September 2026 Meeting Minutes

Town Hall 6:00 PM September 9, 2026 The regular monthly meeting for the Town of New Holstein was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman, Ben Henke. Members present: Chairman Ben Henke, Supervisor Dean Konen, Supervisor Len Heimerman, Treasurer Mary Jo Muellenbach, Clerk Samantha Muellenbach Residents present: John Roehrig. Non Residents Present: Mark Whitten, Town of New Holstein Maintenance Technician All recited the pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Muellenbach noted the meeting was properly posted according to WI State Statue. A motion to accept the agenda was made by Supervisor Konen, seconded by Chairman Henke, motion carried. A motion to accept the August 2026 monthly minutes as read was made by Supervisor Konen seconded by Chairman Henke, motion carried. Public Comments: none A motion to approve treasurers’ report was made by Chairman Henke, seconded by Supervisor Konen, motion carried. A motion to accept the bills for payment was made by Chairman Henke, seconded by Supervisor Konen, motion carried. Mark Whitten, Town of New Holstein Maintenance Technician, discussed current and future equipment repair and maintenance needed. A motion to approve accept the proposed ditching project for St Anna and the 3 chip sealing proposals (XXXX Road) was made by Supervisor Konen, seconded by Chairman Henke, motion carried. An update was given about Ayres performing topographic survey along Sheboygan Rd and  PSI beginning soil borings.  Survey is set to be processed in September, and design is set to start in early October. Currently on schedule for an early 2027 bid opening. Discussed the culverts and ditching on Tecumseh Rd regarding the Woelfel property and the next steps that will need to be taken by the Town and the property owner. Discussed the Terracon Soil Borings that took place within the Town. Discussed Utility Accommodation Policy/Permit Fees. Tabling for October meeting for more details Tabling Permit Timelines and Inspector until the October 2026 meeting. A motion to approve the 2026-1 Recycling Ordinance was made by Supervisor Konen, seconded by Chairman Henke, motion carried. A motion to approve the 2026-2 Resolution to Support Consolidation Recycling Efficiency Grant was made by Chairman Henke, seconded by Supervisor Konen, motion carried. Discussed correspondence received. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:54 pm by Chairman Henke, seconded by Supervisor Konen, motion carried. Respectfully submitted by: Samantha Muellenbach, Clerk, Town of New Holstein