Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MANITOWOC TOWN BOARD MEETING-August 12, 2024 The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Manitowoc was held Monday August 12th, 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 July meeting. Correction was needed for the oath of office for Matt DiMarco. Minutes for the 7.8.24 meeting will be approved on 9.9.24. 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 4008 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 • Cayla Richardson 2514 Elm RD • Joe Higgins 2514 Elm RD • Shane Powalisz 3204 Nagle Ave Public input & Questions Former road construction was on S 26th ST and they were probably measuring for the next water lines. Old Business Paperwork for Supervisors Thiel and DiMarco will be sent to the clerk during the month. Relook into ARPA funds if we need to do any more paperwork for it. No update on 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). 2025 we will focus on Goodwin RD and/or S 26th ST. Pot holes are needed to be filled. Option is to do a longer road and add a nearby small side road. 2 individuals showed interest in the Deputy Clerk/Treasurer position per Supervisor Thiel and Chairman Blahnik. Position will be an individual that will train a few hours a week and work into possibly replacing the current Clerk/Treasurer when she retires. New Business 2024-2025 WTA Membership Cards were handed out Special Assessment for a lot sale on Creek Trails Building Permits as follows:Kohlbeck, Georgianna-3503 S 19th ST-Shed Krisch, Ken & Cheryl-3422 S 10th ST-Bathroom remodel ROW Permit-5041 S 10-county is responsible for this one. July 15th Chairman Blahnik took part in the TAC meeting via webinar. It was shared the Clerks are over worked and nothing is getting easier. Estimate 30% of the clerks in the state have resigned. Discussion on Intergovernmental Agreement to Realign the fire departments. This change could help exceed individual towns tax levy limit. Trees were cut on Goodwin RD in the ROW. The county did this because it was a safety hazard. Ditches were cut back by the county. There are excessive greens over grown on Nagle Ave (northside) that need attention, contact highway department. Drop boxes have been allowed once again for absentee ballots during elections. List of Poll Workers were accepted for the Election on 8.13.24 a motion was made by Supervisor Thiel and seconded by Supervisor DiMarco. The following documents, ordinances were signed for the Open Book and Board of Review: • Ordinance to Appoint Town Clerk to the BOR • Confidentiality Ordinance • Procedure for Waiver of BOR Hearing Requests • Revaluation Notice • Procedure for Sworn Telephone or Sworn Written Testimony Requests Board of Review alternates for October 9th, 2024 will be Supervisor Matt DiMarco and Constable Andy Shavlik. Sam.gov was updated for the year. Discussion by the town board on the conditional use permit for a vacation home rental on S 10th St was accepted. Final decision will be at the Board of Adjustments on August 19th, 2024. Numbers for insurance ratings were requested by us for the 6-month tracking from Silver Creek Fire Department and Rockwood Fire Department, but were not received for the meeting. Constable presented his report for the month of July: • July 12th Picked up garbage on Pheasant Lane. Disposed of properly. • Attended a meeting at 2026 Nagle Ave because of infested with rats. Health Department brought along an exterminator to give an estimate (less than $4,000) to take care of about 1,000 rats. The Health Department will start fining the residents. • Checked on property located on Birch RD with tall grass • Complaint of tree clippings down on (2800) Nagle AVE. County left the clippings on the road. Picked up because of a safety hazard. Annual meeting for 2025 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. Next Monthly Town meeting will be Monday September 9th, 2024 at 7:00pm. There being no other business to come before the board, a motion was made by Supervisor Thiel to adjourn August 12th meeting, seconded by Supervisor DiMarco. Motion carried. August 12th, 2024, meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm. Respectfully submitted Geraldine Gilbert Town of Manitowoc Clerk/Treasurer