Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 6:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Grady Hartman, Chair; Jonathan Jacobson, Supervisor; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor; Tracy Hartman, Clerk; Carla Fletcher, Treasurer. Call to Order: Chairman Hartman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Crescent Town Hall. The meeting has been properly posted and distributed in accordance with the Wisconsin Open Meeting law and the facility is handicap accessible. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Agenda Motion by Pazdernik to approve the agenda. Seconded by Jacobson. All aye. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Pazdernik to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of December 10, 2025. Seconded by Jacobson. All aye. Motion carried. Public Comment – None Squash Lake Boat Landing – Hartman reported that the permit was received for the boat landing. The DNR added an additional load of wash stone to help shore up the planks. Hartman reported that there will be additional cost, however, there was a contingency built into the budget. Hartman has spoken with the contractor and the work will be completed in the spring. Road Weight Limits for Upcoming Spring – Hartman reported that at times the limits have gone on as early as March. Hartman informed the board that Crescent has always followed the County for putting on the weight limits and length that the limits are on the roads vary based upon the spring breakup. Discussion regarding the process to determine when the weight limits go on. Pazdernik felt that the lead road worker should make the call on when the weight limits go on the roads. Motion by Jacobson regarding the road weight limits that Crescent aligns with the County Road Commissioners recommendations. Seconded by Hartman. Pazdernik stressed that he would like the lead worker involved. All aye; motion carried. Hartman stated that historically the Chair and the Clerk were given the authority to approve variances from the weight limits. Pazdernik and Jacobson expressed support for the process to continue. Board of Adjustment Correspondence – Ronald Teclaw – 6644 W. Emma Lane - Hartman stated that this correspondence was received and he wanted to bring this to the board’s attention. Pazdernik reported that this will be heard by the Board of Adjustment in the next few weeks. Board of Adjustment Correspondence – Dan and Marjory Mehring – 2853 W Emma Lane - Pazdernik stated that the Mehring variance has already been reviewed by the Board of Adjustment after some changes were made to the proposed garage and the variance was approved. Operator’s License Applications – Clerk Hartman presented operator’s licenses for Adrienne Sero, Samantha Shefchik and Garrett Scott. Motion by Hartman to approve the operator’s licenses as presented. Seconded by Jacobson. All aye; motion carried. Driveway Application: None Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items: February 11. The Board of Review will meet on May 13th at 5:45 p.m. to call the roll and adjourn to a future meeting date. Review Correspondence – None Approval of Vouchers/Adjourn - Motion by Hartman to approve vouchers as submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Closed Session: It is anticipated that a motion will be made, seconded and approved by roll call vote to enter into closed session pursuant to WI State Statute 19.85(1)(g), conferring with legal counsel concerning strategy to be adopted by the governmental body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. A roll call vote will be taken to go into closed session (Topic: Notice of Circumstances of Claim - Logging Camp Road End Point). It is anticipated that the Town Board will return to open session by roll call vote to consider the rest of the agenda. Motion by Pazdernik to go into closed session at 6:22 p.m. Seconded by Hartman. All aye; motion carried. Motion by Hartman to return to closed session at 6:58 p.m. Seconded by Jacobson. All aye; motion carried. Announcement Of Action Taken In Closed Session, Or Take Action Based On Closed Session (NOTE: If the announcement of action taken in closed session would compromise the need for the closed session, the action taken will not be announced. Any action taken in closed session may be announced when the need for the closed session has passed). Hartman reported that there was no action taken in closed session. Hartman adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk