Minutes

Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Townsend Town Hall 6:00pm Supervisor Charles DeMoulin called the meeting to order at 6:00pm Roll Call: Supervisor Chuck DeMoulin, Supervisor Willie Evans, Treasurer Beth Hartman, Clerk Linda Ziegler. 32 Citizens. Chairperson Monica Zeller is absent due to a funeral Verification of proper agenda notice: Ziegler posted the agenda on July 7, 2026 at the Townsend Post Office, Townsend Town Hall, Laona State Bank, Townsend branch, and www.townsendwisconsin.org DeMoulin made the motion to approve the agenda, 2nd by Evans– M/A Motion made by DeMoulin to accept the minutes of June 9, 2026 2 nd by Evans – M/A Treasurer’s Report – Hartman gave a P&L budget performance report. The 2% dues have been received, along with an Oconto County grant for $12,000 and recycling grant for $2700.00. Motion by DeMoulin to approve the report and pay all the bills, 2nd by Evans – M/A Ambulance Report – Steve Harkema reported that the ambulance service responded to 19 calls in June, including 10 in Townsend. The new ambulance is close to delivery. It is equipped with a small refrigerator and warming unit, which will allow medications to be administered when technicians have the required DEA license. The flex staffing model is working well. There are five new hires, including three PRN employees and two full-time employees. Janet Opeila is moving to part-time status, and Vicki Pintsch has not renewed her license. The board thanked both individuals for their years of service to the ambulance. Mardi Gras is this weekend, and the ambulance service will host a food booth. Weinerfest is scheduled for the following week. The ambulance and fire departments from Townsend and Lakewood are working together to discuss the future of emergency services. Fire Department – Dawn Herlache reported the following updates: six calls were received since the last meeting; the Oconto County radio system has been up and running for a while, however many departments in our area are noticing problems such as static, unable to understand, or no coverage.; the current fire danger is moderate; and the 2% dues have been received. FOTF – Wanda Laste thanked everyone who helped with the Fourth of July party. Deb Franzen was recognized for her years of service to the group with a park bench that will be placed at Oughton Park. The next meeting will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Lake Country Library – Kathleen Marsh reported that the library director is stepping away and that two new assistants have joined the staff. The summer reading program is going very well, the book sale was a great success, and the new phone system has been completed and is working well. NOCCO – report on file Comp Plan Committee – N/A Permits/Licenses – Temporary Alcohol Beverage License application by Pickerel Chain Lake Association. DeMoulin made the motion to approve, 2 nd by Evans – M/A Business: 1. Resolution 07-2026: Emergency Management Director – This resolution updates the 2006 resolution by identifying the Emergency Management Director and Assistant Emergency Management Director by title rather than by individual name. The designated titles are Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief. Evans made the motion to approve Resolution 07-2026, seconded by DeMoulin – M/A. 2. Agreement between the City of Gillett and 10 owns to continue a Joint Municipal Court – This Agreement adds the Town of Beaver to the existing agreement. DeMoulin made the motion to accept this agreement, 2 nd by Evans – M/A 3. Resolution of Inclusion Under the Wisconsin Retirement System, etal - This resolution authorizes the Town of Townsend to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System. DeMoulin made the motion to approve, 2nd by Evans – M/A 4. Representative to the Lakewood/Townsend Ambulance Committee – Following the death of Tom Derrickson, the board asked Doug Baril to serve as the Town representative on the Lakewood/Townsend Ambulance Committee. Baril accepted the appointment. DeMoulin made the motion to approve the appointment, seconded by Evans – M/A. 5. August Board meeting date change. The August board meeting will be held Monday, August 10 at 6pm because of the partisan primary election on Tuesday. Public Comment: Pamela Fredenburgh asked why the board denied her operator’s license application. She had received a letter from the clerk explaining the decision. A follow-up meeting with Pamela will be held with the board at a date to be determined. The question came up about where to dispose of tarps at the dump. Anything that can fit into the compactor should be placed there. The dumpsters are for very large items Kathleen Marsh thanked the great traffic control during the 4 th of July festival. DeMoulin said highway supervisor Bob Habek worked with the Wisconsin Forest Service and have secured 900 cubic yards of gravel to lay on Forest Hill between W. Burnt Dam rd and Sawyer Lake Road. This is a cost savings of $7656.00 Thank you to Ed Erickson, Joe Heyrman for their efforts to paint the concession stand at Veterans Park. Correspondence: Cecil Holbrook from My Uncle’s Fireworks emailed after the fireworks display to explain that several shells did not launch, which resulted in a shorter show. The Town received a $2,000 credit for the cost of the shells that did not go off. Announcements: 7 Towns meeting July 15 @ 6:30pm Pickerel Lake picnic @ Oughton Park July 18 Farmer’s Market every Saturday through September DeMoulin made the motion to adjourn at, 6:58 2nd by Evans– M/A Minutes Approved August 10, 2026 Linda Ziegler, Clerk