she prepare a proposal outlining her ideas and cost estimates over a period of years. FINANCIAL REPORT: The Board reviewed the current Income Statement and Balance Sheet (reports attached). ROADS & BUILDINGS SUPERVISOR REPORT: See attached report provided by John Oxley. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT: Not Present DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS A. ARCHERY PERMIT- Supervisor Parker moved to approve an archery permit for D. Spatz contingent upon adjusting the effective dates to September 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026. Motion seconded by Supervisor Schick. Motion carried. B. 140TH AVENUE BRIDGE (POSSIBLE BRIDGE GRANTS)- Chair Ailie attended the WTA meeting in July, where information was provided about the Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program for 2026–2031. Supervisor Parker suggested contacting CBS Squared for additional information on upcoming grant opportunities. Following last month’s discussion, Roads Supervisor Oxley will follow up with C. Kline regarding property markers and tree removal. C. APPLICATION TO COUNTY FIVE-PERSON COMMITTEE- Chair Ailie reported this item relates to the Bridge Improvement Assistance Program. Projects will be ranked, and the top contenders will advance to the main committee for further consideration. D. STATUS OF LAKE HALLIE SIDE OF VANCE- it does not appear that Lake Hallie has scheduled road work for its portion of Vance. Roads Supervisor Oxley will reach out to obtain an update from Lake Hallie. E. HERITAGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION/LEGACY ROAD- Clerk Eisold spoke with B. Bublitz at Eau Claire Planning and Development regarding the next steps for the Town to adopt the road. She will also reach out to WTA to confirm the process for accepting the road. F. FAMILY PICNIC- The Board reviewed the to-do list for the upcoming picnic. Responses are still pending from two potential sponsors. G. DANE ZOOK- COUNTY ZONING- The Board supports inviting D. Zook and R. Eslinger to the next Town Planning Commission meeting to discuss commercial wind and solar developments, as well as agricultural and farmland preservation. H. RESOLUTION FOR LOCAL CONTROL OF COMMERCIAL WIND AND SOLAR DEVELOPMENT- The Town’s Planning and Development Committee has a meeting scheduled for August 27th to discuss the potential of creating resolution for local control of commercial wind and solar development. Resident S. Marek expressed concern regarding the use of prime agricultural land and the potential for future expansion if the proposed solar farm is approved. I. Plat 8 & 9- Letters will be sent to affected residents this week and public hearing notice will be posted. The Board confirmed public hearing will be held on August 26 regarding the resolution. J. WTA Fall Workshop September 16, 2025- Clerk Eisold provided information on the WTA Fall Workshop and inquired who plans on attending. BOARD MEMBERS COMMUNICATIONS A. The next Board Meeting will be September 8, 2025 B. Plat 8 and Plat 9 SIGN CHECKS AND FORMS: A/P checks were signed. The Board approved cash disbursements and payroll for July 14, 2025, through August 11, 2025. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Ailie motioned to adjourn meeting. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Schick. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Sarah Smith, Deputy Clerk