May 13, 2026

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD Monthly Town Board Meeting May 13, 2026 Chairperson Dennis Bergeson called the monthly board meeting to order at 6:03 pm with 17 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 April 30, 2026 was $575,241.17. 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. Open floor: There was discussion about Schwalla Drive; culverts will be replaced, then paved after July. There was discussion about plowing during the uniquely large snow storm; plowing will be done as soon as safely possible. Tom Buelteman mentioned there is a possibility of loans for Marinette County for road construction and formulating now for signage. A resident asked about speed limit and pedestrian signs on Menominee River Drive for safety. Zak Albrecht made a motion to approve the Town Board Resolution Supporting a Comprehensive and Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution. The new policies will be sent to the State Senate and the Governor’s office. Amy Linstad read the resolution. Amy Linstad second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. There were no operator’s licenses this month. Zak Albrecht made a motion to approve the Court Cost Increase fee from $38.00 to $48.00. Amy Linstad second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Roadwork: some roads will be paved, chip sealed, or graveled. Minor work on side roads starting next week. Roads are graded and some added gravel. Amy Linstad made a motion to hire Richlen Excavating to grade roads. Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Fire Department: Chris Rohde handed out booklets on site location analysis. He stated the Harmony Fire Station is at the end of life, proposal for grants, the station keeps tract of calls, and the air packs will ship June 1st. Cemetery Committee: All good. Recycling: All good. Thanks was given for the signs stating the extra hours on Tuesdays. Building permits: Three permits last month, 1 new home and 1 for a pole building. Amy Linstad made a motion on the revision to the verbiage of the Building Permit Fee Schedule; added windows (if different size) for Additions and Remodeling, also; (Accessory Buildings will be capped at what the cost of inspections only per the fee schedule would be for a new build respective of the square footage involved). Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Correspondence was read and bills were paid. The next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6 pm at the Porterfield Town Hall. Amy Linstad made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 pm. Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Dawn Johnson, Clerk