Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 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 Jacobson to approve the amended minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of August 13, 2025. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Public Comment – Paul Frey – Stated that it has been two years since Logging Camp Road started being discussed and tonight will be the 7th closed session. Frey reviewed the documents that have been provided in the past and spoke about the permissive authorization that has been granted to the town. Frey provided information to the board (see file). David Holperin – Stated that he has provided a letter to the Town Board identifying supporting documentation regarding the Logging Camp Road. Holperin stated that any decision the board makes on this matter could be subject to lawsuit. Holperin stated that the road has been maintained by the town. Administrative Review Permit application by David Schlapper, applicant and owner of SSS Acres1 LLC to rent the dwelling as Tourist Rooming House for less than 30 consecutive days on the following described as: Lot 3, CSM 2756, being part of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼, Section 9, T36 N, R8E, Pin – CR 120-3, 3320 Weske Lane, Town of Crescent – Pazdernik reported that the Plan Commission met last week and met with the land owner. The Plan Commission is recommending approval of the TRH Permit. Pazdernik stated that the Plan commission requested that a recommendation is made that any outdoor lighting is setup in a downward fashion. Schlapper stated that there are finishing touches being placed on the home and rental will start within the next few months. Motion by Jacobson to approve the TRH as presented with the addition of number 14 stating that outdoor lighting is setup in a downward fashion. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Appoint Marj Mehring to the Squash Lake District to replace Peg Jansen – Hartman stated that he received a call from Peg Jansen and she has been chosen to replace Dan Butkus as the Squash Lake District Treasurer. The Squash Lake District recommended the appointment of Marj Mehring. Motion by Hartman to appoint Mehring to the Squash Lake District. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Gudis Boat Landing Repairs – Hartman reported that there were two proposals received to repair the Gudis Boat Landing launch pad. Hartman reported that Micron Enterprises bid $26,900.00 and Arnott Trucking bid $8900.00. Hartman reported that Arnott will remove all of the old planks and put down new gravel and will place 20 new planks. Hartman reported that there was no proposed improvement to the pavement in the Arnott Trucking Quote. Jacobson stated that there is significant buckling in the pavement. Discussion regarding the proposals and the timeline to accomplish this before the end of the season. There was $37,800.00 budgeted for this repair. Jacobson reviewed the Micron proposal. Jacobson stated that this would be a continuous slab that would be poured on-site and slid into the water. Hartman expressed a concern if the slab cracks and how that would be handled. Jacobson asked if the crew could look at the pavement. Motion by Pazdernik to accept the Arnott Trucking Bid for the Squash Lake Boat Ramp Pad for $8900.00. Seconded by Hartman. All aye; motion carried. North Wausau Road Bid – Jacobson stated that the survey of North Wausau Road has been completed. Jacobson reported that the road crew has cleaned up the trees along the road and the road is ready for the gravel. Discussion regarding the bid submitted by Musson Brothers. Discussion regarding 20’ wide vs 14’ wide proposal. Motion by Hartman to approve the bid for a 20' wide improvement for $9401.13 by Musson. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Operator’s License Applications – Kyle Wittkowske, Jessica Matuszewski, Eric Moore and Jennifer Gerding. Discussion regarding Kyle Wittkowske application and if this would be allowable to be denied. Discussion regarding Jessica Matuszewski, Eric Moore and Jennifer Gerding. Motion by Hartman to approve Matuszewski, Moore and Gerding and to deny Wittkowske. Seconded by Jacobson. All aye; motion carried. Driveway Application - None Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items – 9-11-2025 Budget Workshop Review Correspondence – None Approval of Vouchers - Motion by Jacobson 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: 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 Hartman to go into closed session at 6:36 p.m. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Motion by Jacobson to return to open session at 7:31 p.m. Seconded by Pazdernik. 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 while in closed session. Hartman adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman, Municipal Clerk