Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MINUTES—TOWN OF MARION—BOARD OF SUPERVISORS March 13, 2025 The March 13, 2025 meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Marion was called to order by Supervisor Chase at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion Town Hall. Present: Supervisor Dave Chase, Supervisor Bill Behnke, Clerk Vicki Snyder, Treasurer Karen Savignac, Deputy Sheriff Adam Spitler, Jim Morgenroth, Bob Savignac. A motion to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2025 meeting was made by Supervisor Behnke and seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. REPORTS Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Karen Savignac gave the following financial report: The beginning balance in the User Fee account on February 1, was $7,963.43; a deposit of $118.00 was made, $0 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $8,081.43. The beginning balance in the checking account was $3,650,847.68; deposits of $449,639.43 were made, $2,969,669.69 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $1,130,817.42. Interest on the User Fee account was 4.14% and checking was 4.14%. There was a $27,120.64 balance in the LGIP 01 account on February 1; a deposit of $10,123.01 was made, $0 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $37,243.65. The Property Tax 02 account had a $0 fund balance at the beginning and end of February. Supervisor Chase offered the Treasurer’s Report for audit. Deputy Sheriff’s Report A truck fell through the ice on Irogami, but no one was injured. Deputy Spitler cited a two- family residence on Hwy. 73 for junk removal; some items were removed, but some are frozen to the ground. Cleanup has been slow at a residence on Oakhaven, however two vehicles have been sold. A residence on County Rd. NZ is coming up on a deadline for cleanup given by Waushara County. Deputy Spitler stated snow plowing was good, but there were rough spots at intersections and 24th blows over when it’s windy. PUBLIC COMMENTS Adam Kelley asked when the town wants plowing to begin during a snow storm. The board stated they would like to see the plows out during the storm when it’s snowing all day. If he has questions, he can call one of them and they can decide on a case-by-case basis. Adam also mentioned they sometimes have hot-mix leftover from a job and they can fill any potholes we have on our town roads; Chicago Pt. Road has potholes to fill. SPECIFIC MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY THE TOWN BOARD: a. A motion was made by Supervisor Behnke to approve a $1,000 donation for the Neshkoro Fireworks celebration. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. b. A motion was made by Supervisor Behnke to approve the revised 2025 Water Patrol contract with the City of Wautoma Police Department. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS was motioned by Supervisor Behnke and seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. Supervisor Behnke made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. Vicki Snyder, Clerk Town of Marion