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 May 14, 2024 6:00 P.M. Minutes 1. The May 14, 2024, meeting was called to order by Chairman Wuest at 6:00 p.m. Present: Wuest, Reabe, Triemstra, Radtke, McConnell, Clerk Morris and Treasurer Toney, and Sue Mueller 2. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance was said by all in attendance. 3. Approve minutes of the April 9, 2024, meeting: M/S Reabe/Wuest to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2024, meeting passed. 4. Monthly Financial Review: a. Treasurer’s report – Summary of last month’s financial statements: The treasurer reported on two payments from the State for Hwy Aids, and the Lottery Credit was received. It was a normal month. b. Clerk’s report – Budget report (monthly) expenses and revenues: The clerk reported that the recycling grant paperwork is complete and that we have been notified of the DNR Recycling Grant in the amount of $2,582.40 for 2024. The ARPA paperwork for 2023-2024 is also complete and filed. After assessment notices were mailed, the clerk fielded numerous phone calls relating to the notice. 5. Library report – Christine Lyon, Director The library report was received and read. 6. Building Inspector report – Building Permits issued: The report of the building permits for April 2024 was received and read. 7. Fire Commission report – report on monthly meetings: None 8. County Board Supervisor Report – Harley Reabe: Reabe reported that the April meeting of the County Board was student government day with students from the area schools present for tours and reports. The Land Conservation department presented trophies for posters. Ordinances passed: Rezones in the T-Green Lake for Jankowski, T-Berlin for M Mehn, T-Berlin for SS Blasting Real Estate LLC and T-Brooklyn for the ABA 9. Chairperson Reports: a. Road Report – Mike Wuest: Two items: Northwest project is slated to start after Memorial Day, and we will start mowing ditches after Memorial Day. 10. Supervisor Reports: 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. Recycling Report – Harley Reabe: Over 10 tons of recyclables for April, brush and yard waste was normal, and garbage was at a maximum. b. Sanitary District – Kristin Radtke: The Board of Commissioners met and opposed future sewering. The Wake Boat issue was talked about, and the committee may call a special meeting with other stakeholders in the future. They touched on the conservancy project which was recently purchased and felt a small banner style of signs was preferred. 11. Call the Board of Review to Order. Adjourn the Board of Review to June 24, 2024, 9 am – 11 am as the assessment roll is not complete. M/S Wuest/Reabe to call the Board of Review to order and adjourn to June 24, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wuest: yes; Reabe: yes; Triemstra: yes; McConnell: yes; Radtke: yes. Motion passed 5-0. 12. *C&A: Appointment of Mike Puglusi to a 2-yr term on the Library Board M/S Reabe/Radtke to appoint Mike Puglisi to a 2-yr term on the Library Board. Reabe: yes; Radtke: yes; McConnell: yes; Wuest: yes; Triemstra: yes. Motion passed 5-0. 13. *C&A: Appointment of James Hebbe to a 2-yr term on the Fire Commission M/S Radtke/Reabe to appoint James Hebbe to a 2-yr term on the Fire Commission. Radtke: yes; Reabe: yes; Wuest: yes; Triemstra: yes; McConnell: yes. Motion passed 5-0. 14. *C&A: Appointment of Supervisors – Triemstra to 1-yr term on the Fire Commission M/S McConnell/Reabe to appoint Ron Triemstra to a 1-yr term on the Fire commission. McConnell: yes; Reabe: yes; Radtke: yes; Wuest: yes; Triemstra: yes. Motion passed 5-0. 15. Next Board Meeting: June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. 16. Adjourn *Consideration and Action Requests from persons with disabilities that need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made to the town office at 294-6600 with as much advance notice as possible. Michael Wuest, Chairman