Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Summary of Town Board Meeting Summary Created on June 10, 2025 by Summary AI Town of Manitowoc In attendance Wayne Vetting Jean Vetting Cindi Karbon Jessica Brault Marti Conrad Jeremy DeSwarte Steve Klinkner Dennis Winkler Overview Agenda and minutes approved with corrections. Motion made by Supervisor DiMarco to approve the minutes and Supervisor Thiel second it. Manitowoc Football Club presented, serving ~400 kids and adults Parking and traffic safety at soccer fields discussed; wetland/floodplain status to be clarified Website and communication issues raised; need for timely posting of agendas/minutes Financials reviewed; Koeppel Lane road project approved. Motion made by Supervisor Thiel and Supervisor DiMarco second it. Water main/well issues ongoing; city/town coordination and PSC involvement Permits, bar licenses, and dog licenses updated ATV/UTV/golf cart road use clarified; DNR licensing required Emergency services funding and reporting discussed Next meeting scheduled for July 14 Approval of Agenda and Minutes Agenda approved unanimously. Motion made by Spervisor DiMarco to approve the minutes and Sopervisor Thiel second it. May's minutes reviewed; corrections noted. Correction: Silver Creek River comment deleted from public input section. Correction: Road construction alternate route allowed until July 1, 2025 (not January 1, 2026). Minutes approved with corrections. Motion made by Spervisor DiMarco to approve the minutes and Sopervisor Thiel second it. Manitowoc Football Club Presentation Manitowoc Football Club is a not-for-profit organization offering youth and adult soccer. Established approximately 25 years ago; formerly known as Goal Getters. Current membership is close to 400 participants, with continuous growth. Programs include recreational, select, and academy levels for 4K through adult. Home games and fields located at Viebahn and 19th Street. Parking and Traffic Safety at Soccer Fields Parking and traffic issues identified as ongoing concerns. Potential solutions discussed: improved traffic flow, new parking lot, local contractor involvement, public safety funding. Land status (wetland vs. floodplain) affects feasibility; wetland requires DNR and special use permit, floodplain may allow gravel lot. Historical use: area previously mowed and used for parking by fire department; current restrictions unclear. Board research two years ago indicated presence of wetland indicators on site. Website, Communication, and Posting Issues Website updates not current; transition of responsibility ongoing. Agenda sent to board one week in advance; posting timelines vary by notice type (24 hours to 30 days). Clerk responsible for meeting minutes; minutes must be posted, even if unapproved, per state law. **CORRECTION: **Clerk is responsible for meeting minutes there is no law to post them. Unclear ownership of website maintenance; need for defined roles and job descriptions online. Lack of posted agendas/minutes reduces public awareness and participation. Roles, Responsibilities, and Website Maintenance Minutes can be posted immediately as 'not approved' until formal approval. 90% of website content (minutes, agendas) originates from Geri and Kristy; training needed for them. Website updates are time-consuming; clerk workload increased from a few hours to 20–30 hours/week over 5–6 years. Website designer offers training; thick manual available; only Geri and Jeff can update site. Website supports email notifications for updates; underutilized features; more staff involvement encouraged. Financials and Road Project Approvals Reviewed financial reports; no questions raised. Motion made by Supervisor Thiel and Supervisor DiMarco second it. Received two quotes for Koppel Lane: Manitowoc County and Northeast Asphalt. Manitowoc County quote covers approximately 170 square yards; Northeast Asphalt covers 160 square yards. Motion approved to proceed with Manitowoc County for Koppel Lane repaving at estimated value. Motion made by Supervisor Thiel and Supervisor DiMarco second it. Other road projects (Goodwin, others) likely deferred to next year due to contractor availability. IT, QuickBooks, and Water Main/Well Issues New website launched; requires ongoing updates and improved communication. QuickBooks implementation in progress; full functionality expected by year-end. Board agendas must be posted physically in three places per statute or online on town page. **CORRECTION: ** Board agendas must be posted online and in one physical place. Meeting minutes to be uploaded within five days using AI-generated notes. Water main project delayed; construction and testing updates required, with concerns about resident contact and response tracking. Water Main, Testing, and Public Service Commission Lack of communication from city officials; multiple unreturned emails. Coordination required for road repaving and water main installation; delays may cause financial responsibility for repairs. Next meeting proposed for June 26, 7 p.m to discuss water project Legal constraints: city can only connect properties with wells testing above specific VOC levels per public service commission contract. DNR halt delayed project until August; wildlife concerns cited as reason. Permits, Bar Licenses, and Dog Licenses Town roads allow DNR-licensed vehicles; county/state roads do not permit them. Golf carts must meet safety requirements (headlights, brake lights, horn, insurance) for road use; not all qualify for DNR licensing. Permit fees discussed for siding, windows, roofs, and driveways; currently not charged but under consideration. **CORRECTION: **Permit fees discussed for siding, windows, roofs, and driveways; currently not charged but under consideration for justification. Bar license renewals and bartender background checks completed; all up to date and approved. Correspondence, Emergency Services, and Maintenance Received bill from Manitowoc County for snow plowing, sign work, and road patching Board of Review held on May 22, 2025; no attendees, a few inquiries, completed smoothly. Town Association Convention to address emergency management and EMS service costs in Wisconsin. Maintenance of Effort forms required by Department of Revenue to ensure towns/villages maintain emergency services funding. Clerk training virtually through UWGB in July and convention in October. Constable, Supervisors, and Community Reports Constable reported no major incidents; quiet month. Speed limit on Goodwin-Q previously evaluated; motion passed to contact county board for further review. Ongoing concerns about gunshots near South 15th Street pit; legal to shoot if 300 feet from structures, but liability issues noted. Burning incident on May 6th: fire crossed property line; burning permit required; parties advised to communicate. Rat infestation addressed; extermination billed in January, unpaid, may be added to property taxes. Manitowoc Football Club seeking town help with traffic; options include parking lot or traffic control. Safety board to revisit Q and Goodwin intersection; motion passed to request recommendations. Over 20 unrenewed dog licenses reduced to 8 after follow-up; further calls planned. Upcoming events: Town Association June 19th, state convention October 12-14, Manitowoc to host in September. Next Meeting and Adjournment Next meeting date July 14th, 2025 Inquire to hold a meeting for June 26 at 7 P.M. to discuss water main project. Motion to adjourn June meeting passed.