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FEBRUARY 5, 2026
The February 5, 2026 meeting of the Town of Gibson Town Board was called to order by Chairperson
Steven Rahmlow at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 14920 CTH Q, Mishicot, Wisconsin. Pledge of Allegiance
was recited and open meetings law compliance was verified.
Chairperson Steven Rahmlow, Supervisor Don Rabitz, Supervisor Duane Argall, and Clerk/Treasurer Linda
Herman were present. Others in attendance: Shaun Wendt, Ryan Collins, Jason Kittell, James Falkowski,
Ron Kortbein and Kelley DeGrand.
Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye by voice vote, motion
carried.
Minutes of January 5, 2026 meeting approved on motion by Argall, second by Rabitz. All voting aye by
voice vote, motion carried.
Next regular meeting set for Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Public Comment – None.
Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – John Lyons – Communication Utility Permit – Lyons Road. Town
is awaiting re-contact by Mr. Lyons for permit amendment.
Jason Kittell – Argall reported plan commission met and recommended town board approval of Jason
Kittell’s petition to rezone property. Motion by Argall, second by Rabitz, to adopt Resolution 2026-2
approving rezone of parcel 006-019-003-002.04 from Large Estate to Rural Residential. All voting aye
by voice vote, motion carried. The town board has no opposition to Mr. Kittell’s plan to transfer a portion
of this parcel to Kaden Kowalski and to split the balance of the tract into two lots in the future.
TAK Communications Utility Permit – Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to approve TAK
Communications Utility Permit application for Kellie Smith property on W. Tapawingo Road. All
voting aye by voice vote, motion carried.
Town Board Reports – Clerk presented/reported on financial reports, Maribel Fire Department annual
meeting - February 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., dog licensing information, and filing of final ARPA report.
Rahmlow reported on ambulance service – new ambulance being repaired; recycling center - equipment
freeze up was handled and there are icy conditions at times. Falkowski reported on IOH and data centers.
Snowplowing- Discussion on activities. Town snowplowing policy is being drafted. Ron Nehring plowing
question – Rahmlow will contact and town will not be plowing area in question.
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP – Statements of Work for Audit & Compilation Services – update - Motion
by Rabitz, second by Argall to execute Statements of Work for Audit & Compilation Services. All
voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Clerk will confirm audit presentation for Monday, March 9,
2026 at 6:30 p.m. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall to assign $400,000 for road/bridge work in 2025
financial statements. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried.
AI Data Center – informational update – information was given on recent activity in neighboring towns
including the possibility of a moratorium resolution by town boards of Two Rivers, Mishicot and Two
Creeks.
ARIP Program – survey not completed yet.
Road Projects – various/updates –Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP) discussed along
with possible grant application for qualified structures. Rabitz will contact Robert E. Lee to discuss. Gary
Mueller communication discussed - Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to seek the county to hire Ayres
and work through their package for the center pier inspection for Holmes Road bridge not to exceed
$3,500.00. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Structure on Hidden Valley Road is becoming a
“P” numbered bridge and will require a biennial inspection and Rabitz will provide requested culvert
information to Mueller.
Liquor & Operator Licenses – None.
March 9, 2026 Agenda Items: snowplowing, ditch cutting and any other items mentioned herein
Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall to pay bills presented and payroll liabilities. All voting aye by
voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Argall, second by Rabitz, to adjourn. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk
Source: Town of Gibson website. First collected Oct 12, 2026.