April 21, 2026 Annual Meeting

April 21, 2026 7:00 P.M. The Annual Meeting of the Town of Two Rivers was called to order by Chairman Pohl, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Pohl introduced the Town Board, Clerk/Treasurer, Highway Department, Recycling Manager , Fire Chief and Constable. Total attendance 35 people per attendance sign in sheet. The minutes of the 2025 Annual Meeting were read and placed on file with a motion from Greg Veith and seconded by Bruce Kieckbusch, motion carried. Chairman Pohl addressed the b ody with activity from 2025. He began by hoping everyone had dried out from all the rain that mother nature has brought and hoped that no one experienced too much damage. He did report th at Manitou Road had the shoulders wash out and the north dr iveway culvert off V V at Town Hall/Fire Department . The county did a temporary repair on Manito u and the culvert and we will be getting estimates on permanent repairs. We also had another culvert was h out on Hillcrest Road, which is one of the culverts that will be replaced on a 90/10 state grant program, if the emergency repairs hold out. There are three other culverts that will be applied for replacement in this 90/10 program. The total cost for the replacement of these 4 culverts is expected to be $1,746,700.00 of which our portion (10%) will be $174,670.00. Also, in 2025 we had a n emergency culvert wash out on Hillcrest Road, the county did emergency repairs and then a permanent repair was done and will be rei mbursed 50% through Manitowoc County Bridge Aid program. Chairman Pohl also thanked Dalen Kobes and John LeClair for the outstanding job they did this winter, keeping our words in good driving condition, especially during the “Big Blizzard” in mid-March. We also received assistance from Manitowoc County to open up Hillcrest Road during that March snow. Road Review was completed and the board is considering chip sealing Woodland Drive from Jo hnston Drive to Cottage Lane, shim and chip seal Lake shore Road from Highway V south to Ravine. Chairman Pohl gave an update on the Data Center Moratori um Resolution that the Town, along with Town s of Mishicot and Two Creeks that was presented to C ounty Planning and Zoning. This will be going to the Manitowoc County Board for approval on Tuesday, March 28, 2026 at 6pm at the Heritage Center in Manitowoc. The public is certainly encouraged to attend this meeting and speak if they so choose. The 2025 audit report provided by Hawkins Ash reviewed by Clerk Timm, and she did advise that the Town remains in good financial shape. Copies of the financial report were also available at the meeting. Tom Messman questioned the over budgeted amount in the financials, and it was explained that this was primarily due to the emergency expense paid on the East Hillcrest culvert washout along with a roof on salt shed. Chief Leichtfuss reported response to 5 6 calls and thanked the residents for their support at the brat fry that they held on elections. A mutual aid agreement was entered into with the City of Two Rivers, which is working very well. Chief Leichtfuss reported that we had 22 firefighters on the roster, which was down from last year, but that can be attributed to higher expectations with regard to attending meetings and training, which in turn, benefits the residents. He reported that they are fundraising for a new jaws unit, which in cludes a grant application. Constable Liermann reported responding to approximately 29 calls, ranging from dog calls to illegal camping, neighbor di sputes, culvert calls along with various training opportunities. Recycling Manager Wachholz reported that all is going well with the new service (GFL/Green For Life). She also announced the clean sweep held by Manitowoc County on May 16, 2026 and she has fliers available. Ambulance Board member Chase provided an update on our service and what is paid by our residents for this service. Chairman Pohl addressed the emergency operations that took place the previous week and thank the firefighters that remained vigilant throughout the flooding period. Chairman Pohl asked for volunteers to serve on our Comprehensive Plan update committee. We are required to update this plan every 10 years and we are overdue. We do this update with the assistance of Bay Lakes Planning. This will be approximately 5 to 7 meetings. Clerk Timm took names of those that would be interested in servi ng on this committee. Upcoming events were announced by Chairman Pohl, including Open Book to be held April 28, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm and Board of Review will be Tuesday, May 12 , 2026 at Town Hall. Town of Two Rivers Fire Department Fish Boil will be held Friday, July 31, 2026. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:38pm by Greg Veith and seconded by Bruce Kieckbusch, motion carried and meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Bonnie Timm, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer ___________________________ Authenticated by Steve Pohl (35 people in attendance)