Special Board Meeting — Minutes

DECEMBER 2, 2024 BUDGET HEARING Present at the Budget Hearing were Richard Wegner, Steven Rahmlow, Don Rabitz, Linda Herman, William Herman and Shaun Wendt. Chairman Wegner called the hearing to order at 6:37 p.m. The 2025 Proposed Budget was presented. Questions were asked and answered. Hearing adjourned at 6:49 on motion by Steven Rahmlow second by Don Rabitz. All voting aye, motion carried. SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF ELECTORS Chairman Wegner called the special town meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. Present were Richard Wegner, Steven Rahmlow, Don Rabitz, Linda Herman, William Herman and Shaun Wendt. Verification of Public Notice requirements was given by clerk. Motion by William Herman, second by Shaun Wendt, at 6:50 p.m. to adopt Resolution No. 2024-6 approving 2024 total town tax levy in the amount of $374,845. Six (6) voting aye by voice vote, zero (0) voting nay; motion carried. Motion by Shaun Wendt, second by William Herman, to adjourn special town meeting. All voting aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. DECEMBER 2, 2024 The December 2, 2024 meeting of the Town of Gibson Town Board was called to order by Chairperson Richard Wegner at 6:52 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, William Herman & Ryan Collins. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Minutes of November 4, 18, and 21, 2024 meetings approved on motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Next regular meeting set for January 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Public Comment – None. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – Clerk reported no permits issued during the month. Town Board Reports – Clerk presented financial reports and reported on November 5, 2024 election. Wegner reported new ambulance in service, old ambulance sold and there continues to be EMT shortage. Recycling center issues included compactor leak and breaker tripping from Radtke trailer – both items being worked on. Snowplowing- Discussion on contact person and a work log. Rahmlow will be contact person with Kolarik. Clerk reported receipt of insurance certificate with policy numbers; two trucks on policy as of today’s date. 2025 Budget – Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to approve and adopt 2025 Budget Summary for the Town of Gibson. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Joint Powers Agreement - Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to execute 2025 Joint Powers Agreement with Manitowoc County. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Lover’s Lane – culvert issues – Wegner reported contact with Isaac Hackett, Conservation Warden, on the blocked culvert issue. Will contact in the future if necessary. Nothing regarding WI Public Service matter at this time. Cedar Springs Dairy – manure pipeline – Place on January 2025 agenda. Ditch Spraying – Place on January 2025 agenda. Herzog Claim – Clerk reported expiration of disallowance period. Update will be provided from insurance company at January 2025 meeting. Rockledge Bridge Replacement – weekly update was forwarded by clerk to town board. Road Projects – various/updates – Place tree issues on January 2025 agenda. Wegner will clean up downed trees near the recycling center. Bridge inspection reports received from Manitowoc County with two minor sign maintenance items on Melnik and Zander Bridges. General Fund Designation - Discussion. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to commit funds for the purpose of road projects with the dollar amount to be determined at year end. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Old Y Road – potential project update – Received opinion of probable cost from Robert E. Lee & Associates. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow to approve design contract with Robert E. Lee & Associates for Old Y Road not to exceed $12,500.00. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Planning Commission – update/building permit ordinance – Town Board will be meeting on December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and update town’s building permit ordinance and various procedures related thereto. Clerk distributed proposed resolution of commission relative to cultural features for review. Town Hall – grounds/landscaping maintenance; cable in ditch – Place on January 2025 agenda. Town Finances/Shipbuilders Credit Union – CD Maturity – Discussion. Information presented on State of Wisconsin Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP). Resolution to join will be on next agenda. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to place proceeds of Certificate of Deposit maturing this month from Shipbuilders Credit Union into Bank First money market account. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Liquor & Operator Licenses – Clerk reported issuance of one operator’s permit to Tammy Kohls. Items for January 6, 2025 Agenda: snowplowing, Old Y and items mentioned in these minutes Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz to pay bills presented, including social security by EFT. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to adjourn. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk