Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING March 11, 2025 The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, convened in open session on March 11, 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 David Blakeslee, Sup. Hank Kouba, Sup. Anthony Shibler, Clerk Susan Kornely, and Constable Kelly Kane. Treasurer Duescher excused. Others present: Roadman Kasten, County Supervisor James Falkowski& Jacob Heise-Denmark News. Ten residents were present. The agenda has been publicly noticed at one posting site and on the town website. On a motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Chairman Blakeslee, moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Chairman Blakeslee, moved to approve the minutes for February 11, 2025 Town Board Meeting as amended. Motion passed. Reports Treasurer’s Finance Report – presented by the Clerk checks have been cuts and the Clerk will mail out payments. Road and Maintenance Equipment Report – Roadman Kasten reported 3 loads of sand and salt have been mixed, new radiator and water pump installed in Chev 3500, new front blade on IH plow, two new hydraulic lines on backhoe, tree cutting completed on Devils River Dr, the compressor head tested-it is worn out. Discussion about missing cutting torches in the shop. Industrial Waste Hauling Report – Chairman Blakeslee received a call on hauling on town road by digester. Road weight limits are up. Constable Report – Constable Kane reported no report. Plan Commission Report – Chairman Blakeslee had no report. Building Inspector Report - Building Permits: VanGroll-new home. Inspections: none. Razing Permit: none. Utility Permit Report – Five Star Energy Services- Charter Communication underground cable install. Transfer Station Report – Sup. Shibler reported no report. Bridge/Culvert Reports – Chairman Blakeslee reported no report. Bridge inspection report from the County received. Greenstreet Rd bridge is classified as a bridge- missed on the initial report. Public comments and suggestions from residents of the town and other person’s present. County Supervisor James Falkowski spoke about P3 Tips for reporting concerns/crimes to the County Sheriffs. Available on Smartphones. Ryan Collins asked for a sign on Hickory Grove Rd - a bump ahead sign, not just the bump sign. Public Hearing Discussion and action on bids for 15’ batwing mower for 2025 budget – On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup Kouba, moved to approve the bid from Swiderski Power for the Woods BW15.52 Batwing mower for $19995. Motion passed. Discussion and action on Salt Contract- Board discussed the contract. On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to seek salt purchase privately. Motion passed. Discussion and action on Correction Instrument on the Radtke Rd cul-de-sac – On a motion by Chairman Blakeslee and seconded Sup. Kouba, moved to sign the Correction Instrument as recommended by Attorney Del Ponte. Motion passed. Steve Zeitler was not present to sign the document. The driveway permit will be refunded. Discussion and action on debris violations: 12512 CTH Z, 18426 CTH R, 8823 & 8617 Zander Rd-County’s investigation of 18426 CTH R property seems to be addressed. The Brey property on 8823 Zander Rd will receive a correction order for the junk and remove livable camper. The Brey property on the corner of Zander Rd and CTH R will receive a correction order for the additional junk. The Kane property at 12512 CTH Z will receive a second notice with additional areas to clean up. Brey and Kane will be given until June 1 to clean up property. The Brey corner property has until May 1 to comply. No action. Discussion and action on 15601 Keehan Rd zoning- complaint of business operation- Karl Lindgren has owned the business since 2011, in 2013 moved to 15601 Keehan Rd. He does custom work on cars, with no signage out front. The Board asked if he received compensation for the work he does, and the property is zoned GA. The clerk will send a letter to the County on the business and if a conditional use permit is needed for GA zoning. No action. Discussion and action on Roadman Handbook & Employee Safety Manual changes. On motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Chairman Blakeslee, moved to approve Employee Handbook. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve Employee Safety Manual. Motion passed. Discussion and action on 2025 Highway Safety Days & MSHA Part 45 Refresher Training May 20th Oshkosh and Manitowoc County Highway Training- Roadman Kasten will attend the County Highway training and will report to Board if he would like to attend the 2025 Highway Safety Days & MSHA training if needed. No action. Discussion and action on Recycling Program fees- On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to increase fees to TVs: Up to 30” from $10 to $15, Greater than 30” from $20 to $30, and computer monitors from $5 to $10. Motion passed. Discussion and action on road review date –after the election, the new board will send the date of the road review. No action. Discussion and action on road listing for bidding – Parizek Rd, Luebke Rd, Pautz Rd(both ends), Zander Rd (NN to Herold), Cooperstown Rd (T to Rosecrans) The new board will need to request bids for the roads of their choosing. No action. Discussion on 2024 Financial Statements- no action. Discussion on Manitowoc County Unit Meeting – March 20th – K-City Pub & Grill – Board members will be in attendance. Roadman Kasten asked for a permit to have concrete hauled on Greenstreet Rd. The board stated CTH T to Greenstreet Rd. Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements None. Procedural Motions by members of town board On a motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve all checks as presented. Motion passed. Future agenda: April 8th: Discussion and action on 2025 Highway Safety Days & MSHA Part 45 Refresher Training May 20th Oshkosh and Manitowoc County Highway Training, Discussion and action on Recycling Program fees, Discussion and action on road review date, Discussion and action on road listing for bidding and Discussion and action of Plan Commission applications On a motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to adjourn. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Minutes approved April 8, 2025 Susan Kornely, Clerk