August 10, 2026 - Amended

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD Monthly Town Board Meeting - Amended August 10, 2026 Chairperson Dennis Bergeson called the monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 pm with 12 in attendance. Amy Linstad made a motion to accept the agenda as listed. Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Agenda approved. Zak Albrecht made a motion to approve the past minutes as read. Amy Linstad second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Minutes approved. Audrey Guseck gave the Treasurer’s report noting the total cash on hand as of July 31, 2026 was $522,790.45. Amy Linstad made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report as read. Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Report approved. Zak Albrecht made a motion to purchase a computer for the Treasurer. Amy Linstad second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Some major benefits: security and statements from the bank in a timely manner. Open floor: There was discussion on lowering speed limits, a possible speed study, and weight limits discussion. A resident brought up marking a lower speed on Twin Creek Rd., this will be discussed at next month’s meeting. Zak went to the WTA Marinette County Meeting, they discussed roadwork and said their next meeting is Oct. 15th. Action on speed study. A speed study on Hwy 180 would be through the state / by the state. Tabled to next month’s meeting. Amy Linstad made a motion to hire Mike Whitcomb as a Town Employee. Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Zak Albrecht made a motion to add internet to the Porterfield Office. Amy Linstad second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Amy Linstad made a motion to add wi.gov emails to the Town board. Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. There were no new Operator Licenses. Roadwork: Culverts are replaced on Winesville W, Deer Ln, and Vista Dr., double chip seal in September. Schwalla Dr. will be pulverized, graveled, and paved within the next couple of weeks. Road signs have been stolen on several roads. Fire Department: has been busy with Menasha; helping with searching buildings. Cemetery Committee: All good. Recycling: All good. Someone will do the roof as soon as time allows. Building permits: from July; 3 generators, 2 garages, 1 raze mobile home. Correspondence was read and bills were paid. The next Monthly Town Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6 pm at the Porterfield Town Hall. Amy Linstad made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 pm. Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Dawn Johnson, Clerk