August 12, 2026

August 12, 2026, Stockbridge Community Hall APPROVED Chairman Joe Kuhn called the board meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present were Supervisors Mark Ecker, Jon Groeschl, Clerk Steve Phipps, Treasurer Andrea Ortleib, and attendees Chuck Ecker, Ryan Gerhartz, Chad Gerhartz* and Ralph Schmid. *indicates signed up for public comment. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited. Steve indicated the meeting had been properly posted. Mark E. moved and Jon 2nd to approve the agenda. M/C. Public comment: Chad Gerhartz shared a water issue about his driveway at W4715 Hickory Hills Road since 2018 where an inch and half of rain blew out the driveway in 2020 and again in May of 2026. Likewise rains in July further complicated the water issue and wants to know how his happens and seeks solutions. Joe thanked Chad Gerhartz for the comments and indicated it would be considered for a future agenda item. Mark E. moved Jon 2nd to approve the meeting minutes of July 8, 2026. M/C. Roads, Bldgs, and Equipment: a. Joe had no update on enforcement of Ord. 2001-01 regarding access to roads. b. Joe had no update on driveways abutting town roads in violation of the ordinance. c. Hill Road: Mark T. reported Kartechner Bros. have requested to drive on town roads and finish the project in 2027 due to the construction on Hwy 55. Joe called representative Brady Scholz and no one answered. After general discussion and review of the bid advertisement requiring the work to be done in 2026, the board took no action other than to say construction traffic could drive on town roads when the trucks are empty. d. There have been no EMS calls on Lakeshore Drive since the lower speed limit signs were posted reported by Joe. e. Joe reported that he received a request to culvert a ditch and asked the board if there was any interest in granting such permission. After general discussion about the culverts filling up with silt, potential to freeze and other problems, the board to no action. CSM review: Submissions by Richard/Kathleen Funk and Randy Koehler, Jr. were reviewed. Jon moved to approve the Funk submission. 2nd by Mark E. M/C. Joe moved to approve the Randy Koehler, Jr. submission. Mark E. 2nd. M/C. Data Center Moratorium: Steve reported at the recent WTA Cal. Co. Unit meeting, Todd Romenesko, county administrator, reported any county control or regulation would only apply to municipalities with county zoning and not municipalities with town or no zoning. Shoreline erosion near Rockland Beach Road and possible boundary encroachment: Mark Tasch was asked to take a look at the issue. Communications: Joe received an inquiry about the construction of a short-term rental community/development on a 15 acre parcel in the town, notification of bid award for the new bridge on Lakeshore Drive, upcoming WTA Twilight meeting within Calumet County, a Sept. 10, 2026 emergency government meeting and a public involvement meeting about the Hwy 55 construction project. Steve reported the town’s rental unit does have an increasing late outstanding utility invoice ($166.00) and the tenant has been notified. Andrea reported receiving a notice about the DISH Corporation’s recent bankruptcy filing. A get-well card for an election worker was circulated for signature. Treasurer’s Report: Jon moved to approve the report. Mark E. 2nd. M/C. Payment of bills: Joe moved to approve payment of all bills presented to the board giving discretion to Joe to mail the check to Kartechner Bros. after any issues with the quality of the on-going construction are addressed and/or corrected. Jon 2nd. M/C. Regarding the payment to the IRS, Steve reported that the IRS errantly mailed the check to the town, and this was a refund plus interest but the interest charged is being reviewed/appealed. Mark E. moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM. Jon 2nd the motion. M/C. Respectfully submitted, Steve Phipps, Clerk