Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF GIBSON APRIL 1, 2024 MINUTES The April 1, 2024 meeting of the Town of Gibson Town Board was called to order by Chairperson Richard Wegner at 6:30 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, James Falkowski, Josh Sheffer, Duane Argall, Anton Kalcik, John Rabitz, Scott Chalupny, and Christa Steeber. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Minutes of March 4, and 19, 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 May 6, 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 received on signage on Old CC, tiling occurring on Old CC/West Tuma (wetland?) and condition of Lyons/Harpt Lake Road intersection asphalt. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – Wegner reported Tony Reich wants to install driveway; board requested he attend meeting to discuss. Clerk reported issuance of building permit to Warren Gove for a storage garage at 15811 Krueger Road. Town Board Reports – Rahmlow picked up tires from ditch. Clerk reported on Shipbuilder’s Credit Union Certificate of Deposit renewal, April 2, 2024 election, Badgerland product quotes, new hours for Manitowoc recycling center, deer carcass removal, and AED unit for town hall. Wegner reported on recycling center changeover, new ambulance, fish boil fundraiser, and time of WI Towns Association meetings. Falkowski spoke regarding fire department conversation meeting. Snowplowing – Update/Mailboxes – Rabitz contacted Kolarik; contract will be honored. Requested all business matters be discussed at town board meeting. CliftonLarsonAllen – Amber Drewieske of CLA presented the 2023 Audit Report for the town. Land Use Commission - members. Motion by Wegner, second by Rabitz to appoint Christa Steeber, Duane Argall, Scott Chalupny, and John Rabitz to land use committee. All voting aye, motion carried. Oaths were given. Recycling Center –item disposal fees – May agenda. Cemetery Grass Cutting – Service Agreement – Quotes were opened and reviewed from Wendt Services, LLC and Haack All Season Services LLC. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow to award Wendt Services LLC the Highway Services Agreement for cemetery grass cutting and trimming for three year term. All voting aye, motion carried. Michael Herzog – property water issue. Wegner and Herman met with Attorney Lambert. Upon advice, matter will be referred to town insurance carrier for review. Culverts – 6-20 feet Program – County will do the inventory of town culverts. The inspection of town culverts will be done by private sector certified bridge inspectors. Town does not need to take any further action at this time. Rabitz Road Project – Contract B – Agreement and Notice to Proceed were executed by town chairperson. BIL/STP Projects – nothing at this time. ARIP Program - 2024-2025 Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) Application for Hillview Road/Jambo Creek Road will be submitted upon completion by Robert E. Lee & Associates. Rockledge Bridge update – Clerk forwarded emails received during the month from WI DOT, Ayres Engineering and Manitowoc County with project updates on utilities and concrete approaches. Road Projects – Various/Updates – Rabitz has attempted contact with WPS on Lover’s Lane project and is awaiting response. Rabitz is preparing final ARPA culvert package; advertise and open at May 6, 2024 meeting. Request for quotes/proposals for shouldering will be posted for opening at May 6, 2024 meeting. Bridge deck sealing proposal from Manitowoc County - Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz to accept quote, all voting aye, motion carried. Quotes were reviewed for pothole filling from MCK Customs LLC and Wendt Services LLC. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to have Wendt Services LLC fill potholes. Wegner to coordinate with Manitowoc County to place patch material at town hall. All voting aye, motion carried. Grading proposals from Cedar Springs Dairy Farm, LLC and Northeast Asphalt were reviewed. Motion by Rabitz, second by Wegner to hire Cedar Springs Dairy Farm, LLC to grade roads at $180.00/hour. Rabitz and Wegner voting aye, Rahmlow abstained. Motion carried. Liquor & Operator Licenses – None. Items for May 2024 Agenda: AED unit, deer carcass removal, recycling fees, shouldering spraying, center striping. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Rabitz, to pay bills presented, including payroll liabilities. All voting aye, motion carried. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to adjourn. All voting aye, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk