Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF WHEATON REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 14, 2026 The meeting has been properly noticed per Wisconsin Statute 19.84 2) The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance being recited and a moment of silence being observed. 3) Roll call was taken and the following members were present: Ms. Miller, Mr. Deutscher, Mr. Books, Mr. Gutsch, Ms. Rudd, Mr. Kohls, and Ms. Droske. 4) A motion was made by Rudd/Droske to approve the agenda. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. 5) Mr. Deutscher presented the clerk’s report and check register. A motion was made by Droske/Books to approve the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes. The motion carried on unanimous voice vote. 6) Special Board Action: A) No one has expressed interest in being appointed to the Plan Commission for a 3-year term previously held by Tom Piercy. B) No one has expressed interest in being appointed to the Plan Commission for a 3-year term currently held by Mike McGinley. C) A motion was made by Droske/Books to appoint Mary Rudd as the town board representative on the Plan Commission. The motion carried on a 4-0 voice vote. Ms. Rudd abstained from voting. 7) Public comments: Town Chair, Eugene Gutsch recognized Alice Droske for her service and dedication to the town as a town board supervisor and plan commission member. Reminders: The annual meeting for the Town of Wheaton will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7pm at the town hall. Board of Review will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm at the town hall. 8) Committee Reports: A) Ms. Miller presented the treasurer’s report. B) Chief Adam Blaskowski presented the fire chief report on the budget, equipment, runs, training, and answered questions from the board. C) An update on ground water was not available. D) The Spring election results and hazardous materials clean materials clean sweep dates were posted to the website. Some town historical information was added to the website. E) A tourism update was not available. F) The town chair will attend the Chippewa-Eau Claire MPO and TAC meeting on April 15, 2026. 9) Old Business A) The town chair presented an update on the process to repair the damage done during the December snow plow operation. The lawn restoration process has begun and should be completed by the end of April. B) Changes to the fire department constitution and bylaws were discussed and will be presented for approval at the May board meeting. C) Action on the Wisconsin 2025 Act 68: Subdivision Ordinance was tabled to the May board meeting. D) Chapter 28 Harmful & Exotic Animals Ordinance was read. A second reading will be conducted at the May board meeting. E) The town chair presented an update on reimbursement for the 2025 LRIP road projects. 10) New Business A) The town chair presented an update on the proposed road projects for 2026. B) Resolution 2026-01 to adopt a resolution for supporting a comprehensive and sustainable transportation funding solution was read. A motion was made by Books/Droske to approve resolution 2026-01 to adopt a resolution for supporting a comprehensive and sustainable transportation funding solution as read. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. C) Adjusting the 2026 town budget and adding an expense account for information technology was discussed. A motion was made by Kohls/Droske to add $9774 to transfer from general fund, add $8,499 to Fire/EMS grant expenditures, and add $1,275 to road repair & maintenance. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Adding an expense account for information technology will be considered for the 2027 budget. D) The town summer newsletter was discussed. E) A plan to create a parking lot, campground, and general use for the parcel across from Loopy’s was presented. The board and meeting attendees were able to ask questions and provide feedback. Additional information will be presented as the planning process continues. 11) Future Agenda Items: Fire department constitution and bylaws, Plan Commission appointments, WI 2025 Act 68, Ordinance Chapter 28, and board areas of focus. 12) The next meeting date was set for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7pm. 13) A motion by Rudd/Droske was made to adjourn. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote at 8:39 pm. Submitted by Scott Deutscher Scott Deutscher Town Clerk