Minutes

The Martell Town Board Monthly Meeting held on June 9th, 2026 at 7:00 PM at The Martell Town Hall, at W5581 800 th Avenue, Spring Valley, WI 54767 MEETING MINUTES 1. Chairman Brathol called the meeting to order at 7 pm. 2. Roll Call: All board members present. Supervisor Kidd attended virtually through phone 3. Verification of Public Notice: verified 4. Kaminski made a motion to approve the Agenda, Brathol 2nd, all in favor, motion carries 5. Kaminski made a motion to approve the May 12th Minutes, Kidd 2nd, all in favor, motion carries 6. Receive May Treasurer’s Reports: Beginning: $205,755.21; Ending: 132,799.62. Received Olivet cemetery payment from RR and personal property aid. Today $124,352.43 7. Kidd made a motion to approve the May and early June Distributions, Kaminski 2nd, all in favor, motion carries 8. 2026/2027 Liquor License Renewals: No Issues i. Kaminski made a motion to approve Barns of Lost Creek, Agent Emma Booth, Kidd 2nd, all in favor, motion carries ii. Kaminski made a motion to approve the Blooming Barrel Event Center, Agent Trent Schug, Kidd 2nd, all in favor, motion carries 9. Kidd made a motion to approve the Public Works Supervisor 2026-2027 Employment Contract, Kasminski 2nd, all in favor, motion carries 10. Approved driveway permit for Avant Builders, 810th Ave near RF town border 11. Receive May Building Permits Report: a. Kenefick, J, W7184 810th Ave, Residential Add/Alt, $41,000 b. Bamman, M & R, W5450 820th Ave, Accessory bldg/garden shed, $16,000 12. Receive Pierce County May Land Use & Sanitary Permits and Address Report a. Mergens, B&L, W5906 810th Ave, Dwelling w/attached garage, $350,000 b. 2025 Investments, W6124 County Rd N, Dwelling w/attached garage, $750,000 c. 2025 Investments, W6124 County Rd N, Temp Dwelling while constructing d. Avant Builders, 810 Ave, Sanitary Permit, new mound e. 2025 Investments, W6124 County Rd N, Sanitary Permit, new mound f. Uniform Address Number Issued: Mergens, B & L, W5906 810th Ave 13. Receive Department / Committee Reports a. Planning Commission: A & A Holdings/Trailblazers CUP Recommendation: Recommendation for approval with 7 conditions to be included as part of the Town Recommendation form. Kidd made a motion to approve the CUP for Trailblazers with attached conditions, Kaminski 2nd, all in favor, motion carries b. EAASOC: Annual cook-out, no business discussed c. Employee’s report:133 hrs in May, blade patch complete, dust control complete, mowing now d. Cemetery Report - Flags were out for Memorial Day. Beginning green cemetery research. e. Maintenance & Repair: Chain on town hall stairs. Began discussion with PC Land Conservation and three landowners to fix culvert issues on 610 St. 14. Correspondence: Maintenance of Effort Report from EFSA, WI Elections Commission updates: Military & Absentee and Spoiling ballots, Ellsworth School District, Board Officers: Mary Foster: appointed vs elected clerk. 15. Set next meeting date(s): August 4 due to conflict with the August election, July 11 public presentation 16. Public Comment: a. Tim Wiff: When is the Board of Review? Monday, June 15th, 6-8 PM b. A resident: Request for the board to put parameters on Trailblazers. Neighbors are against it. Kaminski clarified that this activity is considered a conditional use approved by PC Land management and the County’s jurisdiction. Prescott to share the 7 Restrictions/Conditions attached to the Town Approval. Also, shortened the review period to 1 year. Rich Olson hears their concerns. He wants to be neighborly. c. Prescott Bergh: Request for spraying for wild parsnip on 600th St. 17. Discuss next meetings’ agenda items: Begin budget conversation, animal control, Mt Zion to a green cemetery, Road Ordinance discussion, 18. Kaminski made a motion to Adjourn, Kidd 2nd, all in favor, motion carries.