minutes

Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, February 10, 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. 19 Citizens Verification of proper agenda notice: Ziegler posted the agenda on February 6, 2025 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 January 13,2026 2nd by Evans – M/A Treasurer’s Report – Hartman gave a P&L budget performance report. We took in a lot of tax money, so the balance was high before these bills were paid out. Motion by Evans to approve the report and pay all the bills, 2nd by DeMoulin – M/A Ambulance Report – report on file. Steve Harkema said there were 24 calls, 8 no transport. The building plans are being finalized. The new Chassis will be ready in May. Two full-time EMS workers are cutting back their hours. LTA is looking to hire 2 paramedics and advanced EMT Fire Department – report on file. Dacon Franzen said there were three calls since last meeting. There will be a training burn on Bass Lake home tentatively scheduled for April 4. Townsend continues to collaborate with Lakewood Fire. FOTF – Wanda Laste said the Daylight Savings cash raffle has started and will be drawn March 7 at 3pm. Saturday, February 21 is the next membership meeting Lake Country Library - report on file. Kathleen Marsh said the solar project is resulting in substantial savings to their electric bills. There are several group activities each month to join and the Community Connections series is scheduled out through May NOCCO – no report Permits/Licenses –Zeller made the motion to approve the operators license for Kelly Grutzik 2nd by Evans – M/A. Evans made the motion to approve the operator’s license for Steven Niggs, 2nd by DeMoulin – M/A Chairperson Zeller emphasized that each applicant is evaluated individually, and that no approval should be considered as establishing a precedent for future applications. Zeller made the motion to approve the operators license for Rick VanAsten, 2nd by DeMoulin – M/A. DeMoulin made the motion to approve the operators license for Robert VandeHei, 2nd by Evans – M/A. Zeller made the motion to approve the Temporary Beverage License for the Red Arrow Snowmobile-ATV Club’s party on February 21, 2026, 2nd by Evans – M/A Business: 1. Northern Oconto County Ordinance 2026-1; Responsible Unit Recycling Ordinance: The purpose of this ordinance is to promote recycling, composting, and resource recovery through the administration of an effective recycling program as provided in s.287.11, Wis. Stats and ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code. And update the current ordinance from 2017. Motion by DeMoulin to approve Northern Oconto County Ordinance 2026-1, 2nd by Evans – M/A. 2. Forest Road Agreement #26-RO-11091300-015: This agreement updates the previous agreement between the Town of Townsend and the US Dept. of Ag, Forest Service; Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Under this agreement, both parties share responsibility for routine upkeep, repairs, and winter maintenance of 43.6 miles of roads, ensuring safe and reliable access for residents and visitors. 3. Lithium Battery Disposal: DeMoulin found Home Depot as the preferred site for battery disposal, since Townsend's recycle center will not accept lithium batteries. Public Comment: Steve Harkema said he has been the subject of personal attacks and threats.\ Correspondence: The McCaslin Lions sent a check for $7500 as a donation to the town for the pickleball court. Announcements: WTA District Meeting Saturday February 14 at Carter Red Cross Blood Mobile February 16 11-4 Town Board work session February 16 @ 10am Red Arrow SnowFest Saturday February 20 Forest Service meeting Tuesday March 3 at 5pm Zeller made the motion to adjourn at 6:45, 2nd by Evans – M/A Minutes approved March 10, 2026 Linda Ziegler, Clerk