Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF MANITOWOC TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 10, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. In Attendance  Chairman Jeff Blahnik  Supervisor Cody Thiel  Supervisor Matt DiMarco  Constable Andy Shavlik  Deputy Clerk Kristen Schmidt  Wayne Vetting  T.J. Seiler  Connor Seiler  Al Szymczyk  Dan Chichantk  Bernie Wazny  Barb Hochkammer  Vic Siehr  Tom Arndt  Michelle Arndt  Mike Hanson  Shane Powalisz  Bonnie Wech  Mike Wech  Steve Klinker  Randy Levndusky  Don Remaker Excused: Jeri Gilbert Approval of Agenda Supervisor Cody Thiel made a motion to approve the agenda. Supervisor Matt DiMarco seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approval of July Meeting Minutes Supervisor Matt DiMarco made a motion to approve the July meeting minutes. Supervisor Cody Thiel seconded the motion. Motion carried. Financial Reports The financial reports were reviewed, approved, and signed. Public Concerns  A concern was brought forward regarding vegetation overgrowth around fire hydrants on 26th Street.  A pothole complaint was received regarding 26th Street.  A resident reported that the water on South 26th Street has a sulfur-like odor. LRIP The Board reviewed the LRIP project bids. One bid was received from Northeast Asphalt. Supervisor Cody Thiel made a motion to accept the bid from Northeast Asphalt. Supervisor Matt DiMarco seconded the motion. Motion carried. IT Update There were no new updates to report regarding IT. Water Main Update There were no new updates regarding the water main project. Driveway Markers Jeri Gilbert is working on the driveway markers. Waste Management The Board discussed concerns regarding glass being left on the roads. Waste Management will be contacted regarding the complaint. The Board will also find out when the Town's current Waste Management contract expires. Backup Generator The deadline for receiving information regarding a donation toward the backup generator was extended to September 10, 2026. The Board will review the information received at that time. Permits A new permit was received from WPS to run power to the new duplexes on South 15th Street. Poll Workers Resolution The Poll Workers Resolution was approved. Supervisor Cody Thiel made a motion to approve the resolution. Supervisor Matt DiMarco seconded the motion. Motion carried. Snow Plowing Bid The Town will advertise the snow plowing bid on the Town website and in the Valders Journal. Bids will be opened in September. This is necessary because Manitowoc County can no longer provide snow-plowing services due to a lack of personnel. Open Records Request The Board discussed an open records request. The matter will be reviewed at the September meeting. Mailbox and Drop Box The Board discussed installation of a new mailbox and drop box before the weather becomes unfavorable. Supervisor Cody Thiel made a motion to proceed with the installation. Supervisor Matt DiMarco seconded the motion. Motion carried. Constable Report Constable Andy Shavlik reported that there were no calls during the month. Clerk Report The Clerk reported that the election will be held on August 11, 2026. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 PM. Supervisor Cody Thiel made a motion to adjourn. Supervisor Matt DiMarco seconded the motion. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Kristen Schmidt Deputy Town Clerk/Treasurer Town of Manitowoc