Minutes

Minutes prepared by Jennifer Wright, Town Clerk *Board Approved 8/19/2026* Lake Holcombe Town Board Meeting Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Call to Order: Meeting called to order by Guthman at 7:06 p.m. Affirmation of Public Notice Roll Call and Establish Quorum Present: Brian Guthman, Jeff Anders, David Staudacher Others Present: Jennifer Wright, Brenda Cigan, Ginna Young ________________________________________________________________________ Pledge of Allegiance Minutes Motion by Anders, seconded by Staudacher to approve the minutes from June 17, 2026, board meeting as presented. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report Presented by Cigan. Motion by Staudacher, seconded by Anders to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried. Chairman’s Report: Chairman Brian reported that the Town will pay half of the cost for work shared with the Town of Estella. He noted the missing 310th sign, recent bus window damage, and confirmed he will follow up on both items. Mowing throughout the Town has been completed, and crack sealing is scheduled to begin next week. A community member presented a painting of the old Holcombe bridge; Brian will let them know the Town would be happy to find an appropriate place to display it if they choose to donate it. Swimming lessons on 7/16 were cancelled due to wildfire smoke and safety concerns. A volunteer has agreed to provide boat coverage for the final day of lessons. J. Ewer expressed interest in one of the Reserve Class B licenses. Supervisor Staudacher provided an update on the Veterans Memorial project. The committee is not moving forward with one single-building plan. He shared a Bell Tower location update and noted that Jim will be stepping down as Chairman in August, with the committee voting to appoint a new Chair. Jim will continue serving as a committee member. Public Comment: None DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE MOTION 1. Review Recycle Summary (January–June) The Board reviewed the January–June Recycle Summary. No action needed. 2. Discuss/Possible Motion on Garbage Contractor Motion by Anders, seconded by Staudacher to discontinue pursuing town-level contracts with garbage companies. Motion carried. 3. Discussion/Possible Motion on Adding Driveway Permit Fee at Town Level Motion by Staudacher, seconded by Anders to establish a $50 Town driveway permit fee. Clerk J. Wright will prepare the permit document for Board approval and post it to the Town website, effective 7/15/2026. Motion carried. Minutes prepared by Jennifer Wright, Town Clerk *Board Approved 8/19/2026* 4. Clerk’s Report – Review and/or Approve Licenses and Permits • Building Permits • 2026–2027 Liquor & Tobacco License New/Renewals • 2026–2027 Operator Licenses Motion by Anders, seconded by Staudacher to approve alcohol licenses, operator licenses, and building permits as presented. Motion carried. 5. Approve Bills Motion by Staudacher, seconded by Anders to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried. Adjourn Motion by Anders, seconded by Staudacher to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Motion carried.