Town Board — Minutes

Town of Dodgeville Town Board Meeting Minutes March 3rd, 2026 *6:00 p.m.* 1) Call to order. Town Chairman, Curt Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Town Supervisors in attendance were Pam Johnson-Loy, Peter Vanderloo and Kyle Levetzow. Absent was: David Pope. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson, Kevin Zajicek, Jeff Haylock, Aaron Fitzsimons, Carl Thoreson, Kerry Everson and Karter Zajicek. Everyone in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 2) Approval of Public Notice/Agenda. Supervisor, Kyle Levetzow made a motion to approve the public notice and agenda seconded by Supervisor, Pam Johnson-Loy. Motion carried. 3) Public Comment. Town Board member Peter Vanderloo indicated that he has contacted the Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund to obtain additional information in regards to available employee benefits. Town Chairman, Curt Peterson also indicated that Iowa County was working on a moratorium in regards to data centers and battery energy storage systems. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented e-mails to the Board that were received from individuals in regards to data centers. Recycling Center Attendant Aaron Fitzsimons updated the Board on the Recycling Center and requested a flyer be made in regards to what recycling material is accepted at the Recycling Center. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to suspend the agenda and move to Item #10 2026 Sealcoating Bids. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. 4) Discussion & possible award re: 2026 Sealcoating Bids. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson read the 2026 Sealcoating Bids that were received from Scott Construction & Fahrner Asphalt. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to award the project using 3/8” dark granite stone to Scott Construction in the amount of $105,300.00. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to complete the additional options that were listed on the Scott Constructions bid in the amount of $9,065.00. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. 5) Discussion & possible action re: Local Small Structure Improvement Program Funding. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented information that was received from Iowa County in regards to the Local Small Structure Improvement Program and eligible structures within the Township. Peter Vanderloo made a motion to submit an application for funding for the Section Line Rd structure and the Hunter Hollow Rd structure. Kyle Levetzow seconded the motion. Motion carried. 6) Update re: Recycling Center Parking Lot Improvement Project / Section Line Bridge Project. Karter Zajicek from Jewell & Associates updated the Board in regards to the Recycling Center Parking Lot Improvement Project and the Section Line bridge project. 7) Discussion & possible action re: Planning Commission Recommendations. Peter Vanderloo made a motion to recommend the approval of the conditional use application of Nancy Anderson for the purpose of operating a recreational residential rental on a 9.25 acre parcel zoned AR-1 located in part of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 11, Town 6 North, Range 3 East, Lot 2 CSM 552 at 3911 County Road Z. Kyle Levetzow seconded the motion. Motion carried. 8) Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 3rd, 2026. Pam Johnson-Loy made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from February 3rd, 2026 as presented. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried. Kyle Levetzow abstained. 9) Approval of Treasurer’s Report for General, Sanitary District #1 and Tax Collection Account. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to approve the Town of Dodgeville’s February 2026 Treasurer’s Report stating the following fund balances: General Checking $ 233,041.79 General Checking – Tax Funds $ 0.00 Farmer’s Savings $ 505,098.25 Farmer’s Savings – Tax Funds $ 0.00 Local Government Investment Pool $ 8,734.58 Farmer’s Savings Tax Account $ 0.00 Farmer’s Savings Tax Account – Town $ 0.00 Intra-Fi CD’s $ 662,378.12 Township Funds: $1,409,252.74 Tax Funds: $ 0.00 ARPA Funds: $ 0.00 Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to approve Sanitary District #1 Treasurer’s Report as submitted stating the following fund balances: Sanitary District #1 $ 15,539.29 Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. 10) Bills to be approved. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to approve the March 3rd, 2026 vouchers in the amount of $29,076.00, the Sanitary District #1 vouchers in the amount of $4,955.16. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. 11) Town Roads/Equipment Report. Town Patrolman, Kevin Zajicek updated the Town Board in regards to the equipment, plowing and roads. 12) Clerk/Treasurer Report. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson updated the Board in regards to tax settlements and the upcoming Spring Election. 13) Discussion & possible action re: V-Plow & Dump Trailer. Town Patrolman, Kevin Zajicek presented information on a V-Plow for sale from the Town of Highland. The Town of Dodgeville discussed the current asking price and the highest price they would be willing to pay for the v-plow. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to authorize the Town Chairman to negotiate the price to purchase the v-plow. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried. 14) Discussion & possible action re: Resolution 2026-146 Supporting a comprehensive and sustainable transportation funding solution. Peter Vanderloo made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-146 Supporting a comprehensive and sustainable transportation funding solution. Kyle Levetzow seconded the motion. Motion carried. 15) Discussion & possible action re: Ordinance Chapter 1 Solid Waste and Recycling Revision. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented information in regards to the Recycling Rule Revision/Changes for Responsible Units that was received by the Wisconsin DNR. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson indicated that the existing ordinance would need to be modified/updated by April 30th to include additional information and she would be putting together a draft to present at the April Town Board meeting. 16) Discussion & possible action re: Room Tax Contributions. The Town Board members discussed the 2025 room tax funds and the amount retained by the Township. Curt Peterson made a motion to make a donation in the amount of $2,500.00 utilizing the room tax funds to Iowa County Aging & Disability Resource Center for the Senior Nutrition Program. Kyle Levetzow seconded the motion. Motion carried. 17) Discussion & possible action re: 2026 Spring Clean-Up. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented information in regards to potential dates for the Spring Clean-Up (May 2nd, 9th or 16th). Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson indicated that she would be in contact with the hauler to verify which date is available and would make the information available to the residence as soon as possible. No action was taken. 18) Discussion & possible action re: Electronic Fund Transfers. The Town Board requested that Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson contact Farmer’s Savings Bank in regards to fund transfers and online banking. No action was taken. 19) Adjournment. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Sara J. Olson, Clerk-Treasurer