Town Board Meeting — Agenda

DECEMBER 1, 2025 BUDGET HEARING Present at the Budget Hearing were Steven Rahmlow, Don Rabitz, Duane Argall, Linda Herman, Mike Robinson and Shaun Wendt. Chairman Rahmlow called the hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. The 2026 Proposed Budget was presented. Questions were asked and answered. Hearing adjourned at 6:38 p.m. on motion by Donald Rabitz, second by Duane Argall. All voting aye, motion carried. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF ELECTORS Chairman Rahmlow called the special town meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Present were Steven Rahmlow, Don Rabitz, Duane Argall, Linda Herman, Mike Robinson, Richard Wegner and Shaun Wendt. Verification of Public Notice requirements was given by clerk. Motion by Mike Robinson, second by Richard Wegner, at 6:39 p.m. to adopt Resolution No. 2025-6 approving 2025 total town tax levy in the amount of $381,079. Seven (7) voting aye by voice vote, zero (0) voting nay; motion carried. Motion by Mike Robinson, second by Richard Wegner, to adjourn special town meeting. All voting aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. DECEMBER 1, 2025 The December 1, 2025 meeting of the Town of Gibson Town Board was called to order by Chairperson Steven Rahmlow at 6:41 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, Richard Wegner, Kelly Bielinski, Gary Schultz, James Falkowski and Steven Zeitler. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Minutes of November 3 and 5, 2025 meetings approved on motion by Rabitz, second by Argall. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Next regular meeting set for January 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Public Comment – Gary Schultz requested compensation for road repair work he did on Melnik Road property – Argall had requested Schultz replace dirt due to removal work he had done in right of way – no action by board. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – Clerk reported building permit issued to Randy Peters for shipping container at 15860 Harpt Lake Road; SDA Ahnapee, LLC Conditional Use Permit Amendment was approved by Manitowoc County Board of Adjustment; and Cedar Springs Dairy Farm, LLC culvert permit issued October 6, 2025 was voided. TAK Communications WI LLC – Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to approve Utility Permit for work on W. Tapawingo Road as described in their permit application. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. John Lyons – Communication Utility Permit – Lyons Road. Permit was issued October 5, 2025 with condition of county bridge inspector approval for bridge attachment. No attachment will be allowed after conversation with county and town is awaiting re-contact by Mr. Lyons for permit amendment. Kathleen Kudick – Rezone. Argall informed board that Mrs. Kudick would like to rezone a piece of property. The town plan commission will be conducting a site visit and meeting regarding same. Matter will be on January agenda. Town Board Reports – Clerk presented/reported on: financial reports, filing of PASER report, Herzog statement forwarded to insurance agent, communications, and death of our long-time chief election inspector, Shirley Mecha. Argall reported on furniture in ditch. Rahmlow reported furniture/trash in ditches, road inspection complete; ambulance service and recycling center are good. Falkowski reported that the county budget was passed. Snowplowing- Discussion. Bielinski will use only salt on roads after the remaining mixed material is gone. 2026 Budget – Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to approve and adopt 2026 Budget Summary for the Town of Gibson. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Joint Powers Agreement - Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to execute 2026 Joint Powers Agreement with Manitowoc County. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Appointment of Election Officials – List of officials presented. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-7 Eligible Election Officials for the Town of Gibson. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Fire Departments – contracts/updates – Nothing at this time. Recycling Center – Container placed for aluminum collection working well. Matter of trash drop-off procedures will be discussed at annual meeting. Public Posting Boards – Rahmlow will replace board at recycling center with extra board on hand. Research on new boards will continue. Clerk Contract – Motion by Argall, second by Rabitz, to execute Town of Gibson Clerk/Treasurer Contract with Linda Herman effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Town Salt/Shed/Road Maintenance Work – Rabitz gave brief update of initial meeting. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to appoint Dusty Johanek to committee. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. ARIP Program – Rabitz provided brief update that surveying is in process. Road Projects – various/updates – ditch cutting – complete, potholes – complete; Twin Bridge and Jambo Creek culverts complete – Hillview will be done soon. Any remaining bridge maintenance items will be completed in spring. Lake Road – no update. Letters regarding tree encroachments will be sent out to property owners on Zander Road swamp area. Liquor & Operator Licenses – Clerk reported issuance of one operator’s permit to Tina Klein. Items for January 5, 2026 Agenda: snowplowing, fire departments, Kudick rezone, and items mentioned in these minutes. Motion by Argall, second by Rabitz to pay bills presented, including social security by EFT. 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 8:15 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk