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 8, 2025 Minutes 1. The April 8, 2025, meeting was called to order by Chairman Wuest at 6:00 p.m. Present: Wuest, McConnell, Reabe, Radtke, Triemstra, Treasurer Toney, and Clerk Wesenberg. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. 3. Review of the minutes from the March 11, 2025, meeting. Minutes approved. 4. Monthly Financial Report: a. Amanda Toney – The Town’s portion of the tax settlement was moved into the general account. There were deposits made for a refund from the insurance company, the Lottery Credit, and the portion of the fire department payment from the city. b. Amy Wesenberg – Elections were held without incident. There was a 67% turnout. The voting equipment has been taken to the county for the annual maintenance. 5. Library Report – Christina Lyon, Director: Report was received and read. 6. Building Inspector’s Report: Report was received and read. 7. Fire Commission Report – Ron Triemstra: There was no business meeting as there was not a quorum. There were 117 calls for EMS, 12 to the Town of Brooklyn and 17 to the City of Green Lake. The fire department had 9 calls, which included 3 calls for mutual aid, the White Marsh fire, and a struc ture fire. 8. County Board Supervisor Report – Harley Reabe: The March 18 meeting passed a resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to support the county courts. The second resolution was passed to assign a supervisor and director of the emergency management coordinator staff. This area will now fall under the sheriff’s department. There was an ordinance regarding moving this position under the sheriff’s department. There was a second ordinance amending the Green Lake County Chapter 148 Food and Safety Recreation License Program. And a third ordinance was the rezone for Donald Kinas. There was a closed session that followed. 9. Chairperson Report: a. Road Report – Mike Wuest: There will be work done on Lac Verde Circle to see what caused the cave-in. 10. Supervisor Reports a. Recycling Report – Harley Reabe: There was 14.12 ton of comingle recycling, largest amount in our history there. Signs are helping people to be more cognizant of what they are bringing in. b. Sanitary District Report – Kristin Radtke: The meeting began in closed session regarding acquiring a potential new conservatory property in the Town of Brooklyn. Upon return the board authorized Ken Bates and Lisa Reas to sign the necessary documents related to this and the topic will continue to be an agenda item. c. Plan Commission Report – Sue McConnell: There were no meetings in March and April due to no agenda. There were two CUPs that came through the county for Egbert Excavating and one for Daniel Plote to purchase a parcel from Dave Norton for a large personal building. Notices of approval were sent and were approved at the county. 11. C&A on the appointment of Betty Rowley to a 3-year term on the Library Board. M/S: Radtke/McConnell. Radtke: Yes; McConnell: Yes; Wuest: Yes; Reabe: Yes; Triemstra: Yes. Motion passed. 12. The Annual Meeting will be held on April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm. The Unit meeting will be held on April 17, 2025, at 6:00pm. 13. Next Town Board Meeting will be May 13, 2025, 6:00 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 6:15. Amy Wesenberg, Clerk