Minutes

Minutes prepared by Tracey Larson, Town Clerk Lake Holcombe Town Board Meeting Meeting Minutes September 17, 2025 Present: Brian Guthman, Jeff Anders, David Staudacher. Others Present: Tracey Larson, Jen Wright, Jim Mataczynski, Ginna Young, Ben Jordan. Call To Order: Meeting called to order by Guthman at 7:00 p.m. Minutes: Motion by Anders, seconded by Staudacher to approve the minutes from the August 20th, 2025 board meeting and August 26th, 2025 special meeting as presented. Motion carried. Treasurer Report: Mataczynski presented the July and August reports. Motion by Staudacher, seconded by Anders to accept the treasurers report as presented. Motion carried. Chairman’s Report: Guthman gave a report and updates. The town’s current LP supplier, Thaler Oil, matched the quote received by Quality last month so the board opted to stay with them instead of switching to Quality as decided in August. The cement that was poured at the front entrance of the town hall has cracked again in the same spot after the second time pouring it. The contractor has stated that they won’t pour it a third time. Guthman stated that they are going to seal it and see how it fares over the next year. Public Comment: None Discussion on Wayside Park additions with Lake Holcombe Improvement Association: David Kramer and Linda Boettcher were present and discussed a new project they are interested in pursuing at the Wayside Beach. They would like to make a kayak/canoe launch area. Guthman said the perfect place would be by the Pine Lake Bridge where the town owns land. LHIA representatives stated they were looking at applying for grant(s) from the Community Foundation and others possibly next year. Guthman will look into the initial steps and approvals that will be needed to get the project started. Presentation by Citizens State Bank: Two representatives from Citizens State Bank gave a presentation about what they can offer municipalities. Update on Storm Damage Reimbursement: The town has received notification of payment reimbursement in the amount of $6,642.83 from the May storms where lots of Minutes prepared by Tracey Larson, Town Clerk tree and wind damage occurred. Of those monies, $1,800.00 will be paid to the Cornell Fire Department for reimbursement of their wages while helping with the clean-up. Update on sign damage reimbursement: The town has received a check from Progressive Insurance in the amount of $514.76 for payment of the claim for sign damage resulting from an individual’s vehicle accident. Update on Satellite fire station: The concrete and poles and well should be finished in the next few weeks. Update on Ambulance Board meeting: Guthman attended the meeting but had to leave before any decisions were made so he has no report or update. Set date for budget meetings and public hearings: Motion by Staudacher, seconded by Anders to set the budget work meeting for October 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm and the public budget hearing for November 19th, 2025. Motion carried. Clerk’s Report: One building permit was reviewed. Operator license application was received from The Thirsty Otter. Motion by Staudacher, seconded by Anders to approve the operator licenses for The Thirsty Otter. Motion Carried. Approve Bills: Motion by Anders, seconded by Staudacher to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried. Adjourn: Motion by Staudacher, seconded by Anders to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 pm. Motion carried.