Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING July 1, 2025 The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, convened in open session on July 1, 2025, 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. Anthony Shibler, Sup. Nick Propson, Clerk Susan Kornely, Treasurer Bernadette Duescher and Constable Kelly Kane. Others present: Roadman Dan Kasten and County Supervisor James Falkowski. Four residents were present. The agenda has been publicly noticed at one posting site and on the town website. On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, 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 June 3, 2025 Board of Review Meeting as presented. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the minutes for June 3, 2025 Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the minutes for June 26, 2025 Board of Review Meeting as presented. Motion passed. Reports Treasurer’s Finance Report – presented by the Treasurer. Treasurer Duescher reported an amended financial report was submitted due to a late check being cashed on 6/30/25. Road and Maintenance Equipment Report – present by Roadman Kasten. Worked on culverts under roads inspected, Zander Rd culvert was suggested to be replaced, and ditches will need to re-dug, grass cutting with new mower is going well, looking at upgrades to the wings operations to operate separately, grease zirk replacements. Industrial Waste Hauling Report – Chairman Havlovitz reported on hauling on Pleasant Road during Maribel Parade and Picnic. Letters to be sent to Wery, Heim, VanderKinter and NLC on hauling on Pleasant Road. Constable Report – Constable Kane reported on a dog call- dog was16 years old (skinny dog). Plan Commission Report – Clerk Kornely reported the Plan Commission met on June 10, 2025 to review the rezoning request from Andrew & Abigail Wiltman for 20 acres of the 40 acres from EA to GA. The Plan Commission moved to recommend to the Town Board approval of the rezoning of 20 acres to GA and the remaining 20 acres stay EA. Building Inspector Report - presented by the Town Chairman. Building Permits: Hickory Grove Dairy – machine shed, Kendall Genz- garage addition(2024). Inspections: none. Razing: Sue Heideman-garage, WTRW- commercial building. Utility Permit Report – Clerk Kornely had no report. Transfer Station Report – Sup. Shibler reported the Transfer Site employees were fine with Emory Umentum as back up. Treasurer Duescher reported on balancing the cash box at the Transfer Site- missing 3 slips- if void need to be noted. Sup. Propson donated $20 for the tires that were not paid for by a non-resident and this is not normal procedure. Illegal dumping will be an enforceable violation. Bridge/Culvert Reports – Chairman Havlovitz reported on culvert bid and ditching for Zander Rd. Public comments and suggestions from residents of the town and other person’s present. Lisa Loberger asked if the town received a letter from her attorney. Cty. Sup. Falkowski reported that the County Treasurer has given her notice effective 7/19/2025. Falkowski gave an update on body cams for the Sheriff’s officers. Falkowski spoke on rezoning issues when the recommendation comes before the County. Falkowski spoke on the Town pulling out of County Zoning under 2023 WI Act 264. Public Hearing Discussion and action on rust repair on plow truck – Plow truck #4 working on getting quotes for repair and painting- pictures have been sent for review and discussed inspection for other underbody issues. No action. Discussion and action on building condition at 17807 CTH R (WTRW Inc) – Chairman Havlovitz spoke on Sup. Propson being able to get the power shut off on the building with WPS through an email from the building inspector’s request. No action. Discussion and action on May 1st County deadline for violation of corner property located 8617 Zander Rd (Brey) – County has fined the resident. No action. Discussion and action on June 1st County deadline for violation on 12512 CTH Z (Kane) & 8823 Zander Rd (Brey) – No action. Discussion and action on 18039 CTH NN living in a camper – letter submitted by County Planning and Zoning. No action. Discussion and action on 17807 CTH R razing of commercial building/2 buildable lots – Clerk read the letter from Mark Heller. No action. Discussion and action on Rezoning request – Andrew & Abigail Wiltman – On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the rezoning of 40 acres EA to 20 acres GA and 20 acres remain EA. Motion passed. Letter of recommendation to be sent to County Planning and Zoning Commission. Discussion and action on New home construction permit fees – Clerk read the new verbiage On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the new language on new home dwellings. Motion passed. Discussion and action on steps involved for Town exercising Village Powers for zoning – No action. Discussion and action on full-time Town employees personal time, vacation time and flex time option – Chairman Havlovitz submitted additional language for the Employee Handbook regarding Employee Flexible Schedule. Discussion will continue on additional core hours description. No action. Discussion and action on Employee handbook updates – No action. Discussion and action on insurance policy renewal – No action. Discussion and action on intergovernmental work – The Board showed interest in bidding on work in the Village of Kellnersville - snowplowing. No action. Discussion and action on Delmore Consulting – Full PASER Rating Service. No action. Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements Procedural Motions by members of town board On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Propson, moved to approve all checks as presented plus $12,700 for additional July invoices not currently available for payment. Motion passed. On a Sup. Propson and Sup. Shibler, moved to approve $500 for additional parts from Jaeger for batwing mower. Correspondence Chairman Havlovitz read the letter from Steve Zeitler regarding Radtke Rd cul-de-sac. Chairman Havlovitz read the letter from Hager, Dewick & Zuengler regarding Radtke Rd cul-de-sac and filing for eminent domain. Future agenda: August 12th: Discussion and action on rust repair on plow truck #4 -estimates, Discussion and action on June 1st County deadline for violation on 12512 CTH Z (Kane) & 8823 Zander Rd (Brey), Discussion and action on steps involved for Town exercising Village Powers for zoning, Discussion and action on full-time Town employees personal time, vacation time and flex time option -define core hours, Discussion and action on insurance policy renewal, Discussion and action on intergovernmental work, Discussion and action on Delmore Consulting – Full PASER Rating Service, Discussion and action on filing for eminent domain on Radtke Rd cul-de-sac, Discussion and action on WTA Annual Convention, Discussion and action on WTA Fall Workshops On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Propson, moved to adjourn. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Minutes approved August 12, 2025 Susan Kornely, Clerk