Annual Town Meeting — Minutes

ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 16, 2024 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Gibson Town Hall by Chairman Richard Wegner. Board members present were Donald Rabitz and Richard Wegner. Pledge of Allegiance recited. 19 people in attendance (16 town residents). Minutes of April 18, 2023 Annual Meeting and December 4, 2023 Special Town Elector Meeting were read and approved at 7:07 p.m. on motion by JoAnn Aulik, second by Anton Kalcik. 16 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. Financial report read and questions answered. Report accepted on motion at 7:37 p.m. by Terry Koenig, second by John Reindl. 16 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. Recycling report given by Clerk. Information was provided on GFL Environmental as new handler of materials. Ambulance report given by Wegner. New ambulance anticipated delivery - August of 2024. New ambulance service director is Kristy Reynolds. One of the ambulances is being kept at the Town of Two Creek fire station as several EMTs live in that area and this may reduce response time. Terry Koenig gave a brief summary of the Adopt-A-Dumpster program held in 2023 and benefits of the program to combat the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Motion at 7:45 p.m. by Terry Koenig, second by Glenn Rezek, to authorize a donation of $400.00 to the “Adopt-A-Dumpster” program held by Manitowoc County Fish & Game Association. 16 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. Motion by Glenn Rezek at 7:49 p.m., second by Terry Koenig, to authorize the town board to appropriate money toward weed control if board deems necessary. 16 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. Motion at 7:51 p.m. by JoAnn Aulik, second by Anton Kalcik, to authorize the town board to borrow money not to exceed $300,000.00. 16 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. Town officer compensation was discussed and current compensation will remain in effect for the two- year term beginning in April 2025. New Business & Road Report – Discussion regarding town board members and personal electronic devices used to conduct town business. Motion at 8:04 p.m. by Terry Koenig, second by Merlin Schleis, to authorize the town board to investigate the purchase of town cell phones and computers for town chairperson, each supervisor, and clerk/treasurer at town expense. These items would be town property and transferred to incoming board members as terms change. 16 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. The town board answered questions and gave progress report on road maintenance items. Updates were given regarding projects on Rabitz Road, Lake Road access project, and Rockledge Bridge. Supervisor Rabitz explained grant applications, dollar commitments and status of projects the town has lined up. The town will use the balance of the ARPA funds with the county match program to replace culverts in the town. Motion at 8:25 p.m. by Anton Kalcik, second by JoAnn Aulik, to set next annual meeting for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 16 voted aye by voice vote, 0 voted nay. Motion carried. County Representative, Jim Falkowski, was unable to attend the meeting, but clerk read statement in which he reported on various matters, including the financial condition of the county and various county projects affecting town residents. With no more business to be discussed, a motion to adjourn was made by Mike Pekarek, second by Anton Kalcik. 16 voted aye, 0 voted nay. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Linda S. Herman Town Clerk