Town Board Meeting — Minutes

AMBERG TOWN BOARD MEETING Community Center – Tuesday August 12, 2025 6:00 pm Chairman Sagan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with all board members present and 15 citizens present The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Chairman Sagan opened the floor to the citizens. Mark Wisinski doesn’t feel we need to put a surcharge on the taxes for garbage. Ron Magley wants to know why Barker Rd is being patched when it is going to be redone and Town Corner Lake Rd needs to be patched. Jeff and Dale Marquis feel we need to address the rules of planting flowers in the cemetery. It will be put on next month’s agenda. Supervisor Mattison made a motion to accept the clerk’s report as read and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. The general m/m account has $ 172,201.08. The equipment cd has $ 64,212.28. The main checking account has $ 35,946.10 and after checks clear it will be $5000.00. The park and rec account has $ 29,063.71 Supervisor Mattison made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. The Planning Commission did not have a meeting but went for a tour at Silver Cliff. The Fire Dept has $14,000.00 in their checkbook and had a few calls. The tender is down with a rusted frame. The Wausaukee Rescue Squad took over the Back to School from Betty Figas and will be selling crème puffs at the fair. The Road Dept has been patching, mowing grass and graveling. Supervisor Mattison asked how it was determined what roads get graveled. The Park and Rec dept has begun planning for Trunk or Treat which will be October 25th at the Ball Diamond from 3-5 pm. They will be accepting any and all candy or monetary donations. They reminded everyone that the winter shooting range hours of 9a am – 3pm take effect on Sept 1st and go through March 31st. Next meeting is Sept 2nd at 6 pm. Pat Wontor was unable to attend the meeting but Chairman Sagan said that she would like to see a new flagpole with smaller flags on each side for all the branches of the military. Supervisor Mattison would like to see a garbage surcharge put on the tax bill and Supervisor Campbell and Chairman Sagan are against it. Clerk Ducat will type up a new fee schedule to be discussed and approved at the next board meeting. Supervisor Mattison made a motion and Supervisor Campbell seconded it to allow Clerk Ducat along with the Ranger City Riders to work with the county on a new ATV/UTV trail south of County K. Clerk Ducat or Chairman Sagan will talk to Scott Mathis about the cost of re keying the locks. Supervisor Mattison made a motion to get bids for pulverizing Barker Rd and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. The loan for Barker Rd was tabled until next board meeting. Supervisor Campbell made a motion and Supervisor Mattison seconded to approve the final resolution to vacate the unpaved portion of Bell Ave and alleyways. Supervisor Campbell made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Supervisor Mattison seconded it. Meeting adjourned at 6:56 pm.