Meeting Minutes

W2435 Old Peshtigo Road Marinette, WI 54143 715-582-4332 www.townofpeshtigo.org MEETING MINUTES Town of Peshtigo Monthly Board Meeting Tuesday, June 18, 2024 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: All present. Chairperson Friday, Supervisor Coble, Supervisor Wortner, Supervisor Bergeson, Supervisor Joy 4) Verification of proper notice: Chairperson Friday verified. 5) Approve agenda: Wortner motion to approve/Second by Coble. Motion carried with 5 yes. 6) Public comment, limited to 15 minutes (in-person attendees only, limited to 3 minutes per person with no time donations from others, agenda items only), please be prepared to come forward to the table, speak clearly into the microphone, start by stating name/address & agenda item(s) to be addressed: None heard. 7) Announcements a. KWT volunteers planted plugs of wildflowers and pulled invasive species. b. DNR and Tyco updates are listed on Town website, under the water tab. c. Superfund designation update- TetraTech will be gathering info for resident info/communication. d. Litigation update- Board anticipates an upcoming closed meeting with G&E and Atty. Spangenberg. e. Thursdays with Friday upcoming schedule is posted on Town website and in Clerk’s office. 8) Minute approval – 5/21/2024 Regular Board Meeting: Coble motion to approve/Second by Joy. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. 9) Reports a. Fire Department: Chief Folgert gave report. b. Constable: Chairperson Friday gave report. c. Building Inspector: Chairperson Friday gave report. d. Marinette County Board: Dave Buechler stated ATV/UTV changes passed County Board, but reminded residents to follow speed limits posted on roads. UW-Marinette site has some prospects on purchasing. 10) Treasurer Report/Investment Report/Budget YTD vs Actual/Budget Amendments: Wortner motion to approve/Second by Coble. Motion carried with 5 yes a. Approve vouchers & payment of bills: Coble motion to approve/Second by Joy. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. b. Discuss budget current state, remaining ARPA funds, fire truck funding with possible action: Joy motion to move all remaining ARPA funds (after roof is paid) to roads for repairs on Old Peshtigo Road and Rader Road/Second by Coble. Chairperson Friday opposed. Motion carried with 4 yes votes. Chairperson Friday motion to authorize Jodi to move fire department’s $65k from capital outlay to CD, whatever has the better interest rate/Second by Coble. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. 11) Ad hoc committee updates: a. Capital Improvement Plan – Chairperson Joy, Vice Chairperson Friday: Town inventory is in progress- meeting to follow soon. b. CDBG-CV – Chairperson Friday, Treasurer Maney i. Town Hall improvement update: DOA approved an additional $310k and extended the construction through 12/31/2024. Moving forward with GPS. Roof replacement coming soon. ii. MSA proposed contract amendment: Joy motion to approve the $5,000 payable upon completion of project/Second by Coble. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. W2435 Old Peshtigo Road Marinette, WI 54143 715-582-4332 www.townofpeshtigo.org c. Ordinance/Policy Review – Chairperson Friday, Vice Chairperson Wortner i. Discuss/approve Chapter 1 proposed revisions: Chairperson Friday motion to approve/Second by Joy. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. ii. Discuss/approve Chapter 2 proposed revisions: Chairperson Friday motion to approve/Second by Bergeson. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. 12) Cybersecurity insurance further discussion with possible action: Continuing with current policy- no action. 13) Board of Appeals, Plan Commission, Board of Review openings with possible appointment: Town is accepting applications for resident involvement on these committees. 14) Approve liquor license applications: Coble motion to approve liquor license applications as presented/Second by Joy. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. 15) $1.667 million EPA grant funds discussion with possible action: Chairperson Friday had a meeting with Strand, but there are no updates at this time. 16) Standing Committee Updates: a. Buildings & Grounds – Chairperson Coble, Vice Chairperson Joy: KWT needs additional gravel added. Coble will work with Keith and Wendel on this project. i. Fire Department drain repair update: Repairs are completed. ii. Committee restructuring: Chairperson Friday appointed Supervisor Bergeson to replace Supervisor Joy on Buildings & Grounds committee as vice chairperson (excluding CDBG). b. Recycling Center – Chairperson Bergeson, Vice Chairperson Coble: Coble stated the RC budget is on track for the year. i. Hiring update: No updates at this time. c. Roads & Ditches – Chairperson Wortner, Vice Chairperson Joy: Wortner updated that Marinette County will be replacing a culvert on Harbor Road with a fish culvert, paid for through a grant, so no Town contribution required. He will also be looking into pricing for a tractor replacement. i. Hiring update with potential approval for additional hiring: Joy motion to authorize up to 5 part time/per diem road workers at up to $20 per hour and to allow supervisors to assist on road crew/Second by Bergeson. Motion carried with 5 yes votes. 17) Upcoming Meetings a. Open Book – Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 10 a.m. - noon b. Board of Review – Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 10 a.m. - noon c. Regular Board Meeting – Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. 18) Motion to Adjourn: Coble motion to adjourn at 7:14pm/Second by Joy. Motion carried with 5 yes. Kayla Okins, Clerk 06/25/2024