Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Brooklyn Est. 1849 Green Lake County WI Town of Brooklyn N5988 County Road A | Green Lake, WI 54941 (920) 294-6600 | clerk@tn.brooklyn.wi.gov | www.townofbrooklyn.com Town Board Meeting April 14, 2026 6:00 P.M. Minutes 1. The April 14, 2026, was called to order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. 3. The minutes of the March 10, 2026, meeting were approved, 4. Monthly Financial Review: a. Treasurer’s report – The deadline for dog licenses has passed. The CD was renewed at the same rate. b. Clerk’s report – The Badger Books needed to be unexpectedly replaced. According to the WEC, five years is the approximate lifespan of the system. We should be looking to add replacement costs to the budge t. 5. The Library Report was received and read by all. 6. The Building Inspector’s Report was received and read by all. 7. Fire Commission Report – Ron Triemstra: The fire department had 6 calls for the month. EMS had 11 calls to the City of Green Lake and 5 calls to the Town of Brooklyn. Ice Rescue training went well. A countywide open-water training will be held in August. 8. County Board Supervisor Report – Harley Reabe: Two resolutions were passed regarding the four-year salary for the sheriff’s and the Clerk of the Circuit Court and two ordinances for rezones. The next meeting is on April 21st. 9. Chairperson Reports: a. Road Report – Mike Wuest: Woodland Circle will be added to the list of road projects for repair. A few trees were lost to the last storm. The road name signs in the town are in the process of being replaced. 10. Supervisor Reports: a. Recycling Report – Harley Reabe: March had 18.35 ton. It is expected to increase as the summer population returns. b. Sanitary District Report – Kristin Radtke: Area 9 Sewer Extension Project now has all the easements needed and the project is moving forward. Bids have been awarded; the project schedule will be changed due to the Hickory Road project. The Land Application project should be completed by May 1st. The County and the City of Green Lake will be removing 400 geese with the USDA program. A new fund has been opened with the Oshkosh Community Foundation for the maintenance and acquisition of properties for the fisheries. A discussion was held regarding Mike Streit, the new commissioner, being sworn in without inquiry or representation of all the towns represented as required by state statute. c. Plan Commission Report – Sue McConnell: There was no meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee due to no quorum. Per Chairman Wuest the Ad Hoc Committee will be dissolved due to a number of Committee members leaving their current positions and the lack of decisions being made. 11. C&A* on Ordinance 2026-01 Regulation of Excavations in the Town Right of Way – Due to the issues with the Sanitary District not maintaining their manholes and the open cutting of portions of the road that are not resealing properly legal counsel has advised the current ordinance to deny any new open cuts or to provide a $10,000 bond, possibly more depending on fees, in order to protect the roads. A motion was made to approve Ordinance 2020 -01, Regulation of Excavations in Town Right-of-Way. (M/S: Wiest/Reabe). Wuest: Yes; Reabe: Yes; Triemstra: Yes; Yes; McConnell: Yes; Radtke: Yes; Motion passed. Jason Preuss introduced himself as a candidate for Green Lake County Sheriff. 12. Next Town Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 6:00 PM Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m. Amy Wesenberg, Clerk