Annual Town Meeting — Minutes

ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 15, 2025 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Richard Wegner. Board members present were Donald Rabitz, Steven Rahmlow, and Duane Argall. Pledge of Allegiance recited. 24 people in attendance (24 town residents). Minutes of the April 16, 2024 Annual Meeting and December 2, 2024 Special Town Elector Meeting were read and approved on motion at 7:05 p.m. by Michael Kronforst, second by Allen Born. 24 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. Financial report read and questions answered. Recycling report given by Wegner. Costs and activities of the operation were reviewed and discussed. Motion made by Michael Kronforst, second by Allen Born, at 7:24 p.m. to raise the wages for recycle center employees to $20.00 per hour. 22 voted aye, 2 voted nay by voice vote. Motion carried. Ambulance report was given by Wegner. The new ambulance has been in service for several months, a new service director has been hired and an ambulance is no longer being kept in Two Creeks. Dan Dufek of Manitowoc County Fish & Game Association gave a brief summary of the Adopt-A- Dumpster program held in 2024 and the benefits of the program to combat the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Motion at 7:43 p.m. by Donald Rabitz, second by Dan Dufek, to authorize a donation of $500.00 to the “Adopt-A-Dumpster” program held by Manitowoc County Fish & Game Association. 24 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. Motion by Terry Koenig at 7:44 p.m., second by John Reindl, to authorize the town board to appropriate money toward weed control if board deems necessary. 24 voted aye, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. Motion by Dan Dufek at 7:49 p.m., second by Terry Koenig, to authorize the town board to borrow funds not to exceed $300,000.00. 24 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. Town officer compensation was not discussed as officer terms have just begun and current compensation will be in effect for the two-year term expiring in April 2027. New Business & Road Report – Clerk reported on April 1, 2025 election and introduced the new and returning officers. Town Board and Clerk thanked outgoing Chairperson Wegner for his 36 years of service to the town. He served 24 years as constable and 12 years as chairperson. The town electorate gave a very nice round of applause, and Wegner thanked the residents for their support over the years. Thomas Krajnik of the Mishicot Fire Department presented a report of department activities in 2024. The board provided various updates on road projects, grant applications and Badgerland Aggregates very early planning stage of a proposed reclamation project of the gravel pit. Motion at 8:28 p.m. by Thomas Krajnik, second by Mary Ann Rabitz, to set next annual meeting for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 24 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. County Representative, James Falkowski, was unable to attend the meeting (he did arrive just at adjournment), and clerk read statement in which he reported on various matters, including the financial condition of the county and various county projects affecting town residents. With no more business to be discussed, a motion to adjourn was made by Dan Dufek, second by Terry Koenig. 24 voted aye, 0 voted nay. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk