Town Board — Minutes

Approved 2.18.2026 Town Board 1 TOWN OF ALGOMA WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN January 21, 2026 Chairman Rasmussen called the regular town board meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The following were present: Supervisors Teresa Van Aacken, Petey Clark, and Supervisor Dan Martin. Supervisor 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 January 16, 2026. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the minutes of the Special Electors Meeting dated November 19, 2025. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Clark, passed on a voice vote (Martin abstained), the Board approved the minutes of the Monthly Town Board Meeting dated December 17, 2025. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the January 2026 disbursements. Public Forum: Brittany Bongert of 2029 Crestwood asked why there was a difference between the amount in the CIP and the amount listed tonight for the money being borrowed. She also questioned the repeal of the resolution concerning the Algoma Sanitary District. If the District doesn’t pay fees now, how does that impact tax payers down the road? Tricia Rathermel, President and CEO of the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) gave the annual Town report. Fire Department Chief Sawicki reported they will be deciding what to use the grant money for. The truck will go in for refurbishment in early February. Administrator Mahoney also mentioned the bid for the tender is published and on the website. The Planning Commission did not meet. The Parks Committee did not meet. Administrator Mahoney noted that the closed session will be a discussion about the Leonard Point Road storm detention pond. All documents have been submitted for the Leonard Point Road reconstruction and now we are just waiting for approval. There is no update on the Winnebago County Comprehensive Plan Ad-Hoc Steering Committee but still planning to meet with Tricia and GOEDC. Springhetti is aware we don’t have the developer’s agreement draft yet. The DNR did approve the removal of some trees. Working with the design firm on submittals for the Oakwood Elementary School Expansion. Still don’t Approved 2.18.2026 Town Board 2 have everything. Administrator Mahoney also met with consultants for the joint fire department study. They are still receiving data and still going through it. They will schedule a status update meeting later. Public Works Director (PWD) Loduha reported Winnebago County highway department is shorthanded but training new person already. Potholes are starting to show and working through trying to get those filled. OA.net is coming through town and submitted information to install underground fiber optic on the north side of highway 21. Roads are being identified for the 2026 asphalt resurfacing program. Working on the MS4 permit that is dues by March 31, 2026. We have been in contact with the Algoma Sanitary District regarding the right-of-way program. Clerk/Treasurer Reinbold reported making it through tax collection with a good group of helpers. There will be an election on February 17, 2026, with just the Oshkosh School Board on the ballot. Clift Larson Allen (CLA) will be on site for audit field work on February 12 and 13. We went with ZipRecruiter for the Office Assistant search and that has been very beneficial. The monthly financial statements were presented. Clerk/Treasurer Reinbold noted that December hasn’t been reconciled yet but does not have any concerns with numbers changing and things will be taken care of with the audit coming up. Justin Fischer from Baird was present and gave presentation on the general obligation promissory note. Administrator Mahoney explained the difference from the CIP to the resolution. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved Resolution 2026-1, A Resolution authorizing the issuance and establishing parameters for the sale of not to exceed $2,300,000 general obligation promissory notes. Administrator Mahoney spoke about the current resolution and said that it needs to be repealed to take back oversight of the Town’s rights-of-way. The Town will waive the fees for the Algoma Sanitary District (ASD) but ask for a financial guarantee. This does not affect emergencies. They ASD can still respond we just ask they get the permit after the fact. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved Resolution 2026-2, a Resolution Repealing Resolution dated February 15, 1978, giving permission to Algoma Sanitary District #1 to work in the right of way. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Clark, passed on a roll call vote (Clark-Y, Rasmussen-Y, Van Aacken-Y, Martin-Y), the board entered into closed session at 6:54 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 competitive or bargaining reasons required a closed session. Re: Property for Leonard Point Road stormwater pond. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Clark, passed on a roll call vote (Clark-Y, Rasmussen-Y, Van Aacken-Y, Martin-Y), the board reconvened in open session at 7:01 pm. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Reinbold