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: September 10, 2025 Subject: MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES The Monthly Meeting was called to order at 5:59 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: Marvin Schiatel – Sparta Area Fire District Lynn Luckasson - Rural Mutual Insurance August 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes a. Supervisor II – Abbott made a motion to approve the August 13, 2025 minutes, seconded by Supervisor I – Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. Public Comment b. Vernon Communication contacted Supervisor II – Abbott about any necessary permits for the fiber installation within the right of way along Jackpot and 5 other roads. The Vernon Com. rep. will be invited to the October Meeting. Sparta Area Fire District c. Marvin Schiatel reported the Fire District has approximately 35 volunteers, $650,000 annual budget and serves 9 municipalities. d. A letter was received stating no request for support increase. The 2026 total support needed from the Town of Leon will remain at $11,440. Rural Mutual Insurance e. Lynn Luckasson covered the current insurance policy in depth and answered all questions about coverage. The policy will have a $333 increase over last year. The Worker’s Comp premium is set by the State of WI. f. Supervisor II – Abbott made a motion to approve the annual insurance premium payment in the amount of $9,461, seconded by Supervisor I – Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. g. Supervisor II – Abbott made a motion to approve the annual Worker’s Comp premium in the amount of $2,307, seconded by Supervisor I – Olson. All Ayes, motion to approved passed. Treasurer’s Report h. Treasurer - Hehn presented the Financial Report for August 2025. Checking account ending balance $104,081.63. Money Market ending balance $149,770.45. Supervisor II - Abbott made a motion to approve the Financial Report as presented, seconded by Supervisor I – Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. i. Treasurer – Hehn provided an updated on the LandNav system upgrade. j. Whether or not the Town of Leon should collect annual dog licenses was discussed. Supervisor I – Olson made a motion to remove Option 1 from the list and add the 4 other options to purchase a dog license to the web site. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. Patrolman’s Report k. Working a limited schedule due to FMLA leave. l. Sign vandalism was discussed. m. Seal coating of Jackpot will be next week, weather depending. n. Right of way mowing is continuing. o. The pickup truck will need new tires before winter. Quotes will be obtained. Clerk’s Report p. Clerk – Nilssen presented the AR and AP Transaction List for August 2025. Supervisor II – Abbott made a motion to approve the Transaction List for August 2025 as presented, seconded by Supervisor I – Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. Other Business q. Complaints have been received about the property just south of the Old Leon Store. r. Mail Box Damage Policy was discussed. Supervisor II – Abbott made a motion to set the maximum dollar amount of reimbursement to $50 and allow the property owner 2 business days to contact the Town after the damage has occurred, seconded by Supervisor I – Olson. All Ayes, motion to approve passed. Adjourn s. Supervisor II – Abbott made a motion to Adjourn the meeting at 7:31pm, seconded by Supervisor I – Olson. All Ayes, motion to adjourn passed. Minutes provided by: Carrie Nilssen Clerk