Meeting Minutes
Town of Peshtigo · Marinette County · meeting of Aug 19, 2025 · Minutes
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MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING/REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
immediately following Public Hearing
1) Call to order: Chairperson Friday called the hearing to order at 6:00pm.
2) Pledge of allegiance
PUBLIC HEARING
3) Recommendation from Plan Commission regarding changes to Sections 60-134, 60-135 and 60-136 pertaining to
existing nonconforming structures and uses. 22 residents present- see attached. Clerk Okins read one emailed
comment from Luke Hellermann. No other comments heard.
Chairperson Friday adjourned the public hearing at 6:05pm.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING: Chairperson Friday called the regular meeting to order at 6:05pm.
4) Roll call: All present.
Chairperson Friday, Supervisor Coble, Supervisor Wortner, Supervisor Bergeson, Supervisor Joy
5) Verification of proper notice: Chairperson Friday verified.
6) Approve agenda: Motion to approve (Joy/Wortner). Motion carried- 5 yes.
7) Action on Public Hearing recommendation from Plan Commission regarding changes to Sections 60-134, 60-135
and 60-136 pertaining to existing nonconforming structures and uses: Motion to approve as presented
(Coble/Wortner). Motion carried- 5 yes.
8) Public comment (limited to 3 minutes per person with no time donations from others, agenda items only), start by
stating name/address & agenda item(s) to be addressed: None heard.
9) Announcements:
a. WTA workshop and convention coming up in Sept and Oct. Board members encouraged to attend.
b. Employee evaluations are to be completed before budget workshop.
c. New Town website is expected to go live in about 2 months. Town will transition to .gov website and
emails at this time.
10) Minute approval – 7/15/2025 Regular Board Meeting: Approved via unanimous consent.
11) Reports
a. Fire Department: Chief Folgert gave report.
b. Constable: Chairperson Friday gave report.
c. Building Inspector: Chairperson Friday gave report. 36 YTD permits.
12) Treasurer Report/Investment Report/Budget YTD vs Actual/Budget Amendments: Approved via unanimous
consent.
a. Approve vouchers & payment of bills: Motion to approve (Coble/Wortner). Motion carried- 5 yes.
b. ARPA, CDBG, Road Grant Budget Amendments: Motion to approve budget amendment Resolution
202508-01 (Friday/Wortner). Motion approved- 5 yes.
13) Proposed Town Clerk Contract Renewal: Motion to approve (Joy/Wortner). Motion carried- 5 yes.
14) Proposed Town Treasurer Contract Renewal: Motion to approve (Joy/Bergeson). Motion carried- 5 yes.
15) Employee pay scale determinations – Deputy Clerk, Recycling Center Attendants, Road Foreman, Part-Time
Workers, Per Diem Workers: No changes made.
16) Proposed ERS Agreement: Motion to approve (Coble/Wortner). Motion carried- 5 yes.
17) Robert E Lee 2026 Landfill Testing Contract: Motion to approve (Coble/Wortner). Motion carried- 5 yes.
18) UES Network Service Contract Renewal: Motion to approve (Joy/Bergeson). Motion carried- 5 yes.
19) Sec. 54-171(G-K) ordinance proposed update: Motion to approve as presented (Joy/Bergeson). Motion carried- 5
yes.
20) Proposed Public Record Request Policy: Motion to approve as presented (Joy/Coble). Motion carried- 5 yes.
21) Plan Commission/Comprehensive Plan update
a. Proposed membership changes: Motion to approve the below changes (Friday/Wortner). Motion
carried- yes.
i. Chuck Lacourt from Member 1 to Alternate 1 with term ending 3/31/2028
ii. Michael Fifarek from Alternate 1 to Member 1 with term ending 3/31/2027
22) Standing Committee updates:
a. Buildings & Grounds – Chairperson Coble, Vice Chairperson Bergeson: Coble updated there is
continued progress from CDBG/remodel, steady and slow.
i. Fire hall repair quote(s): Coble is working on obtaining quotes for door repairs/replacements on
fire department.
ii. Remove porta potty from Harbor: Motion to approve (Coble/Bergeson). Motion carried- 5 yes.
b. Recycling Center – Chairperson Bergeson, Vice Chairperson Coble: No updates.
c. Roads & Ditches – Chairperson Wortner
i. Opening of snow plowing quote(s) with possible award: Wortner recused. One bid received.
Motion to approve Peshtigo Asphalt’s bid of $190/hour (Coble/Friday). Motion carried- 4 yes.
ii. Blacktopping Town Hall parking lot between Fire Department & Shop: Motion to approve
Peshtigo Asphalt quote of $19,656 (Wortner/Joy). Motion carried- 5 yes.
23) PFAS contamination updates
a. DNR: Updates on website under water tab. DNR announced their next Listening Session will be held at
NWTC in Marinette on 9/11/25 from 4-6pm.
b. Tyco/JCI: Updates on website under water tab.
c. EPA Superfund designation: No updates.
d. Tyco Litigation: No updates. Still in litigation.
24) Capital Improvement Plan update presentation – Tax levy, Road maintenance plan, Capital Needs with funding
options: Chairperson Friday gave presentation. Discussion ensued among board members and in-person public
attendees. Residents overwhelmingly agreed information was insightful! Recommendation made to have
Chairperson Friday present to additional Town residents.
25) Upcoming Meetings – Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6 p.m.
26) Adjourn: Motion to adjourn at 7:46pm (Coble/Wortner). Motion carried- 5 yes.
Kayla Okins, Clerk 08/26/2025
Source: Town of Peshtigo website. First collected Oct 9, 2026.