2025 Annual Meeting Minutes

Town of New Holstein Annual Town Meeting Town Hall April 15th 2025 6:00pm The annual meeting for the Town of New Holstein was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman, Ben Henke. 13 residents and 1 nonresident were present. The pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Chairman Henke extended a thank you to all in attendance. Chief Isely from the Kiel Fire Department spoke about the equipment of the department, and services provided to the Township. He advised the town that there was an increase in run volume, 3 of which they were unable to handle due to having personnel being tied up on other calls. Minutes from the 2024 Annual Meeting were read by Clerk Samantha Muellenbach. A motion to accept the minutes with corrections was made by Ben Henke, seconded by Len Heimerman, motion carried. Clerk Muellenbach reported 56 new register voters since the Spring 2024 Elections to the day of November 2024 election making 1008 total register voters, 934 of which voted making a 93% turnout. The two referendum questions on the ballot for appointed Clerk was voted on and passed and the question for appointed Treasurer was also voted on and passed. The treasurers’ report and the garbage and recycling report were given by Treasurer Mary Jo Muellenbach. Supervisor Dean Konen reported the completion of 4 culvert being replaced, tree trimming, brush cutting, and general road work that was done within the Township. He also reported 2 properties within the town that were raze and 8 miles of center lining done. He shared the roadwork that is planned for this year as well. Supervisor Len Heimerman reported the replacement of the Salt Shed Door, patchwork done to the townhall roof. He also advised the replacement of the old computer in the shop with a new laptop. Chairman Ben Henke mentioned the hiring of a new full-time roadman for the town. Scott Tennessen, Assessor, was not in attendance but reported to the town there were 20 building permits, 3 of which were for new homes. Open Book and Board of Review will be in the fall of 2025 due to the Reevaluation of the Town that needs to be complete. A motion to borrow money in an emergency was made by Ben Henke, seconded by Joe Muellenbach, motion carried. Questions from residents were addressed. John Roehrig made a motion to hold the 2026 annual meeting on the 3rd Tuesday in April, being, Tuesday April 21st, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the New Holstein Town Hall. It was seconded by Ben Henke, motion carried. A motion to adjourn was made at 6:40 pm by Ben Henke, seconded by Joe Muellenbach and carried unanimously. Draft minutes subject to approval at the 2026 annual meeting. Respectfully submitted by: Samantha Muellenbach, Clerk. EQUIPMENT OWNED BY TOWN OF NEW HOLSTEIN 2024 Western Star Tandem Dump Truck with Plow and Wing 2018 Mack Dump Truck with Plow and Wing 1998 International Dump Truck with Plow and Wing 2009 Ford F150 XL Pick-up 2020 New Holland T6 155 with Diamond Machete Mower 2000 John Deere 772CH Motor Grader 2016 Case 590 Super N Backhoe/Loader ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF AUDIT AND TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF NEW HOLSTEIN CALUMET COUNTY TOWN OFFICERS Ben Henke, Chairperson Dean Konen, Supervisor Len Heimerman, Supervisor Samantha Muellenbach, Clerk Mary Jo Muellenbach, Treasurer Scott Tennessen, Assessor BOARD OF AUDIT Ben Henke- Dean Konen Mary Jo Muellenbach - Samantha Muellenbach FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 Visit us at: www.townofnewholstein.com Revenues Expenditures