Annual Meeting

PROCEEDINGS OF ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 21, 2026 7 pm at Town of Oconto Town Hall 6120 Cream City Road, Oconto The Annual meeting for the Town of Oconto was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Patrick Scanlan. Present: Supervisor Paul Pansier, Clerk Lori Scanlan, Supervisor Chad Van Hulle, Treasurer Mandy Leonard. All others present signed the registry. (7 town residents 5 town board members for a total of 12) The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chairman stated that the votes need to be tallied by voice, show of hands, standing, etc. Motion by Tom Bitters, 2nd by Doug Schroeder to tally by show of hands. 12 ayes, 0 nays M/C. OLD BUSINESS: Minutes of Annual Meeting held on April 15, 2025, are located at front of Annual Audit Report. Motion made by T. Bitters, 2nd by D. Schroeder to accept minutes as printed and dispense with reading of minutes. 12 ayes, 0 nays M/C Treasurer Leonard gave a summary of the Financial Report located in the Annual Report. Following corrections made: August orders correct total $107,262.53; budget page under year 2026 Total Revenue corrected amount is $1,443,607; Actual estimated balance 12-31-26 should be $39,840 and under Budget comparison for year 2026 Revenue and Surplus should be $1,076,462; Property Tax for town should be $367,145 and total balance should be $39,840. Corrected copy will be available on our townofoconto.com website. Motion made by Paul Pansier, 2nd by Robert Van Hulle to accept and approve the Financial Report for the year 2025 with changes (Jan.1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2025) as printed in the Annual Report. 12 ayes, 0 nays. M/C. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman reminded everyone a burning permit is needed, and you must call in and report that you are burning to the fire department (834-7775) and Sheriff Department (834-6900). Phone numbers to call DNR are located in the center of permit. Call to see if burning is allowed on that day and/or check DNR’s website as well. Permits available at Robert’s Hometown. Please be sure to get permits as needed for burning. Permits are good for one full year. Chairman reported on year 2025 road work: Routine maintenance costs were $45,253, Snow plowing costs were $93,134. Fisher Land, Military, Glen Road, Steelhead Run, Airport, Trails Nook, Logtown and Frog Pond were roads that had pulverizing, paving, brushing, culverts replaced, or crack filled. Soil boring testing was done on Military Road in preparation for the Military Road project. Supplemental aid was denied for the Maple Grove School Road project. LRIP was awarded for $21,000 for cleaning/grubbing on Gallon Road. Buying of right of way for the Military Road project will be handled by Steigerwald. Recycling Center Hours currently are Friday from 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:45 p.m. The wages to be paid for hours currently are as follows: Recycling Attendant in Charge rate of pay currently $21 hr. Motion by Paul Pansier, 2nd by Tom Bitters to stay the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays. M/C The Chief Inspector rate of pay currently is $21 hr. Motion by Tom Bitters, 2nd by Paul Pansier to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays Election worker pay is currently $20.00 hr. Motion by Doug Schroeder, 2nd by Lori Scanlan to keep it the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays M/C Page 2 Man, hour worker pay is currently $20 hr. Motion by Paul Pansier, 2nd by Tom Bitters to stay the same. 12 ayes 0 nays M/C Mileage is currently at $ .67/mile. Motion by Pat Scanlan, 2nd by Doug Schroeder to stay the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Truck is currently $15.00 per hour. Motion by Tom Bitters, 2nd by Mandy Leonard to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Tractor/skid loader is currently $31.00 per hour. Motion by Paul Pansier, 2nd by Doug Schroeder to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Chainsaw is currently at $11.00 hr. Motion by Pat Scanlan, 2nd by Paul Pansier to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Brush Hog/Trimmer/Mower/snow blower is currently at $17.00 hr. Motion by Doug Schroeder, 2nd by Paul Pansier to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Town board hourly rate when performing work outside of duties as board member is $20. Motion by Pat Scanlan, 2nd by Paul Pansier to remain the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays M/C Town board wages are set in even number years for the next year’s (April 2027) town board election. Motion by Pat Scanlan, 2nd by Robert Van Hulle to keep the same. Clerk $19,000; Chairman $8,500; Treasurer $10,000 and Supervisors $4,500. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Motion made by Tom Bitters, 2nd by Doug Schroeder, that it be the Town Board’s right to transfer funds as they see fit within accounts. 12 ayes, 0 nays. M/C. Library apportionment update: Deb Schroeder gave an in-depth overview of meeting she attended on April 13th where Oconto Falls City Administrator Peter Wills gave a presentation to Town of Little Suamico on the benefits of joining the City of Oconto Falls Library. Currently there are 11 unrepresented towns. More updates and information at monthly board meetings. Next Annual meeting will be held on THIRD Tuesday in April which is April 20, 2027, at 7:00pm at the Town of Oconto Town Hall. Deb Schroeder thanked the town board for allowing continued training for her as chief inspector and deputy clerk. All our election chiefs and workers go through continual paid training to keep our election days error free. Chairman thanked the town residents in attendance for their support. Adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Clerk, Lori Scanlan Chairman, Patrick Scanlan Supervisor I Paul Pansier Supervisor II Chad Van Hulle Treasurer Mandy Leonard