Town Board Meeting — Agenda

Board members in attendance: Ginnie Follendorf-Treasurer; Tom Stuessel-Chairman; Matt Swenson-Supervisor, Cassie Schober-Clerk, Alan McCoy-Supervisor Chairman Stuessel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Then read the agenda. Chairman Stuessel asked if everyone had a chance to review the minutes from the December meeting. Alan McCoy made a motion to approve minutes. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Ginnie Follendorf gave the treasurer’s report. Beginning Balance $ 624,496.92 Monthly Income $ 545,534.67 Monthly Expenses $ 40,915.71 Ending Balance $ 1,129.115.88 Matt Swenson made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Alan McCoy. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 First Agenda item: Emplify Health Ambulance Representative- Tom Tornston Emplify Health representative was present and acknowledged by Chairman Stuessel to give an overview of the Emplify Ambulance Program. Mr. Tornston gave an overview of the purchasing of Sparta Ambulance by Emplify on 12/9/25. Pamphlet with information and a presentation was presented to those in attendance. Discussion incurred between residents and Mr. Tornston. Mr. Thornston stated they have 2 fully staffed ambulances in Sparta 24/7 that are there for emergencies only. Question incurred by Darlene Merow asking why some other cities/townships do not have to pay an annual fee and the Town of Little Falls does. Mr. Tornston explained that they have a higher number of calls in those areas and that makes up for the fee. Mr. Tornston also stated Emplify Ambulance is a not for profit and a separate company that Emplify Health Care. Darlene Merow expressed many questions and concerns regarding the integrity and quality of Emplify Ambulance. Chairman Stuessel asked how Badgerland worked with Emplify. Mr. Thornson says there is not a contract with them but they would use them as a backup. Next Agenda item: Melrose Mindoro Scholl District Representative- No one in attendance. Tabled. Next Agena Item: Conditional Use Permit Scott and Patricia Clark small business/machine shop: Chairman Stuessel asked the Clarks to give an overview of their conditional use permit request. It was stated they are proposing to use an existing building or portion of existing building estimated at 54x72 for use as a machine shop. Matt Swenson made a motion to approve the conditional use permit as stated. Second by Alan McCoy. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Clerk will send notice to zoning of approval. Next Agenda item: Conditional Use Permit Calvin Arendt for small business/ storage of pelletized beer: Kelsey Arendt was in attendance and acknowledged by Chairman Stuessel to give an overview of the conditional use permit request. Mrs. Arendt stated they would have an estimated number of 4 deliveries via van monthly for the pickup of the storage of palletized “Wet Beaver Brewing Co” beer awaiting sale to a distributor. Storage location is 3000 sq ft garage spaced using and estimated 100 square feet to store the unsold beer. Alan McCoy made a motion to approve the conditional use permit as stated. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried 3/0 Clerk will send notice to zoning of approval. Next Agenda Item: Monroe County Solid Waste Department Letter: Letter was read to those in attendance by clerk for informational purposes only. Letter is requesting support of Township to request solid waste be brought to Monroe County Landfill. Next Agena Item: GFL Environmental Letter: Letter was for informational purposed only and is the company that bought out Modern Disposal. Next Agenda Item: River Bank positive pay enrollment: Information was shared with the board regarding positive pay enrollment offered and encouraged by River Bank. This is another line of security. Tom Stuessel made a motion to enroll in this. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Treasurer will see what else is needed to start the process Bartenders license applications- **NEW** Clerk presented bartenders license applications received for Serena Green, Ricki Konze, Jodi Randals. No issues found that probit issue of license. Alan McCoy made a motion to approve all the bartender licenses presented. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Next agenda item: Tractor Purchase Update: Last month it was decided to put a hold on the tractor at John Deere. Discussion incurred on pricing and warranty. Clerk said no loan will be needed on this purchase as there were funds left over from 2025 and money in the new equipment line for 2026. Alan McCoy made a motion to go ahead with the purchase of the John Deere Tractor with the 72 month warranty for a total purchase price of $166,946.00. Second by Matt Swenson. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Review of Bills. Matt Swenson made a motion to approve bills. Second by Alan McCoy All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Next board meeting will be February 11 at 6 p.m. Matt Swenson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second by Alan McCoy All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Cassie Schober Town of Little Falls Clerk Attendance: William Wadephul, Micheal Ketelsen, Josh Konze, Darlene Merow, Duane Dutter, Jennifer Swenson, Tom Tornstrom, Kelsey Arendt, Kevin Schober, Howard Pike, *NOTE minutes not considered finalized until approval at the next meeting*