minutes

Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2025 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. Citizens Verification of proper agenda notice: Ziegler posted the agenda on March 4, 2025, at the Townsend Post Office, Townsend Town Hall, Laona State Bank, Townsend branch, and www.townsendwisconsin.org Zeller said she wanted to amend the agenda to include #4, Annual Meeting and #5, Flag drop off. Evans made the motion to approve the amended agenda, 2nd by DeMoulin– M/A Motion made by DeMoulin to accept the minutes of February 11, 2025 2nd by Evans – M/A Treasurer’s Report – Hartman gave a P&L budget performance report. There is negative net income because we had to pay out tax money to the county and school systems. Motion by Zeller to approve the report and pay all the bills, 2nd by Evans – M/A Ambulance Report – Report on File Fire Department – Chief Herlache said 5 members are taking the Entry Level FF class. It is wildfire season, so make sure to have a burning permit and check the DNR site for any restriction in our area. DNR.wi.gov/wisburn FOTF- Wanda Laste thanked those who supported the Daylight Savings raffle. The proceeds will be used to purchase extradition equipment. The next big event will be the July 4th celebration. It’s a Friday this year, so we expect a huge turnout. The next meeting is Saturday, March 22, 2025 Lake Country Library – Kathleen Marsh said the Oconto County Sheriff's Office did a safety inspection and all is in order. The 4th Annual Fund Raiser “Here comes the Sun” will be held April 26 at the McCaslin Golf Course. Permits/Licenses – n/a Business: 1. Planning & Zoning – Rezone Parcel #042-323206331K 17030 N. Wapota. P&Z chairperson Tim McGuire said that owner Mike Maass and his brother want to rezone this lot from Rural Residental (RR) to Residential Single Family (R1). The intent is to divide the 2.51-acre property into two, 1.25-acre parcels, with the option to build a residence in the future. There are adequate public facilities to serve the proposed land use, The burdens on the local government for providing services for this proposal are reasonable. The proposal agrees with the Town Vision Statement as found in the Town Comprehensive Plan. The proposal agrees with the Town Goals, Objectives & Development Strategies as found in the Town Comprehensive Plan. McGuire is recommending that the town board approve this rezone. DeMoulin made the motion to approve the rezone for Parcel #042-323206331K from Rural Residential to Residential Single Family, 2nd by Evans – M/A. 2. Town Hall update – DeMoulin discussed the extensive icicles hanging from the eaves recently. He used the fire department thermo-imaging camera, went into the attic area and followed the heat duct lines. He found two of the ducts had 6-inch gaps, called Dama and they came and fixed. DeMoulin also brought Consolidated Insulators back and they redistributed some of the insulation in the addition. They will be coming back to take a closer look in the existing hall attic, stating they need to fix some of their faults. Bontragrager should begin work on the fire department/highway siding the end of this month. A water softener was installed in the hall and feeds both buildings. This will help with the “rusty” water and eliminates the water spots on the fire trucks. 3. Weight Limits – truck weight limits went into effect Monday, March 10. 4. Annual Meeting – This meeting will be held Tuesday, April 15 at 5pm to have the whole board involved. Ziegler will post with the time change 5. Flag Drop – used American Flags can be dropped off at the recycle center. One of the employees is involved with the American Legion and will bring the flags to Wabeno for proper disposal. Public Comment: Michelle Zelle asked how the donations for the 4th of July fireworks are going? Zeller said there will be fireworks, and there is a meeting scheduled April 7 to discuss our options. Correspondence: The town board received an email from Carol Phills of Last Wilderness Alliance concerning the wake boat lobbyists at the state capital, trying to persuade our legislation to overturn any town ordinances. Zeller contacted Rep. Calvin Callahan, who said the legislators are not working on this in Madison. Announcements: Inland Lakes/Townsend flowage joint meeting Saturday, March 22 @ 9am FOTF open house/raffle Saturday March 8 @ 5pm In person Absentee Voting begins March 18 during clerk’s regular hours Spring Election April 1, 7am – 8pm Northern Archers Meeting March 29 2pm- Town Hall Evans made the motion to adjourn at, 6:31 2nd by Evans– M/A Minutes approved April 8, 2025 Linda Ziegler, Clerk