Annual Meeting Minutes

Town of New Holstein Annual Town Meeting Town Hall April 19th 2022 7:30 The annual meeting for the Town of New Holstein was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chairman, Ben Henke. 16 residents were present. The pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Chairman Henke extended a thank you to all in attendance. Minutes from the 2021 annual meeting were read by Clerk, Cheryl Heller. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by John Poch, seconded by Ben Henke, and approved without dissent. Clerk, Cheryl Heller reported a 32% turnout for April. Heller also shared new Ward maps and County Supervisory district updates. The treasurers’ report was given by Treasurer Mary Jo Muellenbach. A motion to accept the treasurers’ report was made by Fred Leverenz seconded by Ben Henke and carried unanimously. Mary Jo Muellenbach reported we have applied for the recycle grant, and for the recycle consolidation grant. If received, these monies will be used to offset recycling costs. Muellenbach also reported after the switch to GFL things are going much better. Muellenbach answered a few questions about GFL. Muellenbach also shared the recycling schedules from the City of New Holstein and Calumet County. Supervisor Dean Konen reported we complete 6 culvert projects last year and received Bridge aid for 5 of them at 50% project cost. Konen also reported we are in year 3 of the retro-reflectivity sign replacement. Konen reported on tree cutting to prevent trees on the road and offered wood chips to residents on a first come first serve, as available basis. Konen stated the ATV/UTV Manure, and Class B Road ordinances have been implemented. Questions from residents were addressed. Dean introduced Bob Pendleton as the Town road man. Supervisor Len Heimerman reported the salt shed roof has been replaced. Heimerman also reported the Town sold the MXM 100 and purchased a 2016 Case Tractor Loader Backhoe. Scott Tennessen, Assessor, could not attend; Chairman Henke reported there were 20 building permits for the year, 1of which one was for new a home. Three raze permits were also issued. A motion to borrow money in an emergency to purchase equipment was made by Doug Franzen, seconded by Scott Schmitt, motion carried without dissent. A motion to change the X-Fund motion from reading ‘for a plow truck’ to reading ‘for a large equipment purchase’ was made by Ben Henke, seconded by Len Heimerman, and carried without dissent. The Town asked for ideas to curb litter on the town roads, contacting 4-H or other groups in the area was brought up. The Town welcomes any ideas to help curb this problem. Chairman Henke made a motion to hold the 2023 annual meeting on the 3rd Tuesday in April, being, Tuesday April 18th, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the New Holstein Town Hall. It was seconded by Josh Mertens and carried without dissent. Chairman Ben Henke presented a plaque to Mary Jo and Joe Muellenbach on 35 years of service to the Town. Mary Jo has been the Town Treasurer and Joe has been a part time road man. All in attendance gave a round of applause and thanked them for their service. A motion to adjourn was made at 8:38 pm by Randy Schmitt, seconded by Ben Henke and carried unanimously. Draft minutes subject to approval at the 2023 annual meeting. Respectfully submitted by: Cheryl Heller, Clerk.