Town Board Meeting — Minutes
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Summary of October Board Meeting Recap
Created on October 07, 2025 by Summary AI
In Attendance:
Bernie Wazny
Barb Hockammer
Dan Chichantek
Joe Stanzel
Tom Ardnt
Michelle Ardnt
Mike Mecca
Melissa Mecca
Steve Klinker
Meeting Opening, Agenda, and Minutes Approval
October Board meeting called to order.
Agenda approved motion made by Supervisor Thiel and seconded by Supervisor DiMarco.
Correction noted on LRIP amount given to the Town from September meeting minutes.
September meeting minutes approved with correction motion made by Supervisor DiMarco and
seconded by Supervisor Thiel.
Public Comments and Conditional Use Permit Discussion
Conditional use permit for Mr. Mecca approved; no town objections; Board of Adjustment meeting in
October.
Phragmites control focused on north end; web map available for updates.
Roads, LRIP/Elric Funding, and Project Planning
Dispatch center must be notified before road closures for emergency coordination.
Koeppel Lane road project completed; bill pending.
Road project supported for supplemental funding; application deadline October 31.
WISLR road ratings must be updated for state compliance.
Road projects must meet state specifications and require full documentation for grant disbursement.
IT, Social Media, and Administrative Issues
Intersection project at Goodwin and Q considered; groundwork required if elevation raised.
Decision on email provider and social media use tabled until next month after more vendor research.
LRIP application due by end of October; documentation must be sent to Geri for record-keeping.
Budget, Fire Department, and Capital Planning
Watermain repairs ongoing; some leaks fixed, sinkhole reported, no current plan to extend up 15th
Street.
Budget process requires fire departments to document use of funds; state mandates proof for audits.
Both Rockwood and Silver Creek are interested in driveway length signs. Silver Creek also adding a
generator to their fire station.
New garage construction on South 10th Street.
Constable Report, Supervisor Updates, and Closing
Discussion on implementing driveway length markers on address signs for emergency response;
examples from Maribel and Cooperstown.
Budget planning underway for road projects; need for ballpark figures and prioritization of roads like
Primrose and Goodwin.
Constable addressed property maintenance complaints and continued work on 911 signage.
Upcoming events: emergency management webinar (tomorrow), Wisconsin Town Association
Convention (next week), Christmas party (Dec 4); next meeting Nov 10, 7 PM.
Source: Town of Manitowoc website. First collected Oct 12, 2026.