Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MANITOWOC TOWN BOARD MEETING-January 08, 2024 The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Manitowoc was held Monday January 08th, 2024 at the Silver Creek Fire Station and Town Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Supervisor Thiel. Pledge of Allegiance was said. Supervisor Thiel, asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the December budget meeting. Motion was made by Supervisor Thiel to approve the budget minutes and Supervisor Adelman second it. Supervisor Thiel declared the minutes to stand approved as read. Supervisor Thiel, asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the December meeting. Motion was made by Supervisor Thiel to approve the minutes and Supervisor Adelman second it. Supervisor Thiel declared the minutes to stand approved as read. Roll call of the Board members was documented. Cody Thiel, Supervisor, Drew Adelman, Supervisor, Andy Shavlik, Constable, and Geraldine Gilbert Clerk-Treasurer. Jeff Blahnik, Chairman joined the meeting via phone. Residents from the town present were: • Dennis Karbon 3319 Jenny RD • Cindy Karbon 3319 Jenny RD • Wayne Vetting 3819 S 15th ST • Jean Vetting 3819 S 15th ST • Mike Hansen 4015 S 18th ST • Shane Powalisz 3204 Nagle Ave • Nick Sheeter 3316 Serenity DR • Steve Klinkner 4008 S 18th ST Implementing northside ATV traffic on town roads, was brought to the board from a northside resident. It will be added to the agenda for the Annual Meeting on April 16, 2024. If accepted at the Annual Meeting the process will be the same as the southside, no cost to the town for signage, must be donated. Old Business *Airbnb is postponed to the January 15th, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting at 7:00pm. Received land deeds from area neighbors to present to the County Planning and Zoning. New Business *The culvert that runs from S 19th ST through properties going south about 1500 feet was inspected by Great Lakes. Jeff claims to start with attorney to get answers for the responsible parties of the deteriorating underground culvert. *Board of Review training will take place Saturday, March 3rd, 2024. Chairman Jeff Blahnik and Supervisor Thiel have agreed to attend the course at $65.00 each *Bids for road resurface next month from Cody. 3 Bids are needed to be able to use ARPA Funds. *Update the S 26th agreement with the Town of Newton from 80 years ago, regarding trees in the right of way, cutting, ditches. All publication rates have been increased. The town has decided, to try Valders Journal weekly paper for election and bidding purposes. *Silver Creek Fire Department water was never tested per Chairman Jeff Blahnik and felt it was a public safety issue. Discussion among the residents claim the water was tested 3 years ago. Building/ROW permits/real estate inquiry in December • 2322 Elm Rd-Monica Baetsen-Shed Constable presented his report for the month of December • Plastic totes filled with old clothes Annual Meeting scheduled for April 16th, 2024 at Silver Creek Fire Station. Next meeting will be Monday February 12th, 2024 at 7:00pm. There being no other business to come before the board, a motion was made by Supervisor Thiel to adjourn January 8th meeting, seconded by Supervisor Adelman. Motion carried. January 8th, 2024, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm. Respectfully submitted Geraldine Gilbert Town of Manitowoc Clerk/Treasurer