Meeting Minutes

Page 1 of 3 5/27/25 TOWN OF LA POINTE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING May 27th, 2025 6:00PM at Town Hall Minutes Town Board Members Present: Chair Glenn Carlson, Supervisor Aimée Baxter, Supervisor Mike Anderson, Supervisor Samantha Dobson, Supervisor Sue Brenna Staff Present: Town Administrator Max Imholte, Town Clerk Alex Smith, Assessor Steve Nordquist (left @6:05pm) Public Present: Paul Brummer, Richard Kula, Wendy Toth Call to Order: 5:00pm I. Public Comment A*: None. II. Administrative Reports A. Town Administrator’s Report: Report prepared and discussed by Max Imholte. Mike Anderson asked about the insurance for the new jet ski for the Fire Department with clarification. III. Public Works A. Roads, Dock, and Harbor 1. Hire Seasonal CDL Driver: Motion to hire Scott Grabarek as the Seasonal CDL Driver at $28/hr nte 600 hours starting June 1st and ending September 30th, A. Baxter/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. B. Parks 1. Clarify transfer of Parks #3 to Parks #2: Motion to rehire Trevor Kreuger as Parks #2 instead of #3 @20/hr, S. Brenna/A. Baxter, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. C. Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) 1. Purchase Order for Annual Compactor/Bailer Inspection Motion to approve the purchase order for the annual compactor/bailer inspection in the amount of $1582.50, M. Anderson/A. Baxter, Discussion Mike Anderson mentioned the 82.50 is tax that the Town doesn’t pay in this situation due to tax exemption. Amended Motion by Mike Anderson to approve the purchase order for annual compactor/bailer inspection in the amount of $1500.00, seconded by Aimee Baxter, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. IV. Committees A. Harbor Commission 1. Approval of Trek and Trail (Lee Shore Kayaking) Lease Agreement: Motion to approve the Trek and Trail Lease Agreement, S. Brenna/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. 2. MIFL/Harbor Commission Assets for Spring 2025 Auction: Page 2 of 3 5/27/25 Motion to approve the assets from MIFL/Harbor Commission for the 2025 Spring Auction, M. Anderson/A. Baxter, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. B. Committee Minutes: Placed on file by unanimous consent. V. Town Hall Administration A. Budget Summary Report: Motion to approve the Budget Summary Report as presented, S. Dobson/A. Baxter, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. B. Town 2025 Spring Auction: Motion to approve the 2025 Town Auction items for submission, M. Anderson/S. Brenna, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. C. Approve Industrial Lot Lease #4 – Hardie: Motion to approve the Industrial Lot Lease #4, A. Baxter/S. Brenna, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. D. Approve Services Agreement for 4th of July Fireworks: Motion to approve the Services Agreement for the 4th of July Fireworks, A. Baxter/M. Anderson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. E. Approve Electrical Easement with Xcel Energy (Ashland County): F. Approve Electrical Easement with Xcel Energy (Bayfield County): Motion to defer both electrical easement request with Xcel Energy, S. Brenna/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. G. Award Tennis Court Resurfacing Bid/Approve Contract: Motion to award/approve contract with Tennis West LLC for the Tennis Court Resurfacing Project, M. Anderson/A. Baxter, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. VI. Vouchers A. Town of La Pointe: Motion to approve the town vouchers in the amount of $33,009.97, M. Anderson/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. VII. Alternative Claims: Motion to approve the alternative claims in the amount of $1,978.48, M. Anderson/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. VIII. Treasurer’s Report: Motion to approve the treasurer’s report as presented, A. Baxter/S. Brenna, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. IX. Minutes A. Regular Town Board Meeting – May 13th, 2025: Motion to approve the meeting minutes from 5/13 with addition of a motion to an item under Town Hall Administration, A. Baxter/M. Anderson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. X. Emergency Services: Nothing to report at this time. XI. Public Comment B**: Supervisor Samantha Dobson extended her thanks to the MRF for organizing May Clean-Up. Supervisor Mike Anderson thanked Ken Myhre and all who contributed to the Tennis Court Resurfacing Project. Town Administrator Max Imholte mentioned his recent appointment to the Madeline Island Marathon Board. Page 3 of 3 5/27/25 XII. Liquor Licenses A. Non-intoxicating Beverage License 1. Adventure Vacations Inc: Motion to approve the non-intoxicating beverage license for Adventure Vacations, M. Anderson/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. 2. Birds Nest/Birdie Pallas (Pending outstanding debt): Deferred. XIII. Lawsuits & Legal Issues The Town Board may go into closed session during the meeting for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved in accordance with to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(g). After the completion of the closed session, the Board will come back into open session to act upon the discussion in the closed session or otherwise complete the business of the meeting before adjourning. A. Petition with Ashland County Circuit Court case Regarding Ashland County Tax Levy B. Sargent Claim vs Town of La Pointe No new information to report at this time. No closed session. XIV. New Agenda Items for Future Meetings Liquor Licenses Thom Compensation Adjustment for Chief Duties Electrical Easements XV. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn, S. Brenna/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. @6:27pm Submitted by Town Clerk, Alex Smith. Approved as submitted, 6/10/25.