Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY TOWN BOARD MONTHLY MEETING W5990 W PIONEER RD August 10, 2026 1. Meeting called to order by Chairman Montsma at 6:00pm. Present were Chairman Montsma, Supervisors Newton, Allender, and Janeczko, Clerk Klapperich and Treasurer Post. Supervisor Washkoviak excused running late. Supervisor Washkoviak arrived at 6:02pm. Confirmation of the open meeting notice was made. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. MoƟon made by Supervisor Allender to approve July 13, 2026, meeƟng minutes. Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. MoƟon carried 4-0, Washkoviak excused. 4. Economic development update from Lisa McArthur of Envision Greater Fond du Lac on the Make My Move RelaƟon Program. Please see Envision Greater Fond du Lac website at hƩps://www.envisiongreaterfdl.com/ for more informaƟon. 5. MoƟon to approve the Driveway Apron Agreement and increased driveway width at W7239 Waterway Drive by Supervisor Washkoviak. Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. MoƟon carried 5- 0. 6. October 10, 2026, 1:00pm has been set date and Ɵme for tree planƟng and dedicaƟon ceremony for Paƫ Supple at Simon Park. A crimson maple tree has been chosen as the type of tree for planƟng as it was one of Paƫ’s favorites. 7. MoƟon by Supervisor Washkioviak to request bids on crosswalk repainƟng at Luco Road and installaƟon of crosswalk signs and road paint at Prairie Road and to discuss future fundraising efforts with the bicycle club. Seconded by Supervisor Allender. MoƟon carried 5-0. 8. Discussion on resident feedback regarding the islands containing trees on Carrington & Canterbury Drives. Tree on Carrington Drive will be removed by the Town. Resident on Canterbury Drive will conƟnue to maintain the island there. 9. MoƟon by Supervisor Washkoviak to approve fee study project and payment schedule of Strategic Management & ConsulƟng to evaluate and develop opƟons for the provision of Fire and EMS services in the Town of Fond du Lac. Seconded by Chairman Montsma. MoƟon carried 4-1, Allender-nay. 10. Discussion considering assigning Supervisors to specific areas for regular reporƟng/public engagement/welcome to the neighborhood contact. Supervisor Allender currently works with Planning Commission and Comprehensive Plan; Supervisor Washkoviak is in OSG (Outside Sewer Group); Supervisor Janeczko is town Humane Society contact and Account ReconciliaƟon with 2 Clerk Klapperich; Supervisor Newton is also a part of the Water UƟlity District. At this Ɵme no addiƟonal duƟes will be assigned. 11. MoƟon by Supervisor Washkoviak to approve Sanitary District 2 Appointments and Terms as follows: Bob Giese, Secretary, 2 year appointment, ending June 30, 2028 Tom Beltz, Treasurer 4 year appointment, ending June 30, 2030 Brian Balson, President 6 year appointment, ending June 30, 2032 Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. Motion carried 5-0. 12. Discussion and informaƟon on the Public Outreach Component of the Town of Fond du Lac Comprehensive Plan 2040. Public Survey will be discussed and available. Supervisor Allender reported that to date we have received 78 responses. Residents are encouraged to complete the survey which is available on the town website at This Link (click here). 13. MoƟon by Chairman Montsma to approve Operator’s License for Pamela O’Hearn of Donny Du’s. Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. MoƟon carried 5-0. 14. Public Works a. Update on DPW by Chairman Montsma. Chip sealing and crack filling will be beginning in the near future. b. DPW Supervisor’s report. Simon Park Playground excavaƟon will begin 8/12/26. Town will be short one plow driver this winter. Must have CDL license. If interested please contact Town. c. Update from Permit Issuer/Inspector. No report. 15. Public Comments. Comments by one resident regarding the need to serve the community. 16. Supervisor Newton reported sƟll a speeding concern on Riverview Ct. Supervisor Allender reported the survey is going well. Supervisor Janeczko is working with Officer Ed and the humane society on pick-up of strays. Chairman Montsma reported town will be requesƟng closed bids for a new roof on the town hall. Roof will be replaced in 2027. NoƟce will go out requesƟng closed bids someƟme in August. Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 31st from 1:00 – 3:00pm at Simon Park. Chief Birschbach reported that the FAP Grant Money was used to purchase AEDs for the Fire Department and the Town Hall. The NaƟonal Night Out last week was a success. Fire StaƟon #2 will be receiving a cleaning in the near future. Clerk Klapperich reported she has been working on the parƟsan primary elecƟon 8/11/26. 17. Discussion of pending Board of Appeals and Planning Commission maƩers. None at this Ɵme. There will be no August Planning Commission meeƟng. 18. Financial Report and payment of bills. General Accounts Received: $ 156,176.41 General Account Orders: $ 147,137.64 General Account Balance: $ 597,164.50 3 Road, Bridge & Culvert Acct $ 337,645.87 Park Account: $ 24,835.95 Town Hall 9 Month CD: $ 24,072.41 renews 1/22/27 Fire Dept 9 Month CD: $ 17,974.26 renews 7/15/27 MoƟon made by Supervisor Allender to approve the financial report. Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. MoƟon carried 5-0. Payment of Bills: $145,445.10 Wages: $ 15,556.92 MoƟon made by Supervisor Washkoviak to approve the payment of bills. Seconded by Supervisor Allender. MoƟon carried 5-0. 19. Closed Session: The Town Board moved into closed session. 20. MoƟon by Supervisor Washkoviak to adjourn the meeƟng. Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. MoƟon carried 5-0. SubmiƩed by Clerk Terri Klapperich