Town Board Meeting — Agenda

AMENDED AGENDA TOWN OF ROME BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026 5:00 P.M. ROME MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1156 Alpine Drive Nekoosa, WI 54457 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Certify Posting of Meeting 4. Approve the Agenda 5. Pledge of Allegiance 6. Citizen Comments – During the Citizen Comment period of the agenda the Town Board welcomes comments from any town resident, not a member of the Town Board, on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the Board cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The Board may refer the item to staff, a standing committee or a future board agenda for discussion and action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 3 minutes to speak. Speakers are asked to submit a card to the Clerk providing their name, address and topic for discussion The board will also take comment from the public on agenda items as called by the Chair, but not during Citizen Comment. Please note that once the board begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue NO ACTION CONTEMPLATED EXCEPT POSSIBLE REFERRAL TO FUTURE AGENDA: 7. Information Updates, Meeting Recaps, Recent Correspondence, Current Events, Announcements DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 8. Discussion and possible action – Approval of the April 16, 2026 and April 28, 2026 meeting minutes 9. Discussion only – Brush and Timber Ordinance 10. Discussion and possible action – Solar Farm decision and next steps 11. Discussion and possible action – Review information and costs from EOR for Endangered Species study and/or utilize another source for the study of the 2,000 acres solar farm project. Waiting to hear from UWSP about interest and costs. 12. Discussion only – Review Wellhead Protection Zone for the Wisconsin Trapshooters as compiled by the Wisconsin Rural Waters Association. Wellhead Protection Zone is also due for the 2 Town wells on Leisure Lane. Review Wellhead Protection Ordinance as approved by the Wisconsin DNR. Town of Rome Nekoosa, WI 54457 www.romewi.gov 13. Discussion only – Public Fire Protection charges 14. Discussion and possible action – Wake Boat Ordinance 15. Discussion and possible action – Responsibilities of various zoning and ordinance enforcements. What department handles what areas of enforcement. 16. Discussion and possible action – Approval of request from Lake Sherwood Property Owner’s Association on sponsorship of the 4th of July festivities 17. Discussion and possible action – Approval of Ordinance No. 26 – ; Amendment to Code Section 314-2; Solid Waste; Requirements and Prohibitions 18. Discussion and possible action – Approval of appointment of Cyndee Lewis as Town Board Representative to the Parks and Recreation Committee and to Visit Rome, WI LLC 19. Discussion and possible action – Approval of reappointment of Tim Reppen as Town Board Representative to the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Plan Commission 20. Discussion and possible action – Approval of change in E-Con Electric bill for the electrical work at the Bandshell for the Food Truck path from $14,944.00 to $15,582.00 21. Discussion and possible action – Approval of Resolution No. 26 - ; Resolution for Authorization to Participate in Outdoor Motorized Recreation Trail Aids 22. Discussion and possible action – Approval of recommendation from the Plan Commission on consideration of a site plan/plan of operation for Scenic Valley Properties, LLC d/b/a Crate & Pines for construction of a small-home resort development for the property located at 315 Geneva Trail, also described as lot 1 of CSM 7001, located in NE ¼, NW ¼, & NW ¼, NW ¼ Section 17 Town 20N Range 6E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI 23. Discussion and possible action – Approval of a Temporary “Class B” Beer and Wine license for the Rome Sno-Bandits Car Show in the Rome Town Center on June 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 24. Discussion and possible action – Approval of Temporary Class “B” Beer licenses for Visit Rome, WI for the Gather By the Bandshell events to be held at the Bandshell in the Rome Town Center on June 9, 2026, July 14, 2026 and August 11, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. DATES AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA/MEETINGS 25. Next agenda items 26. Next meeting date and time ADJOURNMENT “Speak Your Peace” Commitment – A reminder that the Town Board Members have adopted the Nine Tools of Civility which commits the Board Members and Public to be mindful of how we treat each other at meetings. Notification of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Wisconsin. The Town Board may take action on any item on the agenda. It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the Town Board of Supervisors. Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Wendy Newsom, Town Clerk, at 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457, ph. 715-325-8046. Positively applying the tools of government to serve and protect our people, strengthen our community and promote prosperity.