Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING (BUDGET WORKSHOP) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025 3:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Grady Hartman, Chair; Jonathan Jacobson, Supervisor; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor and Tracy Hartman, Clerk. Call to Order: Chairman Hartman called the meeting to order at 3:00 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. 2026 Road Plan and Grant Applications – Jacobson stated that he has worked with Brad Gerdes to create a 3- year road improvement plan and provided a copy to the board. Jacobson stated that the state creates a recommended schedule based on the PACER rating. Jacobson gave an overview of the 3-year road improvement plan printout and what each of them would entail. Jacobson reported that he has worked with the Oneida County Highway Commissioner, Crescent Road Crew Lead and Newbold Road Supervisor to come up with an estimate of the costs. Jacobson is looking for guidance from the board on which roads to apply for an L-RIP grant. Discussion regarding Airport Road, Rangeline Road, Prune Lake or Long Lake. Jacobson will apply for a grant for Long Lake Road for an LRIP-D grant application. Gudis Boat Landing Consultant and Update – Hartman stated that he has received a proposal from Becker Hoppe to complete the DNR application for the Gudis Boat Landing. Motion by Hartman to approve the Becker Hoppe Contract. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. 2026 Budget Draft – a. Revenue i. State Shared Revenue ii. Estimated General Transportation Aid (GTA) iii. LRIP-S iv. Other Aid v. License & Permits vi. Intergovernmental Charges vii. Miscellaneous Revenue b. Expense i. Town Board ii. Clerk, Election, Treasurer, Assessor, Town Hall, Office Equipment, Legal & Other Government iii. Public Safety & Library iv. Public Works v. Debt Service Discussion regarding the town shop. Jacobson presented a spreadsheet with the necessary repairs to the town shop. Jacobson stated that he believes the well and roof are the most urgent repairs. Chair Hartman stated that the projects would not need to be determined today as the board will be setting up a Continuing Appropriation budget and the priorities can be determined at a later date. Discussion regarding interest rates and capital outlay. Discussion regarding how to raise revenue. Jacobson stated that Jeff Musson will complete part 2 for the highway shop which is creating a plan of attack for what to accomplish at the shop and questioned if this should be included in the budget. Discussion regarding the capital outlay budget and what that could be used for. Clerk Hartman presented a balanced budget to publish in the paper, no concerns were noted. Hartman adjourned the meeting at 3:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk