Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Summary of January Town Meeting 2026 Created on January 13, 2026 by Summary AI In Attendance: Al Szymczyk Mike Hansen Randy Wagner Steve Klinkner Shane Powalisz Andy Shavlik Matt DiMarco Jeri Gilbert Jeff Blahnik Kristen Schmidt Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Supervisor Matt DiMarco made a motion to accept the Agenda. Supervisor Cody Thiel seconded the motion. Approval of December Meeting Minutes Supervisor Cody Thiel made a motion to accept the December meeting minutes. Supervisor Matt DiMarco seconded the motion. Financials were reviewed and signed IT / Town email & archiving Archiving is non-negotiable for compliance and grant eligibility. Cost estimates varied: earlier claim $252/year per user; discussions showed $1,200–$1,600 initial; Sprinter's latest proposal was $850 setup + $288/year (≈ $1,100 first year). Bundling option exists to combine town website, social media, and emails; pricing is per email and includes archiving and continuous backup via SharePoint/OneDrive. Security and encryption requirements drive server choice; state-issued emails may alter archiving obligations. Next steps: obtain updated quote for 6 accounts, plan vote in February, and schedule setup in February–March; commitment is billed yearly. Roads, water & building power Grant application is submitted and visible on the applicant account; Greg reviewed and forwarded it; no printable PDF exists so screenshots will be used as a record while awaiting state acceptance. Water-main had no city/state updates; contractor reported generator neutral and furnace issues; driveway and address-marker work deferred to Feb–Mar; backup generator remains pending; solar is being considered with a 30% rebate and requires 12 months of electric bills and contractor quotes. Financials, taxes & QuickBooks Dog licenses & postal logistics Melissa McCulley (County Treasurer) will attend the next town association meeting. Dog tags are non-machinable and require a 'butterfly' stamp costing $1.29; postage expected to rise to $1.50 next year. Proposed to process dog licenses at meetings (January–March) or at the annual meeting to avoid mail; no processing before January 1. Unlicensed dogs ≈fine $35; licensing deadline April 1. Establish town email before purchasing laptops; software/IT costs are rising but funds are available. Emergency services / county updates Dan Hartwig attends meetings, provides county updates, and generates strong turnout and feedback from constables. Unit leadership meetings are now open to all board members for increased transparency and participation. Plans include partnering with the Dairy Producers of Wisconsin to tour farms and combine unit meetings with farm visits. State senators introduced legislation to codify court rulings on municipal extraterritorial authority (three-mile jurisdiction) into Wisconsin state code; municipalities oppose and supporters will contact legislators. EMS and ambulance service costs and staffing are escalating; future talks on how to handle this. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM