Town Board — Minutes

Approved 7.16.2025 Town Board 1 TOWN OF ALGOMA WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN June 18, 2025 Chairman Rasmussen called the regular town board meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The following were present: Supervisors Petey Clark, Teresa Van Aacken, Michael Brooks, and Dan Martin. 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 June 16, 2025. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Clark passed on a voice vote (Brooks abstained), the Board approved the minutes of the Monthly Town Board Meeting dated May 21, 2025. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Board approved the June 2025 disbursements. Elizabeth McMaster from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP was in attendance and presented the 2024 Town Audit. Tricia Rathermel, President and CEO of the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) reported that the State budget is still being worked on, and the County is receiving some funding for their housing program. Fire Chief Kevin Sawicki reported the money from the EMS FAP grant should be about used up and they have received their equipment. Rescue 21 and tender 21 need refurbishment and are starting to look into other options like a fundraiser to get the money. Hoping to get it in for refurbishment by the end of the year. The next event coming up is the car show on August 16. The Planning Commission met on June 11 to discuss a CSM and is under new business. The Parks Committee did not meet. Administrator Mahoney finished the budget calendar. It is similar to last year with a few tweaks. The appraisal for the Leonard Point Road Storm Detention Pond property will be discussed during the closed session. The second public information meeting for Leonard Point Road reconstruction was just before the board meeting. McMahon was present with updated plans and there was a good-sized crowd. The plans for the roundabout project were presented to show that the two projects are being coordinated. There is good news about Tommy’s carwash and is under new business. OSMS had their groundbreaking and unfortunately the town was not made aware and was not invited to that. They are proceeding with construction which is good. There are some trees they may need to take down, but there is a restrictive covenant that needs to be worked though. The comprehensive outdoor recreation plan (CORP) survey is up and collecting data. The survey can be found on the town website. Staff have been updated on the Municipal Complex Needs Analysis. It appears that doing anything in the current building probably won’t Approved 7.16.2025 Town Board 2 work. Also, can’t get around boiler replacement and that is under new business. The EMS bill at the state level is gaining more co-sponsors. There is no further update on the EMS bill. Met with the City of Oshkosh this morning regarding EMS services. It was a short meeting. Due to staffing struggles for EMS, the city will likely move to only service the communities that are contiguous to the city. Clerk/Treasurer Reinbold reported that open book and board of review have been completed. There were no appointments and no residents came in. The town has received its yearly recycling grant award from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This year the award was in the amount of $12,432.03. You’ll notice the extra break-out for the Local Government Investment Pool. You will be able to see exactly how much money is put aside for each category and how much interest is being made. Director of Public Works Loduha reported that we have received a quote from Fahrner Asphalt Sears for our road maintenance and can start figuring out what we can do. Will have a preconstruction meeting for asphalt resurfacing. More info will be available later. Maintenance has been done at Jones Park along with flowers planted there and at the Town Hall. He has been training with McMahon for setting lot grades. Hopefully this will save the town some money. McMahon manages the town-owned ponds and works to prevent the spread of noxious weeds. It’s important that the neighboring properties are taken care of. Letters have been sent. A new lawn mower has been purchased for general upkeep at the parks, ponds, office, and where needed. The monthly financial statements were presented. The interest amount will be added to the regular bank accounts per the request from Supervisor Martin. Administrator Mahoney noted that two parcels, owned by the same person, want to have them combined. There is no maximum limit on lot size and there is no conflict with this request. It is recommended for approval. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved a certified survey map by petitioner Bob Reider, Carow Land Surveying and Environmental, on behalf of Susan Molski to combine parcels 002-012415 and 002-012504 into one parcel. Administrator Mahoney presented different options for snow removal administrative costs on private roads. Staff recommend cost recovery at $1000 to be split among all properties receiving private snow removal services. Discussion was had about that being too low. Supervisor Martin made a motion to charge $2000 to be split among all properties receiving private snow removal services. After further discussion, Supervisor Martin amended his motion. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved a total annual Administrative Processing Fee of $2,000 to be divided by and charged to the properties receiving private snow removal services and it will be increased annually by no less than 3% but no more than the consumer price index (CPI). Administrator Mahoney explained there had been an issue with zoning and the Tommy’s Car Wash project. The town has an official map for review, but that is no longer needed. Since this memo, the county has approved a new plan for Tommy’s Car Wash. It will be verified whether the town needs to review the new plans or not. Administrator Mahoney noted that only 2 quotes were received for the boiler replacement. The recommendation is to go with Gartman Mechanical Services, Inc. because they already service us and Approved 7.16.2025 Town Board 3 know our system. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Clark, passed on a voice vote (Brooks abstained), the Town Board approved the purchase of a boiler for town hall with Gartman Mechanical Services, Inc. for an estimated cost of $24,970.00. Administrator Mahoney explained that the county is trying to amend their code for Shoreland Zoning. This will not affect the town, and it is recommended that it is approved. On a motion by Chairman Rasmussen/Supervisor Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved the petition of Winnebago County for the proposed code text amendment changes affecting the Winnebago County Shoreland Zoning Code, Chapter 27, of the Winnebago Count General Code. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved a Class “A” and “Class A” intoxicating liquor license for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for Service Oil Co., Inc d/b/a Serv U Beverage Mart. On a motion by Supervisors Van Aacken/Clark, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved a cigarette and tobacco products retail license for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for Service Oil Co., Inc d/b/a Serv U Beverage Mart. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Martin, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved a Class “B” and “Class B” intoxicating liquor license for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for Dande Acres LLC d/b/a Poplar Creek. On a motion by Supervisors Clark/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board approved operator licenses for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for Andy Reichenberger (Poplar Creek), Rachel Kmecheck (Poplar Creek), Grant Stephenson (Serv-U-Beverage), Brittney Robbins (Serv-U- Beverage), Debra Pease (Serv-U-Beverage), Lily Miller (Serv-U-Beverage), Meghan Coburn (Serv-U- Beverage), Kahler Juday (Serv-U-Beverage), Lorie Knaus (Serv-U-Beverage), Melissa Nowicki (Serv-U- Beverage), Rebecca Seward (Serv-U-Beverage), Marian Hemminghaus (Serv-U-Beverage), Nicholas Adams-Richardson (Serv-U-Beverage), Daniel Korn-Pierson (Poplar Creek), Kerry Wolfe (Poplar Creek), Hannah Dobish (Serv-U-Beverage), Shaune Hummler (Poplar Creek), Jennifer Wunrow (Serv-U- Beverage), and Christine Shaffer (Serv-U-Beverage). On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Van Aacken, passed on a roll call vote (Brooks-Yes, Clark-Yes, Rasmussen-Yes, Van Aacken-Yes, Martin-Yes), the Town Board approved entering into closed session at 7:14 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 require a closed session. Re: Property for Leonard Point Road stormwater pond. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Clark, passed on a roll call vote (Brooks-Yes, Clark-Yes, Rasmussen- Yes, Van Aacken-Yes, Martin-Yes), the Town Board approved to reconvene into open session at 7:33 pm. On a motion by Supervisors Martin/Van Aacken, passed on a voice vote, the Town Board adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Reinbold