Town Board — Minutes

DRAFT TOWN BOARD MEETING December 3, 2024 The Town Board of the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, convened in open session on December 3, 2024, at following Public Budget Hearing and Special Town Meeting of the Electors that began 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 7:25 p.m. Pledge of allegiance. Roll Call: Chairman David Blakeslee, Sup. Hank Kouba, Sup. Anthony Shibler, Clerk Susan Kornely, Treasurer Bernadette Duescher, and Constable Kelly Kane. Others present: none. Five residents were present. The agenda has been publicly noticed at the one posting site and on the town website. On a motion by Chairman Blakeslee and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed. On a motion by Sup. Kouba and seconded by Sup. Shibler, moved to approve the minutes for November 12, 2024 Town Board Meeting as amended. Motion passed. Reports Treasurer’s Finance Report – presented by the Treasurer. Road and Maintenance Equipment Report – Chairman Blakeslee reported the pallet forks have arrived. Snow fencing is being installed. Half of the salt/sand pile across the road has been used. Industrial Waste Hauling Report – Chairman Blakeslee had no report. Constable Report – Constable Kane reported no report. Plan Commission Report – Chairman Blakeslee had no report. Building Inspector Report - Building Permits: Binish – farm shop/hair salon, Korsten- shipping container. LaCourt- HVAC inspection, Duckart – shed, VanGroll- barn remodel. Inspections: none. Razing Permit: none. Utility Permit Report – issued to WPS for property on Marshek Rd. Transfer Station Report – Sup. Shibler reported no report. Bridge/Culvert Reports – Chairman Blakeslee reported County bridge inspection has been completed. Loberger driveway permit was issued. Public comments and suggestions from residents of the town and other person’s present. Lorri Havlovitz asked about the Nov 19th mud/manure report on Cooperstown Road. Sup. Kouba responded to the complaint and the farmer cleaned up the mess. Public Hearing On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to approve the 2025 budget as presented, in the amount of $769,541. Motion passed. Discussion and action on eliminating skid steer usage cost and wage expenses/purchase of forks- Pallet forks have been purchased. No action. Discussion and action on debris violations: 12512 CTH R, 18426 CTH R, 17807 CTH R, 18434 CTH R, 17930 CTH R, 8823 & 8617 Zander Rd-County Investigation – The County Planning and Zoning sent a letter dated November 12th the county has given 8823 Zander Rd until January 13, 2025 to remove junk and debris. County will be making assessment on 8823 Zander Rd trailer and 18426 CTH R junk from adjacent properties. The $100 fine for 17807 CTH R will be added as a Special Assessment on the 2025 tax bill. No action. Discussion and action on replacement of tractor/mower for 2025 budget – Pricing will be obtained for mowers- bat wing up to $30,000. No action. Discussion and action on bids for sale on boom mower – On a motion by Sup. Shibler and Chairman Blakeslee, moved to approve the bid for $500 for the used mower from Tower Excavating. Motion passed. Discussion and action on Greenstreet Road bridge/culvert – The Greenstreet Road bridge is considered a bridge V-36-036 per County report. No action. Discussion and action on disciplinary action for Employee’s Handbook – Board discussed the current wording on hours and discussed on call hours. The board will review and come to the next meeting with proposed changes. No action. Discussion on Spring Election- April 1, 2025, if needed spring primary will be February 18. 2025. Ordinances, Resolutions and Agreements Procedural Motions by members of town board On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to approve all checks including as presented. Motion passed. Future agenda: January 14th: Discussion and action on replacement of tractor/mower for 2025 budget, Discussion an action on disciplinary action for Employee’s Handbook On a motion by Sup. Shibler and seconded by Sup. Kouba, moved to adjourn. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes prior to approval Susan Kornely, Clerk