April 21, 2026 Annual Elector Mtg.

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD Annual Electors’ Meeting TUESDAY, April 21, 2026 Chairperson Dennis Bergeson called the annual meeting to order at 6:00 PM with 12 in attendance. The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag . The past minutes from April 15, 2025 were read. Ron Harrison made a motion to approve the minutes as read. It was seconded by Tom Buelteman. All were in favor, no one opposed – minutes approved. Residents reviewed the Town of Porterfield 20 25 financial statement. Total income for 20 25 was $1,433,425.53. Chris Rohde gave the 20 25 financials for the Grover -Porterfield Fire Department. Total income was $268,777.10 and total expenses were $284,161.78. Supervisor I, Amy Linstad, wrote up a recap of the projects from 2025, which includes the following: Supervisor II, Don Limberg, passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2025. Don served the town of Porterfield for 19 years and was dedicated to helping the town in any way he was able. Don is definitely missed. Wendell Philipps retired as Town Treasurer after 46 years. We appreciated his expertise and dedication. Andy Linstad was hired as a town employee by starting with working on fire numbers. Michael Murphy, Zayn Kowalski, and Brian Winchell were hired as snowplow drivers. An additional half day at the recycling center was granted starting June 1st through August 31st on Tuesdays from 1 PM to 6 PM. A new building permit fee schedule was adopted. Bryan Lauritzen resigned as building inspector as he needed to downsize for time’s sake, Tom Boehmke was hired as new building inspector to start once all certifications are completed. Logan Krueger has been hired as a temporary building inspector until Tom has received the necessary certifications. The liquor license of Rivers Edge, Francis Sohr, President of Sohr Enterprises surrendered their liquor license. The Town then granted the liquor license to The Rivers Edge, Trade name – SNBK, LLC; Agent, Sherry Veriha. The Town paid $23,070.00 to Grover-Porterfield Fire Department for the purchase of air packs. The Town of Grover also paid this amount to cover the full cost needed. Carviou Lane was discontinued as a town road. Town Board Members: Amy, Audrey, Dawn, and Zak, attended the Spring Town Workshop in Green Bay and received the mandatory training for Board of Review. An ordinance to approve the ordinance for alternate Board of Review members (2025-1) was approved. The Town of Porterfield hosted the Marinette Unit Wisconsin Town’s Association (WTA) meeting that was held on September 18, 2025 at 7 PM. The Town purchased the John Deere tractor that was previously leased in 2024 for $114,827.12. A portion of Sequin Road was chip-sealed. Sandberg Road (5280 ft.) was pulverized, graveled, and paved with shouldering. Peters Road received spot repairs and wedging with the remainder of it chip sealed. Anderson Road (2000 ft.) was pulverized, graveled and paved to the Recycling Center; and the remainder of the road wedged, patched and chip sealed. Winesville Road (7800 ft.) was pulverized, graveled and paved from Farm to Miles Road. Schwalla Drive is graveled and Deer Lane and Phillips Road was re-graveled. The Town Residents adopted the levy at $599,306.00 to be paid in 2026. The Town Board approved the 2026 Town Budget of $1,144,647.15. Wages were increased on Road Work, Plow Driver, Tractor Driver, Landfill Supervisor, Recycling, Landfill Hourly, Town Work of $2.00 per hour and an increase of wages on Deputy Clerk, Election Inspector Chief, Election Inspector Deputy, Election Inspector of $1.00 per hour. Election Inspectors were approved for a 2-year term during 2026 and 2027. Seven new homes were built in 2025, with three of those being cottages for short-term rentals The Town has had growth this past year with $1,511,100.00 for Residential, $118,900.00 for Commercial, and Agriculture increased in value by $2,100.00 for a total of $1,632,100.00. The town has been out of compliance from 2022 through 2025. A revaluation will happen in 2026. Our last revaluation was an external revaluation in 2010. Thank you, Supervisor 1, Amy Linstad Supervisor 2, Zak Albrecht, gave a summary of possible future projects for 2026, which are as follows: There will be spring road patching, grading of gravel roads, cutting roadside grass, and brush cutting. Road work: pulverizing of gravel on N-S Schwalla Drive. Paving roads: Schwalla Drive, approximately 2 miles and replace culverts as needed. Double chip sealing: West Winesville Road, Deer Lane, Vista Drive, and Weidner Road, approximately 4 miles. The cost of oil for paving may be surcharged this year because of oil prices. Actual cost to be determined Thank you, Supervisor 2, Zak Albrecht Tom Buelteman made a motion to set the 2027 Annual Town Meeting on April 20, 2027 at 6:00 PM. Ron Harrison seconded the motion. All in favor, no one opposed – motion approved. Ron Harrison made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 PM. Amy Linstad seconded the motion. All in favor, no one opposed – meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Johnson, Clerk