Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MARCH 3, 2025 The March 3, 2025 meeting of the Town of Gibson Town Board was called to order by Chairperson Richard Wegner at 6:45 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: Amber Drewieske, Shaun Wendt, James Falkowski, William Herman, Duane Argall, Marcus Kolarik, Lee Kaufmann, Leigh Coenen, Mr. & Mrs. John Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Reif, Michael Koeppel, Ryan Collins, Noah Johnson and Kevin Nysse. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Minutes of February 3, 2025 meeting approved on motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Next regular meeting set for April 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Public Comment – Ryan Collins - future use of a backhoe and removal of material from recent fire at Mleziva property on Nachtwey Road; activity approved by board if road conditions are watched; Collins will let board know when work is anticipated. John Johnson spoke about water drainage on his property on Lover’s Lane – matter will be on May agenda. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – SDA Ahnapee, LLC is requesting revision of current conditional use permit to change camping status from event camping to campground title and to extend amount of used acreage from 10 acres to entire 15.30 acres. Discussion. Motion by Ramlow, second by Rabitz, to approve SDA Ahnapee, LLC conditional use permit revisions to change camping status and extend the amount of acreage used from 10 acres to entire 15.30 acres. All voting aye, motion carried. Board is requesting an additional condition of placing a six foot tall privacy fence on the southerly boundary and appropriate “private property – no trespassing” signage due to previous complaints regarding pet control issues, tossing food to grazing animals, trespassing onto private property, and disposal of trash on private property. Kevin Nysse – culvert permit. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to grant Kevin Nysse a culvert permit for a shared 24” x 40’ minimum culvert with endwalls on Old CC (1/4 mile north of W. Tuma Lake Road). All voting aye, motion carried. This would be a shared driveway with Fictum. Town Board Reports – Clerk reported on February 18, 2025 primary election results, April 1, 2025 spring election, WI Towns Association educational opportunities, and Governor Evers 2025-2027 Budget Proposal. Rahmlow reported on Mancheski – Nachtwey Road issue; on May agenda. Wegner reported recycle center is fine. County Supervisor Falkowski gave update on county proposed opioid taskforce which was postponed indefinitely at latest county board meeting. Snowplowing- Salt (96+ tons delivered) leaving 103 tons left at dock. A few reported mailbox issues have been taken care of and there is possible repair of shoulders necessary. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to withhold 10% of MCK Customs LLC submitted bill at this point. Rahmlow and Rabitz voting aye, Wegner voting nay. Motion carried. CliftonLarsonAllen – 2024 Audit – Amber Drewieske of CliftonLarsonAllen presented the 2024 audit.. Mishicot Area Ambulance Service Contract – Rahmlow and Herman along with Town of Two Rivers board members attended February 25, 2025 ambulance meeting as concerns existed regarding the proposed contract contents. A good discussion was held on matters of concern and communication lines opened. Service will provide monthly minutes and financial statements to towns, prepare an amended contract (with items including, but not limited to, lowering per capita increase percentage cap to 20% and addition of capital asset coverage) for review, and forward by-laws for review when those have been revised by attorney. Mishicot Fire Department – Chief Koeppel executed Oath of Office; copy will be given to department. Ditch Cutting Agreement – Rabitz to review proposed agreement again. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to postpone opening of quotes until April 7, 2025 meeting. All voting aye, motion carried. If changes are necessary to agreement, revised ones will be sent to parties who have submitted sealed quotes to date for resubmission. Clerk to amend notices. Town Plan Commission Members – members will be appointed at April 2025 meeting. Inspector Fees – Recent inspector fees have risen. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to increase new residence inspection packet fees to $850.00. All voting aye, motion carried. Rockledge Bridge Replacement - Rabitz provided update on progress. Clerk reported no payment to date on lease of space at recycling center. ARIP Program - update – Town received State Municipal Project Agreement (SMA) from WisDOT. Sunset date for project is June 23, 2028. Melnik Road – Johnson property ditch – Noah Johnson appeared regarding potential drainage issue. Matter will be reviewed in spring by board. Road Projects – various/updates – Clerk reported receipt of bridge inspection reports from Gary Mueller (Manitowoc County Highway) on 2 culverts on Rainbow with necessary maintenance items. Rabitz reported he will be looking at culverts on various roads that county will be doing work on in future for any necessary town action and he will explore the possibility of Manitowoc County performing some of the work on Old Y project. Liquor & Operator Licenses – Clerk reported issuance of two operator’s permits – Grace E. Mrozinsky and Kirsten M. Boettcher . Items for April 7, 2025 Agenda: snowplowing, ditch cutting agreement; Ordinance 10.04 (3) & (4) and items mentioned in these minutes Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz to pay all bills presented, including payroll liabilities, with exception of MCK Customs LLC statement – there will be a 10% retainage. Rahmlow and Rabitz voting aye by voice vote. Wegner voting nay on no retainage on MCK Customs and aye on all other bills. Motion carried to pay all bills presented, including payroll liabilities, with exception of MCK Customs LLC statement – there will be a 10% retainage. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to adjourn. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk