Town Board — Minutes

Approved 10.15.2025 Town Board 1 TOWN OF ALGOMA WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN September 17, 2025 Chairman Rasmussen called the regular town board meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The following were present: Supervisors Teresa Van Aacken, Michael Brooks, and Dan Martin. The following was absent (excused): Supervisor Petey Clark. The following were also present: Administrator Maggie Mahoney, Fire Chief Kevin Sawicki, Public Works Director Jason Loduha, and Clerk/Treasurer Katherine Reinbold. The agenda was posted on September 12, 2025. Supervisor Van Aacken, asked for clarification on what the robberies were from last month’s meeting. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Brooks (Van Aacken abstained) passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the minutes of the Monthly Town Board Meeting dated August 20, 2025. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the September 2025 disbursements. Public Forum: Mark Thompson, 3375 Sheppard Dr., there as a citizen, not as a member of the Town of Algoma fire department. He is disappointed with the ambulance agreement with the City of Oshkosh. No one from the Town Board went to the officers for input. Feels what better chance than now to work with other towns. There was no economic development update. Chief Sawicki reported the EMS FAP grant is being wrapped up. The trucks that need work were mentioned in the budget meeting. There is a slot available at the end of the year for the refurbishment. Chief Sawicki wants to give credit to the truck committee for consolidating everything. Currently there are 37 firefighters, 18 emergency responders, for a total of 46 members on the department. Took on a couple more which almost brings them to max capacity according to their bylaws. October 5 will be the pancake breakfast. It has been a record year for EMS calls. The Planning Commission met on September 10. They reviewed the site plan for MilBrew and is item A under business. The Parks Committee did not meet. Administrator Mahoney reminded the board that the next budget workshop is on September 29th. There are no project updates for Leonard Point Road storm detention pond, Leonard Point Road reconstruction, and Leonard Point Road and STH 21 roundabout. Administrator Mahoney is working with Tricia Rathermel at GOEDC to do a development workshop with the board. This is to have priorities detailed. Looking to meet Monday October 13 at 5:30pm. There is no update on the CORP at this time, it Approved 10.15.2025 Town Board 2 has been delayed. There is no legislative update currently. The Stormwater Grant has been extended and added funding for a storm water utility feasibility study. Public Works Director (PWD) Loduha reported that Fahrner will be fog sealing and will send out notices. There is no update for asphalt resurfacing. Jones Park was fertilized by Jason Ideaus and will also spray for weeds. PWD Loduha did some training on illicit discharge inspection. The Irvine Pond field will be mowed as part of scheduled maintenance. Attended the Sanitary District meeting and will continue to do so in the future. The agreement with the City of Oshkosh and all the sanitary districts may be completed by the end of November. The new boiler should be shipped on September 25. Clerk/Treasurer Reinbold reported there are currently two open positions at the town hall, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer and Office Assistant. Due to the staffing shortage, the town hall hours have temporarily been changed to by appointment only. Working on updating changes to the Town’s ordinances. This year, we will mail out a postcard about burning like we did last year. It should be in mailboxes by the end of the month. The monthly financial statements were presented. Administrator Mahoney explained MilBrew Holdings LLC would like to put a drive through coffee shop, 7 Brew, next to Tommy’s Car Wash. It is in line with the Town’s code. Devin Winter, Excel Engineering, talked through the site plan. Administrator Mahoney asked what is going to happen with Abraham Ln. since the Town vacated it. Peter Schwabe believes it will stay open, and people will be able to use it. There was concern from Supervisor Van Aacken about pedestrians walking through the area and if there was a sidewalk. It was noted from a 7 Brew representative that walk-up customers are less than 1% of business. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Brooks, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the site plan by petitioner Corbin Terlip, MilBrew Holdings LLC, for a 7 Brew on parcel 002-00910103 with the condition that a cross-access agreement, a shared storm management plan agreement, and an easement for the well for this property are executed and recorded with the Winnebago County Register of Deeds within 12 months of approval of the zoning permit from Winnebago County Planning and Zoning. Administrator Mahoney explained that the 2026 ambulance service agreement with City of Oshkosh has been reviewed by staff and legal counsel. Staff recommends approval. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Brooks, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the 2026 Ambulance Service Agreement with the City of Oshkosh. Chief Sawicki suggested a multi-year contract and not have the cost fluctuate. Administrator Mahoney said that is the intention. All communities are working with the City and looking at a joint service agreement like the prior contract. The Board discussed the Ambulance service fee. The total cost is $218,000. We could take it off the levy but there may be a $21,000 negative impact. There was a discussion about fairness when it comes to not for profits and how this would work. The Board would like to see what a partial recovery fee would look like. This was discussion only and no action was taken. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the contract with Jeff Foust Excavating for 2025-2026 snow plowing services. Approved 10.15.2025 Town Board 3 Administrator Mahoney talked about the IT managed services request for proposal. There were 14 proposals, and it was very competitive. The lowest qualified proposal was Corporate Network Solutions and that is who the Town will transition to. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Martin, passed on a roll call vote (Brooks-Yes, Rasmussen-Yes, Martin- Yes), the board approved to enter into closed session 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 reason require a closed session; and (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Re: Developer’s Agreement for Springhetti Lake subdivision, personnel matters, and Town Administrator performance evaluation. The board took a 5-minute break and entered closed session at 7:18 p.m. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Brooks, passed on a roll call vote (Brooks-Yes, Rasmussen-Yes, Martin-Yes), the board approved to reconvene in open session at 8:04 p.m. On a motion by Chairman Rasmussen/Supervisor Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved a salary increase of $1500 to Clerk/Treasurer Katherine Reinbold effective October 1, 2025. On a motion by Chairman Rasmussen/Supervisor Brooks, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved a 3% merit increase on January 1, 2026 and a 3% merit increase on July 1, 2026 for Administrator Maggie Mahoney. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Brooks, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Reinbold