Special Town Board Meeting — Minutes

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF IXONIA March 17, 2026 1. Call to Order & Roll Call: Chairman Derge called the meeting to order at 6pm. Supervisors presented included Dave Kester and Amy Rinard. Supervisor’s Rick Ziegler and Dan Rupnow were absent. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Those present stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Comment – Persons wishing to speak will be allowed three (3) minutes to address the board 1. Bruce Degner: Wanted to share his concerns about allowing one property within the utility district not to connect to it but to allow a private septic system. 2. Curt Pernat: Share his concerns regarding allowing a property within the utility district to construct a private septic system. 3. Deb Rheinbold, Jefferson County Thrive: Wanted to inform the Board of the TID possibilities, and that TID funds can be used for infrastructure and how quickly costs can be recouped. 4. Consider and possible action regarding permission for Michael Patrick Roofing to pursue insurance claim with Rural Mutual Insurance on hail damaged roofs from May 15, 2025 storm: Representatives from Michael Patrick Roofing were present to inform the Board of their findings. It was noted that a structural engineer reviewed the roofs. Most of the town buildings with steel roofs sustained functional damage, there is a difference between functional and cosmetic damage. Once the report is finalized, they will submit it to Rural Insurance on the Town’s behalf with hopes that they will change their decision to not cover the cost of replacement. It was noted that if Rural Insurance continues to deny the claim, then next step would be litigation. It was noted that there would not be a fee unless insurance pays for the damage, then the fee would be included with the claim. It was noted to have MGW Law contract sent over to Stan Riffle for review. 5. Consider and possible action on request from Jim Lundberg of Point Beginning Inc, Engineer for Dollar General to install a private septic system on property located at parcel #012-0816-2222-002: Kester made a motion to create a variance to exclude the property defined as 012-0816-2222-002 from the utility district and to allow for a private septic up until such time when sewer connectivity is available pending review of contract. Derge seconded the motion. Motion carried, 2-1. 6. Adjourn: Rinard made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 pm. Kester seconded the motion. Motion carried, 3-0. Jo Ann Lesser, CMC, WCMC Clerk/Treasurer