March 11, 2026

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD Monthly Town Board Meeting March 11, 2026 Amy Linstad is not attending this meeting due to an injury of a broken leg. Chairperson Dennis Bergeson called the monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 pm with 9 in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Zak Albrecht made a motion to accept the agenda as listed. Dennis Bergeson second the motion. Roll Call: Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Agenda approved. Zak Albrecht made a motion to approve the past minutes as read. Dennis Bergeson second the motion. Roll Call: Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Minutes approved. Audrey Guseck gave the treasurer’s report noting the total cash on hand as of February 28, 2026 was $752,682.33. Zak Albrecht made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report as read. Dennis Bergeson second the motion. Roll Call: Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Report approved. Open floor: Tom Buelteman mentioned there will be a meeting for community information that is open to the public on the future of NWTC Marinette Campus and the Stephenson Public Library March 18th, 9 am at the Theater on the Bay. There were no operator’s licenses this month. Zak Albrecht made a motion on the Notice of Public Hearing on the zoning variance request filed by David Vieth affecting property located at W2632 Woodview Lane, Marinette, WI 54143. The location of the building needs to be 50 feet from the center line of Woodview Lane. Dennis Bergeson second the motion. Roll Call: Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Zak Albrecht made a motion to add in surplus received of $6,143.40 into Licenses and Permits income account,and then put $3,000 of it into Public Safety Expense account, and $3,143.40 into Capital Outlay Expense account to balance the 2025 budget. Dennis Bergeson second the motion. Roll Call: Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Zak Albrecht made a motion to move the following surpluses within the Expense accounts: $11,000 from General Government, $15,000 surplus from Public Works, and $20,000 from Sanitation; all into Capital Outlay ($46,000). Dennis Bergeson second the motion. Roll Call: Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Roadwork: Roads are being plowed as needed. The frost is heaving roads making them rough. There will be patching on various roads as needed after the spring though. Fire Department: All okay. Cemetery Committee: All good. Recycling: Zak Albrecht made a motion to have the additional ½ days at the Recycling Center starting the first week in June, continuing through July, and August (Tuesdays – Noon to 4 PM). Dennis Bergeson second the motion. Roll Call: Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Motion approved. A resident mentioned having a roof over the compactor. Building permits: Two permits for February. Correspondence was read and bills were paid. The next monthly meeting will be the Annual Elector Meeting; Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6 pm followed by the Monthly Board meeting at the Porterfield Town Hall. Zak Albrecht made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 pm. Dennis Bergeson second the motion. Roll Call: Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Dawn Johnson, Clerk