Town Board — Agenda

Approved 1/21/26 Town Board 1 TOWN OF ALGOMA WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN December 17, 2025 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 Michael Brooks. Supervisor Dan Martin 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 December 12, 2025. 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/Brooks, passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the minutes of the Monthly Town Board Meeting dated November 19, 2025. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the December 2025 disbursements. Public Forum: Brittany Bongert of 2029 Crestwood spoke on the expansion of Oakwood school and the traffic impact. She encouraged the town to review the traffic study. Could the town suggest loading buses on the school property and not on the road. Could the parks committee be restarted with the CORP study? Can the CORP plan added to/amended with more participation? Tricia Rathermel, President and CEO of the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) reported that they received the housing funding approval from the county. There is a lot to do yet, but funding is a big part of the program. Fire Department Chief Sawicki reported they have received just under $30,000 for the EMS FAP grant. They will have a fire engine on standby for the City of Oshkosh during the funeral for a City of Oshkosh Fire Fighter. They did some ice safety for the high school fishing clubs. The Planning Commission did meet, and it is under new business. The Parks Committee did not meet. Administrator Mahoney reported that the budget book is completed. There is no update on the Leonard Point Road Storm Detention Pond. Jason is working with engineers on final documents for the Leonard Point Road reconstruction project and doing everything we can to keep the project in 2027. There is no update on the roundabout. The Winnebago Count Comprehensive Plan will be covered under new business. Springhetti Lake has met almost all the conditions of approval. There is no developer’s Approved 1/21/26 Town Board 2 agreement yet and there is a grant that they might be interested in. There is no date for the opening of 7 Brew yet, hopefully early spring. Administrator Mahoney contacted Oshkosh Area School District regarding to the buses at Oakwood Elementary School. They will check with Kobussen to go back to only having 4 buses as previously agreed upon, but it is designed for 6. In January we may get an update on the joint fire department study once all interviews have been completed. Chairman Rasmussen added a comment about the busses that maybe they can put barrels at the east end of the lane and that way they can only fit 4 buses. Public Works Director (PWD) Loduha reported the Algoma Sanitary District (ASD) had a water leak at Oakwood and Shorehaven. They were able to repair the leak and temporarily repaired the road. They will come back and fix in the spring. Foust Excavating has been keeping Jones Park open, and the bench has been fixed at Jones Park. There is no update for stormwater. ASD discussed a possible water main extension at their last meeting. The Town staff also met with ASD to discuss the new work in right of way program. Clerk/Treasurer Reinbold reported the new town website is live. We are now on a .gov domain to be more secure. We updated our phone system to have more control over messages. Tax bills will be in the mail the week of December 15. We are still searching for an office assistant and a deputy clerk/treasurer. We will post on the new website and will look into ZipRecruiter as I have received a phone call from them to help us with the posting. The monthly financial statements were presented. Administrator Mahoney explained that the Planning Commission received a presentation from East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC) on the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP). Carmen Ebert was present to answer any questions. This is something that needs to be updated every 5 years. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Brooks, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved Resolution 2025-7, A Resolution to Adopt the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for the Town of Algoma. Administrator Mahoney mentioned that Randy Stafford was at the Planning Commission meeting but is not at this meeting because he is attending the County public hearing that is happening at the same time. Administrator Mahoney let the county know the Planning Commission recommendation, and we have 10 days to give a formal response. The request is in line with the county chapter, and it does agree with existing and future land use. Planning Commission did agree. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Brooks, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the request by Randy D. Stafford to expand an existing Planned Development District to include an additional living space in an existing garage on parcel 002-0185-03 conditioned upon all building permits are obtained and maintained through the completion of the project and all conditions and sanitary permits are maintained as required for licensure. The County is updating their comp plan and needs the town to review the current plan and propose any updates. Tricia Rathermel will be helping to align the Town with GOEDC projects. No action, discussion only. Approved 1/21/26 Town Board 3 On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Van Aacken, passed on voice vote, the Town Board approved to award the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation the Town’s 2026 allocation of Winnebago County Industrial Development Board funds in the amount of $8,021. Administrator Mahoney talked about the different options of obtaining funds for the replacement of tender #6. There is the State Trust Fund Loan that we are familiar with and have used or Baird said we could include it with our upcoming bond issuance, but we won’t receive the funds until April. We can still put out a bid now and not award until we know we are proceeding with the issuance, that way we know how much money we are looking at needing. We will discuss it with Baird in January. No action taken at this time. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the board approved the memorandum of understanding for 2026 general engineering with McMahon Associates inc. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the board approved the election worker list for the 2026-2027 election cycle. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the board approved the fourth and final pay request payable to Northeast Asphalt in the amount of $15,925.25 for Bellhaven Iron Enhanced Sand Filter Pond. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Clark, passed on a roll call vote (Brooks-Y, Clark-Y, Rasmussen-Y, Van Aacken-Y), the board entered into closed session at 6:56 pm for board consideration of the following items: Pursuant to WI Statutes 19.85 (g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or likely to become involved. Re: Winnebago County’s recent actions regarding the ambulance service charge. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Brooks, passed on a roll call vote (Brooks-Y, Clark-Y, Rasmussen-Y, Van Aacken-Y), the board reconvened in open session at 7:22 pm. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Reinbold