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 January 13, 2026 6:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. The January 13, 2026, meeting was called to order. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. 3. The December 9, 2025, minutes were approved with correction to wording on item 12. 4. Monthly Financial Review: a. Treasurer’s report – The tax collection during normal office hours has been met with positive comments. The collections for the month of December was $2,864,020.48. The Town portion will be $331,904.44 once the disbursements have been sent to the sanitary district, Moraine Park, and the school districts. b. Clerk’s report – W2s and 1099s are being sent out. CLA will be conducting our review on January 21. 5. The Library Report was received and read 6. The Building Inspector’s Report was received and read 7. Fire Commission Report – Ron Triemstra: There were five calls for the fire department and thirty-two calls for EMS. The fire department approved the purchase of a new trailer for the UTV that will better handle heavier loads on the rougher terrain. The sheriff’s department will repair the hovercraft. 8. County Board Supervisor Report – Harley Reabe: Jason Jerome was approved to be the Administrative Coordinator/County Manager. Ordinances regarding the Polcyn* rezone, the adoption of the Green Lake County Farmland Preservation Plan, and an amendment to the Article 4 boat launch fees and prohibition of power boat landing were passed. 9. Chairperson Reports: a. Road Report – Mike Wuest: We have been keeping up-to-date with the snow plowing. Brush clean up might be able to continue on Old Oak Lane area. 10. Supervisor Reports: a. Recycling Report – Harley Reabe: December recycling was 11.39 ton. The 2025 total was 140.79, which is consistent with the last two years. b. Sanitary District Report – Kristin Radtke: No report as the meeting will be held on January 14. c. Plan Commission Report – Sue McConnell: No report as there was no meeting. 11. A discussion was held in regard to holding a Board of Review every two years to try to prevent large changes in assessment values for homeowners. A motion was made to move to a two-year property tax assessment revaluation beginning in the year 2027. M/S: Triemstra/Reabe. Triemstra: Yes; Reabe: Yes; Radtke: Yes; McConnell: Yes; Wuest: Yes; Motion carried. 12. The next Town Board Meeting will be Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 P.M. Amy Wesenberg, Clerk