Minutes

Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Townsend Town Hall 6:00pm Chairperson Monica Zeller called the meeting to order at 6:00pm Roll Call: Chairperson Monica Zeller, Supervisor Chuck DeMoulin, Supervisor Willie Evans, Treasurer Beth Hartman, Clerk Linda Ziegler. 17 Citizens Verification of proper agenda notice: Ziegler posted the agenda on May 5, 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 April 14, 2026 2nd by Evans – M/A Treasurer’s Report – Hartman gave a P&L budget performance report. Motion by Zeller to approve the report and pay all the bills, 2nd by Evans– M/A Ambulance Report -- report on file. Steve Harkema reported 18 calls in April. Planning is underway for Weinerfest; sponsorship forms are available, and donations of raffle baskets, etc., are being accepted. The new ambulance is expected to be delivered by the end of the month. Fire Department -- report on file. Chief Dawn Herlache reported two calls since the last meeting. A training session on May 3 was held with five other departments and was successful. The house burn is scheduled for this Sunday. Please check the DNR website for current burning restrictions. Entry Level/Fire Fighter 1 classes will be offered next spring in Riverview. FOTF -- Wanda Laste reported that Wabeno seniors will receive two scholarships. At the May 2 fire department training, FOTF provided food and refreshments for the rehab area. Volunteers are needed for the July 4 event, and raffle-basket donations are being accepted. Lake Country Library --Kathleen Marsh reported that Kathryn Chandler is the new board president. Friends of the Library are preparing for the annual Memorial Day Book Sale on May 22 & 23. Summer program information is available on the website. NOCCO—report on file Comp Plan Committee – n/a Permits/Licenses –n/a Business: 1. April 21, 2026, Electors meeting: Resolutions and motions: At the Electors meeting, Resolution 04- 2026 (changing the clerk’s position from elected to appointed) and Resolution 05-2026 (changing the treasurer’s position from elected to appointed) were approved, each by a vote of 19 ayes, 0 nays. Kathleen Marsh moved to increase the chairperson and supervisorssalaries by 10% in 2027; seconded by John Zimdars. Motion approved, 19 ayes, 0 nays. 2. Board of Review Adjourn to late date: The board met at 5:30 this evening to adjourn the board of review to a later date. Zeller read an e-mail from Assessor Jef Muellver, that there are no unusual delays this year, but high volume of construction activity and late spring and April rains have impacted the completion of the rolls. Jef will contact the clerk soon to schedule the Board of Review sometime in June. 3. Understanding and Agreement between the Town of Townsend and the Northern Lakes Archers: Don Solberg said their committee agrees to the terms of the agreement and he and Zeller signed the agreement. 4. Resolution 06-2026 to Refund Taxes on 17799 Red Maple Lane: A communications tower was built on Jeffrey and Vicky Radish’s property in 2019 and was assessed as personal property through 2024. Under Act 12, personal property assessments were eliminated, and the tower’s value should have been included only in the real estate assessment. Because the assessor was not notified by the State, the tower’s value remained on the real estate assessment for 2024 and 2025. This constitutes a palpable error under Wis. Stat. 74.33, and the resulting overpayments will be refunded to the Radishes: $1,756.12 (2024) and $1,871.79 (2025). DeMoulin moved to approve Resolution 06-2026; seconded by Evans - M/A. 5. 2026 road projects: Resurfacing is planned for Valley View, Red Maple Lane, Sandy Ridge Ln, and Aspen Lane cul-de-sac. New blacktop around the town hall, fire department, and highway shop will be seal- coated. Nicolet Road was recently damaged by heavy equipment. The town will revisit its five-year plan to address the issue. Public Comment: Joe Heyrman announced a brat fry at Mike’s Supermarket on Saturday, May 16; proceeds will support the Townsend Pickleball court project. Kathleen Marsh said she spoke with Little Tipsey’s restoration contractor. A small upper-level leak severely damaged the main floor of the 1898 building. As repairs continue to bring the building up to code and reopen, an outdoor concert is being planned for Memorial Weekend. Correspondence: Dama Plumbing & Heating notified the town that a septic system they are installing requires boring under the road to reach the drainfield. Zeller drafted a right-of-way agreement for the landowner to sign, and the project was approved. The town was notified by the Oconto Recreation Committee that its grant application to improve Veterans Memorial Park has been approved. The grant award is $12,154.87. Thank you to everyone who helped write the grant. The Oconto County Recreational Ordinance is on the Townsend website Announcements:- T-Ball Tuesday and Thursday through end of month Red Arrow ATV Training May 16 4th of July Meeting May 29 Evans made the motion to adjourn at 6:45pm, 2nd by DeMoulin – M/A Minutes Approved June 9, 2026 Linda Ziegler, clerk