Town Board Meeting — Agenda

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING The September 28, 2026 meeting of the Town of Gibson was called to order by Chairperson Steven Rahmlow at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 14920 CTH Q, Mishicot, Wisconsin. Chairperson Rahmlow, Supervisor Rabitz, Supervisor Argall, and Clerk/Treasurer Herman were present. Others in attendance: Allen Born, Shawn Wendt, Michael Herzog. Pledge of Allegiance recited and Open Meeting Law Compliance verified. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye, motion carried. Minutes of September 1, 2026 meeting approved on motion by Argall, second by Rabitz. All voting aye, motion carried Next meeting date: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Water drainage issue – Michael Herzog property on Melnik Road – Rahmlow reported Attorney Dirkse heard from Mr. Herzog’s attorney. Herzog is requesting additional funds to move a culvert (quote distributed). If town would pay for culvert, Herzog would pay for removal of existing culvert and constructing new driveway. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Argall to stay with town’s first offer of $15,000 and Mr. Herzog would need to sign proposed agreement. All voting aye, motion carried. Snowplowing – all matters relating to snowplowing/ice control – Rahmlow has spoken with Bielinski. Salt will be held and picked up as needed; Town will be billed accordingly. Building/Zoning Permits – Clerk reported issuance of building permits to: 1) Titus Beachy, 5025 STH 147W, Maribel – metal workshop building; 2) Philip Sosnosky, 1715 W. Tapawingo Road, Mishicot – hoop building; and also a WI Dept. of Natural Resources variance to Kevin Hagenow, 14131 Jambo Creek Road for a new well. Board of Review – Clerk reported that Open Book will be October 7, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the town hall – assessor will be in attendance during those hours. Board of Review will be held on October 22, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Comprehensive Land Use Plan – Ordinance – Discussion. Motion by Argall, second by Rabitz, to enact Ordinance 2026-6 Adopting Update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the Town of Gibson. All voting aye, motion carried. Recycling Center -A recycling program evaluation was held via phone with the clerk regarding all aspects of operation. Clerk has received confirmation that the town is meeting effective program criteria. Mishicot Sportsmens Club, Inc. – lease agreement – Lease agreement prepared, signed by board, and will be forwarded to the club for signature. Flood Reimbursement – Wisconsin Disaster Fund – Clerk has filed an appeal for consideration of reimbursement of April flooding costs and is waiting on decision. Ambulance Service – Rahmlow checked on County Rescue contract and several items caused concern to the ambulance service representatives, including responsibility on call response and response times. As of October 1, 2026, Mishicot Ambulance will not have the personnel to continue and Two Rivers will assume roles of Mishicot Ambulance Service from October 1 to December 31, 2026. Motion by Argall, second by Rabitz, that town chairman is authorized to approve contract with Two Rivers Fire Department ambulance service from October 1 to December 31, 2026. All voting aye, motion carried. Further talks will continue and board will be updated. Old Y Culvert – West of Parkway – Quotes received from Wendt Services LLC for $14,835 and Bielinski Excavating, Inc. for $19,645. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to award 2026 Highway Services Agreement to Supply and Install Culvert on Old Y to Wendt Services, LLC for $14,835. All voting aye, motion carried. Rahmlow will be contact person. ARIP Program – update/possible bid award – Board reviewed two submitted bids contained in recommendation letter of Robert E. Lee & Associates – Northeast Asphalt = $1,270,298.42 and Zignego Company = $1,891,198.00. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Argall, second by Rahmlow to award the contract for Jambo Creek and Hillview Roads Reconstruction to the low bidder, Northeast Asphalt, for the amount of $1,270,298.42. Argall and Rahmlow voting aye, Rabitz abstained. Project will be done next spring with consideration given to farming activities. Road Projects – various/updates - Dip fixing will be done this week, ditch cutting will be on October 5 agenda; PASER report this year is a maintenance report/map sign; road inspection date of October 3, 2026 is cancelled; list of missing signs will be made. 2027 Budget workshop/Tax Levy Increase – 2027 budget workshop was conducted. Major increase of ambulance cost discussed. Motion by Argall, second by Rabitz that clerk prepare a resolution for October 5, 2026 meeting for a question to electors on a levy increase of $75,000. All voting aye, motion carried. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall to pay bills presented. All voting aye, motion carried. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to adjourn. All voting aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda S. Herman, Clerk/Treasurer