Meeting Minutes

Page 1 of 2 12/9/25 TOWN OF LA POINTE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 9th, 2025 at Town Hall at 4:45PM Minutes Town Board Members Present: Supervisor Aimee Baxter, Supervisor Samantha Dobson (4:46pm), Supervisor Mike Anderson, Supervisor Sue Brenna, Town Chair Glenn Carlson Staff Present: Zoning Administrator Rich Kula, MRF Interim Supervisor Evan Erickson (via zoom), Town Administrator Max Imholte, Town Clerk Alex Smith Public Present: John Carlson, Charley Brummer, Paul Brummer Call to Order: 4:45pm I. Public Comment A* Mike Anderson gave kudos to all the recent public meetings, including Harbor Commission Public Briefing & TPC Zoning Lessons Learned. John Carlson suggested moving the Town Board meeting back to 5pm to better accommodate Supervisor Samantha Dobson. He also commented on the non-motorized vehicle fees for commercial ($40) being less than personal use ($50) and suggested it be looked into before approving the fee schedule. II. Administrative Reports A. Town Administrator’s Report: Prepared by Max Imholte. B. Public Works Director’s Report: Prepared by Pete Wiggins. C. MRF Supervisor’s Report: Prepared by Evan Erickson. D. Airport Manager’s Report & Checklist: Prepared by Paul Wilharm. E. Planning and Zoning Administrator’s Report: Prepared by Rich Kula. F. Accounting Manager’s Report: Prepared by Liz Brown. G. Police Chief’s Report: Prepared by Thom Rossberger. H. Fire Chief’s Report: Prepared by Jay Wiltz. I. Ambulance Director’s Report: Prepared by Sarah Schram. All monthly reports placed on file by unanimous consent. III. Public Works: Nothing to discuss at this time. IV. Committees: Nothing to discuss at this time. V. Town Hall Administration A. Resolution #2025-1209 ‘Establish a Madeline Island Child Care Task Force’: Motion to approve Resolution #2025-1209 & establish a child task force, M. Anderson/S. Brenna, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. B. Resolution #2025-1209 (B) ‘Appointment of Election Inspectors’: Motion to approve Resolution #2025-1209 B and appoint election inspectors, M. Anderson/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. C. Approve 2026 Schedule of Fees: Motion to approve the presented 2026 Schedule of Fees with change to non-motorized Page 2 of 2 12/9/25 commercial fee, A. Baxter/S. Brenna, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. D. Approve 2026 Big Waters Apparatus Contract: Motion to approve the contract with Big Water Apparatus, A. Baxter/M. Anderson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. VI. Vouchers A. Town of La Pointe: Motion to approve the town vouchers in the amount of $26,005.53, M. Anderson/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. VII. Minutes: No minutes presented for approval. VIII. Emergency Services A. Fire Department 1. Purchase Order for Tire Replacement on Tanker (#2025-29): Motion to approve the purchase order for tire replacement in the amount of $1,980.00, A. Baxter/S. Brenna, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. IX. Public Comment B**: John Carlson commented on the conflict of interest regarding Town Board Supervisor Aimee Baxter being appointed to the Town Plan Commission. He also stated that when the town was running the Recreation Center for childcare, it was barely breaking even/losing money. Charley Brummer suggested being careful taking on too much, establishing another committee/task force, it is a better idea to prioritize the current committees. Paul Brummer agreed with Charley and John, he commented that the money for childcare has to come from somewhere and nothing is free. Glenn Carlson commented that he is appreciative of all the public comments even if the Board does not address them directly during the meeting. X. Liquor Licenses: No licenses presented. XI. 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: Nothing new. No closed session. XII. New Agenda Items for Future Meetings Schedule of Fees Resolution Compensation Resolution Contract with Kerber Rose Resolution for Alternative Notice Method Minutes XIII. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn, S. Brenna/S. Dobson, 5 Ayes, Motion Carried. 5:08pm Submitted by Town Clerk, Alex Smith. Approved as submitted, 1/13/26.