2026-06-22 Tn Bd Mtg — Minutes

Town Board Meeting – June 22, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. – Town Hall PRESENT: Chair Jim Erdman, Supervisor Matt Merten, Supervisor Bill Demler, Treasurer Laura Hunt, Clerk Jeannette Merten, and an audience of 6. Chair Erdman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Demler, M. Merten seconded, to approve the June 8, 2026 Board of Review minutes as presented. Roll call. M. Merten, yes; Demler, yes; Erdman, yes. Motion Carried. Motion by M. Merten, Demler seconded, to approve the June 8, 2026 Town Board Meeting minutes as presented. Roll call. Erdman, yes; M. Merten, yes; Demler, yes. Motion Carried. Reports: Fire Chief Report. Fire Deputy Chief Todd Zak reported on four calls for service and the location. First Responder Coordinator Report. Chair Erdman read the written report from First Responder Director Trevor Fenrich in his absence. “Since the previous town board meeting, the Town of Oshkosh First Responders have responded to six calls for service. We are in the final phase of completing licensure renewal for all current members on the department and plan to meet the 6/30/26 deadline for license renewal of all EMS providers. We will start our new three year renewal training schedule in July. We will be working with the department treasurer to finalize the first half of the year’s call payroll over the next week for timely submission to the Town Clerk. We’re continue to work with the group to finalize updates to our standard operating guidelines and bylaws with final approval from the group expected over the summer. We continue moving forward with the State Funding Assistance Program (FAP) grant. New AEDs have been placed in service. We will be finalizing the use of our funds with some training equipment in the coming days and preparing the report for the state on the use of funds.“ Zoning Administrator Report. Zoning Administrator Carol Kaufmann reported that there were two property inquiries. A fence permit on the north side of the grocery store on Jackson. She also learned that the owners were considering annexing into the city. She has also been in contact with the owner of the Vinland (Sawicki) property regarding the dual zoning. The owner is sending a zoning change application. Kaufmann asked if she could get a copy of the approved Certified Survey Map for this property; the clerk will email it. Public Participation: Bob Cummins, 4750 Island View Dr., noted that he has not heard the specifics of the drainage plan of the Zacher expansion/development, including how the surrounding land will be impacted. Ron Harrell has the same concerns, as one structure is being built on Hillwood Run. Erdman offered to go with them to visit the city to obtain the drainage plan. Planning and Zoning: Drainage, on/near Manser’s property on Island View Dr. Property owner Andy Manser would like to rebuild on the property. Primary home is currently on 018-2261. He also owns 018-2232. There is a drainage parcel, tubes underground in-between his two parcels owned by the town, 018-2233. Jeff Reinert accompanied Mr. Manser. Andy provided a proposal to adjust the parcel lines, which would also affect drainage easement. This would allow more space to build a sufficient home to meet the setbacks. Erdman mentioned that the proposal could work, but the existing drainage is working currently, and if the 3-tube drainage was moved, it was recommended that it should be an open ditch, as advised by our town engineer. There would be a major cost to make that move. Plus, there is a concern that an open ditch “could” be designated as navigable, which would change the setbacks on structures. Additionally, there seems to be sufficient area on parcel 018-2261 4622 Island View Dr. to build a sizable home within the current setback requirements. Erdman mentioned that years ago, under Chairman Frey’s term, the drainage 3-tubes were installed. He recalls that the project cost $175,000, which was mostly covered with grant funds at the time. Erdman offered to work with Manser on a reasonable solution that will fit his needs. Business: Public Road Permanent Easement Agreement on Plummers Pt. Rd. The town attorney drafted the agreement per the terms agreed upon during mediation. Demler made the motion, Erdman seconded, to approve the agreement as written. Roll call. Demler, yes; Erdman, yes; M. Merten, no. Motion carried. Renewal Combination Class B Beer & Intoxicating Liquor License applicants: The Fountain Tavern, Winkler’s Westward Ho, Winnebago Detachment Marine Corps League, and Fish Tails. Motion made by Demler, M. Merten seconded, to approve the renewal Combination Class B Beer & Intoxicating Liquor License applicants as follows: The Fountain Tavern, Winkler’s Westward Ho, Winnebago Detachment Marine Corps league, and Fish Tails. Roll call. Erdman, yes; M. Merten, yes; Demler, yes. Motion carried. Renewal “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License applicant of Bare Bones. Motion made by Demler, M. Merten seconded, to approve the renewal of a “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License by applicant Bare Bones. Roll call. M. Merten, yes; Demler, yes; Erdman, yes. Motion carried. Renewal Class “B” Beer License applicant of Jackson Street Pub. Motion made by Demler, M. Merten seconded, to approve the renewal of a Class “B” Beer License by applicant Jackson Street Pub. Roll call. Demler, yes; Erdman, yes; M. Merten, yes. Motion carried. Renewal Class A Retail License of Beer and Intoxicating Liquor License as applied by applicants: Fish Tales, Jackson Mobil, Winkler’s Westward Ho, and XiangKhouang Market. Motion made by Demler, M. Merten seconded, to approve the renewal of a Class A Retail License and Intoxicating Liquor License as applied by applicants of Fish Tales, Jackson Mobil, Winkler’s Westward Ho, and XiangKhouang Market. Roll call. Erdman, yes; M. Merten, yes; Demler, yes. Motion carried. Renewal Cigarette and Tobacco Retail License applicant of Jackson Mobil. Motion made by Demler, M. Merten seconded, to approve the renewal Cigarette and Tobacco Retail License applicant of Jackson Mobil. Roll call. M. Merten, yes; Demler, yes; Erdman, yes. Motion carried. Operator License Renewal applicants of Tyler Buchanan and Amy Lucas. Motion made by Demler, M. Merten seconded, to approve the renewal of Operator License applicants of Tyler Buchanan and Amy Lucas. Roll call. Demler, yes; Erdman, yes; M. Merten, yes. Motion carried. Forthcoming Events of public interest and additional comments: Chair Erdman attended the recent County Board meeting concerning Shoreland Zoning. The County is considering a moratorium on the issue of data centers and they discussed the company leasing airport land to build more hangars. Erdman also cut down the dead tree on town hall land. County Unit meeting is July 2nd at the Town of Winchester. Correspondence: Winnebago Co Zoning; Approved Monteith Zick Zoning Amendment. WPS; Construction Notification electric relocation Fernau Ave. project. WPS; ROW Excavation Permit Plummers Pt. Motion to pay bills as presented made by Demler, M. Merten seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Demler, M. Merten seconded, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Jeannette Merten Town of Oshkosh Clerk