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 Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2025 ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION Town Board Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman Selbrede n/a In attendance Supervisor Nate Abbott Patrolman Bruce Peterson Chairman Greg Selbrede Clerk Kristy Brown Treasurer Beth Slayton Supervisor Jim Olson Carrie Nilssen Bonnie Hehn Ryan Selbrede Marvin Schaitel Robin Davis Jeff Nilssen Steve Horton Jordan Kerska Fred Brown Kevin Schmitz Kerry Kerska n/a Oath of Office Swearing in of new town officers Carrie Nilssen – Town Clerk Bonnie Hehn – Town Treasurer Ryan Selbrede – Town Chairperson Public Comment Greg Selbrede wished the new board good luck. Marvin Schaitel thanked the officers leaving. Robin Davis thanked the exiting board. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Slayton prepared the funds report and Treasurer Hehn presented the items for review and submission for audit. Motion to Approve for Audit by Supervisor Abbott, second by Supervisor Olson, passed 3-0 Clerk’s Report Clerk Brown prepared and presented the Clerks report. The paid bills for March 2025 were presented for Audit. Election – 448 ballots – 60% turnout 43 absentee ballots sent, 39 returned 9 election day voter registrations No major issues – ran out of ballots – hand counted 25. Average turnout for this election is 35 -40%, the county adds 10% on the order (so got us 50% ballots) ARPA Filings completed MCT Financial report completed DOR reports/documentation on tax levy pending Tax Levy increase audited and additional documentation was sent in 4/14/2025 Dot.gov email final stages of approval – we will be notified by TownWeb when it is ready to use. Liquor licenses ready for distribution Motion to Approve for Audit by Supervisor Abbott, second by Supervisor Olson, passed 3-0 Patrolman Report Hopefully the snow is done as the plow and wing have been removed. Working with the Town of Portland on brush cutting. Inquired to see if we have received any bids for a tractor mower? Making a list of fiber connections sticking out of the ground, so we can contact Vernon Communications. Discussion was held on 4 big pine trees within the Road Right of Way. We might be able to tip over 2 trees and get request for bids on the cutting of the other 2 trees. This area will be redone next year. n/a Discussion And Action To Award Bids For 2025 Road Materials Product Delivered FOB Vendor ¾ inch gravel $8.05 Milestone ¾ inch gravel $13.45 Gerke 1 ¼ inch gravel $8.05 Milestone 1 ¼ inch gravel $13.35 Gerke Breaker Run 3” $8.05 Milestone Breaker Run 3” $13.20 Gerke Shot Rock $6.50 Gerke Shot Rock $10.95 Gerke Med Rip Rap $18.00 Gerke Med Rip Rap $22.45 Gerke Crack Seal $1.05 lineal foot Fahrner Seal Coating $1.93 Sq Yard Fahrner Cold Patch $108.55 Scott Motion to approve the following Road Material bids for Products as FOB and Delivered and road improvement services performed by Vendor listed presented by Supervisor Abbott, seconded by Supervisor Olson, passed 3-0 Determine Road Review Date April 28, 2025, at 5pm at the Town Hall Motion to approve the Road Review date by Supervisor Abbott, seconded by Supervisor Olson, passed 3-0 Certified Survey to Establish new lots Discussion and Action A certified survey map was presented concerning the property owners of Kerry Kerska. The owner is interested in developing 4 lots with a 66’ access easement off of ideal Road. Each lot would have their own well. The lots are of varying size. Motion to approve the development by Supervisor Olson, seconded by Supervisor Abbott, passed 3-0 Board of Review Alternate Appointment Discussion and Action Discussion was held on the appointment of a Board of Review Alternate. A motion was made to appoint Kristy Brown as primary and Bruce Peterson as secondary Board of Review candidates. The Open Book dates nor the Board of Review date has been posted yet. Motion to approve Kristy Brown as primary and Bruce Peterson as secondary by Supervisor Olson, seconded by Supervisor Abbott, Passed 3-0. Bank Signer card Discussion and Action Discussion was held by the Board to remove the old Board Members from the River Bank check signer cards and add the new Board Members to River Bank Signer Cards. Motion was made by Supervisor Abbott to remove the old Board Members of Greg Selbrede, Kristy Brown and Beth Slayton from the River Bank signer card, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Passed 3- 0. A Motion was made by Supervisor Abbott to add the new Board Members of Carrie Nilssen, Bonnie Hehn and Ryan Selbrede to the River Bank signer card, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Passed 3-0 Next meeting The next monthly meeting will be May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm Other Discussion Kristy Brown received an email from the Department of Revenue concerning the 2024 Town’s request to exceed the levy limit . Additional information is needed by the State. Carrie Nilssen will contact the State and report back at the May Meeting. Adjourn Seeing that there is no other business - Motion to Adjourn A Motion was made by Supervisor Abbott to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Supervisor Olson. Passed 3-0 Minutes approved by email: Abbott- Olson- Selbrede –