Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF GIBSON MARCH 4, 2024 MINUTES The March 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. Chairperson Richard Wegner, Supervisor Don Rabitz, Supervisor Steven Rahmlow, and Clerk/Treasurer Linda Herman were present. Others in attendance: Shaun Wendt, James Falkowski, William Herman and Ryan Collins. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Minutes of February 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 April 1, 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 from Collins on upcoming March 28, 2024 open discussion meeting regarding Fire/EMS services and questions were taken regarding recycling procedures with new provider. Building, Zoning & Culvert Permits – None. Town Board Reports – Rahmlow reported check out log has been prepared for the metal detector. Clerk reported update request from Manitowoc Planning & Zoning on Mott building (Rabitz will check) and a house number request (Wegner will handle). Wegner reported on various items, including but not limited to, coordination with Waste Management for removal of their equipment and closure of the animal neglect case; new ambulance will be arriving this year and meetings will now be held at the Mishicot fire station; and he is conducting research of electronics disposal company. Snowplowing – Update/Mailboxes –Short discussion regarding providing work for contracted snowplower in off season. Tisch Mills Fire Department – 2024 Contract – Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to accept and execute 2024 Tisch Mills Fire Department Contract. All voting aye, motion carried. Shipbuilder’s Credit Union Certificate of Deposit Maturity –Discussion. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to renew the Certificate of Deposit maturing March 20, 2024 at Shipbuilder’s Credit Union if the interest rate is 4% or higher. If the interest rate is not at least 4%, place funds in the savings account at Shipbuilder’s Credit Union and future placement of funds will be discussed at April 1, 2024 meeting. All voting aye, motion carried. Land Use Commission - members. Appointment of members to Land Use Commission will be placed on the April agenda. Recycling Center –item disposal fees – Disposal fees for electronics and other items will be reviewed and matter will be on April agenda. Cemetery Grass Cutting – Service Agreement – Discussion regarding length of agreement changing to three years. Rabitz will prepare agreement for posting. Quotes/proposals will be on April agenda. Town Board Spending Limit – Excess spending over $500.00 limit for Rockledge Bridge tree cutting project authorized by Wegner discussed. Better communication requested regarding proposed spending on items. Michael Herzog – property water issue. Rahmlow distributed state statutes for review by board. Clerk will deliver file to Rabitz to begin review. Culverts – 6-20 feet Program – Discussion. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to utilize Manitowoc County Highway Department for inventory and paperwork purposes in the WisDOT Small Bridge/Culvert Program. All voting aye, motion carried. Rabitz will review town culverts and provide list to Gary Mueller. BIL/STP Projects – nothing at this time. Rabitz Road Project – Contract A- Sealed bids were opened and reviewed. Motion by Rahmlow, second by Wegner to award the 2024 Highway Services Agreement for 2024 Road Reconstruction – Rabitz Road – South End to Vinton Construction Company. Rahmlow and Wegner voting aye. Rabitz abstained. Motion carried. Rabitz Road Project – Contract B – Robert E. Lee & Associates recommendation letter and bid tabulation was reviewed. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to award 2024 Rabitz Road Reconstruction (LRIP) project to Northeast Asphalt. All voting aye, motion carried. Rockledge Bridge update – Clerk forwarded email with updated documentation from Ayres Engineering and WI DOT to board for their information. Road Projects – Various/Updates – Quotes/proposals are being obtained for crackfilling, pothole patching, shouldering, bridge deck sealing, grading and center striping. Matters will be on April agenda. Wisconsin Public Service improvement project on Lover’s Lane discussed; and Rabitz will contact WPS to advise that the town does not wish to have new route placed into the road bed. The Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) was discussed. Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow, to have Robert E. Lee prepare and submit ARIP grant application for Hillview Road westerly from Cedar Springs Dairy at an estimated cost of $500.00, but not to exceed $1,000.00. All voting aye, motion carried. Liquor & Operator Licenses – Motion by Rabitz, second by Rahmlow to grant Entertainment Permit to Fisherville, LLC for requested dates. All voting aye, motion carried. Items for April 2024 Agenda: grading, potholes, shouldering, center striping, cemetery agreement, Land Use Commission 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 9:06 p.m. Linda S. Herman, Town Clerk