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 September 10, 2024 6:00 P.M. Minutes 1. The September 10, 2024, meeting was called to order by Chairman Wuest at 6:00p.m. Present: Wuest, Reabe, Triemstra, McConnell, Treasurer Toney, and Clerk Wesenberg. Absent: Radtke 2. Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. 3. Approved minutes of the August 13, 2024, meeting M/S to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2024, meeting passed. 4. Monthly Financial Review: a. Treasurer’s report – Summary of last month’s financial statements: Treasurer reported that we had approximated $10,000 in Room Tax and that there were approximately $29,000 in taxes payments made to the Town that had been receipted withing the grace period and had then been sent to the County. b. Clerk’s report – It was noted that election work had begun and that we were expected to be sending out absentee ballots withing the allotted timeframe. 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. The meeting was held on August 27, 2024. There were 17 calls for EMS, 10 of which were responded to. There is a request to increase the budget by 2.5% for expenses related to computers, telephones, and equipment repair 8. County Board Supervisor report – Harley Reabe: Reabe reported that there were eight resolutions passed regarding: a request for State Funding in the 2025-27 budget for Mental Health Services; Employee Travel Reimbursements, Runoff Management Grants for Swanke Dairy Farm LLC and Ronald Bogucke; the WI DNR Surface Water Grant for Grand Lake AIS population Management, for Grand Lake Management Plan Implementation and for Twin Lakes AIS Population Management, and for Twin Lakes Management Plan Implementations. 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: Wuest reported mowing was completed and there was painting being done on the fence at the Bluffton Cemetery. 10. Supervisor Reports: a. Recycling report – Harley Reabe: Reabe reported recycling was 13 tons, down 2 tons from the same month last year and garbage was about half, but brush was about the same. b. Sanitary report – Kristin Radke: Radke was not present to report. 11. *C&A: Resignation of Kathy Morris and Deb Sweeney – Wuest reported the Deputy Clerk position was now filled, and the resignation of both Morris and Sweeney were now accepted. Wuest thanked them for their service and wished them well in future endeavors. 12. *C&A: on Resolution 2024-02 amending Building and Mechanical Code 2006-02 sections 1- 1-15-1-1-1 Fees – Violations and Penalties: Wuest reported per a letter from the Building Inspector there has been increased issue with contactor problems including road damage, flooding and drainage problems. The Building Inspector reported difficulty getting compliance, especially from outside contractors. The motion is to increase the bond amount from $400 to $2000. Discussion was held regarding whether these fees were in line with surrounding communities and it was determined they are. M/S Wuest/Triemstra Wuest: yes; Triemstra: yes; Reabe: yes; McConnell: yes. 13. *C&A: Draft ordinance to regulate moorings on Big Green Lake (Town of Brooklyn jurisdiction only): Wuest reported that the barge hasn’t moved in 6 months and is grounded due to low water levels. Wuest reported that the Town Attorney created ordnances that would need DNR ratification before it came back to the Board to be voted on. Motion was passed to send ordnances to the DNR. Wuest: yes; Triemstra: yes; Reabe: yes; McConnell: yes. 14. Next Board Meeting to be held on October 8, 2024, at 6:00p.m. 15. Meeting Adjourned at 6:25