Town Board — Minutes

Town of Dodgeville Town Board Meeting Minutes December 2nd, 2025 *6:00 p.m.* 1) Call to order. Town Chairman, Curt Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:03 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, Jeff Haylock, Ryan Arneson and Guy Powers. 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. None. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to suspend the agenda and move to Item #9: Planning Commission Recommendations. Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried. 4) Discussion & possible action re: Planning Commission Recommendations. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented the rezoning application of Sandra & David Johnson (William Johnson, POA) to rezone 2 acres from B-2 Highway Business to AR- 1 Ag-Residential described as Lot 3, CSM 1862 located at 4228 State Road 23. Peter Vanderloo made a motion to approve the rezoning application of Sandra & David Johnson (William Johnson, POA) to rezone 2 acres from B-2 Highway Business to AR- 1 Ag-Residential described as Lot 3, CSM 1862 located at 4228 State Road 23 with the condition the appropriate acreage is placed in the conservancy district. Kyle Levetzow seconded the motion. Motion carried. 5) Approval of Meeting Minutes from November 5th, 2025 (3 Sets of Minutes). Pam Johnson-Loy made a motion to approve the 3 sets of meeting minutes from November 5th, 2025 as presented. Kyle Levetzow seconded the motion. Motion carried. Peter Vanderloo abstained. 6) 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 November 2025 Treasurer’s Report stating the following fund balances: General Checking $ 404,893.88 General Checking – Tax Funds $ 0.00 Farmer’s Savings $ 165,222.83 Farmer’s Savings – Tax Funds $ 0.00 Local Government Investment Pool $ 8,650.40 Farmer’s Savings Tax Account $ 0.00 Farmer’s Savings Tax Account – Town $ 0.00 Intra-Fi CD’s $ 657,172.01 Township Funds: $1,235,939.12 Tax Funds: $ 0.00 ARPA Funds: $ 0.00 Peter Vanderloo 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 $ 16,249.42 Peter Vanderloo seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7) Bills to be approved. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to approve the December 2nd, 2025 vouchers in the amount of $63,398.08, the Sanitary District #1 vouchers in the amount of $5,418.89. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. 8) Town Roads/Equipment Report. Town Patrolman, Kevin Zajicek updated the Town Board in regards to the roads and equipment. 9) Clerk/Treasurer Report. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson informed the Board on the status of the property tax bills and winter newsletter. 10) Discussion & possible action re: Resolution 2025-147 Appointment of Election Worker’s. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-147 Appointment of Election Worker’s as presented. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. 11) Discussion & possible action re: 2026 Iowa County Humane Society Stray Animal Contract. The Town Board discussed the 2026 Stray Animal Contracts for dogs and cats and the changes to the contracts. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to sign the stray animal contract for 2026 in regards to dogs only. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Town Board indicated that it would sign the stray cat contract in the future if they still offer prior authorization for animal intake from the Township. 12) Discussion & possible action re: Financial Scholarship Program (Dodgeville Recreation Programs). Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented information that was received from Megan James in regards to the Financial Scholarship Program for Dodgeville Recreation Programs. The Town Board discussed and reviewed the information. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to contribute a lump sum of $2,500.00 in 2026 towards the financial scholarship program to be used to assist Town residents. If these funds are not exhausted by Town residents the funds could be used for other scholarship applicants. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. 13) Discussion & possible action re: Usage of Town Hall for Meeting – United Fund. The Town Board discussed the usage of the Town Hall for meetings by outside organizations such as the United Fund. The Town Board indicated they didn’t feel the Town Hall was set-up correctly to allow outside organizations to use it for meeting space due to security concerns. No action was taken. 14) Discussion & possible action re: Town Office Copy Machine. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented information in regards to purchasing a new Sharp Mx-M264n copy machine from Rhyme. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to purchase the new copy machine at the end of the service plan or upon the machine being unfixable due to the discontinuation of parts. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. 15) Discussion & possible action re: Driveway Public Safety Concern. Clerk/Treasurer Sara Olson presented information from Brian Cushman in regards to driveways in which low hanging branches or trees are preventing safe access for emergency equipment and are causing a public safety concern. The Town Board discussed the concern and indicated they will be putting information into the newsletter to communicate the concern. No action was taken. 16) Discussion & possible action re: X-Mas Bonus. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to give the full-time employees a X-mas Bonus in the net amount of $150.00 and the Recycling Center Attendant a X-mas bonus in the net amount of $75.00. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. 17) Adjournment. Kyle Levetzow made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Pam Johnson-Loy seconded the motion. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Sara J. Olson, Clerk-Treasurer