June 11, 2025

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD Monthly Town Board Meeting June 11, 2025 Chairperson Dennis Bergeson called the monthly board meeting to order at 6:05 PM with 13 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 May 31, 2025 was $401,283.81. 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 Marinette County is having some Strategic Planning Sessions to obtain public input from the citizens to Marinette County, scheduled dates and locations: Thursday, June 19, 2025 – 5:00 pm, County Board Room, Courthouse Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – 6:00 pm, Crivitz Village Hall Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 6:00 pm, Pembine Town Hall You may also convey your input with completing this short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JCPJKT . There was also mention of selling the UW Fieldhouse to the YMCA. Amy Linstad made a motion to approve the Liquor Licenses for The Kickback, Green’s Green Acres, Marinette Moose Lodge, Corner Grille, Porterfield Pit Stop, as well as River’s Edge (SNBK LLC) once the application is signed. Zak Albrecht seconded the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Motion approved. Zak Albrecht made a motion to approve the Cigarette Licenses for Green’s Green Acres and Porterfield Pit Stop. 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 Operator’s Licenses as listed. Zak Albrecht seconded the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad – yes, Zak Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Motion approved. Fire Works Permit for The Moose Lodge: no dates set yet, tabled for next month. Roadwork: Culverts are in on W. Vista, and Sandberg Rd. is waiting on culverts, and will tentatively be paved by the end of the month. Winesville from Farm Rd to Miles Rd. will also be paved this summer. There was also discussion on large patching and/or chip sealing various roads including Anderson, Plantation, Schwalla, and Peters which will depend on the cost of each project. Grading has been completed; brush cutting is underway as well as patching. Fire Department: Had a brush pile fire as well as a couple downed trees. Cemetery Committee: Nothing new. Recycling: Slow on Tuesdays. Reminder Residents that the Recycling Center is Open Tuesdays from 1pm – 6pm in addition to the regular Saturday hours from 8am – 4pm. Building permits: Four homes last month. Correspondence was read and bills were paid. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6 PM at the Porterfield Town Hall. Amy Linstad made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 PM. Zak Albrecht second the motion. Roll Call: Amy Linstad - yes, Zac Albrecht – yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Dawn Johnson, Clerk