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 October 8, 2024 6:00 P.M. Minutes 1. The October 8, 2024, meeting was called to order by Chairman Wuest at 6:02 p.m. Present: Wuest, Reabe, Triemstra, McConnell, Radtke , Treasurer Toney, and Clerk Wesenberg. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. 3. Reviewed minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting. Approval of minutes of the September 10, 2024, with corrections of date and first name of Library director. M/S to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2024, meeting passed. 4. Monthly Financial Review: a. Treasurer’s report – Summary of last month’s financial statements: Treasurer reported that we had a light month in Room Tax due to end of season; still see a large amount of building permits and standard mobile home fees. Received the quarterly Charter Franchise fees. b. Clerk’s report – Budget to Actual report was given for review. We are receiving a lot of absentee ballots. Early voting will begin October 22 and will be held during office hours and appointment. 5. Library report – Christina Lyon, Director: Report was received and read. 6. Building Inspector report – Building Permits issued. 7. Fire Commission report – report on monthly meeting. Tierstra reported the meeting was held on date, 2024. There were 4 calls for fire department, not too many EMS calls. Chief Wagner purchased 3 cold water rescue suits. Discussion regarding requiring fire suppression in buildings over 35’ high will be upcoming and the possible need to change building codes. 8. County Board Supervisor report – Harley Reabe: there was recognition of retirement of Matt Bill. There were four resolutions: to remove the county wide ambulance replacement fund from the ARPA as it is already on the tax levy and to use the ARPA funds for the new highway facility; and a conservation aid grant for the Twin Lakes park boat launch; and to use APRA money for the Green Lake Ground Water Program; rezone in the Town of Mackford for Monty Dreger. 9. Chairperson report: 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 a. Road report – Mike Wuest: There was nothing out of the ordinary to report on. 10. Supervisor Reports: a. Recycling report – Harley Reabe: Reabe reported recycling was 10.61 tons, garbage was steady, but brush was about the same. b. Sanitary report – Kristin Radke: In September it was discussed that new system requirements would be extended to 10 years and existing systems extended to 2 years. Legal Counsil is looking into how to give residents more time to comply. There will be an upcoming public meeting. October meeting were public information meetings regarding sewing for Area 9 (the Hickories) and Area 4 (McCaffey Rd). 11. Letter received from Lisa Reas from the Sanity District informed sewering does involve Irving Park and Hickory Road area. The town will have no financial obligation. 12. Weust discussed holding a preliminary budget hearing to make changes before the special meeting on November 12. It was decided that discussion will be held the same day. 13. The Electors meeting for the budget will be held on November 8, 2024 at 6:00p.m. and the Board Meeting to be held directly after. 14. Unit meeting will be held at the Kingston Town Hall in Dalton. 15. Meeting Adjourned at 6:30 p.m. October 28, 2024 AW