Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024 6:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Robb Jensen, Chair; Kyla Waksmonski, Supervisor; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor; Tracy Hartman, Clerk; Carla Fletcher, Treasurer. 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 Waksmonski to approve the agenda. Seconded by Jensen. All aye. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Jensen to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of November 13, 2024. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Public Comment – - Bill Freudenberg, Rhinelander District Library Board of Trustees president. Freudenberg stated that he was asked by the Board of Trustees to attend the meeting to make sure the board did not have any questions or concerns. Freudenberg reported that the financial director at the library has retired and they will not be filling that position. Freudenberg reported that the next meeting will be January 17th. - Paul Frey – Logging Camp Road – Reminded the Board that they have been attending Town Board meetings for approximately a year due to the Logging Camp Road concern. Frey gave some history regarding what has happened during the last year and provided the board with a number of handouts which are in the town board file. - Dave Brinkman – Reminded the board that he would like to see some new speed limit signs placed on S. Rifle Road. Town Chair Report – Jensen provided a written report to the board and addressed a few concerns that he has had with the volunteer fire department and communication with Chief Mahner. Treasurer’s Report - A written report was given by Treasurer, Carla Fletcher. County Board Supervisor’s Report - Review of County Board meeting and Review of County Board meeting and County Committee meetings – Jensen provided a written report to the board and briefly reviewed committee meetings. 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 – Written report received and read by Jensen. Discussion regarding trying to find a backup plow driver for winter months. Town Plan Commission Report – Pazdernik reported that the plan commission has been reviewing the comprehensive land use plan and looking more critically at different points in the plan. Uniform Dwelling Inspector’s Report - None Squash Lake District Report – Written and oral report. Peg Jensen reported that they have ordered a custom pontoon from Flagship Pontoons for a new dive boat, wet steps and pontoon carts to assist with moving the boat. Jensen reported that they will be applying for a 50/50 grant now that the boat has been purchased. If this is ordered by April it will be received by June. Crescent Lake District Report – None Discussion/Action Items Appoint Library Representative – Jensen reported that there were two individuals that submitted letters of interest for the Library Representative. The individuals are Mary Ann Newman and Dave Daniels. Waksmonski appreciated Dave Daniels letter and involvement in the community. Pazdernik appreciated Daniels knowledge of the library. Motion by Jensen to appoint Dave Daniels as the Town of Crescent Library Representative to the Rhinelander Library Board to fulfill the remainder of the term. Seconded by Waksmonski. Jensen stated that he would like communicated to Dave Daniels that they are a representative to the town and they should be communicating with the town board. All aye; motion carried. Operator’s License Applications - None Driveway Application - None Other 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) and pursuant to WI State Statute 19.85(1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has a jurisdiction or exercises responsibility (topic: Volunteer Fire Fighters Work Comp Claim and Wage Increase request by Crescent Road Crew Member). Motion by Jensen to enter into closed session at 6:27 p.m. Seconded by Pazdernik. Motion by Jensen to return to open session at 7:09 p.m. Seconded by Waksmonski. It is anticipated that the Town Board will return to open session by roll call vote to consider the rest of the agenda. 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) Jensen reported that while in closed session there was no action taken on Logging Camp Road End Point. Motion by Jensen to confer with outside legal counsel to provide an opinion as it relates to the town boards authority of the fire department membership as it relates to workers comp liability and coverage. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items – January 8th – Highway Shop, Engine 2 Review Correspondence – None Approval of Vouchers - Motion by Jensen to approve vouchers as submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Jensen adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk