Town Board Meeting — Minutes

APRIL 7, 2025 The April 7, 2025 meeting of the Town of Gibson Town Board was called to order by Chairperson Richard Wegner 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 Richard Wegner, Supervisor Don Rabitz, Supervisor Steven Rahmlow, and Clerk/Treasurer Linda Herman were present. Others in attendance: Shaun Wendt, James Falkowski, William Herman, Duane Argall, Marcus Kolarik, Leigh Coenen, Mr. & Mrs. John Johnson, Ryan Collins, Mary Zellner, David DeRosier, John Rabitz, Scott Chalupny, Sara Walt, Mike Robinson, Kelley DeGrand, Jeff Chalupny and Steve Zeitler. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Minutes of March 3, 2025 meeting approved on motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Next regular meeting set for May 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Public Comment – Mike Robinson expressed concern on a Krueger Road tree and culvert (Rabitz will look at). Mary Zellner asked for updates on Lover’s Lane flooding issues, bridge sign for father and mentioned a horse crossing sign could be removed on Old Y. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – SDA Ahnapee, LLC amended conditional use permit approved by Board of Adjustment. Clerk reported issuance of building permits to Dylan Rusch – 227 Hillview Rd., Gary Troullier, 7006 STH 147W, and Anthony Reich, 16033 Jambo Creek Road. A variance request was forwarded to town planning commission for Brian Nowack. Town Board Reports – Clerk reported on April 1, 2025 spring election results, completion of annual recycling report, town annual report, and fire dues certification. Also reported on landfill ground water monitoring results, receipt of many contacts from various contractors, county recycling matters, town officer educational opportunities, county highway fire charge information and Glacierland Phragmites information (will be on May agenda). Rahmlow reported trash pickup on Old Y and tires on Zander. Wegner reported recycle center and ambulance service activities. County Supervisor Falkowski gave update on county items including coroner position, courthouse single point entrance and sheriff department technology items. Town Plan Commission Appointments – Motion by Wegner, second by Rabitz, to appoint Scott Chalupny, David DeRosier, John Rabitz, and Leigh Coenen to terms on the Gibson Town Plan Commisison. All voting aye, motion carried. Tisch Mills Fire Department – 2025 Contract/Oath - Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to approve and execute 2025 Tisch Mills Fire Department contract. All voting aye, motion carried. Chief Chalupny executed oath. Snowplowing- Discussion held with Kolarik on snowplowing shoulder damage and repair issues. Kolarik stated repairs will be made when plowing has stopped for season. Matter will be on May agenda. Bank First CD - Maturity –Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to place matured certificate of deposit proceeds into LGIP money market fund. All voting aye, motion carried. Prochazka Driveway Culvert – Board contact by Prochazka family on failed driveway culvert. Discussion. Town does not replace driveway culverts. Melnik Church – snowplowing – Issue arose regarding snowplowing parking area at church. Clerk located past minutes on the subject regarding town plowing this area. Rahmlow will speak with a church representative and report back at May meeting. Ordinance 10.04(3) and (4) – Discussion on current ordinance covering tree issues and future actions. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to forward ordinance to the town plan commission for their review and recommendation. All voting aye, motion carried. Mishicot Area Ambulance Service Contract – Rahmlow and Wegner attended March meeting. Contract and by-laws are being drawn up by service attorney and will be forwarded to municipal clerks for board review. 2025 Board of Review – Clerk has completed required training; board will also complete training. Open Book and Board of Review dates given. Clerk will confirm with assessor and inform board. Ditch Cutting Agreement – 3 quotes opened and reviewed. Wendt Services LLC – 1st Cutting = $18,000; 2nd Cutting = $30,000; total = $48,000; additional mower work $200/hr.; Schleis Farms Custom Services, LLC – 1st Cutting = $20,000; 2nd Cutting = $37,000; total = $57,000; additional mower work = $185/hr. and Bielinski Excavating, Inc. – 1st Cutting $16,900; 2nd Cutting = $25,300; total $42,200; additional mower work = $135/hr. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to award 2025 Highway Services Agreement for Town Road Right of Way Grass Cutting and Brush Cutting Involved with Right of Way Grass Cutting #1 and #2 to Bielinski Excavating, Inc. All voting aye, motion carried. Rahmlow will be contact person. Road Inspection Date – Board will conduct road inspection on April 26, 2025 beginning at 6:00 a.m. Update to be given at May meeting. Annual Meeting – Annual meeting will be held April 15, 2025. Old Y Project – Rabitz will contact Robert E. Lee for update. Rockledge Bridge Replacement - Rabitz reported deck pour scheduled for April 10 with completion date scheduled for May 12. Clerk reported no payment to date on lease of space at recycling center. ARIP Program - update – Rabitz and clerk will review SMA agreement and report in May. Road Projects – various/updates – Pothole quotes received from Bielinski Excavating, Tower Excavating & Demolition LLC, and Wendt Services, LLC were discussed. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to hire Wendt Services, LLC for pothole patching; town will purchase material. All voting aye, motion carried. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, that town purchase cold pothole patch material from Manitowoc County at a cost not to exceed $125/ton. All voting aye, motion carried. Rahmlow will be contact person. Quotes for grading will be posted and matter will be on May agenda. Liquor & Operator Licenses – Clerk reported issuance operator permit – Mary Daron. Items for May 5, 2025 Agenda: snowplowing, road budget numbers, ditch cutting, cemetery cutting; and items mentioned in these minutes Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow to pay all bills presented, including payroll liabilities. All voting aye, motion carried. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to adjourn. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk