February 2024 Minutes

Town of New Holstein Town Hall 6:30 February 14, 2024 The regular monthly meeting for the Town of New Holstein was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chairman, Ben Henke. Members present: Chairman Ben Henke, Supervisor Dean Konen, Supervisor Len Heimerman, Treasurer Mary Jo Muellenbach, Clerk Lynn Pendleton, non-resident Rich Snelson from the City of New Holstein, & Chris Meuer from Calumet County. All recited the pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Pendleton noted the meeting was properly posted according to WI State Statue. A motion to accept the agenda was made by Supervisor Konen, seconded by Supervisor Heimerman, motion carried. A motion to accept the January 2024 monthly minutes as read was made by Chairman Henke, seconded by Supervisor Heimerman, motion carried. Public Comments: Rich Snelson from the City of New Holstein talked about the BRIC Grant. A motion to except the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update for the cost of $3,000 was made by Supervisor Heimerman, seconded by Chairman Henke, motion carried. A motion to accept the bills for payment was made by Chairman Henke, seconded by Supervisor Heimerman, motion carried. A motion to approve treasurers’ report was made by Supervisor Konen, seconded by Chairman Henke, motion carried. A motion was made by Supervisor Heimerman and seconded by Supervisor Konen to repair the air exchange motor/system for the shop in an amount not to exceed $1000.00. Motion carried. Klapperich Heating was awarded the bid. The Town Hall heating system to be tabled until next month when more information is available. A motion to enact snowmobile access ordinance 2024-2 was made by Chairman Henke, seconded by Supervisor Heimerman, motion carried. A motion to enact Manufactured and Mobile Home and Manufacture and Mobile Home Communities ordinance 2024-1 was made by Supervisor Konen, seconded by Chairman Henke, motion carried. Discussed Raze order updates. Discussed repairs needed on the road grader. The employee handbook review will be tabled until next month. Discussed upgrade and or training on Townhall Software. Discussed correspondence received. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:33 pm by Chairman Henke, seconded by Supervisor Konen, motion carried. Respectfully submitted by: Lynn Pendleton, Clerk Town of New Holstein Minutes are draft copy until approved at the next board meeting Posted at: W1465 Tecumseh Road, New Holstein; and on the web at: www.townofnewholstein.com