Monthly Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF LEON 8108 Jackrabbit Ave. Sparta, WI 54656 Phone (608) 269-5873 Email: townofleon@centurylink.net website: www.townofleonmocowi.gov Date: November 12, 2025 Subject: BUDGET ADOPTION HEARING & MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES The Budget Adoption Hearing was called to order at 6:05 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 Budget Adoption Hearing a. The 2026 Budget was reviewed. Bridges were discussed. The levy dollar amount was discussed. Patrolman - Bruce Peterson made a motion to approve the 2026 Town of Leon Budget as presented, seconded by Supervisor II – Nate Abbott. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. b. Supervisor II - Nate Abbott made a motion to set the levy amount at $259,867 + additional funds for bridges and highways, seconded by Supervisor I – Jim Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. c. Supervisor I – Jim Olson made a motion to approve the 2026 Road Budget as presented, seconded by Supervisor II – Nate Abbott. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. d. Supervisor II – Nate Abbott made a motion to approve the 2026 Five Year Road Plan as presented, seconded by Supervisor I – Jim Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. e. Patrolman – Bruce Peterson made a motion to authorize the Town Board to hire Town officials as employees of the Town and set the hourly rate at $25.00 per hour, seconded by Supervisor II – Nate Abbott. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. f. Supervisor I – Jim Olson made a motion to adjourn the Budget Adoption Hearing, seconded by Supervisor II – Nate Abbott. All Ayes, motion to adjourn passed, meeting adjourned at 6:15pm. Monthly Board Meeting g. The monthly board meeting was called to order at 6:16 pm. The same people were in attendance. October 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes h. Supervisor II – Nate Abbott made a motion to approve the October 22, 2025, meeting minutes, seconded by Supervisor I – Jim Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. Public Comment i. The new tractor was discussed. The tractor coolant leak has been fixed. The current mower head is only 50” and we ordered a 60”. The one we ordered will be here in February 2026. We can use the smaller head in the meantime. There will be a spring flap, so a credit will be given. Treasurer’s Report j. Treasurer - Hehn presented the Financial Report for October 2025. Checking account ending balance $37,574.53. Money Market ending balance $85,012.27. 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. Patrolman’s Report k. Both Peterbilt Trucks were taken to Tomah for repairs. l. Discussion on the new tractor. m. Bruce spoke about the LRIP funds that were approved in 2022/2023 and how they need to be used by June 30, 2027. n. Mowing was discussed. Clerk’s Report o. Clerk – Nilssen presented the AR and AP Transaction List for October 2025. Supervisor II – Nate Abbott made a motion to approve the Transaction List for October 2025 as presented, seconded by Supervisor I – Jim Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. p. The 2025 Budget to Actual comparison was presented and discussed. Adjourn q. Supervisor II – Nate Abbott made a motion to Adjourn the meeting at 6:41pm, seconded by Supervisor I – Jim Olson. All Ayes, motion to adjourn passed. Minutes provided by: Carrie Nilssen Town Clerk