Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING April 14, 2026 The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County Wisconsin, convened an open session on April 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall for the purpose of transacting business as the Town Board. Town Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of allegiance. Roll Call: Chairman Joe Havlovitz, Sup. Nick Propson, Sup. Anthony Shibler, Clerk Susan Kornely, Treasurer Bernadette Duescher and Constable Kelly Kane. Others present: Roadman Dan Kasten and Jacob Heiser, Denmark News. Nine residents were present. The agenda has been publicly noticed at one posting site and on the town website. On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Propson, moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the minutes for March 10, 2026 Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Propson, moved to approve the minutes for April 10, 2026 Road Review and Town Board Meeting as amended. Motion passed. Reports Treasurer’s Finance Report – presented by the Treasurer Duescher after this month loans will be under $20,000. All loan balance paid by end of year. Road and Equipment Report/Bridge & Culvert Reports – patching is being worked on, tree trimming under way, maintenance and repairs on equipment, new sander on Pete, Chev 3500 needs brakes and tires. On a motion by Chairman Havlovitz and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve $1500 brakes and $1061 tires at Mishicot Auto. Motion passed. Chairman Havlovitz asked about the Jonsered chainsaw repair being more than buying a new chainsaw. Industrial Waste Hauling Report – Chairman Havlovitz – no report. Constable Report – Constable Kane reported on dogs at large, and the treasurer reported the two dogs in question have gotten their license. Plan Commission Report – Clerk Kornely – no report. Building Inspector Report - Clerk Kornely reported on Building Permits: T-Mobile- remove 12 antennas and add 6 antennas. Inspections: none. Razing: none. Utility Permit Report – Clerk Kornely reported WPS installed at 17199 Herold Rd. Transfer Station Report – Chairman Havlovitz reported additional items for discussion on the agenda. Violation Report – neighbor on CTH R reported rainbow water in their yard from their neighbor’s yards. Clerk responded to the complaint and informed them to contact the DNR. Clerk also contacted Planning and Zoning about the concern of junk vehicles in the neighbor’s yard. Public comments and suggestions from residents of the town and other person’s present. Sup. Propson thanked Steve Post, Bill Collins and Fred Lemens for plowing. Nick and Steve Propson also ran the snowplow. Ryan Collins also helped the town with snow clean up. Hank Kouba asked about why the grader was not used. Rick Kornely asked about the grader not even ready with the v-plow rusted and not on the grader. Public Hearing Discussion and action on Salt Contract recap – Chairman Havlovitz reported the contract was signed with 20 tons for early fill and 50 tons seasonal fill. The town can always get more from the County if needed. No action. Discussion and action on Roadman Job posting – Chairman Havlovitz reported we may have three applicants. No action. Discussion and action on Chapter 5 additional AI Data Center criteria – Manitowoc County Park & Planning is making a recommendation to the County Board for a one-year moratorium on AI Data Center until County Chapter 5 is updated. No action. Discussion and action on road review recap – Chairman Havlovitz reported on the Hidden Valley Rd (Rosecrans to Marshek Rd) using the $32,069.24 LRIP funds, wedging on Hickory Grove Rd (Keehan to Kvitek Rd), Nachtwey Rd (Zander to townline), chipseal on Marshek Rd (Fisherville to Greenstreet Rd) and Lakeview Dr cul-de-sac, and Pantzlaff Rd estimate on culvert. In 2027, Kocian Road work. Rosecrans Road is a possible ARIP project. Discussion and action on bids for 2026 Road Projects – On a motion Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup, Shibler, moved to request bids for Hidden Valley Road (Rosecrans to Marshek Road) – wedge, Hickory Grove Road (Keehan to Kvitek Road) - various sectional wedging, Nachtwey Road (Zander Road to Town line) - Marshek Road ( Fisherville to Greenstreet) - chip seal, Lakeview Drive Cul de sac chip seal, Discussion and action on 4 Year Road Plan – Board reviewed the 5 Year Road Plan Review applications for 2026-2028 term Plan Commission Member –Two citizen members and one board member, Lorri Havlovitz and Susan Kornely and Nick Propson submitted applications. On a motion by Sup Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the 3 applications. Motion passed. Discussion and action on E-Cycle Wisconsin Collector- Chairman Havlovitz gave a list of which items each of the material handlers take. No action. Discussion and action on Recycling Program fees – board reviewed and updated cost for disposal at the Transfer Site. Clerk will update the program fee flyer and post updates. No action. Discussion and action on Dog running at large fee structure – Chairman Havlovitz reported the County has up to $400 in their ordinance. Town Board discussed Chapter 8 and 15 will need to be updated for the next meeting with new verbiage. No action. Discussion and action on EMS Agreement Extension- Board reviewed the agreement and will ask County Rescue to come to one of our next meetings. No action. Discussion on Annual Meeting lunch – hot dogs and chips and choc chip cookies, soda water Mtwc Cty Deputy Sheriffs & Constable Assoc Mtg- May 7, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements Ordinance 2026-06 Ordinance to Amend Code of Ordinances – On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve ordinance 2026 -06. Roll Call: Havlovitz -yes, Shibler-yes, Propson-yes. Motion passed. Resolution 2026-01 Appointment of Town Plan Commission Members - On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Propson, moved to approve Resolution 2026-01. Motion passed. Six-Month EMS Agreement Extension (July1-December 31, 2026) Cooperstown - - On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the six-moth EMS agreement. Motion passed. Procedural Motions by members of town board On a motion by Chairman Havlovitz and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve all checks as presented. Motion passed. Correspondence Future agenda: May 12th – Discussion and action on Roadman Job posting, Discussion and action on Chapter 5 additional AI Data Center criteria, Discussion and action on bids for 2026 Road projects, Discussion and action on EMS Agreement Extension- County Rescue Representative, Ordinance 2026-7 Ordinance to Amend Code of Ordinances-Chapter 8 & 15 On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Propson, moved to adjourn. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Minutes approved May 12, 2026 Susan Kornely, Clerk