Town Board — Minutes

Approved 6.17.26 Town Board 1 TOWN OF ALGOMA WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN May 20, 2026 Chairman Rasmussen called the regular town board meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The following were present: Supervisors Teresa Van Aacken, Brittany Bongert, and Dan Martin. Mike Brooks was absent: excused. The following were also present: Administrator Maggie Mahoney, Public Works Director Jason Loduha, Fire Chief Kevin Sawicki, and Clerk/Treasurer Katherine Reinbold. The agenda was posted on May 15, 2026. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the minutes of the Monthly Town Board Meeting dated April 21, 2026. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Bongert, passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the May 2026 disbursements. Elizabeth McMasters from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) was present and gave a presentation on the Town’s 2025 audit. Tricia Rathermel, President and CEO of the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC), reported the March unemployment rate was a little above 3%. They are still receiving industrial inquiries for expansions. They are helping the town with the idle sites grant and that is moving forward. Fire Department Chief Sawicki reported they are updating AEDs. Kobussen donated a bus to use for extrication training. The car show will be the 3rd Saturday in August. The Planning Commission did not meet. The Parks Committee did not meet. Chairman Rasmussen mentioned he spoke at the OSMS ribbon cutting. Noted it is a nice facility that is now open and in use. Administrator Mahoney reported staff are sending out reminder letters for the ambulance service fee. The public hearing for the Leonard Point Pond rezone is coming up. There are stakes out on Leonard Point Road to help identify easements for the reconstruction project. The sales study is also being conducted. There is no major update for the Leonard Point Road and STH 21 roundabout other than there are complaints about the traffic on Leonard Point Road. There is also construction on County Hwy E and Clairville Rd., but none of them are Town projects. The Board will discuss the developer’s agreement for Springhetti Lake in closed session later on. There were complaints about loud music from Approved 6.17.26 Town Board 2 Tommy’s carwash and 7Brew. Maggie reached out and the music has either been turned down or off completely, they seem to be willing to work with the town. Supervisors Bongert and Van Aacken had some concerns about the traffic in the area. The flow isn’t great. Supervisor Martin thinks with it being so new, it will get better as time goes on. Administrator Mahoney met with Chet Wesenberg and would still like to work with the town on development of the Rusch property for a new town hall. Also waiting to get final report of the joint fire department study and there will be a joint meeting with the town and city for presentation. Public Works Director (PWD) Loduha reported that Winnebago County is filling low areas on gravel shoulders. The City of Oshkosh is installing a water main and sewer main extension on Clairville Rd. Had a preconstruction meeting with Kartechner Bros. and the upcoming project should start in July and take about 2 weeks to be completed. Residents will be notified that are in the project area. Jones Park has been fertilized. Muskrats and woodchucks are being trapped and taken out of ponds. The traffic concerns for Oakwood Elementary school will be discussed again at the start of the school year in the fall. Clerk/Treasurer Reinbold noted that open book and board of review have been postponed due to a family emergency. The week of May 3-9, 2026, was proclaimed Professional Municipal Clerks Appreciation Week by Governor Evers. Licensing letters have gone out for alcohol, tobacco, and operators. The monthly financial statements were presented. Nick Achtermeier was in attendance to answer any questions about the contract. Administrator Mahoney explained this was a continuation with the same hauler, Harter’s. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Bongert, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the contract between the Town of Algoma and Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal, LLC for town residential sanitation and recycling. This is a new applicant, and they also want to use the town’s lot on Witzel Ave. On a motion by Supervisors Bongert/Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved transient merchant permit for Nichole Nighbor June 1, 2029-October 31, 2026, with the following conditions: -No activity on August 11, 2026, due to the election; for parking. -School buses need to be able to make transfers safely in the lot. -Parking must be along the west side of the lot. -Nothing can be placed in the right of way. -Be located at the northwest corner of the lot. (Check with town staff on first day to verify placement.) *From June 8-July 17 you will need to work around the Brewing Futures truck from the Oshkosh Area School District. They are there two days a week from approximately 9:30am-11am.” There was discussion about the Town Hall moving to summer hours from June 1, 2026-August 28, 2026. The town hall will be open from 8:30am-5:00pm Monday thru Thursday and closed on Fridays. No action was taken. On a motion by Supecompetitivecken/Bongert, passed on a roll call vote (Bongert-Y, Rasmussen-Y, Van Aacken-Y, and Martin-Y), the Town Board entered into closed session at 6:51 pm for board consideration of the following items: Pursuant to WI Statutes 19.85 (e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever Approved 6.17.26 Town Board 3 competitive of bargaining reasons require a closed session. Re: Developer’s agreement for Springhetti Lake subdivision. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Van Aacken, passed on a roll call vote (Bongert-Y, Rasmussen-Y, Van Aacken-Y, and Martin-Y), the Town Board reconvened in open session at 7:32 pm. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the developer agreement between the Town of Algoma and Springhetti's Real Estate LLC for the Springhetti Lake Development as presented by staff including the connection fee by the developer for the regional detention basin and removing the clause for compensation for costs of breach. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Bongert, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Reinbold