March 2025 Town Meeting Minutes

March 26, 2025 Town of LuxemburgMeeting was called to order by Chairman Linda Jonet at 7:00 PM.The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.Roll Call: Linda Jonet, Ken Dart, Leonard Wachal, Jerry Zellner, Edith Lauscher, Glenda DaulCommunity Present: Dr. Jo-Ellen Fairbanks, Kim Bosman, Karl & Debra Chervenka, Tina, Jason and Evelynn Bertrand, Al Zimmer, Dick & Theres Ciha, Soto & Becca Rumeliotis, Jeremy Bostwick, Michael Dax, Jessica Rushmore and Jason Altmann.Guest Speaker: Dr. Jo-Ellen Fairbanks discussed what was happening in all the schools. Some of the highlights are: Soft skill curriculum in the Primary has had a positive impact on classroom and playground activitiesAct 20 required reading plans for studentsRespectable & Responsible & Safe board is incentivizing good behavior.Cellphones are allowed before, after and between classes.In the High School they have Spartan Time which allows students to get extra help which has increased grades.The last 6 weeks they have been preparing for the ACT testing which is next week.There are 58%of seniors in the apprentice program. Currently 4 students work with Luxemburg’s Fire Department, 1 student just finished his EMT classes.There was a fire in the Family Computer Science Room which those 4 got to participate in.The Intermediary School is in need of a new PA system and recess cameras.The furnace needs to be replaced at a cost over $70k.Public Comments: Karl Chervenka questioned the definition of R-1 as the Bertrand’s are building a barndominium in their subdivision. Neighbors had a discussion on what they were building and how their business would be operating. The Bertrand’s will not be running a business out of their home.Approval of the February Meeting Minutes: Leonard moved with a second by Ken to approve. Motion carried. 2 ayes, 0 naysReports:Treasurer Jerry Zellner stated that as of February 28, 2025 the town has a checking balance of $168,729.89, ARPA is $45,358.21, and the CD of $195,573.40 for a total of $409,661.50. Zoning Administrator Edith Lauscher reported 3 building permits: Soto & Becca Rumeliotis for a 2-stall garage and Dean Ullman for a manure pit and free stall barn. Tylr Codr is looking into a 8/12 chicken coup on his land but can only have 5 chickens and will require a zoning variance.New Business:Leonard and Ken will be checking the road signs at night to make sure they are reflective and upright.Appointment of alternates to BOR Appeals Board (Ordinance 25-1): Gerald Zellner, Bob Berger and Glenda Daul. Motion to approve: Leonard moved with a second by Ken to approve. Motion carried. 2 ayes, 0 naysNew computer for the clerk is required. Cost is $794.16. Motion to approve: Leonard moved with a second by Ken to approve. Motion carried. 2 ayes, 0 naysApril 1st is the Spring Election. Workers will be George Stahl, Amanda Nimmer and Glenda Daul. Next monthly meeting is Wednesday, April 23rd.Motion to approve the monthly bills: Ken moved with a second by Leonard to approve. Motion carried. 2 ayes, 0 naysMotion to adjourn at 7:40 PM: Ken moved with a second by Leonard to approve. Motion carried. 2 ayes, 0 naysGlenda DaulReceipts: $475.71 Nicolet Bank - interest on checking$733.86 Fox Communities Credit Union – CD interest$18.64 Fox Communities Credit Union – ARPA interest moved to building CD $6.00 Marty Treml – 2 dog licenses$3.00 Katherine Phillips - dog license$25.00 Town & Country Title – no special assessment letter$25.00 Liberty Title & Abstract – no special assessment letter$3,200.00 Ebert Enterprises – land rent$1,112.50 Village of Luxemburg – annexation taxes$8.00 Ann Maedtke – dog license$15.00 Town & Country Title – NSF reimbursement$75.00 Soteris & Rebecca Rumeliotis – building permit$1,020.00 Dean Ullman – building permit$1,020.00 Dean Ullman – building permitBills:$7,498.92 Harter’s Recycling – 2/1-2/28/25 - #4457$182.49 WPS - 2/12/24-3/13/25 - #4458$59,046.32 Kewaunee County Hwy Dept – 1/26-3/22/25 - #4459$758.19 Kewaunee County Clerk – 2025 Annual Wis Vote Fee=$600 + Spring Primary $158.19 – #4460$253.43 Weyers Equipment – part for tractor - #4461$117.93 Ellisville-Luxemburg Coop – gas - #4462$55.00 Rural Mutual Insurance – shortage of February check - #4463 $1,653.50 WI Town Assoc – WTA Dues=$1,290 + TAC Membership = $363.50 - #4464$761.89 Kenneth Dart - 1st Quarter Payroll - #4465$2,770.50 Glenda Daul - 1st Quarter Payroll - #4466$1,616.12 Linda Jonet - 1st Quarter Payroll - #4467$808.06 Edith Lauscher - 1st Quarter Payroll - #4468$761.89 Leonard Wachal - 1st Quarter Payroll - #4469$1,373.70 Gerald Zellner - 1st Quarter Payroll - #4470$105.68 Glenda Daul – 4 mos. web mail & postage - #4471$126.00 Lenny Wachal – road work & tractor maintenance - #4472$319.94 Linda Jonet – meetings & mileage=$247.45 + ofc supplies=$72.49 - #4473$70.00 WTA – Spring workshop for Linda - #4474