July 9, 2025

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD Monthly Town Board Meeting July 9, 2025 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. Amy Linstad second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad - yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Agenda approved. Amy Linstad made a motion to approve the past minutes as read. Zak Albrecht 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 June 30, 2025 was $376,524.21. 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: Tom Buelteman stated there was discussion about moving City Hall to the UW Library. He is not in favor and is asking for your input on this matter (715-732-0805). Zak Albrecht gave a talk about the Marinette Unit Wisconsin Town’s Association (WTA) meeting that he attended last month. The Town of Porterfield will host their upcoming meeting on September 18, 2025 at 7 PM. Zak Albrecht made a motion to approve the purchase of the John Deere tractor that was previously leased in 2024 for $114,827.12. Amy Linstad seconded the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Motion approved. Amy Linstad made a motion to approve the Fire Works Permit for the Moose Lodge on August 2nd and the rain date of August 3rd. The Fire Department will be notified. Zak Albrecht seconded the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Motion approved. Roadwork: Pulverized, graveled, and paved Sandberg Rd. (5280 ft.) with shouldering to start within the next couple weeks. Spot repairs and wedging for Peters Rd. with the remainder of it chip sealed. Anderson Rd. (2000 ft.) will be pulverized to the Recycling Center which will be graveled and paved; and the remainder of the road wedged, patched and chip sealed. Winesville Rd. (7800 ft.) will be the next project from Farm Rd. to Miles Rd. which will be pulverized, graveled, and paved this summer. Fire Department: No one present at tonight’s meeting. Cemetery Committee: All good. Recycling: Tuesdays are increasing with business. Larger signs are helping to Remind Residents that the Recycling Center is Open Tuesdays from 1pm – 6pm in addition to the regular Saturday hours from 8am – 4pm. Building permits: One new home this month. Correspondence was read and bills were paid. The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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, Zac Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Dawn Johnson, Clerk