Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT AGENDA FOR TOWN BUDGET WORKSHOP FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M. CRESCENT TOWN HALL - 3231 GOLF COURSE RD, RHINELANDER 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 Jensen to approve the agenda. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Public Discussion 2025 Capital Improvement Projects – Jensen explained the CIP projects listed below and provided a description of each and estimated cost in one was known. a. 2025 Road Construction Projects b. Town Shop – Consultant/Architect – Jensen stated that he projected spending $10,000 on a consultant to look at the building and what needs to be done. The consultant would look at the building, what renovations would cost or what it would cost to build new. c. Town Shop – Upgrades, Renovation and potential addition – This number will not be known until a consultant has looked at the options. d. Squash Lake Boat Ramp, Retaining Wall and Dock – Estimated at $50,750. A portion of this was budgeted for in the 2024 CIPS, however, it was not completed and those funds will roll into 2025. e. Lake Julia Pier – Estimated at $7000 f. Town Hall Air Conditioning – Estimated at $8500. Discussion regarding whether Air Conditioning is needed in the town hall. g. Town Shop Dump Trailer – Estimated at $12,000. Jensen reported that the crew has stated having the ability to have a smaller dump would be beneficial. Initially they asked to sell their truck and purchase new, however, a dump trailer would work in this situation. h. Town Shop Plow i. Fire Department i. Engine #1 ii. Engine #2 iii. Purchase 3000 Gallon Tender – The fire department currently estimates this cost would be $450,000. Orton has asked the manufacturer for a firm number that includes the graphics and undercoating. Mahner estimated the total cost at $480,000. iv. Purchase Medium/Heavy Rescue 2025 Budget Draft – Review, Possible Changes, Approval to move to Town Meeting. Discussion regarding the proposed 2025 budget. Board scheduled a final budget workshop for 10-17-2024. Jensen adjourned the workshop at 10:13 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk