Monthly Board Meeting — Minutes
Town of Leon · Monroe County · Monthly Board Meeting · meeting of Jan 14, 2026 · Minutes
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TOWN OF LEON
8108 Jackrabbit Ave.
Sparta, WI 54656
Phone (608) 269-5873
Email: townofleon@centurylink.net website: www.townofleonmocowi.gov
Date: January 14, 2026
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
The Monthly Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman Ryan Selbrede.
The following board members and staff were in attendance:
Chairman-Ryan Selbrede, Supervisor II-Nate Abbott, Supervisor I -Jim Olson, Treasurer -Bonnie Hehn, Clerk -
Carrie Nilssen, Patrolman-Bruce Peterson.
Additional attendees:
None
The Town of Leon Board would like to express their sincere condolences to the Peterson family over the loss of their
family members.
December 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
a. Supervisor II – Nate Abbott made a motion to approve the December 10, 2025, meeting minutes, seconded by
Supervisor I – Jim Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed.
Public Comment
b. On Sunday, March 8, 2026, there will be a chili feed fundraiser at the Leon Community Center starting at
11:00am. Tickets may be purchased at the door; the raffle drawing is at 4:00pm.
c. Discussion was held about creating a 12-month certificate of deposit. Supervisor II – Abbott made a motion to
create a 12-month CD at River Bank in the amount of $10,000, seconded by Supervisor I – Olson. All Ayes,
motion to approve passed.
Treasurer’s Report
d. Treasurer - Hehn presented the Financial Report for December 2025. Checking account ending balance
$42,707.17. Money Market ending balance $70,197.15. Supervisor II – Nate Abbott made a motion to approve
the Financial Report as presented, seconded by Supervisor I – Jim Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed.
Adjourn
e. Supervisor II – Nate Abbott made a motion to Adjourn the regular meeting to convene into Executive Session at
6:12pm, seconded by Supervisor I – Jim Olson. All Ayes, motion to adjourn into Executive Session passed.
Reconvene into Regular Session
f. Chairman – Selbrede called the regular meeting into order at 6:40pm.
Patrolman’s Report
g. Plowing and sanding was discussed. We have used approximately 390 ton so far. Our 10-year average is
approximately 522 ton.
h. The new Diamond mower head is here. The hydraulic hose is scheduled to be repaired tomorrow.
i. The 2020 Peterbilt has a brake chamber that is leaking air.
Clerk’s Report
j. Clerk – Nilssen presented the AR and AP Transaction List for December 2025. Supervisor II – Nate Abbott made
a motion to approve the Transaction List for December 2025 as presented, seconded by Supervisor I – Jim Olson.
All Ayes, motion to approve passed.
k. The 2025 Budget to Actual comparison was presented and discussed.
l. Supervisor II – Abbott made a motion to remove the Treasurer from the list of authorized signers at River Bank
beginning January 15, 2026, seconded by Supervisor I – Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed.
m. Supervisor II – Abbott made a motion to add Jim Olson to the list of authorized signers at River Bank beginning
January 15, 2026. Two Ayes, One Abstain, motion to approve passed.
n. As of this meeting, we have not heard from River Bank on the new tractor loan.
Other Business
o. The Wisconsin Towns Association will be holding a District meeting on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Onalaska.
Clerk – Nilssen will register the Town Board.
Adjourn
p. Supervisor II – Nate Abbott made a motion to Adjourn the meeting at 7:13pm, seconded by Supervisor I – Jim
Olson. All Ayes, motion to adjourn passed.
Minutes provided by:
Carrie Nilssen
Town Clerk
Source: Town of Leon website. First collected Oct 11, 2026.