2025 Town Board Meeting Minutes

Town Board Meeting April 14, 2025 The town board meeting was called to order at 7:06pm. All board members were present; except for Jeff Haase. Also, present was Brian Petit, Kari Rodencal, Matt LaSure, Steve Obydine, Tom Marini – newly elected board members, Jalaine Nitzke and John Engel. It was noted that the agenda was posted. Steve made motion, 2nd by Gary to approve the agenda with added discussion of Steve Obydine building construction in new business, all ayes, motion carried. Sue read the minutes from previous meeting; Steve made motion 2nd by Gary to accept the reading, all ayes, motion carried. Lori reported that we have $63,519.75 in general fund, Steve made motion, 2nd by Gary, all ayes, motion carried. Old Business: Street Corner signs and Curve signs: Gary reported that he talked to Carl about replacing signs and added Brown Deer Ave to be replaced. New Business: Bank authorization from Sue to Jalaine, effective April 21, 2025, for the general fund account #505391, signature card to add Jalaine. Steve made motion, 2nd by Gary, all ayes, motion carried. Assessor: Jeff to contact Allen Sunstorm, Associated Appraisal to see how he is coming along with assessing the township. Board will set up spring road check at a later date. The board checked on rates for mowing, grading, etc., and felt Brad Lind is the in the same range, Steve made motion, 2nd by Gary, all ayes, motion carried to hire Lind Excavating for 2025 roadside mowing. The board voted against pursuing marking center and shoulder lines on our town roads by the Waushara Highway Department, Chairmen will let the highway department know this. Winnebago County Confidentiality Agreement is tabled until May meeting. Gary reported that the dump road and Jim Sattler’s Road have been gravels and graded. Brian Petit brought the Poy Sippi Fire Department’s contract for 2025, it wasn’t on the agenda so tabled until May meeting. A discussion was held on the storage building constructed by Steve Obydine, N3539 State Road 49, parcel #024-1913-0220. The board has viewed the sight and encourages the zoning personnel to approve his project, it is sturdy, well built and blends in with the surrounding buildings The Town Board totally approves this project. Gary talked to Steve, Scott Construction and mentions Buttercup Court is need of repair . Steve, Scott Construction will get together with new board to discuss 2025 road projects. Salt shed inspection went well. Terry Elendt and Steve with get together to clean out truck box of salt and get it ready for patching. Steve made motion to approve paying of the bills, 2nd by Gary, motion carried. Next meeting with be May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm. Steve made motion to adjourn, 2nd by Gary, meeting was adjourned. Sue Albright, Clerk *Clerk submitted to state that Jeff Haase and Jalaine Nitzke attended Board of Review training on 3/21/2025 *Clerk completed ARPA report 4/07/25 *Clerk filed Municipal Audit 3/20/25 Town of Poy Sippi – Waushara County Board Meeting May 12, 2025 The town of Poy Sippi meeting was called to order at 7:01pm. All board members were present. It was noted that the agenda was posted. Steve made motion, 2nd by John to approve the agenda, all ayes, motion carried. Jalaine read the minutes from the previous meeting, Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Lori reported that we have $78,829.83 in the general fund, with current CD rates, move $40,000 to money market; Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Old Business: Winnebago County Confidentiality Agreement signed, Clerk to email signed agreement back. Clerk set up Open Book for June 9, 2025 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm with assessor by phone and a legal notice to be published in the Berlin Journal Newspaper this week on May 15, 2025. Clerk set up Board of Review for June 24, 2025 from 6:30-8:30pm with the assessor . Clerk to have legal notice published for Open Book and Board of Review the following week. With the delay in assessment roll being finished by the assessor the board met and adjourned and will reconvene Board of Review until June 24, 2025, Clerk to post notice of delay. Pet licensing to be tables until costs are known. Delmore Consulting Contract discussion, cost effectiveness is high and instead with ask Scott Construction whom we currently use is they would minimally charge for a maintenance plan. Steve made motion not to accept the contract, 2nd by John, all nays, motion fails. Town road repairs and maintenance: Gary recommended getting a whole truck full of cold mix for road patching. Steve emptied salt sand mixture from the trucks box and will be taking the truck to Nitzke Auto to fix the tailgate closure issue and for help with pulling off the plow blades. Terry to pick up the cold mix at the highway department. Steve called Kettlewell about the cracks in the new concrete. Roadside mowing for 2025 to be by Lind Excavating. New Business: Car Show June 14, 2025, by the Community Betterment with a request to close Robert Street; Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Poy Sippi Days June 28, 2025 by the Lions Club with a request to close Robert Street for vendors, Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Licenses for the Car Show, Poy Sippi Days and the July Chicken BBQ by the Fire Department, Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Discuss and approve payment of current bills, Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Copy of Lind Excavating bill made for partial reimbursement by the DNR. Next board meeting set for June 9, 2025; Steve made motion to adjourn, 2nd by John, all ayes meeting adjourned. Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk Town of Poy Sippi – Waushara County Board of Review Meeting Minutes June 09, 2025 The town of Poy Sippi Board of Review meeting was called to order at 7:03pm. All board members accept Steve, were present with 2 voting members with Board of Review Affidavit Training. With a delay in the assessment roll being finished by the assessor, the board adjourned and will reconvene June 24, 2025; clerk to post notice of assessment roll delay. John made motion, 2nd by Jeff, all ayes, motion carried. Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk Town of Poy Sippi – Waushara County Board Meeting Minutes June 09, 2025 The regular town board meeting was called to order at 7:06pm; with all board members present, except Steve. It was noted that the agenda was posted, John made motion, 2nd by Jeff to approve the agenda, all ayes, motion carried. Jalaine read the meeting minutes from the previous meeting, John made motion, 2nd by Jeff to approve the minutes as read, all ayes, motion carried. Lori reported that the town has $225,316.97 in the money market, with the recent add of $40,000; John made motion, 2nd by Jeff to accept the treasurers report as read, all ayes, motion carried. Old Business: Pet licensing to be tables until costs are known. Town road repair and maintenance: Terry cold mix patched all roads. Steve at Scott Construction will consult at no cost to the town. New Business: Class A&B liquor license applications for Road Rash, Madell’s Lanes, Jorgie’s, Keven Mass (old Reflections), Dollar General and Bp Gas Station were reviewed and approved for the July 1 annual renewals, John made motion, 2nd by Jeff, all ayes, motion carried. Tree trimming on 35th Drive, Big Horn was tabled until fall. County D bridge over Willow Creek with an ordinance to shut down watercraft use during construction period was reviewed and denied and passed on to the county due to Poy Sippi not being able to police the ordinance, an email from Jeff to the engineer, Ryan Schaitel to be sent. Waushara County Zoning and Land Conservation violation letters reviewed and were denied at the county level, specifically Steve Obydines’s shed. Discuss and approve payment of current bills, John made motion, 2nd by Jeff, all ayes, motion carried to pay all current bills. Next board meeting set for July 9, 2025; John made motion, to adjourn, 2nd by Jeff, all ayes, meeting adjourned. Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk Town Board Meeting July 14, 2025 The Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:03pm, with all board members present. It was noted that the agenda was posted. Steve made motion, 2nd by John to approve the agenda, all ayes, motion carried. Jalaine read the minutes from previous meeting; Steve made motion 2 nd by John to accept the minutes as read, all ayes, motion carried. Lori reported that we have $224,456.21 in checking, $226,129.96 in the money market, Lori & Jalaine to attend training in October 22; Steve made motion, 2nd by John, to accept the treasurers report as read, all ayes, motion carried. Old Business: Pet licensing to be tabled until costs are known. Town road repair and maintenance: Option #2 was selected for Buttercup Ct - 35th Road & 36th Ave, and Beechnut Lane – hwy 49 & Termini contracts signed with Scott’s Construction with an August – September start time line. Discussion for culvert on Liberty St repaired from heavy rains. 35th Drive right of way tree trimming quote for this fall. Town website proposal from Webs by Wagner, Laura Wagner, Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. New Business: PASER & WISLER training discussed. Waushara County Zoning map viewed and accepted as accurate. Discuss and approve payment of current bills, Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Next board meeting set for Augst 11, 2025; Steve motion to adjourn, 2nd by John, all ayes, meeting adjourned. Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk Town of Poy Sippi – Waushara County Board Meeting Minutes August 11, 2025 The Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm, with all board members present. Along with Matt LaSure and Tom Marini in the audience. It was noted that the agenda was posted. Steve made motion, 2 nd by John to approve the agenda, all ayes, motion carried. Jalaine read the minutes from previous meeting; Steve made motion 2 nd by John to accept the minutes as read, all ayes, motion carried. Lori reported that we have $49,743.51 in the general fund checking account. Pet licenses will be handled by the county by the beginning of the next year, 2026; Steve made motion, 2 nd by John, to accept the treasurers report as read, all ayes, motion carried. Old Business: Town road repair and maintenance: culvert at Mill & Liberty Street cleaned up by Lind Excavating. Scott Construction to begin the following week on Buttercup Ct – 35th Road & 36th Ave and Beechnut Lane – Highway 49 & Termini the following week. 35th Drive right of way tree trimming viewed and discovered to be the property owner’s responsibility. Town website pictures discussed for home page, wait for fall foliage pictures. New Business: Approved temporary Class B liquor license for the Fire Department for September 13, 2025. Fire Department update by Deputy Chief, Matt LaSure. Discuss and approve payment of current bills. Jeff discussed the findings by Jalaine with the Alliant Energy bill for N4101 State Road 49 service address which is the county highway department and the highway department was paying the towns shop on Prospect St since September 2013. Jalaine added that we would have all invoice totals paid for the wrong service address in a couple of days after turning off the electricity at N4101 State Road 49 and turning on the electricity at W2298 Prospect Street. Jeff is to contact the county administrator to discuss the payment differences. Jeff discu ssed having a budget workshop before the next meeting at 6:30pm. Steve made motion, 2nd by John to pay current bills, all ayes, motion carried. Next board meeting set for Augst 11, 2025; Steve motion to adjourn, 2 nd by John, all ayes, meeting adjourned. Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk Town of Poy Sippi – Waushara County Board Meeting Minutes September 08, 2025 The Town Board Meeting was called to order at 6:43pm, with all board members present. It was noted that the agenda was posted. Steve made motion, 2nd by John to approve the agenda, all ayes, motion carried. Jalaine read the minutes from previous meeting; Steve made motion 2nd by John to accept the minutes as read, all ayes, motion carried. Lori reported that we have $59,339.83 in checking account. Payment was received for the fire dept dues and a check was written to the fire dept for the same total. Steve made motion, 2 nd by John, to accept the treasurers report as read, all ayes, motion carried. The town librarian, Marsha Schneider introduced herself to the board. Marsha gave the board successful events that occur at the library, the annual Easter Egg Hunt, concessions at the Car Show, summer reading program with 54 children, a bench was received and the exterior has had some improvements done to it. Old Business: Scott Construction has completed both road work contracts. Town website contract signed, will wait for fall foliage pictures for front page. The town shop Alliant Energy bill is unknown as of yet and the board will wait and see what the new bill total will be before seeking any compensation. New Business: Budget was discussed and Jalaine will contact Sue for assistance with the budget and attend fall workshops. Dog licensing Resolution 9-8-25, tabled until next meeting. Brian Petit had a population verification form for the clerk to sign and verify for bypassing the town for more revenue for the fire dept. Discuss and approve payment of current bills. Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Next board meeting set for October 13, 2025; Steve motion to adjourn, 2nd by John, all ayes, meeting adjourned. Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk Town of Poy Sippi – Waushara County Board Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025 The Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:01pm, with all board members present. It was noted that the agenda was posted. Steve made motion, 2nd by John to approve the agenda, all ayes, motion carried. Jalaine read the minutes from previous meeting; Steve made motion 2nd by John to accept the minutes as read, all ayes, motion carried. Lori reported that we have $16,566.80 in checking account. Received $6,000 for old town truck. Transfer money from Money Market to Checking account with high Assessor bill payment. Lori and Jalaine to go to TTEC training at the Waushara County Courthouse on October 22, 2025, new county software. Steve made motion, 2nd by John, to accept the treasurers report as read, all ayes, motion carried. Old Business: Town Budget: discussion bring Office up to $1800 due to postage cost increases, lower Diesel for the difference of $311.74, delete treasurers line item for software but put amount into Office line item. Budget meeting notice to be posted 2 weeks before next meeting. Resolution 9-8-25 Dog licensing signed and to be posted in 3 locations. New Business: Revaluation assessment letters discussed as assessors are in the township doing a total reevaluation for 2026 assessment roll. Discuss and approve payment of current bills. Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Next board meeting set for November 10, 2025; Steve motion to adjourn, 2nd by John, all ayes, meeting adjourned. Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk Town of Poy Sippi – Waushara County Town Board Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes November 10, 2025 The Budget Meeting was called to order at 7:01pm, with all board members present. Steve made motion, 2nd by John to approve the 2025 Town Tax levy for the sum of $64,607.00 to be collected in 2026, all ayes, motion carried. Steve made motion to approve the highway expenditures of $117,500.00, John 2nd the motion, all ayes, motion carried. The remainder of the Budget was reviewed and approved by the town board; Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes motion carried. Steve made motion to adjourn the Budget Meeting, 2nd by John, Budget Hearing adjourned. Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk Town of Poy Sippi – Waushara County Town Board Meeting Minutes November 10, 2025 The regular Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:12pm, with all board members present. It was noted that the agenda was posted. Steve made motion, 2nd by John to approve the agenda, all ayes, motion carried. Jalaine read the meeting minutes from the previous meeting; Steve made motion, 2 nd by John, to accept the meeting minutes as read, all ayes, motion carried. Lori reported that the town has $4,364.66 in the General Fund checking account; Steve made motion, 2nd by John, to accept the treasurers reports as read, all ayes, motion carried. Old Business: Town website update from Jalaine, signed agreement to allow website domain access from the Department of Enterprise Technology, Jalaine has been giving information needed for the website to Laura Wagner, from Webs by Wagner . Road maintenance plan for 2026 – call Steve at Scott Construction for appointment. New Business: Town truck prepared for winter; Steve and Terry got the plow on. Steve agreed to plow during Terry’s vacation starting on December 20, 2025. Discuss and approve payment of current bills; Steve made motion, 2nd by John, to pay all current bills, all ayes, motion carried. Next town board meeting set for December 08, 2025; Steve made motion to adjourn, 2nd by John, all ayes meeting adjourned. Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk Town of Poy Sippi – Waushara County Town Board Meeting Minutes December 8, 2025 The Town Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm, with all board members present. It was noted that the agenda was posted. Steve made motion, 2nd by John to approve the agenda, all ayes, motion carried. Jalaine read the minutes from previous meeting; Steve made motion 2nd by John to accept the minutes as read, all ayes, motion carried. Lori reported that we have $97,187.08 in checking account. Steve made motion, 2nd by John, to accept the treasurers report as read, all ayes, motion carried. Old Business: Town website update from Jalaine, texted Board members the link to view the towns website, website is closer to going live after the holidays. Road maintenance plan for 2026 – scheduled but tabled due to snow covered roads. Snow plowing update: Terry was ill so Steve did the town road plowing with Jeff riding along. Potential snow plowing contract services presented to the board from S&G, a division of Brother’s Concrete Construction; 3 year contract, $10,500 one time set up fee, with $145/hour for plowing and sand salting plus sand salt $25/ton rate. The board to discuss this at next years Budget for a September or October contract. Snow removal from Main St (Hwy 49) discussed as residences are pushing snow off of sidewalks into the roadway. Jeff to talk to residents as to proper snow removal process. New Business: Pavement ratings submitted to the WI Dept of Transportation by Jeff . Election of Poll Worker’s assigned for a 2-year term; motion by John, 2nd by Steve, all ayes, motion carried. Poy Sippi Library Board Member appointees assigned for a 3-year term; Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Discuss and approve payment of current bills; Steve made motion, 2nd by John, all ayes, motion carried. Next board meeting set for January 12, 2026; Steve motion to adjourn, 2nd by John, all ayes, meeting adjourned. *Clerk submitted for PA-632a 2025 Statement of Taxes 12/03/2025 *Clerk submitted Mill Rate of Taxing Jurisdiction (PILT) WI DNR 12/24/2025 Jalaine Nitzke, Clerk