Meeting Minutes

W2435 Old Peshtigo Rd Marinette, WI 54143 715- 582-4332 www.townofpeshtigo. wi.gov MEETING MINUTES Town of Peshtigo Monthly Board Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6 p.m. 1) Call to order: Chairperson Friday called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll call: Present: Chairperson Friday, Supervisor Wortner, Supervisor Bergeson, Supervisor Ryder Present via phone: Supervisor Coble 4) Verification of proper notice: Chairperson Friday verified. 5) Approve agenda: Approved via unanimous consent. 6) Public comment (limited to 3 minutes per person with no time donations from others), please state your name/address a. Julie Beyer suggested noticing on the website when each individual road will be worked on this summer. She appreciates the resolution the board is reviewing tonight, regarding DOJ v. Tyco settlement. b. Herman Pottratz showed concerns about the road work that is happening near his home. He believes the roads that are being blacktopped/chip sealed are already in beautiful shape and do not need work. He commended the snowplowing company from this past winter. Herman would like to know where the $3.45mil road work money will be paid from. He showed concerns for the expenditures on the CDBG-CV HVAC system and roof repairs. He also has concerns about the condition of Thompson Park. c. Rick Krueger stated that W. Cleveland Ave. did not need to be redone, but rather just a couple chunks that need attention. He said Marinette County ground the road up 3-4 days ago and have not been back to wet the road to control the dust. He said many signs along W. Cleveland Ave. are leaning over. d. Sandra Barber showed concerns for gravel being added to the shoulder of Rader Rd. She recommends not doing that, as it all winds up in the ditch when drivers go off the road. 7) Announcements a. The Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition is removing invasive species at KWT on Wednesday, June 17 beginning at 10am. Wendel Johnson welcomes volunteers and encourages them to bring gloves, shovels, etc. b. Revaluation is moving along. Assessor Brian Frank is planning to send all remaining letters within the next couple weeks, as well as contacting/completing all the commercial properties. 8) Minute approval – Regular Board Meeting 5/19/2026: Motion to approve (Wortner/Bergeson)- 5 yes. 9) Reports a. Fire Department: Chief Folgert gave report. Their old engine is expected to be listed for sale next week. Fire inspections are underway now. b. Constable: Chairperson Friday gave report. c. Building Inspector: Chairperson Friday gave report. 36 permits YTD. d. Marinette County: None of the 4 Marinette County representatives in attendance. Chairperson Friday gave report. She stated the County has upcoming meetings regarding a $6mil loan to complete road work on Marinette County roads. 10) Treasurer Report/Investment Report/Budget YTD vs Actual/Budget Amendments: Approved via unanimous consent. a. Approve vouchers & payment of bills: Motion to approve (Wortner/Ryder)- 5 yes. W2435 Old Peshtigo Rd Marinette, WI 54143 715- 582-4332 www.townofpeshtigo. wi.gov 11) Liquor license applications: Motion to approve all presented licenses, not to include REMARC. (Friday/Wortner)- 5 yes Motion to deny REMARC license renewal as they do not qualify per State of WI requirements and Town ordinance and due to unpaid claims with Town of Peshtigo (Friday/Wortner)- 5 yes. 12) Proposed Employee Work Injury, Illness, Exposure Form: Motion to approve as presented (Bergeson/Ryder)- 5 yes. 13) Updated Personnel Policy: Motion to approve as presented (Wortner/Bergeson)- 5 yes. 14) Standing Committee updates: a. Buildings & Grounds – Chairperson Wortner, Vice Chairperson Ryder: Wortner stated the gutters have not been installed on the town hall or the fire department yet, however they will be completed soon. ACC visited to check on the HVAC system and replaced a belt. They’ll return to fix a squeak in the board room. i. Sale of 12 x 14 insulated garage door with all hardware and opener: Motion to approve sale of 12x14 garage door, hardware, and opener. Ad asking for sealed bids will be posted on website and at the town hall. Starting bid $1,500. Bids to be opened and possibly awarded at the July regular board meeting (Wortner/Ryder)- 5 yes. b. Recycling Center – Chairperson Bergeson, Vice Chairperson Coble: Bergeson updated that our 2 new employees are trained and doing well. c. Roads & Ditches – Chairperson Wortner: Wortner responded to a public comment stating Rader Rd. will be blacktopped and needs to be shouldered. Road work is continuing throughout the town at a good pace. 15) PFAS contamination updates a. DOJ v. Tyco Settlement: Chairperson Friday, Supervisor Wortner, and Clerk Okins attended the recent meeting and press conference with DOJ at Marinette REC Center. DOJ settled with Tyco for $10mil, which will be put into the state’s PFAS Trust Fund. DNR will decide how funds are spent/distributed. The stipulation of judgement is posted to town website for more information, located under the water tab. It has since been signed by a judge. The WI Attorney General recommended we reach out to legislature encouraging the funds to be used in this area. i. Resolution re: settlement funds: Roll call vote. Unanimous consent to adopt Resolution 202606-01. b. DNR: Updates & DNR Listening Session information are posted on TOP website, under the water tab. Upcoming DNR Listening Sessions will be held within the next week, both in-person and virtually. c. Tyco: Updates posted to the website, under the water tab. d. EPA Superfund: No updates. e. Litigation: No updates. Still in litigation. 16) Upcoming Meetings – Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6 p.m. 17) Adjourn: Unanimous consent to adjourn at 6:37pm. Kayla Okins, Clerk 06/18/2026