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, May 19, 2026 1) Call to order: Chairperson Friday called the meeting to order at 6:02pm, following Board of Review Meeting to Adjourn to a Later Date. 2) Roll call: Present: Chairperson Friday, Supervisor Wortner, Supervisor Bergeson Not present: Supervisor Coble and Supervisor Ryder 3) Verification of proper notice: Chairperson Friday verified. 4) Approve agenda: Approve via unanimous consent. 5) Public comment (limited to 3 minutes per person with no time donations from others), please state your name/address a. Julie Beyer asked the board to consider putting a “right turn no stop” heading north, turning from Old Peshtigo Rd. onto Rader Rd. b. Herman Pottratz had concerns about the $3.45mil road work loan and what is happening with any remaining money after the road work is complete. He commended the current snow plow company for their nice work this past year. He stated that Thompson Park needs to be cut and the small fence needs attention. Herman asked that the board demand DNR discontinue the required annual testing at the 2 landfill sites, and take DNR to court if they refuse. c. Dan Ganter has concerns with noise violations from dirt bikes near his home. d. Sandra Barber questioned when the neighbors are going to remove the large rocks along the bay on Shore Dr. e. Carol Orwig recommended changing the speed limit on the short section of Rader Rd. Her recommendation is to go from 45mph to 35mph. 6) Announcements a. Chairperson Friday showed gratitude for the various Town staff in honor of Municipal Treasurer’s Day, Municipal Clerks Week, Administrative Professionals Day, International Firefighters’ Day, and Public Works Appreciation Week that took place recently. 7) Minute approval – Regular Board Meeting 4/21/2026: Unanimous consent to approve. 8) Reports a. Fire Department: Chief Folgert gave report. i. Approve process of selling old Fire Engine 205: At the recommendation of the Fire Commission, board authorizes Chief Folgert to sell the old fire engine as surplus locally first with a minimum price, then move to auction sites and/or fire apparatus vendors if needed. Approved via unanimous consent. b. Constable: Chairperson Friday gave report. c. Building Inspector: Chairperson Friday gave report. 26 permits YTD. d. Marinette County: Chairperson Friday invited all 4 Marinette County Representatives from within Town of Peshtigo at attend all regular board meetings. No representative present. 9) Treasurer Report/Investment Report/Budget YTD vs Actual/Budget Amendments: Approved via unanimous consent. a. Approve vouchers & payment of bills: Motion to approve (Wortner/Bergeson)- 3 yes. W2435 Old Peshtigo Rd Marinette, WI 54143 715- 582-4332 www.townofpeshtigo. wi.gov 10) Court fee increase: Motion to approve court fees as presented in the 2025 Wisconsin Act 113 (Friday/Wortner)- 3 yes. 11) Insurance requirements: Motion to approve new minimum requirements as presented; however it may be amended on a case-by-case basis with the approval of 2 Town of Peshtigo supervisors (Friday/Wortner)- 3 yes. 12) The Chosen Riders Adopt-A-Highway application for Dahl Road: Approved via unanimous consent. 13) Updated Public Record Request Form & Policy: Motion to approve as presented (Friday/Bergeson)- 3 yes. 14) Updated Purchase Algorithm + Purchase & Reimbursement Policy: Motion to approve as presented (Friday/Wortner)- 3 yes. 15) Standing Committee updates: a. Buildings & Grounds – Chairperson Wortner, Vice Chairperson Ryder: Wortner updated that we are awaiting the install of the town hall and fire department gutters that were approved at last meeting. Thompson Park will be receiving attention soon- mowing, fence repair, etc. b. Recycling Center – Chairperson Bergeson, Vice Chairperson Coble: Clerk Okins announced that the Recycling RU Grant award letter has arrived, in the amount of $8,376.96. Payment is expected at beginning of June. Bergeson updated that Recycling Center Attendant John Berg is retiring. Chairperson Friday asked Bergeson to create job descriptions for new attendants/lead. i. Staffing / hiring plan: Motion to authorize Supervisors Bergeson and Coble to hire Recycling Center personnel, up to 5 RC attendants max. with starting wage of $16/hour for attendants and $19/hour for a lead position (Friday/Bergeson)- 3 yes. c. Roads & Ditches – Chairperson Wortner: Wortner announced Marinette County will begin pulverizing roads for upcoming road work once Northeast Asphalt plant opens up, which is expected 1st week of June. Friday announced we are still waiting on the $28k road grant funds from the state for Old Peshtigo Road work that was done in 2025. i. Approve Little River bridge replacement on Krause Road: Motion to approve Town portion (30% of $87,000 cost- approx. $30,000 from LGIP account) to replace failing culvert with a fish culvert. Marinette County to pay the remaining amount (Wortner/Friday)- 3 yes. ii. Authorize purchase of salter for plow truck: Approve up to $10,000 for purchase of salter (Wortner/Friday)- 3 yes. iii. Extension of snowplow contract: Motion to approve as presented (Wortner/Bergeson)- 3 yes. 16) PFAS contamination updates a. DNR: No updates. b. Tyco: Updates posted to website, under water tab. c. EPA Superfund: No updates. d. Litigation: No updates. Still in litigation. 17) Upcoming Meetings – Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6 p.m. 18) Adjourn: Unanimous consent to adjourn at 6:44pm. Kayla Okins, Clerk 05/21/2026