September 13, 2023

Town Board Meeting Minutes 7 PM September 13, 2023 APPROVED BY BOARD Stockbridge Community Hall Chairman Joe Kuhn called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present were Supervisors Mark Ecker, Jon Groeschl, Clerk Steve Phipps, Treasurer Andrea Ortlieb, Assessor Jake Baumbach Amy Poppy, Scott Tennessen and Chris Poppy. *Indicates the person signed up for public comment. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Steve indicated the meeting has been properly posted. Jon moved to approve the agenda. Mark E. 2nd and M/C. Public Comment: None. Mark E. moved to approve the minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting. Jon 2nd and M/C. Assessor Service Provider/acceptance: Steve reported that no positive feedback could be provided from the clerk in the village of St. Nazianz about Accurate Appraisers upon J on’s question. Jon said, switching assessors to was not going to save enough to justify the risk of switching to a new assessor. Jon moved to enter into a 3 -year agreement as presented from the current assessor company, Associated Appraisal. Mark E. 2 nd the motion. M/C. The board thanked Scott Tennessen for his work and being present. Roads, Buildings and Equipment: Joe reported culverts are all in and there are really no new issues other than the mower is nearing the end of its life and replacing it with a boom mower may be the way to go. No action taken. Certified Survey Maps: Chad Tasch submission was examined with no comment to the county’s inquiry offered. Comprehensive Plan Update: Steve reported that he sent notices of the public hearing to the nonmetallic mine interested parties in the town. No action. Fire Department Accounting, ie. Separate accounts: The draft ordinance supplied by the village was discussed with no action. Communications: Joe reported that in answer to his inquiry about collisions with an object in the town’s right-of-way to WTA attorney, Carol Nawrocki, Carol said the town would have no liability for the event unless the object was owned by the town or placed there by town staff. Steve reported that Andrea’s proficie nt cash/treasury management has earned the town additional interest. Future Agenda items: Mark E. asked to have the issue of a landing at Ecker Lakeland Beach Rd. to be on the next agenda. Treasurer’s Report: Mark E. moved to approve the report. Jon 2nd. M/C. Payment of bills: Jon moved to approve payment of all bills presented to the board. Mark E. 2nd. M/C. Jon moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM. Mark 2nd the motion. M/C. Respectfully submitted, Steve Phipps, Clerk