Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF GIBSON NOVEMBER 4, 2024 MINUTES The November 4, 2024 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: William Herman, Shaun Wendt, Alan Born, Duane Argall, Mark and Rebecca Weber, and James Falkowski. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Minutes of October 7 and 21, 2024 meetings approved on motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Next regular meeting set for December 2, 2024 immediately following the 2025 budget hearing and the special electors’ meeting which begin at 6:30 p.m. Public Comment –Comment taken on a pothole on Old CC. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – Clerk reported no permits issued during the month. Mark Weber appeared before the board regarding a rezone of property on North Lake Road. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to approve Resolution No. 2024-5 Approving Rezoning Request of Timothy J./Mark W. Weber (Parcel No. 006-009-016-001.00) of approximately 1.0 acre, but not exceeding 2.0 acres of land, from Exclusive Agriculture to Rural Residential. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Town Board Reports –Clerk presented financial reports, reported on request to open recycling center earlier, Town’s Association Christmas party, change in county compost site hours and update of Herzog matter. Wegner reported new ambulance arrival and proceeds from Pumpkinfest food sale ($2,599.96). Recycling center hut was cleaned out and there was a late pickup by GFL last month. Representative Falkowski reported on county budget status. Old Y Project– Rabitz spoke with Robert E. Lee & Associates to prepare proposal on project. Planning Commission – Board will meet with Duane Argall on December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to review ordinance revision and procedure documents for items to be brought to land use committee in the future. Town Hall – Maintenance – Wegner received quotes from county on parking lot options, and is obtaining others. Rahmlow and Rabitz working on grounds, cable and flagpole. Cable remains in ditch; waiting on removal by Frontier. Lover’s Lane – WI Public Service – Wegner received call from Zellner who has worked out matter with WI Public Service. Wegner filed report with Manitowoc County Sheriff regarding the blocked culverts; boards and material have been removed. Culvert – 6 to 20 ft. program – Gary Mueller provided an email update on the WisDOT program compliance by the county regarding town structures. 2025 Budget– Clerk updated budget status. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to approve presented budget as the proposed 2025 budget to be presented to the town electors at the budget public hearing. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to schedule the public budget hearing at 6:30 p.m. on December 2, 2024. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, that immediately following the budget public hearing, a special town elector meeting will be held to approve the levy. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. The town board will hold its regular December town board monthly meeting after the conclusion of the budget hearing and special electors meeting. Town Finances– Clerk reported on current rates for town certificates of deposit and money market funds. . Discussion. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, that money market funds be withdrawn from US Bank and deposited to Bank First money market for a better interest rate. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Clerk will present more information at December meeting for various deposit options. Cedar Springs – manure pipeline – matter will be on future agenda. Rabitz Road Project– Contract A is complete. Rabitz will contact county to replace the section marker. Clerk/Treasurer – contract – Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to increase salary compensation of clerk/treasurer $1,200.00 for the period beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025 representing cost of living increase as referenced in clerk/treasurer contract dated February 6, 2023. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Ditch Cutting/Spraying – Second cutting is complete and looks good per Wegner. Spraying on future agenda. PASER Report – Wegner presented completed 2025 Local Road Certification materials to supervisors. He will mail to WI DOT. Rockledge Bridge update – Clerk reported completion of Lease Agreement with Radtke Contractors, Inc. for use of recycling center space for trailer and receipt of weekly update which will be forwarded to board upon receipt. Waste Management approval received for disposal of bridge timbers. Snowplowing – Rabitz reported speaking with Marcus Kolarik regarding snowplowing with respect to the Rockledge Bridge project; Kolarik saw no issues with turnarounds. Clerk awaiting receipt of worker’s compensation coverage insurance confirmation if applicable for snowplowing season along with confirmation of commercial automobile and umbrella coverage that Kolarik stated would be put in place November 1, 2024 when trucks are back in use. All updated certificates of liability coverage should be in the name of MCK Customs, LLC as requested. Road Projects – Various/Updates – matters will be on December agenda. Liquor & Operator Licenses – none. Items for December 2024 Agenda: ditch spraying, snowplowing, Cedar Springs Dairy – manure pipeline Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to pay bills presented, including payroll liabilities. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to adjourn. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk