Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF GIBSON AUGUST 5, 2024 MINUTES The August 5, 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. Chairperson Richard Wegner, Supervisor Don Rabitz, Supervisor Steven Rahmlow, and Clerk/Treasurer Linda Herman were present. Others in attendance: Shaun Wendt, Alan Born, Josh Sheffer, Marcus Kolarik and Ryan Collins. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Minutes of July 2024 meetings approved on motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz. All voting aye, motion carried. Treasurer’s report accepted on motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz. All voting aye, motion carried. Next regular meeting set for September 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow. All voting aye, motion carried. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to adopt agenda in any order. All voting aye, motion carried. Public Comment –Comments were received on condition of Old CC Road and roadsides in general needing attention. Wendt reported on a problem tree on Zander; Rahmlow will look at. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – Clerk reported on issuance of building permits to: Thomas Stinson, 6425 N. lake Road Road, Mishicot – shed Gary Novitski, Jr., 4920 STH 147W, Maribel, shipping container Town Board Reports – Rahmlow requested donation of bench at Jambo Creek Cemetery be placed on September agenda; Clerk provided information on fraud/scam presentations offered by Manitowoc County, Recycling/Landfill Report through June 30, weeds in parking lot – Rahmlow will handle and a WPS project request document - given to Rabitz. Wegner reported on ambulance service and recycling center. Old Y Project - update – Moved to September agenda. Officer/Employee – electronics/phones – Moved to September agenda. Town Hall – Maintenance – Wegner presented Luke Klosiewski (LK Handyman, LLC) quote for town hall door repairs. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow to hire LK Handyman, LLC to make door repairs for the quoted amount of $345.00, and bill the town for time and materials to repair the town hall sign. All voting aye, motion carried. 2024 Culvert Projects – update– Rabitz reported contractor is planning work for last week of August. Town Hall – cable in ditch – Rahmlow spoke with Frontier representative and a work order will be put in to bury the cable. Snowplowing – Clerk reported receipt of MCK Customs LLC insurance certificate and 9 point test document. Discussion regarding lack of commercial automobile liability coverage. Kolarik stated commercial automobile and umbrella coverage would be put in place November 1, 2024 when trucks are back in use and an updated certificate of liability coverage showing all insurance in the name of MCK Customs, LLC will be provided at that time. Rabitz Road Projects – update –Discussion regarding part of shoulder and material used. Rabitz will contact Robert E. Lee and request an additional one year warranty on that. Rabitz will request a change order from Vinton for stabilization of ditch on end of west side of road – Contract A. Clerk presented information on Adopt-A-Highway program. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Wegner, that town pay cost of signs and necessary accompanying items for the Adopt-A-Highway program assignment on Rabitz Road by the Rabitz family. Rahmlow and Wegner voting aye, Rabitz abstained. Motion carried. Rabitz will complete paperwork and bring to September meeting. Ditch Spraying – Matter will be placed on September agenda. ARIP Program – Town was not a recipient under the first round of the Agricultural Roads Improvement Project (ARIP) program. Rahmlow will contact Robert E. Lee to discuss whether to strengthen the application before it is submitted for the second round of awards. Deadline is September 30, 2024. Rockledge Bridge update – Rabitz reported bridge project is out for bids which are due August 13, 2024. Road Projects – Various/Updates – Center-striping - Wegner reported striping of Lyons, North Lake and Rabitz Roads will be completed in August. Shouldering Project - Wegner reported issue on portion of Lyons Road near Kudick where shoulder is higher than road. Discussion. Portion will be disced by Wendt per board’s instruction and leveled out. Balance of shouldering looks good. Lover’s Lane - contact with John Zellner regarding WPS work on Lover’s Lane. Rabitz reviewed WPS work on Lover’s Lane after a complaint of road condition was received – he found water flowing down ditch. Rabitz spoke with Jeremy of WPS who stated post survey of road after work is not yet complete. Rahmlow will reply to Zellner. Pothole discussion – Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to hire Wendt Services LLC to repair potholes on town roads at a price not to exceed $3,000.00 at the same rate as work completed in spring. All voting aye, motion carried. Miscellaneous – Wegner will get gravel purchase proposal for areas near recycling center; Rahmlow will check on roads for grading for September meeting. Liquor & Operator Licenses – none. Items for September 2024 Agenda: ditch spraying, Rabitz Road, grass cutting, shouldering Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to pay bills presented, including payroll liabilities with the following exceptions: 1) Wendt Services, LLC –cemetery - pay July 13, but hold on July 27, 2024 charge pending receipt of worker’s compensation coverage. 2) Tower Excavating, LLC – hold pending receipt of insurance. 3) Rabitz Road Payment Application No. 1 – reduce amount by $6268.50 and pay $200,804.90, until receipt of additional warranty language is received. All voting aye, motion carried. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to adjourn. All voting aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk