Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF NEW GLARUS Tuesday, May 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Chalet Landhaus Conference Room, 801 Wisconsin Hwy 69, New Glarus, WI Members in attendance: Chair Chris Narveson, Supervisor Matt StreiƯ, Supervisor Mark Pernitz, Supervisor Dan Gartzke, Clerk- Treasurer Darla Kramer, (Absent: Supervisor Troy Pauli) Others in attendance: George Marotta, Rob Ready, Alex Esser, Rachel Vance, Russ Moser, Lynn Paron, Drew Delforge, Steve Donovan, and John Fandrich. 1. Chair Narveson called the meeting to order at 06:02 pm. 2. Clerk Darla Kramer attested to the Proof of Posting on 05-11-2026 at the Town Garage, the Bank of New Glarus, and the New Glarus Post OƯice. Posted to the website on 05-11-2026. 3. Motion made by Supervisor Gartzke to approve minutes from 04-21-2026. Seconded by Supervisor StreiƯ. All were in favor. Motion carried. Minutes from 03-18-2026 will be amended. Drew was in favor of the district and against the contract. 4. Public Comments: The decibel meter was discussed and looked at the possibility of neighbors managing the decibels. The question was raised whether expenses are higher than budgeted on the new town garage? They are over on insulation and under on drilling. The retention pond will have to be moved, and they have no numbers yet. An engineer will have to rework it. 5. Patrolman Report – Patrolman was not present. 6. Building Inspector Report Presented 7. Discussion on speed limits on town roads – Discussed the possibility of reducing speed limits on all town roads or leaving as is. Possible newsletter will be mailed to get a consensus from electors. 8. Discussion on speed limit on County N. The County will complete a speed study. This is out of the town jurisdiction. 9. Discussion on approving a camera system for the new town garage. A quote was received from TCnetworks for $17,384.82. Supervisor StreiƯ would like to seek additional quotes. 10. Discussed additional quotes for new town garage – Maz Electric has a quote for $1,800 for a Commercial Ceiling Fan and 200-amp Generac Automatic Transfer Switch. Lovelace Pump submitted an estimate of $13,150.00 for a submersible pump. This would provide a larger pump to manage a town garage and possible town hall. The board felt preparing for the future would be the best choice. Supervisor Pernitz made a motion to approve both estimates. Seconded by Supervisor StreiƯ, as this would give the town the flexibility. All were in favor. Motion carried. 11. Discussion on Data Center Moratorium – These data centers require industrially zoned areas. While the town has a few commercially zoned areas, none are large enough to accommodate such a facility. Green County Zoning is looking at updating the Green County Code, as it does not include data centers. They are looking into establishing a moratorium. This will give them time to make rules and processes for data centers. The Town of New Glarus is supportive of a moratorium and will support a yes vote. Supervisor Pernitz made a motion in support of. Seconded by Supervisor Gartzke. All were in favor. Motion carried. 12. Discussion on storage container ordinance and permit application. The board agreed to review the ordinance and make changes that would allow the permit to be eƯective for one year. The board will revisit again next month. 13. Discussion on increased cost for garbage/recycling at the Green County Landfill. The board received additional reports from the landfill, showing tonnage January through March from Pellitteri vs residents. Discussed the possibility of a slight increase for 2027. Will visit this again in September, at which time they will determine action for 2027. 14. Clerk Treasurers Report - The finance committee reviewed invoices. Checks #22352 through #22370 totaling $25,654.33 were presented to the board. Also, presented were the electronic funds transfers for disbursements totaling $7,466.80. Motion made by Supervisor StreiƯ to approve. Seconded by Supervisor Pernitz. All were in favor. Motion carried. 15. Motion to approve 8 operators licenses by Supervisor Pernitz. Seconded by Supervisor StreiƯ. All were in favor. Motion carried. 16. Chairperson Report – Garage is going well. They are starting to put steel up on the inside. Cleary was ahead of electrical, not realizing wiring was behind the steel. Conduit was not quoted on the town garage. They will have to cut steel to place electrical in the wall. The County has started patching on Old Madison Road and Spring Valley this week. Chip sealing will be done early this year. All the subdivisions and Old Madison Road are getting chip sealed. 17. Motion made by Supervisor Pernitz to adjourn the meeting at 07:16 pm. Seconded by Supervisor StreiƯ. All were in favor. Motion carried. Submitted by: Clerk Treasurer Darla Kramer Approved 06-11-2026