Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF GIBSON OCTOBER 7, 2024 MINUTES The October 7, 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: Shaun Wendt, Alan Born, Ryan Collins, and James Falkowski. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Minutes of September 3, 2024 meeting approved on motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Next regular meeting set for November 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Public Comment –There was no public input. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – Clerk reported initial contact from several parties on various permits, but nothing was finalized. Town Board Reports –Rabitz reported calls on potholes. Clerk presented financial reports, distributed Robert’s Rules of Order motion material to board members, stated recycling grant for 2025 was filed and Robert E. Lee’s groundwater monitoring report was received stating no exceedances. Clerk also reported receipt of material from Michael Herzog regarding arsenic/animal waste which will be forwarded to board. Wegner reported on ambulance service (per capita will be raised $2.00), tire pickup, electronics disposal and recycling center. Representative Falkowski reported on county budget preparation. Mishicot School District Referendum –Superintendent of Mishicot School District Cory Erlandson gave presentation on the $29,650,000 referendum question which will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot. Purpose of referendum is to pay cost of items in three (3) categories: Safety & Security, Building Infrastructure & Academics, Arts & Athletics. Old Y Project - update – Wegner will have Scott Construction representative attend November meeting. Bridge Aid – 2023/2024 – Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow to execute bridge aid applications for 2023/2024. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Maribel Fire Department – 2025 Agreement – Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to execute Maribel Fire Department Agreement for 2025. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Lover’s Lane – WI Public Service – Rabitz presented pre- and post-grade shots for work that was done on Lover’s Lane by WI Public Service. Discussion. Material forwarded to Wegner and Rahmlow for their review. Planning Commission – update/building permit ordinance – Matter will be placed on December agenda. Town Hall – Maintenance – Wegner will contact county on parking lot options, Rahmlow and Rabitz working on grounds, cable and flagpole. Cable remains in ditch; waiting on removal by Frontier; Rahmlow will call. Town Budget Items – Town board meeting set for October 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for budget preparation work. Town Finances– Clerk reported on current rates for certificates of deposit and money market funds. Investigation will continue as to best institution to hold town funds and will be on November agenda. 2024 Culvert Projects – update– Work is complete. Clerk will pay and obtain county match portion of ARPA funds. This project represents total usage of ARPA funds. Rabitz Road Projects – update– Contract B – LRIP – final pay order received. Clerk will submit for TRIP reimbursement. Contract A work is not complete yet. Ditch Cutting/Spraying – Cutting looks good per Wegner. Spraying on future agenda. ARIP Program – ARIP application for second round of awards was submitted. Award announcements anticipated late December 2024. Rockledge Bridge update – Wegner attended pre-construction meeting. Radtke would like to park office trailer at recycling center; ok’d by Wegner. Rabitz would like lease agreement covering items such as security, insurance, hold town harmless among other things before trailer is parked at recycling center. Wegner will contact Radtke. Rahmlow will contact Marcus Kolarik on snowplowing near the area. Road Projects – Various/Updates – Grading proposals opened. Motion by Wegner, second by Rabitz to award Cedar Springs Dairy grading project in amount of $2700.00. Wegner and Rabitz voting aye by voice vote, Rahlow abstained. Motion carried. Pothole patching and shouldering is complete. Wegner to order four road signs that are missing for public safety. Rabitz suggested in future road work agreements that farming schedules be taken into consideration to avoid interference. Liquor & Operator Licenses – Clerk reported issuing two operator’s permits. Items for November 2024 Agenda: ditch spraying, Rabitz Road; 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 9:16 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk TOWN OF GIBSON OCTOBER 21, 2024 MINUTES The October 21, 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: Shaun Wendt, Steve Zeitler, Jon Preston and John Zellner. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Public Comment – None. Town Board Reports – None. Lover’s Lane – WI Public Service John Zellner appeared with concerns regarding his property after WI Public Service work and also spoke about culvert issues on Lover’s Lane. Wegner met with Zellner and WI Public Service at site to discuss issues. Wegner will contact sheriff’s department regarding culverts which were blocked. Rockledge Bridge Radtke Construction– Wegner spoke with Radtke representative regarding trailer placement at recycling center for project duration and the town’s request for insurance and a written agreement. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, that clerk reviews insurance certificate and hold harmless agreement upon receipt and chairman is authorized to sign agreement. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Wegner will provide appropriate keys. Deck removal will begin this week. Preston Culvert – Jon Preston appeared before board. He will be replacing an existing culvert on Melnik Road with and 18” x 40’ culvert with metal endwalls. Rabitz Road Projects – Remaining work on Project A is scheduled for this week by Vinton. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to pay bills presented, including payroll liabilities. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Board proceeded to work on the 2025 proposed budget. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to adjourn. All voting aye by voice vote, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk