January 21, 2025 Caucus
Town of Stockbridge · Calumet County · meeting of Jan 21, 2025 · Minutes
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Town Caucus Minutes
7:00 PM Tuesday, January 21, 2025 UNAPPROVED BY BOARD
Stockbridge Community Hall
The caucus was called to order at 7:00 PM by Town Chairman Joe Kuhn and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Present were 13 residents: Joe Kuhn, Maurice Ecker, Ralph Schmid, Andrea Ortlieb, Marvin Ecker Jr., Mark Ecker,
Jennifer Nadler-Lont, Jon Groeschel, Larry Goeser, Don Propson, Jacob Schwefel, Dale VandenBloomer and Steve Phipps.
Joe gave a brief overview of the objectives and suggested procedures.
Election of chair: Marvin Ecker moved to nominate Maurice Ecker to chair the caucus and Steve Phipps 2nd the motion.
No other nominations were offered after 3 calls and Ralph moved and Steve 2nd the motion to close nominations and
vote in favor of Maurice Ecker to chair the caucus. M/C.
Maurice moved to nominate Ralph Schmid and Marvin Ecker as ballot clerks/tellers to count the ballots if a paper ballot
was used/needed. No other nominations were offered after 3 calls and Andrea and Jon 2nd the motion to close
nominations and vote in favor of Ralph Schmid and Marvin Ecker to serve as tellers. M/C.
Maurice opened the floor for nominations for chairperson: Jon nominated Joe Kuhn. Steve 2nd the motion. No other
nominations were offered after 3 calls and Ralph Schmid moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Joe
Kuhn. Jon 2nd. M/C.
Maurice opened the floor for nominations for supervisor: Joe nominated Mark Ecker. Steve 2nd the motion. Steve
nominated Jon Groeschl and Joe 2nd the motion. No other nominations were offered after 3 calls and Joe moved to
close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Mark Ecker and Jon Groeschel. Ralph 2nd. M/C.
Maurice opened the floor for nominations for clerk: Jon nominated Steve Phipps. Mark E. 2nd the motion. No other
nominations were offered after 3 calls and Ralph Schmid moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for
Steve Phipps. Jacob 2nd. M/C.
Maurice opened the floor for nominations for treasurer: Jon nominated Andrea Ortlieb. Mark E. 2nd the motion. No
other nominations were offered after 3 calls and Joe moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Andrea
Ortlieb. Mark E. 2nd. M/C.
At 7:09 PM, Andrea moved and Maurice Ecker 2nd to adjourn. M/C.
All votes cast at the caucus were voice vote in favor and no votes against any motion were heard.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Phipps
Town Clerk
Source: Town of Stockbridge website. First collected Oct 10, 2026.