Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MANITOWOC TOWN BOARD MEETING-September 09, 2024 The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Manitowoc was held Monday September 9th, 2024 at the Silver Creek Fire Station and Town Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Blahnik. Pledge of Allegiance was said. Chairman Blahnik, asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the August meeting. Motion was made by Supervisor Thiel to approve the minutes and Supervisor DiMarco second it. Chairman Blahnik declared the minutes to stand approved as read. Chairman Blahnik, asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the August meeting. Motion was made by Supervisor DiMarco to approve the minutes and Supervisor Thiel second it. Chairman Blahnik declared the minutes to stand approved as read Discussion of month expenses. Bills were presented for payment; checks were signed and a motion was made by Supervisor Thiel and seconded by Supervisor DiMarco to allow bills to be paid. Motion carried Roll call of the Board members was documented. Chairman- Jeff Blahnik, Supervisor- Cody Thiel, Supervisor-Matt DiMarco, Constable-Andy Shavlik, and Clerk/Treasurer- Geraldine Gilbert. Residents from the town present were: • Randy Wagner 3809 S 19th ST • Steve Klinkner 4 008 S 18th ST • Dennis Karbon 3319 Jenny RD • Cindi Karbon 3319 Jenny RD • Bernie Wazny 3529 S 26th ST • Barb Hochkamer 3529 S 26th ST • Jim Theyerl 4123 Cty RD B • Adam Schweigl 2500 Jenny RD • Wayne Vetting 3819 S 15th ST • Mike Hansen 4015 S 18th ST • Sylvia Schmidt 1811 Silver Creek RD • Bill Schmidt 1811 Silver Creek RD • Dennis Bernhardt 1804 Jenny RD • Kristen Schmidt 2934 S 10th ST • Drew Adelman 3405 S 15th ST • Joe Stanzel 8516 Hwy JJ Public input & Questions Resident from Cty RD B brought to the attention of the town members the situation he encountered after building his garage with a driveway. The Cty Highway Department stated he does not have a separate access driveway to the new garage because it is not on the county map. The second driveway (gravel) has been there over 25 years. He is issued over $24,000 in fines and fees. He will go to court with this. The Town will support him. Old Business Manitowoc Attorney are issuing the contracts for the next phase on the water project. Road project balance of S 15th and S 19th ST, thinking about crack filling this calendar year (estimated cost $20,000 to $25,000) but it will cut into the plan for next year. Motion was made by Supervisor Thiel to approve the spending for crack filling on S15th and S19th ST for 2024 and Supervisor DiMarco second it. Chairman Blahnik declared the spending approved. New Business Permits as follows: • Peters, Jamie-3511 S 19th ST -Garage • Hanson, Aaron & Lindsey-2474 Silver Creek RD-Deck • Polarek, Caitlin-4219 Cty RD B-Update Electrical service in home • ROW Permit-Damrow, Kevin-Silver Creek RD-Driveway paved to lot line Open Book on August 29, there were 6 homes that residents came in to ask questions about the increase of property value. No paperwork was filed for any Written Objections. Received papers from the state, informing the town the Dramm Corp no longer qualifies as a manufacturing business for the Town of Manitowoc. Recycle Solutions a Certified Electronics Recycler offered the town an opportunity to do collection boxes or a 1-day event to collect the towns electronic wastes. Clerk Gilbert will investigate the other towns to see if they did this and get a list of items they collect. Share the Town Web on updating our Web page. Fees are the first year $2,420, each year after will be $1,220. This was tabled to share at the annual meeting. Contract for the assessor firm, Catalis for 3 years was accepted and signed Chairman Blahnik will contact the county to do a final ditch cutting for the end of the season. Open discussion on the ongoing Town of Manitowoc Rapids Fire Department and EMS joining with the city of Manitowoc. Kristy Schmidt from Silver Creek Fire Department shared the latest information. A meeting was held at 5:30pm today (9.9.24) at the City Hall to received public input. Each speaker that spoke shared many reasons Town of Manitowoc Rapids should not allow the city to cover their area. Zoom was also available. Manitowoc Rapids will have a Town Meeting on September 11, 2024 at 6:30pm at their town office. Clerk Gilbert invested funds for the roads in CDs for 9 months at 4.5%. WISLR Ratings will be done in September-October by Supervisors Thiel and DiMarco. He will also work on a plan for road construction for the town. WTA meeting at Meats in St. Nazianz on September 19th at 6:30pm for the Town Board Meeting. Numbers for insurance ratings were presented to us for the 6-month tracking from Silver Creek Fire Department and Rockwood Fire Department. One day seminar in Green Bay at the Rock Garden on Thursday September 19, for Chairman Blahnik and Clerk Gilbert. WTA is sponsoring the Fall Town Officials Workshops. Sessions on budgeting, levy limits, road management, roles, and responsibilities. The conditional use permit for a vacation home rental on S 10th St will receive the final decision at the Board of Adjustments on September 17th, 2024. Relook into ARPA funds if we need to do any more paperwork for it. Bridge Aid Grants are now available. Chairman Blahnik will check if there is, any outstanding repairs needed. Recycle Grant for 2025 was completed and submitted Constable presented his report for the past month: • August 14th Nagle Ave was reported large rocks in the ditch. Spoke with homeowner. • August 17th was called to Simon RD to pick up 2 desks on the side of the road. • August 21st on S 15th ST there was a call because of the chickens, goats, and rooster. Checked with the county and residents are allowed 5-6 fowls, and 15 goats per acre. The report mainly was concerned about the rooster crowing in the morning. Next Monthly Town meeting will be Monday October 14th, 2024 at 7:00pm. There being no other business to come before the board, a motion was made by Supervisor Thiel to adjourn September 9th meeting, seconded by Supervisor DiMarco. Motion carried. September 9th, 2024, meeting was adjourned at 8:23pm. Respectfully submitted Geraldine Gilbert Town of Manitowoc Clerk/Treasurer