Town Board Meeting — Minutes

JULY 1, 2025 The July 1, 2025 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: James Falkowski, Kelley DeGrand, John & Mary Zellner, Shaun Wendt, and Allen Born. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Minutes of June 2, 2025 board of review and regular meetings approved on motion by Argall, second by Rabitz. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Next regular meeting set for Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Public Comment –Comment received from Born on use of Old CC by cement truck, Mary Zellner reported poor vision at intersection of Old Y/Lover’s Lane, and Wendt reported downed stop ahead sign on Lyons Road across from Kudick property. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – Clerk reported issuance of building permit to Michael Mleziva for a single family residence on Nachtwey Road and a slight modification to the TDS Telecom utility permit. Joseph Kurscheidt would like to rezone portions of Hillview Road parcel and matter has been referred to town plan commission. Town Board Reports – Rabitz reported call of loose cow on Hwy. BB and tree on Krueger Road was taken care of. Argall attended county association meeting and reported that a fence that was placed in the right of way on Rainbow Road has been moved. Clerk presented financial reports and renewal of Bank First Certificate. Rahmlow reported on ambulance service meeting regarding various matters that have arisen, EMT and various personnel issues. Recycle center – all good. Representative Falkowski updated board on fire department communication issue, recent resignation of county treasurer and clerk of courts, sheriff’s department equipment purchase and rezoning request follow through. Town Hall – Matter will be removed from agenda. Snowplowing – All matters with MCK Customs, LLC have been settled. Bielinski Excavating, Inc. was sole contractor to submit proposal. Short discussion and Rabitz suggests that an escalator clause should perhaps be added as an addendum. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall to enter into Highway Services Agreement with Bielinski Excavating, Inc. for town road snowplowing and ice control for period October 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Mary Zellner – Bridge Sign – Mary Zellner presented sign information she had researched for one sign on north side of road heading west, to right of guardrail. Rabitz suggested reviewing/confirming content of sign and perhaps she contact Lucky Signs in Mishicot to work on a design for alternative sign options and return to the board. Mishicot Area Ambulance Service –By-Laws – Rahmlow reported that the by-laws, personnel issues and financial matters are being reviewed and worked on. Andrew Mancheski Property – Nachtwey Road – Rabitz has spoken to county and matter will be placed on August 4, 2025 agenda. Recycling Center – Argall presented fee sheet obtained from Wegner with short discussion taking place. Recycling center matters will be on August agenda. Board of Review – Discussion on update to existing ordinance. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall, to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-4 Confidentiality of Information About Income and Expenses Requested by the Assessor in Property Assessment Matters in the Town of Gibson. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Board of Review will be July 21, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Old Y Road Project – Robert E. Lee presented board with the only bid received on project which was opened June 30, 2025. Motion by Argall, second by Rahmlow to award the Old Y Road Paving Preparation Project, Contract 5433-25-01 to Vinton Construction. Argall and Rahmlow voting aye by voice vote, Rabitz abstained. Motion carried. Discussion on project and procedures. Rahmlow will be contact person and rough time frame will be August – September. ARIP Program – Robert E. Lee is working on budget numbers. A tentative meeting will be scheduled with them to begin project scoping discussion on August 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall. Rockledge Bridge – Clerk sent invoice to Radtke Contractors for lease payment and Rabitz reported no structural damage detected by county inspection of guardrail from vehicle incident. Lake Road Paving – Road was to be paved by Manitowoc County. Rabitz will check with county highway department as to status. Road Projects – Various/Updates – ROW tree issues, shouldering, ditch cutting – Shoulder damage on corner of Old Y/CTH R and its repair by owner will be monitored. Ditch cutting has begun. Argall worked with Tower Excavating to have the appropriate roads graded. Culverts on Hillview, Twin Bridge, Jambo Creek and two on Old CC will be on August agenda. Argall presented Kewaunee County line striping quote, but will request a new quote to include striping of Old Y after project is complete. Bridge inspection maintenance items will be on August agenda. Argall presented a draft of revised Gibson General Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 – Public Nuisances for review and comments; matter will be on August agenda. Short discussion on trees needing attention and process to handle in accordance with proposed ordinance revision. Liquor & Operator Licenses – Motion by Rabitz second by Argall, to grant Larrabee Sportsmans Club an Entertainment Permit for July 19, 2025. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Items for August 4, 2025 Agenda: ditch cutting, recycling center, Radtke Lease, public posting boards, public and items mentioned in these minutes. Motion by Rabitz, second by Argall to pay all bills presented, including 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 8:40 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk