August 2023 Town Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Town of Luxemburg Meeting 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 Excused: Glenda Daul Community Present: Bob Weidner Public Comments: Bob, again, questioned the high cost of winter maintenance. Do we make a point of sending out the plows when we have a half inch or an inch. We go on the advice of the county sheriff’s department and the highway department. Approval of the July Meeting Minutes along with the Planning Commission Meeting: Leonard moved with a second by Ken to approve. Motion carried, 2 ayes, 0 nays Reports: Treasurer Jerry Zellner stated that as of July 31, 2023 the town has a checking balance of $96,995.62, ARPA $77,698.62, and a CD of $180,681.08 for a total of $355,375.32. Zoning Administrator Edith Lauscher reported: MR Meats, $175.00 building permit, Cory Dorner, $175.00 building permit and Rendezvous, $400.00 conditional use hearing. New Business: Work will begin September 5 on the Highway 54 project. There will be two short detours between Casco and Rio Creek with the detour being County C to County K. Completion is approximately November 13. Scott Construction has completed chip sealing. We received a huge Thank You and a Job Well Done from Kim Bosman. She said they did a great job and she reported that the chips did not stick to her car. Rendezvous Road has been pulverized from County K to Adams Road. This is in preparation for next summer’s reconstruction. The roadbed will be completed from County K to the bridge. Grass Cutting: We will begin the next round of grass cutting around September 20 th. The WTA Fall Conference will be held September 27. Glenda and Linda will attend. Luxemburg-Casco School District will hold its annual meeting of the municipalities on Wednesday, September 20, at 6:00 PM. This is an informational meeting with the upcoming budget and shortfall. The LC School Board will be using the Town Hall on Tuesday, September 13, 2023 for a board retreat. Clean Sweep will be held Saturday, October 21 at the fairgrounds, from 8 until noon. The population estimate for the Town of Luxemburg as of January 1, 2023, was 1454. This represents a change of -4 persons since 2020. Personal property estimates for 2024 is $2,334.18. This will be the last year that we will receive this. The culvert on NorthBrook Road near the Zellner home will need to be replaced next year. We will add that to the County Plan for Bridge Aid. Motion to approve the monthly bills: Ken moved with a second by Leonard. Motion carried, 2 ayes, 0 nays Next meeting is Wednesday, September 27. Motion to adjourn: Leonard moved with a second by Ken. Motion carried. 2 ayes, 0 nays Linda Jonet Receipts: $95.92 Nicolet Bank - interest on checking ($1,419.01) Fox Communities Credit Union – interest penalty on CD $180.00 ck#4137 dated 6/27/23 to Lux Fire & Rescue returned Voided. $58,026.74 Kewaunee County - August Tax Settlement $416.00 Luxemburg Fire and Rescue - refund from payment received for 2 fire calls $175.00 MR Meats – building permit $175.00 Cory Dorner – building permit $400.00 The Rendezvous – Conditional use hearing Bills: $7095.60 Harter’s Recycling – 7/1-7/31/23 - #4149 $81.51 WPS -7/13-8/12/23 - #4150 $2250.00 Action Appraisers - quarterly payment - #4151 $200.00 Luxemburg Fire and Rescue - grass fire - #4152 $79.40 Rhyme - copy machine, 4 months - #4153 $49.76 WI Media - zoning ad - #4154 $50,905.00 Scott Construction - chip sealing - #4155 $81.90 Simonar Service - repair truck tire - #4156 $70.00 WTA - Fall Conference - #4157