Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 6:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Robb Jensen, Chair; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor; Tracy Hartman, Clerk; Carla Fletcher, Treasurer. Absent: Kyla Waksmonski, Supervisor Call to Order: Chairman Jensen 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 Jensen to approve the agenda. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Pazdernik to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of January 8, 2025 and January 15, 2025. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Public Comment – None Town Chair Report – Jensen provided a written and oral report to the board. Treasurer’s Report - A written report was given by Treasurer, Carla Fletcher. Library Report - Update on the library board meeting and upcoming programs being offered at the library – Bill Freudenberg provided written information to the board. County Board Supervisor’s Report - Review of County Board meeting and Review of County Board meeting and County Committee meetings – Jensen provided a written and oral report to the board. Fire Department Report and Approval of Purchases - Monthly Call update, purchases update, training update, fundraiser update - None First Responder’s Report and Approval of Purchases - None Town Road Crew Report - Road Projects update, update on vehicle repairs and shop repairs – Gerdes provided a written report to the board. Town Plan Commission Report – Pazdernik reported that he will review the Plan Commission actions during item one of the agenda. Uniform Dwelling Inspector’s Report - None Squash Lake District Report – Written report received. Crescent Lake District Report – None Discussion/Action Items Preliminary one (1) lot Certified Survey Map of lands owned by Longview Forestry I CCL, and submitted by Genisot & Associates, Jon Bandow, surveyor for Part of Government Lots 3 & 5, section 20, T36N, R8E, PIN CR 259-2, 2689 Apple Lane – Pazdernik reported that the plan commission reviewed the preliminary map and the plan commission made a motion to recommend approval and forward to the board. Motion by Jensen to approve the preliminary one (1) lot certified survey map of lands owned by Longview Forestry I CCL as submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. North Central WI Regional Plan Commission Scope of Work for Town of Crescent Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan – Darryl Landeau, North Central WI Regional Plan Commission (NCWRPC), reported that he has spoken with the DOT and the NCWRPC has approval to work with the Town of Crescent on the Crescent Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Landeau reported that they have worked with WI DOT on a number of bicycle and pedestrian plans across the region. Landeau reported that a committee will be formed and that could be the existing plan commission, a separate steering committee or another option. Landeau reviewed the scope of work that was created for the board. Jensen stated that NCWRPC will be able to put a plan together that will meet the requirement for future grant applications. Jensen reminded the board that the grant was approved for $80,000 with $64,000 funded through the DOT grant and $16,000 as a match from the Town of Crescent. Landeau reported that they would anticipate this plan costing around $50,000. Pazdernik stated that when this was applied for part of the plan was to create a connection with the Heal Creek paths. Motion by Jensen to approve North Central WI Regional Plan Commission to perform the bicycle grant plan for a cost not to exceed $80,000. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Department of Revenue Innovation Planning Grant – Fire – Jensen reported that part of Act 12 included $3 million for communities to look at sharing services. Jensen reported that this application would need to be submitted by February 28th and gave an overview of what the grant could be used for. Jensen stated that in addition to looking at the combining services with another municipality the grant can also look at resources within the community, existing structures, training advantages and a number of other items. Jensen stated that the town would be under no obligation to implement the plan once it’s created. Jensen stated that he has been in contact with a few different agencies that work on these types of grants and plans. Motion by Jensen to move forward with applying for a DOR Innovatoin planning grant to be submitted to the DOR and bring back to the board. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye; motion carried. Engine 1 Refurbish – Jensen stated that he has received a list of companies that refurbish or contract with other companies for refurbishing. Jensen has reached out to a number of the companies and would like to get two other companies to come up and create a proposal for work to be done and the cost associated with that. Operator’s License Applications - None Driveway Application Discussion Items Other Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items – February 19th at 5:00 p.m. with bid opening at 6:00 p.m. Review Correspondence – None Approval of Vouchers/Adjourn - None Motion by Jensen to approve vouchers as submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Motion by Jensen to move items D and E (closed session) to a future meeting date. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk