Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MINUTES—TOWN OF MARION—BOARD OF SUPERVISORS July 10, 2025 The July 10, 2025 meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Marion was called to order by Chairman Walejko at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion Town Hall. Present: Chairman Garrel Walejko, Supervisor Dave Chase, Supervisor Bill Behnke, Clerk Vicki Snyder, Deputy Sheriff Adam Spitler, Wautoma Police Chief Paul Mott, Treasurer Karen Savignac, Ken Forsell, John Manion, Sherri Manion, Barb Bartel, Bob Savignac. A motion to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2025 meeting was made by Supervisor Chase and seconded by Supervisor Behnke. Motion carried. REPORTS Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Karen Savignac gave the following financial report: The beginning balance in the User Fee account on June 1, 2025 was $1,223.35; a $1,516.23 deposit was made, $0 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $2,739.58. The beginning balance in the checking account was $921,331.86; deposits of $5,202.30 were made, $53,329.61 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $873,204.55. Interest on the User Fee account was 4.19%; checking was 4.11%, and the LGIP 01 account was 4.36%. There was a $37,656.27 balance in the LGIP 01 account on June 1; a deposit of $134.91 was made, $0 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $37,791.18. The Property Tax 02 account had a $0 fund balance at the beginning and end of June. Chairman Walejko offered the Treasurer’s Report for audit. Deputy Sheriff’s Report Deputy Sheriff Spitler reported there was a hit and run on County Rd. YY. A lost dog without tags was taken to the Waushara County Animal Shelter. There were numerous medical calls. Water Patrol Report Wautoma Police Chief Paul Mott reported their water rescue training was completed on June 19. Two boats were towed, a swimmer was rescued, and they aided and rescued a capsized boat. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of Alpine Lake attended the meeting and spoke about their intention to explore putting in a silt trap. A data collection study would require approximately $20,000.00. The lake is getting 3-4” shallower each year. Chairman Walejko asked if they had applied for a grant. The group stated they were looking at four different sources of funding. SPECIFIC MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY THE TOWN BOARD: a. A motion was made by Supervisor Behnke to approve the Lucerne Road abandonment. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. b. A motion was made by Supervisor Chase to approve the Operator’s License applications for Moose Inn and Two Oaks. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Behnke. Motion carried. c. A motion was made by Supervisor Behnke to approve the hall rental application for August 31, 2025. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. d. A motion was made by Supervisor Chase to table the discussion of a parking meter receipt printer for Maes Landing until next month. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Behnke. Motion carried. e. A motion was made by Supervisor Behnke to approve payment for the dumpster rented by the town, but table the discussion of billing until September. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. f. A motion was made by Supervisor Chase for the Treasurer to begin acquiring a tax bond at an earlier time before the tax season is underway. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Behnke. Motion carried. g. A motion was made by Supervisor Behnke to move next month’s board meeting from Thursday, August 14 to Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS was motioned by Supervisor Chase and seconded by Supervisor Behnke. Motion carried. Supervisor Behnke made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. Vicki Snyder, Clerk