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 June 10, 2025 Minutes 1. The June10,2025, meeting was called to order by Chairman Wuest at 6:00 p.m. 2. Present: Wuest, McConnell, Reabe, Radtke, Triemstra, Treasurer Toney, and Clerk Wesenberg. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. 4. Review of the minutes of the May 13, 2025, meeting. Minutes approved with correction. 5. Monthly Financial Report: a. Amanda Toney –The quarterly Charter Franchise Fee was received. Reimbursement was received for fire suppression at the Bend Fire and Big Island Fire. The reimbursed for public hearing held May 1, 2025, is still outstanding. Questions were answered about the budget summary that was provided in May, and it was noted that the money for the taxes have not yet been recorded into the account and the plan is to wait until after the second installment is received. b. Amy Wesenberg – Alcohol Licenses were all received. There are a few operator’s licenses that came in today and will be processed tomorrow. We have switched providers for our computer backups. 6. Library Report – Christina Lyon, Director: Report was received and read. 7. Building Inspector’s Report: Report was received and read. 8. Fire Commission Report – Ron Triemstra: It was a very active month with calls for a rescue from an elevator, a landing zone call, a weather call, a coal fire, 2 grass fires, and two mutual aid calls. Maintenance of Effort paperwork will be filled by Bill by June 15 th.. 9. County Board Supervisor Report – Harley Reabe: The County Board Meeting was held May 28. The following resolutions were passed: regarding DNR grants to allow a combination of grants to be applied for with one application; confirming and ratifying the authority of legal counsel to put more entries into the Opiod Litigation; amending the timeframe of the road agreement between the Highway Department and the County for Highway S from Highway A east of the railroad tracks; to authorization a stipend to weekend on-call employees at the Highway Department. An ordinance was passed to amend the tax deed process. 10. Chairperson Report: a. Road Report – Main mowing is completed, and the subdivisions are next. There was a call for a downed tree in Irving Park on June 8; further trees will be trimmed due to overhanging the road this week. There were a lot of calls regarding the County spraying the ditches. 11. Supervisor Reports a. Recycling Report – Harley Reabe: June was a busy month. Had to remove double loads of garbage two times already, which is double from last year; scrap metal has been hauled away; brush is being kept separate from other waste; recycling is average at 10 tons. b. Sanitary District Report – Kristin Radtke: The Sanitary District met for 2 regular meeting and 1 special meeting. The Area 9 sewer extension should have the last approval for the easement done in July. The Board authorized their engineering company for the design, extension, and bidding. Bidding will begin in November and completion of the project is July 2026. A topographical survey will be done as the District discovered they will need an easement from the Town of Brooklyn to take a sewer line down Hickory Road. The new highway building is being referred to as the Buys Cover Road Sewer Extension. The Board has approved the closeout documents and made final payments, and it is anticipated that final assessment will be completed by the next meeting. The Sugar Loaves Sewer extension from 2023 still has several parcels not connected due to contractor availability. The deadline for connection was extended one year and then there will be per day penalty. 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 The Wastewater Treatment Plant update project bid was given to August Winter and Sons. Due to the higher-than-expected bid some less critical facility improvements will need to be removed. Construction should begin by September. 12. Plan Commission Report – Sue McConnell: There was no meeting. 13. A motion was made to approve the Liquor and Beer and Wine Licenses as presented. M/S: Wuest/McConnell. Wuest: Yes; McConnell: Yes; Radtke: Yes; Reabe: Yes; Triemstra: Yes. Montion passed. A motion was made to approve Operator’s Licenses as presented. M/S: Wuest/Radke. Wuest: Yes; Radtke: Yes; McConnell: Yes; Triemstra: Yes; Reabe: Yes. Motion passed. A motion was made to approve the Manufactured, Mobile and Recreational Mobile Home Community Licenses. M/S: Wuest/Reabe. Wuest: Yes; Reabe: Yes; Triemstra: Yes; McConnell: Yes; Radtke: Yes. Motion passed. 14. A motion was made to approve the bid from Northeast Asphalt for the construction of Poan Road and Sunnyside for $41,069.70. M/S: Wuest/Triemstra. Wuest: Yes; Triemstra: Yes; Reabe: Yes; Radtke: Yes; McConnell: Yes. Motion approved. 15. A motion was made to approve the Town of Brooklyn Mooring Permit. M/S: Wuest/Reabe. Wuest: Yes; Reabe: Yes; Triemstra: Yes; McConnell: Yes; Radtke: Yes. 16. A motion was made to have a consulting service agreement with Baird and Co. for a cooperative boundary plan with the City of Green Lake to handle questions regarding land annexation and extra-territorial zoning. A discussion was held as to the benefits of the agreement and if Baird would be able to be unbiased. M/S: Wuest/Reabe. Wuest: Yes; Reabe: Yes; Triemstra: Yes; Radtke: Yes; McConnell: Yes. 17. Next Town Board Meeting Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 6:00 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Amy Wesenberg, Clerk