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 December 9, 2025 6:00 P.M. Minutes 1. The December 9, 2025, meeting was called to order. Present: Wuest, Reabe, Triemstra, Radtke, McConnell, Clerk Wesenberg. Absent: Treasurer Mehn. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance 3. Minutes of the November 11, 2025, meeting were approved. 4. Monthly Financial Review: a. Treasurer’s report – Taxes were mailed out December 4th. You are able to pay online through the county. This year taxes can be processed during normal office hours, and there are evening hours on December 17th. There is also the drop box on the west side of the building which will be checked regularly. A reminder was given to mail early due to new post office procedures for date stamping. b. Clerk’s report – candidate paperwork can be picked up for the spring election. The deadline for turning in paperwork is 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday,January, 6, 2026. 5. Library Report: received and read. 6. Building Inspector’s Report: report was not included in packet. 7. Fire Commission Report: Ron Triemstra- there was no EMS report. There were 5 calls for the fire department. It was recognized that the fire department is doing an excellent job at responding to events, especially in light of so many of them responding from out of town. 8. County Board Supervisor Report: Reabe – John Troutman from CLA gave a report on the 2024 final audit. There was a public hearing for the 2026 Budget. A resolution was passed to budgeted amount for the County Highway Building if necessary. Liz Otto announced her retirement effective February 27, 2026. The position will be posted to complete the remainder of her term. 9. Chairperson Reports: a. Road Report: Mike Wuest – There have been some snow events and trimming back of trees. 10. Supervisor Reports: a. Recycling Report: Reabe – October figures were 11.43 and November was 8.53 ton. The average is less than our averages. b. Sanitary District Report: Radtke – Area 9 Sewer Extension: The vote on November 11th to vacate the Hickory Road right of way due to lack of documentation was referenced. The district’s legal counsel will review the HOA documents they received to determine if they will need easements from the property owners. Field work has been completed and submitted to the DNR for review with the hope of beginning construction in April. County Shop/Byer’s Cove Road Sewer Extension: Boring has been completed and no ground water was shown. The plans have been submitted to the DNR with the hope for bidding to begin in February. Wastewater Treatment Plan Upgrade: Approval was received 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 for the third pay request from August Winters (contractor). The pond liner has been created and installed for the effluent pond. c. Plan Commission Report: McConnell – There is a zone change for Noah Polcyn to split a parcel at the county. There is also a revised and updated farmland preservation ordinance they are working on. 11. C&A* on Resolution 2025-04 Appointment for Election Board for two-year term. A motion was made to approve the appointments for the 2026 two-year term. M/S Wuest/Reabe. Wuest: Y; Reabe: Y; Radtke: Y; McConnell: Y; Triemstra: Y. Motion carried. 12. C&A on Resolution 2025-05 Reducing the required number of election officials from 5 to no less than 3. A motion was made to update the 1984 resolution to allow a reduction in the required worked election workers from 5 to no less than 3 if determined sufficient by the clerk. M/S: Wuest/McConnell. Wuest: Y; McConnell: Y; Radtke: Y; Reabe: Y; Triemstra: Y. 13. C&A on Ordinance 2025-03 to establish two shifts for election workers on all election days. A motion was made to establish two shifts for election workers on all election days. M/S: Wuest/Radtke. Wuest: Y; Radtke: Yes; Triemstra: Yes; Reabe: Y; McConnell: Y. 14. Next Town Board Meeting Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 P.M. Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M. Amy Wesenberg, Clerk