Annual Meeting — Minutes

DRAFT Annual Meeting April 21, 2026 Annual Meeting held April 21, 2026 at the Maribel Sportsmen’s Club at 7:00 p.m. Called to order by Chairperson Joe Havlovitz at 7:00, attendees were present. Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Joe Havlovitz gave a recap on the meetings itinerary and asked those present if there was anything they wanted added to the agenda. Minutes from the 2025 Annual meeting of April 15th were read by Clerk Kornely. On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Kelly Kane. moved to approve minutes as presented. Motion carried on an affirmative voice vote in favor, zero no votes cast. On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded Nancy Weber, moved to approve the borrowing of money for emergency purposes. Motion carried on an affirmative voice vote in favor, zero no votes cast. On a motion by Rick Kornely and seconded by Ryan Collins, moved to approve for emergency purposes an official pay rate to be the same rate as that of the part-time employee. Motion carried on an affirmative voice vote in favor, zero no votes cast. Discussion on current official’s salaries. No action. Site location and time of 2027 Annual Meeting will remain the same for April 20, 2027. Maribel Sportsman Club at 7:00. 2025 Annual Report: Chairman Havlovitz went through the Annual Report page by page. Treasurer Duescher gave a recap on the LGIP and interest rates. Lorri Havlovitz asked about cost savings at the Transfer Site and are we meeting our expenses. Rick Kornely asked about a collection of aluminum cans in a bin(cage) and donated to the Boy Scouts or another organization. Dave Blakeslee stated that the aluminum rate is $.75 per pound. Chairman Havlovitz reported aluminum that comes in bagged is cashed in and sucker, dog treats and water is purchased with the money received. Sup. Propson spoke on curbside pickup and the expense. Lorri Havlovitz asked about the property taxes going down on the 2026 budget. Treasurer Duescher reported a loan was paid off and this reduced the budgeted property taxes. Chairman Havlovitz gave a recap on the 4-year Road Plan for 2026 through 2027 and is available on town website. County Sup. Shay Sortwell stated the ARIP will still be available for the next State budget term. Board gave a recap on the future ARIP project of Hickory Grove Road or Rosecrans Rd. Rick Kornely asked about the increase in fuel or petroleum prices on roads and vehicles and how it will affect the budget. Nathan Radue asked about the ARIP program and asked about Hickory Grove Road and wear to the road. Nancy Weber asked for a correction on No Truck route Pantzlaff Rd from Greenstreet Rd to Fisherville Rd. Ryan Collins – Maribel Fire Department spoke on the equalized value, and the rate will be the same for 2027. The Maribel Fire Department purchased a used fire truck. Treasurer Duescher reported on the pending increase in 2027 for County Rescue. Rick Kornely asked about the grader not being used for the snowstorm and grader was fueled with only 41 gallons of fuel in April 2025. Lack of use – possible algae in the fuel- sell the grader and higher out the service of grading once a year. On a motion by Ryan Collins and seconded by Lorri Havlovitz, called for adjournment. Motion carried on an affirmative voice vote, zero no voted cast. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Minutes prior to approval Respectfully submitted, Susan Kornely, Clerk