Town Board Meeting — Minutes

AMBERG TOWN BOARD MEETING Community Center – Tuesday April 21, 2026 7:00 pm Chairman Sagan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with all board members present and 22 citizens present The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Chairman Sagan opened the floor to the citizens. Ron Magley asked that the bleachers be removed. The ballfield needs to be certified by Michigan to get on their schedule to be able to play here. He also inquired about why they need a new snow blade for the loader. Fran Campbell would like gravel put down in a low spot on Old 38. Doug Nutt Sr would like something done on the corner on V. Chairman Sagan said he needs to call Eric. Treasurer Wontor asked about using the gym for pickleball and who to contact. She also asked if we could look again at charging the campers $400 a year. Supervisor Mattison made a motion to accept the clerk’s report as read and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. The general m/m account has $ 466,633.16 The equipment cd has $ 96,049.29 The main checking account has $ 24,165.80 and after checks clear it will be $5000.00. The park and rec account has $ 32,025.04. Supervisor Mattison made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. The Planning Commission went over Title II. They made some improvements over the years. Next meeting they will go over Chapter 14. Fred Smeester, Mike Churchill and Neil Downs are up for reappointment. Chairman Sagan reappointed all three. The Fire Dept has $5,885.55 in their checkbook and had 4 fire calls with one being mutual aid. They had cold water rescue training with Pembine. There is a fire truck sitting in Crivitz that they can’t find parts for as its 39 years old. We have to come up with ideas to get another truck where the department can combine the trucks to make them more efficient. He feels we don’t need a new truck, just something reliable that will work with the other ones that the department already has. The Wausaukee Rescue Squad didn’t have a meeting last month because of the snowstorm. One day they had 8 calls. They didn’t make as much on Sirens and Sips as in previous years. The road crew had to work on Wallace Rd as it was washed out. They fixed it with Rob Forney’s help. Then on Friday Riverview Rd was washed out and again Rob Forney helped fix it. Barker Rd had water across the road because of a collapsed culvert. They have been patching roads. The loader is down because the injectors for the injection pump are shot. Bid sheets should be ready by the end of the month for Dow Dam Rd project. Coleman Engineering is helping with the small bridge structures. The Parks and Rec Dept is working on Ducky Day preparations since we are 2 months out. Ducky Days is June 20th from 11 am to 4 pm. Duck Race tickets are available in town or with any committee member. We are looking for volunteers and gift basket donations. We are also looking to break ground on the bathroom project this year. More details to come next month. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. The new snow blade for the loader was tabled. Supervisor Mattison made a motion to approve the new building inspector and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. Supervisor Mattison made a motion to approve Chairman Sagan setting up the date for Recycling Day and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. Supervisor Mattison made a motion to approve obtaining bids for the roadwork on Dow Dam and Barker Rd and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. Supervisor Mattison made a motion to approve obtaining bids for the garbage and recycling and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. Supervisor Mattison made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.