November Minutes

Town of New Holstein Town Hall 6:30 November 9th, 2022 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, Mary Jo Muellenbach, and Cheryl Heller, also present were Chuck Feider & Richard Snelson. The pledge of Allegiance was recited during the budget meeting. A motion to accept the agenda after amending to remove #8 Discuss Manure Ordinance was made by Len Heimerman seconded by Ben Henke and carried 3-0. A motion to accept the minutes as read, from the October 5th, 2022, Town Board meeting was made by Dean Konen seconded by Len Heimerman and carried 3-0. A motion to approve the monthly treasurers’ report as presented was made by Dean Konen seconded by Ben Henke and carried 3-0. Public Comment: Chuck Feider discussed the Manure permit pertaining to trucks moving manure, he feels the permit should be for the tanks in the right of way, not for the trucks doing the hauling. Ben thanked him for the input and said the board will discuss it more at a later date. Richard Snelson discussed the water issues and played a voicemail from Bernie Sorenson that outlined the process to be followed for the grant application. A motion to accept the October bills for payment, was made by Ben Henke seconded by Len Heimerman, carried 3-0. The announcement of wages will be addressed at a Special meeting to approve Elected Officials wages on Dec 14th, 2022, at 6:15 pm. Dean reported they worked on clearing 3 culverts, one was successful, two will need to be done via hydro-vac due to the angles in the culverts. This will be done this fall. Dean also reported grass cutting was complete. Cheryl reported a 80% turn out for the Town at the election. She also wanted to give accolades to her team of Poll workers that always do an outstanding job, but who went above and beyond to handle an unexpected turn- out. Discussed correspondence from Calumet County & WTA. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:25pm 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