February 11, 2026

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD Monthly Town Board Meeting February 11, 2026 Chairperson Dennis Bergeson called the monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 pm with 10 in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 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 January 31, 2026 was $1,744,082.77. Money will be pulled out to pay bills. Three CDs are coming due; the two Limited Revals and the Fire Dept. Zak Albrecht made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report as read. Amy Linstad second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad - yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Report approved. Open floor: A resident asked about road conditions. There was discussion about Schwalla Dr, double chip seal; Vista Dr, Deer Ln, and Winesville West. A resident made a suggestion about turning the ball diamond into a park. There was discussion about mailboxes. There were no operator’s licenses this month. The action on transferring funds to balance accounts is tabled until next month. Roadwork: There was discussion on signs for rail road tracks. Fire Department: No one present. Zak Albrecht made a motion to approve the town pay for six SCBA’s air bags and twelve bottles, estimated about $30,000. Amy Linstad second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad - yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Cemetery Committee: All good. Recycling: All good. There was discussion on signage. Building permits: One permit for January. Bryan Lauritzen (Building Inspector) has agreed to stay on through February. Tom Boehmke is going through the required steps to get licensed. Correspondence was read and bills were paid. The next monthly meeting will be; Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6 pm at the Porterfield Town Hall. Amy Linstad made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm. Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad - yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Dawn Johnson, Clerk