Town Board — Minutes

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF IXONIA August 11, 2025 1. Call to Order & Roll Call: Chairman Derge called the meeting to order at 6:59pm. Supervisors present include Dave Kester, Rick Ziegler, Amy Rinard and Dan Rupnow. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: All present stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of Minutes: July 14, 2025: Rinard made a motion to approve the July 14th meeting minutes as presented. Ziegler seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0. 4. Public Comment – Persons wishing to speak will be allowed three (3) minutes to address the board: Mary Rupnow N9640 Marsh Rd; commented that she would like to see the board appoint new people for the Plan Commission so that it can move forward. 5. Treasurer’s Financial Report: July 2025: Kester made a motion to approve the reports as presented. Rinard seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0. 6. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and/or Jefferson County Supervisor Report: Supervisor Degner discussed that Michael Luckey-Jefferson County Administrator has given presentation and promotes keeping the county tax rate down. He also reports that Jefferson County is prime for the next wave of development/housing development. EMS work group continues to work on better EMS coverage along with more funding for EMT/paramedics. No recent changes to solar development. Jerry Else passed away and was instrumental in the Ixonia Fire Department; it would be nice if the Town of Ixonia could send flowers for the funeral on August 23rd. 7. Unfinished Business: a. Consider and Possible action on Plan Commission Appointments 1. Perry Goetsch: Chairman Derge made a motion to appoint Perry Goetsch, no second. 2. Don Loppnow: Chairman Derge made a motion to appoint Don Loppnow; Rupnow seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Curt Pernat: Chairman Derge made a motion to appoint Curt Pernat, no second. 4. Brian Derge: Chairman Derge made a motion to appoint Brian Derge, no second. 8. New Business: a. Presentation by Central Office regarding IT services; Consider and possibly act on contract with Central Office for IT services and .gov transition: Thomas Rosecky, Vice President of Operations from Central Office Systems was here to present a new IT contract. Stan to review the contract. No decision was made. Will be on next board meeting agenda. b. Consider and possibly act on 3-year contract with Catalis for assessing services; 2026-2028: Rinard made a motion to approve a 3-year contract with Catalis for assessing services. Ziegler seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. c. Consider and possibly act on dates and times for Trick-or-Treat: Rinard made a motion to have Ixonia Trick or Treat the last Saturday in October each year with times from 3pm-7pm. Kester seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0. 9. Chairman: Chairman Derge asked supervisor Rupnow if he had talked with storage unit owner regarding trees. Rupnow reports that he has made contact with the owner. 10. Supervisor Reports a. Dave Kester: Attended the WTA regional meeting and would like to consider a group of citizens to write for grants. b. Amy Rinard: Nothing to report. c. Daniel Rupnow: Would like to talk with WE Energies regarding weeds around LNG facility. d. Rick Ziegler: Concerned regarding unfinished business and why it continues to not be resolved month after month. e. Chairman Peter Mark-Park and Rec would like to extend a Thank you to Heather Harris for 5 years of service to the Park and Rec Commission. 11. Staff Updates a. Clerk/Treasurer Lesser: Deputy Clerk Lenz presented a Thank You letter for attending the UW-Green Bay Clerk Institute in July 2025. Update regarding audit to take place September 8th-10th. b. Highway Superintendent Degner: Gave updated status on Hillendale and Division Streets being delayed till August 18th and Marietta Ave delayed until September 2nd. c. Fire & EMS Interim Chief Calvin Sauer 1. Monthly report – July 2025: Responded to 31 calls of which 58% were during the daytime. Hose testing was completed in July. 450ft of hose failed with over 10,400ft having been tested. 12. Upcoming Meetings: • Plan Commission – August 27, 2025 @ 7 pm • Ixonia Fire Dept. Officer’s Meeting – September 3, 2025 • Park and Recreation Meeting – September 8, 2025 @ 5 pm • Town Board Meeting – September 8, 2025 @ 7 pm 13. Adjourn: Kester made a motion to adjourn at 8:10pm. Rupnow seconded the motion. Motion carried, 5-0. Jennifer Lenz Deputy Clerk