April 2023 Minutes

Town of New Holstein Town Hall 6:30 April 12th, 2023 The regular monthly meeting for the Town of New Holstein was called to order 6:30 pm by Chairman, Ben Henke. Members present: Ben Henke, Dean Konen, Len Heimerman, and Cheryl Heller. Also present were Bob and Lynn Pendleton and Sharon Henke. The pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. A motion to accept the agenda was made by Ben Henke seconded by Len Heimerman and carried 3-0. A motion to accept the minutes as read, from the March 8th, 2023, Town Board meeting was made by Len Heimerman seconded by Ben Henke and carried 3-0. The newly elected Officials were sworn in. A motion to approve the monthly treasurers’ report was tabled until May in Mary Jo’s absence. Public Comment: None A motion to accept the April bills for payment was made by Ben Henke, seconded by Len Heimerman, and carried 3-0. A motion to approve the $20,000 for crack filling various Town roads was made by Ben Henke seconded by Dean Konen and carried 3-0. A motion to purchase seasonal road construction supplies not to exceed $5100 was made by Dean Konen, seconded by Ben Henke, and carried 3-0. A motion to approve the Charlesburg road tiling project not to exceed $42,000 was made by Len Heimerman, seconded by Ben Henke, and carried 3-0. A motion to approve culvert replacement and Culvert finish grade asphalt road reset projects not to exceed $105,000 was made by Dean Konen, seconded by Len Heimerman, and carried 3-0. A motion to continue the Sign retro reflectivity project not to exceed $6000 was made by Ben Henke, seconded by Len Heimerman, and carried 3-0. Ben, Dean and Lynn will attend the virtual BOR Training held in May. Lynn will look into attending the Spring Town Officials Workshop. Ben reported on the IOH meeting, he said it was very informative. Discussed annual meeting talking points. The Board was updated on the Clerk transition process, Cheryl and Lynn have worked together and the training has gone well. Discussed correspondence from Calumet County. A motion to adjourn was made at 8:22pm by Ben Henke, seconded by Dean Konen, and carried 3-0 Respectfully submitted by: Cheryl Heller, 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