July 15, 2026 Minutes

943 Proceedings of the Town of Pine Lake Board Meeting held on July 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., in the Pine Lake Community Building, Fire Department Meeting Room #1, 4197 River Road. Notice of meeting was posted in two (2) locations within the Town of Pine Lake and on the town website at www.townofpinelake.com according to Wisconsin Statutes. Present: Chairman Jim Flory, Supervisors Tim Oestreich, Brian Gehrig, Jennifer Cordy, Ron Lueneburg, Treasurer Cory Hoffmann and Clerk Cindy Skinner. Chairman Jim Flory called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Motion by Ron Lueneburg to approve the agenda and the chairman to move items as needed, second by Tim Oestreich. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Ron Lueneburg to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2026, Town Board Meeting and the June 24, 2026, Special Town Board Meeting, second by Brian Gehrig. Motion carried by voice vote. Library Report. Pam Winchell reported that Pine Lake had 964 usages for June. Having a library card allows the user to access items from 32 other libraries. Budget is being worked on and due to the towns and city by September 15 th . Pam is serving on the fundraising committee. The annual state report was given to the clerk. County Board Supervisor report. No county board meeting in July. Constable Report. Jake Nitzel reported following up on a noise complaint on Spider Lake Road and a complaint of a 4-wheeler racing on Bass Lake Loop. Hodag Countryfest had several issues that were discussed with the board regarding illegal parking on right-of-way, traffic control after the show at Gate 2, other traffic control at Gate 4, issues with pedestrians and auto traffic needs to be addressed before the 2027 event, lack of enough personnel at gates to move crowds quickly and safely into grounds before shows. Representatives from Fredrick’s Place, who had done a fundraiser using golf carts for taxi service, explained what statutes allow certain sized golf carts to legally operate on roadways. Citizens Concerns. Roger James reiterated what Jake had reported regarding traffic control and suggested the town board consider widening by a gravel lane to allow traffic to pass vehicles making left turns into the grounds at the main gate. He also questioned fireworks permitting in Pine Lake and the recourse of those not getting permits and also shooting fireworks from road right-of-way. He was directed to contact the county board supervisors representing the town as well as the county board. Solid Waste Committee. Tim Oestreich reported that the committee had met with Clare Reusch from Howard Disposal to discuss 3, 5 and 7 year possible extensions to the current contract in exchange for getting rid of the fuel surcharge. The committee recommended for the board to consider the 5 year extension. Clare had prepared the numbers for the board and what future annual costs would look like as well as a draft of an updated contract. She explained the percentages used to forecast the hauling and tipping fees. Discussion. Motion by Ron Lueneburg to extend the current waste/recycling contract with Howard Disposal for the 5 years beginning January 1, 2029 in lieu of the fuel surcharge. The company will credit back the fuel surcharge already paid for May and June. And effective immediately the fuel surcharge will be removed from the current contract. Second by Jim Flory. Roll call vote taken. Lueneburg, aye, Cordy, aye, Oestreich, aye, Gehrig, aye, Flory, aye. Motion carried by roll call with 5 ayes and 0 no. The contract with Howard Disposal to be reviewed and approved at the August Town Board Meeting. Financial Report. Cory Hoffmann reported – Book Balance – 5/31/2026 - $518,085.55, Income for June - $22,715.53, Expenses for June - $89,188.32, Book Balance – 6/30/2026 - $451,612.76. Peoples Checking Balance - $47,954.02 (balance sheet shows $46,068.62). Peoples Money Market Balance - $403,658.74. Bank Balance 6/30/2026 - $451,612.76. (Checks 50618 - $1,157.48 and 50619 - $727.92 missing from list of June checks given to treasurer due to being voided and replacement checks dated in May) Fire Department credit card is being researched by the department’s treasurer regarding fees. Consensus of the town board is to not pre-pay the loan for Spider Lake Road with last payment due in March, 2027. 944 Amended Ordinance to Regulate Stopping, Standing or Parking of Vehicles to add Short Road from CTH W to Birchwood Drive and Crystal Lake Road from River Road to 4507 Crystal Lake Road. Discussion as to another road to be added and additional wording to Section A. Section A to read “The stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on the following town highways in the Town of Pine Lake “is prohibited” at any time. Additional road to be added to be Pine Lake Road from CTH W to Dead End Road. Tabled to the August Town Board Meeting. Highway Shop Committee. Tim reported that the road signs needing to be replaced were being done. Shoulders are being mowed in the Moen Lake area. The newest patrol truck is in for repairs of the plow. Asplundh tree cutting company is limbing above power lines and leaving the limbs and brush in the right-of-way. Tim, Jim and Cindy attended the pre-construction meeting with the city for the infrastructure work to be done under Shepard Lake Road. Estimated start date is July 27 th . Requested that lien waivers for that work to be given to Pine Lake. As of meeting, the agreement with the city has not been updated nor signed. Personnel Committee. Jen reported that meeting to go over spring evaluations is set for July 20 th at 4:30 p.m. and to be held in closed session. No report for Building and Grounds. Fire Department. Brian reported that June had 39 EMS and 8 fire calls. The department participated in Discovery Days at Nicolet college with students to introduce them to volunteer fire fighting and EMS. Truck maintenance is being done this week. Hodag Countryfest was busy with camper fills and 5 or 6 calls due to carbon monoxide. Ice sales broke record with estimated 205,000 pounds --- about 10,000 bags sold along with shirts and other items. Ladder testing is being done next week. The 2% fire dues were received from the state with Pine Lake receiving $17,456.57 up from $15,606.75 in 2025. Communications – Jim received letter from Planning and Zoning regarding notification to a property owner of PL-19 located on Skunk Creek Road with buildings and septic without any permits. Party had been contacted in November, 2025, May 4, 2026 and July 1, 2026. Cindy – Received two Resolutions from the county amending Chapter 9, Articles 3 and 10. Reminder of the WTA Unit Meeting being held at Pine Lake next week – July 22 nd . Motion by Brian Gehrig to approve the July vouchers for payment, second by Ron Lueneburg. Motion carried by voice vote. Next town board meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Motion by Ron Lueneburg to adjourn, second by Brian Gehrig. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Cindy Skinner, Clerk