Town Board — Minutes

Town Board November 11, 2025 1. Chairperson Przywojski called Town Board Meeting to order on November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town of Onalaska, Town Hall, N5589 Commerce Road. Present: Chairperson Paula Przysojski, Supervisors Frank Fogel, Emy Monroe, Betty DeBoer, and Luke Marcou. Mary Rinehart was also present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Motion to approve agenda by Monroe/Fogel. DeBoer requested item 7a of consent agenda, discussed separately. Motion amended per Monroe/Fogel to approve agenda with 7a approval of minutes be discussed separately. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Public Comment: • Jeff Femrite County Road ZB, identified himself as a LORC representative, spoke regarding dissatisfaction of future shoreline structure permit fees. • Sandy Thompson, County Road Z, thanked members of the board who voted in favor of the ATV/UTV ordinance, and expressed disappointment in one board member. 4. County Board Report: None 5. Chairperson report: Chairperson Przywojski reported she along with DeBoer attended the WTA La Crosse County unit meeting and is on the Town Road Improvement Committee for LRIP funding. The town has applied for LRIP funding for Apple Valley Road, Winesap Road, and Riverview Drive. 6. Correspondence: None 7. Consent Agenda: (All items listed are considered routine or have committee recommendation and will be acted upon in one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and be considered on the Regular Agenda): A. Approve minutes of October 14, and October 28, 2025 meetings, B. Approve bills and finance book, C. Approve 2025-2026 refund of tax overpayments, D. Approve Plan Commission recommendation relating to variance request relative to size for a detached accessory building for Tim Reagles, N6712 Sun Valley Drive, tax parcel 10-02842-000,E. Approve Plan Commission recommendation relating to variance request relative to landscape upgrades of pervious and impervious structures within 75 feet of the ordinary high water make for Phillips Outdoor Services on behalf of Regan Koonce at W7561 County Road ZB, tax parcel 10-02132-000: Motion to approve items B through E of consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. A. Approve minutes of October 14, and October 28, 2025 meetings: DeBoer requested clarification of details within the minutes of October 28, 2025 budget meeting. It was verified the minutes are to be the action of body, not the statements of individuals. Motion by DeBoer/Monroe to approve the minutes of October 14 and October 28, 2025 as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Agenda Items Items Relating to Public Works Department 8. Shop Report: Report given by employee CS. Chipping has been completed for the year. Plow trucks have been winterized and are ready for the first show fall. 9. Discussion to hire on additional full time public works employee: Motion by Fogel/Marcou to solicit for one full time employee with mechanical skills. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Discussion regarding proposal for mini loader/skid steer replacement: Motion by Monroe/Marcou to have Chair and Marcou work with Titan to update quote for the 321 and accessories including a snowplow blade. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Discussion regarding purchase of new pickup truck: Motion by Fogel/Monroe to have Marcou and Fogel look at possibly upgrading the truck we have to handle the weight of the sander and plow. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Discussion regarding fencing needs at town shop property including but not limited soliciting formalized proposals: Motion by Monroe/DeBoer to place cameras and snow fence, using existing posts installed. Motion passed unanimously. Items Relating to General Government 13. Discussion relating to recycling ordinance update mandate: Motion by Fogel/Marcou to have Mary go through both the mandated and existing ordinance combining them, then send for legal review. Motion passed unanimously. 14. Discussion relating to temporary office assistance during 2025-2026 tax season: Motion by Marcou/Monroe to approve temporary office assistance during the 2026-2026 tax season as needed. Motion passed unanimously. 15. Motion by Adjourn by Fogel/DeBoer passed unanimously at 7:37 pm. Submitted by Mary Rinehart Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer