Town Board — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING May 13, 2025 The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, convened in open session on May 13, 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: County Supervisor James Falkowski& Jacob Heiser-Denmark News & Roadman Dan Kasten. Eight 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 April 8, 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 April 18, 2025 Road review Meeting as presented. Motion passed. Reports Treasurer’s Finance Report – presented by the Treasurer. Treasurer Duescher reported on the non-compliant MFL issue with Gauger- Gauger is now in compliance and the board will not be assessing the $250 fine. Road and Maintenance Equipment Report – snow fence down, maintenance on vehicles, 95% of the roads have been patched. Junked out air compressor. Dan’s sawzall is junk. Dan would like the Town to buy one for him and for the town, requesting Dewalt. Discussion on the guardrail replacement from accident on Zander Rd. Authorized one Dewalt sawzall for the shop only. Discussion on weights for tractor, purchase from Reisterer. Industrial Waste Hauling Report – Chairman Havlovitz reported during the Maribel rummage sale, someone from the Village of Maribel instructed the hauler to not drive through the Village of Maribel but use Pleasant Road. Chairman Havlovitz spoke with the hauler to stop driving on the town Class B roads. Constable Report – Constable Kane reported a call that someone dropped off a cat and kittens at the Cherney Maribel Caves Park. Plan Commission Report – Clerk Kornely reported a rezoning request was received for Andrew & Abigail Wiltman. Building Inspector Report - Building Permits: none. Inspections: none. Razing Permit: none. Utility Permit Report – Clerk Kornely reported WPS 11623 Greenstreet Rd Transfer Station Report – Sup. Shibler reported Roger had an issue with a non-resident dropping off tires and refused to pay for them. He stated he found them in the ditch; he was saving Dan time by bringing them in. Chairman Halovitz spoke with Tom Kapinos and stated he found them in the ditch and was not paing for them. This will be the last time. The town will not bill him. Bridge/Culvert Reports – Chairman Havlovitz had no report. Public comments and suggestions from residents of the town and other person’s present. Sup Falkowski presented a sample of what procedures the County is using to enforce junk violations. Sup. Propson spoke on the County using Scanlan Road while repairing Hwy BB. Public Hearing Discussion and action on change order for 2025 Road Projects & amend approved dollars for projects $206,062 vs $202,332. The board discussed the changeover to push back Kvitek Rd both sections to a future year and incorporate Hidden Valley Rd the new total would be $213,220. On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the new bid for 2025 road work by Scott Construction. Motion passed. Contract signed. Discussion and action on rust repair on plow truck – estimate. Chairman Havlovitz asked for two estimates for the repair of rust and repainting to the area. No action. Discussion and action on long term plan for plow truck replacement- Chairman Havlovitz spoke on the purchase of a pickup truck. Looking into Government Surplus or Gov Deals or Marketplace. Not new -1 ton pick up truck – under $20,000. No action. Discussion and action on signage for recycling program fees – Sup. Shibler spoke with Transfer Site employees to Discussion and action on 5 Year Road Plan- Board reviewed the 5 Year Road Plan with the change of Kvitek Rd to 2026. No action. Discussion and action on Road Review recap – Minutes had been approved. Discussion and action on 2025 Highway Safety Days & MSHA Part 45 Refresher Training May 20th Oshkosh and Manitowoc County Highway Training – Dan and Steve will be attending on May 20th . If Steve is planting – Jim will be attending. No action. Discussion and action of contact for Manitowoc County Sheriff for carcass removal – Sup. Propson or Constable Kane will be the County contact for carcass removal. Constable Kane will be the first contact. No action. Discussion and action on building condition at 17807 CTH R – Chairman Havlovitz spoke with the owner. The owner intends to repair the building and was getting estimates. He was given 60 days to provide this information to the Chairman. The owner reported the power was shut off; however, it has not been shut off. Public Service deemed the property was not in disrepair that they have not shut off the power. Chairman Havlovitz spoke with Emergency Management and Highway department in regard to the building and the power shut off issue. No action. Discussion and action on May 1st County deadline for violation of corner property located 8617 Zander Rd – The County has not been back on site to review. No action. Discussion and action on Rezoning request to be sent to Plan Commission – Andrew & Abigail Wiltman. The Plan Commission will meet this month for a Public Hearing and on-site review of the site. No action. Discussion on Conditional Use Permit sent to Manitowoc County Board of Adjustments – May 19th the Board of Adjustment will be meeting on the Lindgren Conditional Use Permit. Discussion on cc. letter received from Kummer, Lambert, Fox, Glandt & Nelson, LLP in regard to proposal to resolve property access issue – Radtke Rd – Clerk Kornely gave a recap of the letter from Kummer, Lambert, Fox, Glandt & Nelson, LLP. The town was only a carbon copied. Chairman Havlovitz reported the town has maintained the cul-de-sac since it was created. The Board discussed sending a bill to the surveyor for the town’s legal expenses due to the incorrect filing of the surveys. Discussion on Manitowoc County Unit Meeting – May 15th attendance – Board members will be attending. Board of Review meeting within 45 days of 4th Monday in April – June 3rd at 6:55 pm Dates for Open Book and Board of Review- June 2nd and June 26th 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. Motion passed. Future agenda: June 3rd: Board of Review at 6:55 Town Meeting: Discussion and action on rust repair on plow truck – estimate, Discussion and action on long term plan for pickup truck replacement, Discussion and action on building condition at 17807 CTH R, Discussion and action on May 1st County deadline for violation of corner property located 8617 Zander Rd, Discussion and action on Rezoning request for Andrew & Abigail Wiltman. Liquor, Beer and Operator License. Board of Review June 26th On a motion by Sup. Propson and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to adjourn. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Minutes approved June 3, 2025 Susan Kornely, Clerk