Town Board — Minutes

Approved 9.17.25 Town Board 1 TOWN OF ALGOMA WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN August 20, 2025 The public hearing for sanitary district addition started at 6pm. The purpose of the hearing is to add property identified as parcel 002-0020, owned by Springhetti Real Estate LLC, and located at Leonard Point Rd, parcel 002-0027, owned by Springhetti Real Estate LLC, and located at 1665 Leonard Point Rd, and parcel 002-002701, owned by Springhetti Real Estate LLC, and located at Leonard Point Rd to the Algoma Sanitary District #1. Kevin Mraz, the Algoma Sanitary District Utility Director, was present. He stated that the location will receive sewer and drinking water and that the sanitary district approves of the addition. There was no further discussion, and the regular board meeting started. The following were present: Chairman Joel Rasmussen, Supervisors Petey Clark, Michael Brooks, and Dan Martin. Teresa Van Aacken 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 August 18, 2025. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Martin passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the minutes of the Monthly Town Board Meeting dated July 16, 2025. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the August 2025 disbursements. Tricia Rathermel, President and CEO of the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) reported on state bills that are in process. The County is having a meeting on their Spirit funds to potentially use them for a housing program. The County is also considering adding 0.5% sales tax. Chief Sawicki reported that the EMS FAP grant that they are finishing up is going to be continuous and they can continue to apply for it. They are at 45 members. In July they took on 3 new members and have taken on 2 more since. The car show went well even with all the rain. The Planning Commission met on August 13. They discussed the split of an out lot and is under new business. The Parks Committee did not meet. Chairman Rasmussen noted that there have been a few robberies in the Jones Park area. He has spoken to the County Sheriff’s office, and they are taking care of it. Supervisor Clark noted the Sheriff’s office is being proactive and talking to residents. Administrator Mahoney noted that under new business will be discussion on the Capitol Improvement Plan (CIP) for the next 5 years. The first budget meeting will be on September 15 at 5:30 p.m. There are no updates on any of the Leonard Point Road projects. Tommy’s Carwash is anticipated to open on November 2, 2025. There is no update for OSMS other than they still need to work with the Approved 9.17.25 Town Board 2 neighborhood about tree removal. On July 30, there was a visioning session for the CORP. We are now waiting for the draft of the report. The report for the municipal complex needs analysis is under new business. There were no legislative updates. There are 14 RFPs to review for the IT managed services. Public Works Director Loduha reported that Fahrner is working on cul-de-sacs in the town, crack filling and chip sealing. There was a tree down over the weekend and Public Works Director Loduha thanks the Algoma fire department for their response to the call and their help. Public Works Director Loduha came down to check everything and the county assisted in cleaning up. The asphalt resurfacing has been completed successfully, and new street signs were installed where needed. There were no parks updates. McMahon will start doing illicit discharge checks. Public Works Director Loduha will be trained on how to do these checks and will eventually take over. He is also receiving snow removal cost estimates in preparation for the upcoming winter season. Clerk/Treasurer Reinbold reported that she attended a full day Wisconsin Retirement System training. Clerk/Treasurer Reinbold expanded on the comments from last month about an employee handbook review. This is a complete overhaul of the handbook and will be coming to the board for approval in the coming months. Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Schrage is retiring and with that, the position has been posted to find a replacement. The monthly financial statements were presented. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Brooks, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the petition to add property identified as parcel 002-0020, owned by Springhetti Real Estate LLC, and located at Leonard Point Rd, parcel 002-0027, owned by Springhetti Real Estate LLC, and located at 1665 Leonard Point Rd, and parcel 002-002701, owned by Springhetti Real Estate LLC, and located at Leonard Point Rd to the Algoma Sanitary District #1. Supervisor Martin has recused himself from discussion and voting. Administrator Mahoney explained the owners are splitting the out lot and it will be transferred to the homeowner’s association. There is one condition that an agreement of transfer is recorded at the county. With this condition the CSM has been updated with the note. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Brooks, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved certified survey map by petitioner Darryl Lehman, Martenson & Eisele, on behalf of James and Colleen Lohworth to split parcel 002-3753 into one lot and an outlot with the following conditions: The outlot is sold to the Leonard Point Lane Homeowners Association/entity that owns Leonard Point Lane and the agreement dated August 6, 2025 is executed and recorded with the Winnebago County Register of Deeds within 12 months of approval of the certified survey map by Winnebago County. Kris Dressler with Cedar Corp was present and presented the Municipal Complex Needs Study report and options. They recommend option 4/4a, a new facility at a new site. No action. On a motion by Supervisors Brooks/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the Winnebago County Sheriff Joint Powers Agreement. Approved 9.17.25 Town Board 3 On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved pay request #1 for the 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Program payable to Northeast Asphalt, Inc in the amount of $119,195.20. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved operator licenses for the period ending June 30, 2026 for Michelle Griese, Dawn Kaufmann, and Nancy Kaufman. Administrator Mahoney presented the 2026-2030 capital improvement plan. Discussion was had. No action. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Martin, passed on a roll call vote (Brooks-Yes, Clark-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 the public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reason require a closed session. Re: Property for Jones Park west parking lot; Developer’s Agreement for Springhetti Lake subdivision; and contract for Emergency Medical Services. The board took a 5-minute break and entered closed session at 7:20 p.m. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Clark, passed on a roll call vote (Brooks-Yes, Clark-Yes, Rasmussen- Yes, Martin-Yes), the board approved to reconvene in open session at 8:28 p.m. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved to allow Administrator Mahoney to proceed negotiations with Rane Investments LLC. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the Joint Fire Department Study with the City of Oshkosh to be conducted by McMahon Associates, Inc. for an estimated cost to the town of $10,000. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Reinbold