Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF NEW GLARUS Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:00 PM Town Garage, N8799 Hayes Lane, New Glarus, WI Members in attendance: Chair Chris Narveson, Supervisor Matt StreiƯ, Supervisor Mark Pernitz, Supervisor Troy Pauli, Clerk- Treasurer Darla Kramer, Absent: Supervisor Dan Garzke Others in attendance: Mark Jackson, Pete Heil, Judith Blank, Tom Schieltz (Shullsburg Truck County), Todd Kuehl, Janet Sherven, Rebecca StreiƯ, George Marotta, Drew Delforge, Susan Crum, Lynn Paron, Dale Hustad, Hank Wieland (Lakeside International), and Sara Evanson 1. Chair Narveson called the meeting to order at 06:05 pm. 2. Clerk Darla Kramer attested to the Proof of Posting on 07-03-2026 at the Town Garage, the Bank of New Glarus, and the New Glarus Post OƯice. Posted to the website on 07-03-2026. 3. Motion made by Supervisor Pernitz to approve minutes from 06-10-2026 and 07-01-2026. Seconded by Supervisor Pauli. All were in favor. Motion carried. 4. Public Comments: Concerns were voiced over a new plow truck and the additional change orders for the new town garage. 5. Patrolman Report – There are a lot of down trees lately, cutting them up. Waiting on power at the new garage. Rain Down spouts is in. Completing several small projects at the new garage. 6. Discussion on speed limits on town roads – Discussed the possibility of reducing speed limits on all town roads to 45 miles per hour. A sign would have to be placed before all intersections. The patrolman reviewed and determined we would need about 40 signs posted. Midwest has a 24x30 sign for $65 and the county’s price would be $42 per sign. Supervisor Pernitz will obtain another quote from the Department of Correction. Possible 3 or 4, 35 mph limits. No action until next month. 7. Building Inspector Report Presented 8. Discussion on future plow truck – Chair Narveson is recommending a tandem truck. The county is moving to hauling more brine. Tom Shieltz with Truck Country has the current bid locked in for another month. Tom is an advocate of brine. Lakeside International has a build spot in 3rd and 4th quarter for us. No action until next month. 9. 10. 13. 14. Discussion on additional curb, storm sewer, gravel road around the shop and striping. Motion made by Supervisor StreiƯ to approve authorization for the finance committee to approve up to 100,000 in change orders. Seconded by Supervisor Pauli. All were in favor. Motion carried. 11. Discussion on pressure washer for the shop – Current pressure washer is old and cannot use it inside the building. An estimate was provided from R.J. Bowers Distributors for $11,477.50. Will get another bid from Hotsy. 12. Discussion on cameras for the new garage – Would need 4 on a pole and one inside for elections. Current estimate from TCnetworks is $17,384.82. Will revisit next month. 15. Disch road grant – Grind cost will exceed what we budgeted for road work this year. Move to next year and do the grind. Grant must be completed by June 30th, 2027. The road typically last 10 years for overlay and 30 years for a grind. The board will move this project to next year. 16. Sweeping subdivisions – Hiring Kelly Gildner, Kleen sweep to sweep the chip sealed roads. They have a five- hour minimum for the job. Ron will haul the chips away. 17. Durst Road 9-acre parcel – Residents are wondering if the town should mow this. The board felt we should mow weeds once a year. Will mow the area this week. 18. Shipping Container Ordinance – move to next month’s meeting. 19. New Plan Commission member – Chair Narveson is appointing Dale Hustad. Motion made by Supervisor Pernitz to approve Dale Hustad. Seconded by Supervisor StreiƯ. All were in favor. Motion carried. 20. Refunding Driveway Security Deposits – Patrolman Roesslein approved the driveways. Motion made by Supervisor Pernitz to approve refunds. Seconded by Supervisor Pauli. All were in favor. Motion carried. 21. MFL .5 acres corrected with the Assessor, County Clerk and The Department of Revenue. 22. Discussion on Leasing an oƯice, Copier. Received a quote from James Imaging ranging from $227.93 to $241.81 per month. Total purchase price would be $10,134.00. Will obtain an additional quote from Gordon Flesh. 23. Clerk Treasurers Report - The finance committee reviewed invoices. Checks #22394 through #22411 totaling $175,021.31 were presented to the board. Also, presented were the electronic funds transfers for disbursements totaling $2278.46. Motion made by Supervisor Pernitz to approve. Seconded by Supervisor StreiƯ. All were in favor. Motion carried. 23.(a) Clerk presented receipts for $325 for oƯice furniture purchased. Motion made by Chair Narveson to approve reimbursement. Seconded by Supervisor Pauli. All were in favor. Motion carried. 23.(b) Clerk present a draft of a Resolution for Implementing Purchasing Procedures. Will discuss next meeting. 24. Motion to approve an operator’s license for Carrah Bainbridge by Supervisor Pernitz. Seconded by Supervisor StreiƯ. All were in favor. Motion carried. 25. Chair Report – 26. A motion made by Supervisor Pauli to move to closed session to discuss compensation. Supervisor StreiƯ seconded the motion. All were in favor. 27. Supervisor Paul made a motion to move out of closed session. Supervisor Pernitz seconded the motion. All were in favor. 28. In the closed session, the following decision was made. Supervisor StreiƯ made a motion to increase the Patrolman’s wages. Seconded by Supervisor Pauli. All were in favor. 29. Supervisor Pauli made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor StreiƯ seconded the motion. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:57 pm. Submitted by: Darla Kramer, Clerk Treasurer Approved 08-12-26