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Town of Peshtigo · Marinette County · meeting of Mar 17, 2026 · Minutes
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W2435 Old Peshtigo Rd Marinette, WI 54143 715- 582-4332 www.townofpeshtigo. wi.gov
MEETING MINUTES
Town of Peshtigo Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 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: Chairperson Friday, Supervisor Wortner, Supervisor Bergeson
Remotely present: Supervisor Coble, Supervisor Joy
Motion to allow remote supervisors to attend with valid connectivity (Friday/Wortner) - 5 yes.
4) Verification of proper notice: Chairperson Friday verified.
5) Approve agenda: Motion to approve (Wortner/Bergeson)- 5 yes.
6) Public comment (limited to 3 minutes per person with no time donations from others), please state your
name/address: None heard.
7) Announcements
a. Chairperson Friday thanked and recognized all who snowplowed/assisted during Blizzard Elsa- Peshtigo
Asphalt, Road Foreman Keith Swallow, Fire Department, neighbors helping neighbors, etc. Continued
patience and understanding on snow cleanup is appreciated.
b. Frank Assessment Services is out doing revaluations throughout Town. If you haven’t gotten a notice
yet, letters are going out in batches. FAQs on Town website under Government > Property Tax/Reval.
c. Discount replacement fire number signs are on sale for $25 through 04-07-26.
d. Clerk Okins stated the Spring Election will be held on 04/07/2026, with In-Person Absentee Voting
taking place on 03/31/26 and 04/02/2026, from 10am-2pm in the Clerk’s office.
8) Minute approval – Regular Board Meeting 2/24/2026: Approved via unanimous consent.
9) Reports
a. Fire Department: Chief Folgert gave report. New engine is now in service, post Push-In Ceremony!
Reminder to residents: please check your furnace vents this winter, make sure fire numbers are dug out
and visible, and be sure to keep generators at least 10 feet from your residence. Fish fry fundraiser at the
Moose Lodge next Wednesday, March 25th from 5-7pm.
b. Constable: Chairperson Friday gave report.
c. Building Inspector: Chairperson Friday gave report. 9 permits YTD.
10) Treasurer Report/Investment Report/Budget YTD vs Actual/Budget Amendments: Approved via unanimous
consent.
a. Approve vouchers & payment of bills: Motion to approve payment of bills (Bergeson/Joy)- 5 yes.
Motion to approve additional invoices that are in mail due to blizzard/mailbox damage, so late fees are
not incurred by April board meeting (Friday/Wortner)- 5 yes.
b. 2025 budget close-out report: No changes made. Treasurer Maney will close-out the 2025 budget.
c. 2026 budget amendment: Motion to amend 2026 budget to show changes for the cost of the
revaluation, reflected in Resolution 202603-01 (Wortner/Joy)- 5 yes.
11) Approve liquor licenses: Motion to approve liquor licenses for Copper Leaf Lounge and The Grate to be
granted 03/17/2026. Motion to approve liquor license for The Outback to be granted 03/26/2026.
(Friday/Bergeson)- 5 yes.
12) Reappoint Eric Morois, Jim Devcich, Joyce Buchman to Plan Commission with term ending 3/31/2029: Motion
to reappoint members (Friday/Wortner)- 5 yes.
13) Standing Committee updates:
W2435 Old Peshtigo Rd Marinette, WI 54143 715- 582-4332 www.townofpeshtigo. wi.gov
a. Buildings & Grounds – Chairperson Coble, Vice Chairperson Bergeson: 3 toilets have been replaced in
the women’s bathroom, due to flushing and flooding issues and parts no longer available.
b. Recycling Center – Chairperson Bergeson, Vice Chairperson Coble: No updates.
c. Roads & Ditches – Chairperson Wortner
i. Status of Rustic Pine Lane becoming a Town road: Supervisor Wortner updated this is still being
worked on at the attorney level, pending completed deed.
ii. Approve sale of 1995 Ford F250: Unanimous consent to approve sale of truck for $1,000
minimum sealed bid to be opened at the 04/21/2026 board meeting. Bid notice to be posted on
website and at the Town Hall.
iii. BCPL Resolution for road work loan: Motion to approve BCPL loan application and Borrowing
Resolution 202603-02 (Friday/Wortner)- 3 yes.
Chairperson Friday- yes
Supervisor Coble- no
Supervisor Wortner- yes
Supervisor Bergeson- yes
Supervisor Joy- no
14) PFAS contamination updates
a. DNR: No update.
b. Tyco: Updates posted to website, under water tab.
c. EPA Superfund: No update.
d. Litigation: No updates. Still in litigation.
15) Upcoming Meetings – Annual Town Meeting of Electors Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6 p.m. with Regular Board
Meeting to immediately follow
16) Adjourn: Unanimous consent to adjourn at 6:41pm.
Kayla Okins, Clerk 03/17/2026
Source: Town of Peshtigo website. First collected Oct 9, 2026.