Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING June 3, 2025 The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, convened in open session on June 3, 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 Jacob Heiser- Denmark News. Six 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. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Propson, moved to approve the minutes for May 13, 2025 Town Board Meeting as presented. Motion passed. Reports Treasurer’s Finance Report – presented by the Treasurer. Treasurer Duescher reported recycling grant was received. Loan balance is reducing and interest from LGIP has been increasing. Road and Maintenance Equipment Report – present by Roadman Kasten. Worked on filling potholes on Cooperstown Rd, batwing mower has arrived, discussion on batwing hydraulics working together or individually, and right front tire on the tractor needs replacement. Approval to purchase from Shaha for $470. The guardrail on Zander RD is done, and the new mailbox has been installed after an accident. A ten-foot culvert by Mike Albers installed, culvert and bridge marker installed, and culvert inspections started. No calls have been returned on estimates for rust and painting of plow truck. Call from resident on Fisherville regarding road condition- Town of Franklin will be making the repair to culvert. Culvert on Pautz Rd has been cold patched. Industrial Waste Hauling Report – Chairman Havlovitz had no report. Constable Report – Constable Kane reported no issues. Plan Commission Report – Sup. Propson reported the Plan Commission met on May 28, 2025 to review the rezoning request from Andrew & Abigail Wiltman for 2.50 acres of the 40 acres from EA to SE. The Plan Commission made no decision and request the Wiltman’s contact the county on splitting the parcel into 2 – 20-acre parcels. The County suggested 20 acres be rezoned to GA and the other 20 acres stay EA. Income needs to be 51% from land in EA. The Plan Commission will meet again next week for the public hearing on the amended rezoning request. Building Inspector Report - presented by the Clerk. Building Permits: none. Inspections: none. Razing Permit: none. Utility Permit Report – Clerk Kornely had no report. Transfer Station Report – Sup. Shibler reported had no report. Sup. Propson had a call from Emory Umentum and was asking about being put back in the rotation. The board will discuss it with other Transfer Site employees before deciding. Bridge/Culvert Reports – Chairman Havlovitz reported on bridge approaches where the bridge and the road meet is the town’s responsibility per the County Highway Department. Public comments and suggestions from residents of the town and other person’s present. Dave Blakeslee asked about the junked-out air compressor. Public Hearing Discussion and action on rust repair on plow truck – estimate No action. Discussion and action on long term plan for pick-up truck replacement – Chairman Havlovitz gave examples of closed auction pick-up trucks. No action. Discussion and action on building condition at 17807 CTH R (WTRW Inc) – Chairman Havlovitz received no update, except the building is still sinking. Discussion and action on May 1st County deadline for violation of corner property located 8617 Zander Rd (Brey) – Clerk Kornely reported the County is working on the next steps. Discussion and action on June 1st County deadline for violation on 12512 CTH Z (Kane) & 8823 Zander Rd (Brey) – Clerk Kornely reported County will not be out until end of June to review. Discussion and action on Rezoning request to be sent to Plan Commission – Andrew & Abigail Wiltman. No action. Discussion and action on new home construction permit fees - current fee for one-and two- family dwellings $950 and $1150 – adequate? Building inspectors fees differ – Board discussed re-writing the fee structure based on building inspector fee rates. No action. Discussion and action on steps involved for Town exercising Village Powers for zoning- board discussed opting out of County Zoning and starting its own 5-member zoning committee. No action. Discussion and action on responsibility of I-43 overpass bridge approaches on town roads- No action. Discussion and action on full-time Town employees personal time, vacation time and flex time option – Board discussed flex time. Chairman Havlovitz will write up standards for handbook for review at next meeting. No action. Discussion and action on the use of personal equipment for town work – Board discussed the use of personal equipment having prior approval before usage. The board discussed a $300 prior approval for rental of equipment. No action. Discussion and action on amending budget to include the transfer of $19995 from the Reserve Fund – Highway Equipment to the 2025 budget General Fund. The board reviewed Resolution 2025-02. Action to be taken later in the meeting. Discussion and action on Liquor/Beer License- Crazy Dave’s Lucky Lady and Maribel Sportsmen’s Club On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve Liquor and Beer licenses for Crazy Dave’s Lucky Lady and Maribel Sportsmen’s Club. Motion passed. Discussion and action on Operator’s Licenses Maribel Sportman Club On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve Operator Licenses for Scott Paquette– President & Agent, Nellie Sprangler – Secretary, Joseph Niec – Board Member, Carl Bonde – Board Member, William Mecha, Morgan Siebert. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve Operator Licenses for Cheryl St Peter, Michelle Baumgart, Erin (Pasono) Warden, Vicky Gilbert, Emory Umentum. Motion passed. Discussion on cc. letter received from Hager, Dewick & Zuengler, SC regarding the Loberger/Verlare Matter – Radtke Rd – Ann Marie Verlare’s attorneys will be sending a rebuttal letter. An invoice was sent to Steve Zeitler for $1820.30 related to cost incurred by the town for legal expense for erroneous survey. Board of Review meeting June 26th 6-8 pm. Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements Resolution 2025-02 Authorizing to Amend the 2025 Budget – On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Propson, moved to approve Resolution 2025 -02 Authorizing to Amend the 2025 Budget. Motion passed. 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. Motion passed. Future agenda: July 8th: Discussion and action on rust repair on plow truck – estimate, Discussion and action on building condition at 17807 CTH R (WTRW Inc), Discussion and action on May 1st County deadline for violation of corner property located 8617 Zander Rd (Brey), Discussion and action on June 1st County deadline for violation on 12512 CTH Z (Kane) & 8823 Zander Rd (Brey), Discussion and action on Rezoning request - Andrew & Abigail Wiltman, Discussion and action on New home construction permit fees - current fee for one-and two-family dwellings, 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, Discussion and action on handbook updates, Discussion and action on insurance policy renewal On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Propson, moved to adjourn. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Minutes approved July 1, 2025 Susan Kornely, Clerk