Minutes

Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, July 8 , 202 5 Townsend Town Hall 6:00pm Chairperson Monica Zeller called the meeting to order at 6:0 0 pm Roll Call: Chairperson Monica Zeller , Supervisor Chuck DeMoulin , Supervisor Willie Evans , Treasurer Beth Hartman, Clerk Linda Ziegler. 21 Citizens Verification of proper agenda notice: Ziegler posted the agenda on June 25 , 202 5 at the Townsend Post Office, Townsend Town Hall, Laona State Bank, Townsend branch, and www.townsendwisconsin.org . Ziegler amended the agenda July 1, 2025. Zeller made the motion to approve the agenda with the correction, 2 nd by DeMoulin – M/A Motion made by DeMoulin to accept the minutes of June 10, 202 5 , 2 nd by Evans – M/A Treasurer’s Report – Hartman gave a P&L budget performance report. Motion by Evans to approve the report and pa y all the bills, 2nd by DeMoulin – M/A Ambulance Report – report on file. Chief Steve Harkema said they had 20 calls in June. The state and engineers are still approving the building plans. Surviving the Streets class will be held in August. The ambulance is having a 50/50 raffle, tickets available around the towns Fire Department – report on file. Chief Dawn Herlache said they’ve had 6 calls since last month for a total of 36 YTD FOTF - Wanda Laste thanked everyone who helped and supported the FOTF 4 th of July celebration. Everything went well with very few issues. Their next event is the open house this fall. Next meeting is July 19 @ 9:30 Lake Country Library – report on file Permits/Licenses – 1 op’s license. Zeller made the motion t o approve the operators license, 2 nd by Evans – M/A Business : 1. Townsend Plan Commission Ordinance Amendment : The Ordinance prepared by Oconto County when Townsend updated the plan had wrong language in Section 5. Appointments. Oconto County Planning & Zoning amended the ordinance by correcting Section 5. Appointments and adding language in Section 11. Chairperson & Officers. DeMoulin made the motion to adopt the emended ordinance per the draft, 2 nd by Evans – M/A 2. Townsend Planning Commission Committee Appointment : Glenn Beyer and Drew Zelle submitted applications for the one position on the committee. Zeller made the motion to approve Drew Zelle, 2 nd by Evans – M/A 3. Archibald Boat landing lighting : Archibald Lake Association committee member, Ken Schwebke, said that the boat ramp at the landing is getting damaged, probably at night. The Association is requesting that the town install a light on the existing pole at the ramp. Schwebke has contacted WPS and they will install the light at no cost. The monthly electric bill would be $15 - $40/month. Evans said that there was a light on that pole that was removed several years ago because of the surrounding neighbors. Schwebke said WPS would put up a deflector on the light. Zeller asked if the association had tried solar lights, reflective bumpers, ect. Schwebke said he did not think those would be sufficient to avoid the boats running into the dock. Zeller noted that there are no lights at any of the other boat landings in Townsend and does not want to set precedence. Moving forward, the association should try the solar and need written permission from the surrounding landowners to reconsider. 4. Townsend Flowage Protection District Building : Chairperson John Zimdars sta t ed that the Association has contracted with a builder to erect a 66x60 pole building at 18281 Sunset Bay Lane , to house the weed harvesting equipment and workshop. Per the Land Use Agreement Between Town of Townsend and Townsend Flowage Protection District, the association must present the plans to the town for permission. John included the site map, construction estimates and plan to the board. The cost of the project is approximately $200,000. The Association has $100,000.00 and they will be applying for a loan with the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. Zeller made the motion to approve the building, 2 nd by Evans (DeMoulin abstained due to being on the Townsend Flowage Association Committee), - M/A 5. Town Hall/Veterans Park projects : the hall landscaping is almost done, generators are in and working and doors are painted, so the hall project is complete. The playground equipment and landscaping at the park is complete. We will be painting the concession stand to match the Town hall colors, putting in the new garage door and installing the scoreboard. 6. Highway Maintenance full - time worker : There are three applicants for this position. Interviews are Friday afternoon. Public Comment: Herlache asked when the Chili Cook - off is scheduled. TBD. Harkema asked about the NOCCO officer. Zeller explained that Oconto County Sheriff’s department dismantled that program ad has a group of officers that assist us up north. Michelle Zelle said the fireworks were great!! Correspondence : Little Archibald Lake Association sent a letter to the Town of Townsend in commendation of Bob Habeck. Announcements: - 1. Board of Review Tuesday, July 15 3pm 2. Pickerel Lake Assoc picnic July 19 @ Oughton Park 3pm 3. Seven Towns meeting July 16, 6:30 at Town of Doty Zeller made the motion to adjourn at 6:41 , 2 nd by Evans – M/A Minutes approved August 12, 2025 L inda Ziegler, Clerk