Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY TOWN BOARD MONTHLY MEETING W5990 W PIONEER RD JULY 13, 2026 6:00 PM 1. Meeting called to order by Chairman Montsma at 6:00pm. Present were Chairman Montsma, Supervisors Newton, Allender, Janeczko and Washkoviak, Clerk Klapperich and Treasurer Post. Confirmation of the open meeting notice was made. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Motion was made by Supervisor Allender to approve June 8, 2026 meeting minutes. Seconded by Supervisor Washkoviak. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Discussion and action on completion and submittal of Town of Fond du Lac Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to Fond du Lac County. Motion was made by Supervisor Washkoviak to approve the ERP and submit to Fond du Lac County. Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. Voice vote was completed. Newton – aye; Allender – aye; Janeczko – aye; Washkoviak – aye; Montsma – aye. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Discussion and action to add Town Clerk, Terri Klapperich, to be authorized to ALL signatory accounts with Bristol Morgan Bank. Motion made by Chairman Montsma to approve Clerk Terri Klapperich as signatory on all Bristol Morgan Bank signatory accounts held by the Town of Fond du Lac. Seconded by Supervisor Allender. Motion carried 5-0. 6. Discussion and action on updated Fee Schedule the Planning Commission has approved. Motion by Supervisor Washkoviak to approve the Fee Schedule the Planning Commission has approved. Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. Motion carried 5-0. 7. Discussion and action to approve most cost-effective stormwater repair bid for Horseshoe Lane. Motion made by Supervisor Washkoviak to approve the bid by Baumhardt Excavation, which was lowest bid, to repair stormwater on Horseshoe Lane. Seconded by Chairman Montsma. Motion carried 5-0. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding trees in the boulevards on Carrington Drive and Canterbury Drive. A letter will be sent to residents of the boulevards regarding maintenance of boulevard trees and lawn. Follow-up at August board meeting. 9. Discussion and action on proposed timeline for 2040 Comprehensive Plan 10-year update due March, 2027. Motion made by Chairman Montsma to adopt the Public Participation Plan for 10-year Comprehensive Plan Update and begin the 10-year update. Seconded by Supervisor Washkoviak. Motion carried 5-0. NOTE: Public participation plan has been added to the town website and will be available for viewing at August 11th during election hours. 10. Discussion on repair of the town hall roof. Quotes are still coming in. Follow-up at August board meeting. 11. Set date for tree dedication & planting ceremony for former Clerk, Patti Supple. Tentative date was discussed and family will be contacted by Clerk Klapperich to verify date. Final discussion and action will be taken at August board meeting. 12. Discussion and set date for board members to attend Fire Department Leadership Meeting to listen to discussion regarding future contracting with Strategic Management Consulting for TOF Fire Department cost and needs assessment. Board members will be attending meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026. Notice of possible quorum has been posted online as well as at Fire Station 2, Simon Park & Town Hall. 13. Public Works a. Update on DPW. Ditching project has been awarded to FDL County for Alexander and Wildwood and will begin sometime late July or early August depending on the weather. Letters have been sent to residents living in affected areas. b. DPW Supervisor’s report. Not present. c. Update from Permit Issuer/Inspector. Not present. 14. Public Comments. No public comments. 15. Chairman Montsma reports he attended the MS4 Stormwater Group Meeting. The town may be looking into contracting with a different company in the future for MS4 reporting. Town is currently contracted with AECOM. Town is working with FDL County on mapping ponds. -Tentative date for Trunk or Treat is October 31st from 1:30 – 3:30pm. Follow-up and action at August board meeting. Clerk Klapperich has posted election information on town website. Supervisor Newton reports of resident concerns of speeding cars at Riverview Ct. and reported on FDL County Airport projects. Supervisor Allender has been working on the 10-year update to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and has completed the Public Participation Plan which has been added to the town website. Supervisor Janeczko is working with the Humane Society and Officer Ed to come up with a plan for calls for cats and dogs that come after 7pm. Follow-up at August board meeting. Fire Chief Birschbach reported the county is updating radios and hoping to receive financial assistance of 1/3 from the county to upgrade TOF radios. FD has applied for a couple of grants. National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4th at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds from 4-7pm. Officer Ed reported 131 calls for service in June. Through July 10 there were 42 calls for service. Treasurer Post reports 2025 property taxes are due to FDL COUNTY , not the town, on July 31st. 16. Discussion of pending Board of Appeals and Planning Commission matters. Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 28th at 6pm this month. No Board of Appeals matters. 17. Financial Report and payment of bills. General Accounts Received: $ 42,903.88 General Account Orders: $116,085.73 General Account Balance: $588,125.73 Road, Bridge & Culvert Acct $337,645.87 Park Account: $ 25,227.48 Town Hall 9 Month CD: $ 27,626.74 renews 7/15/26 Fire Dept 9 Month CD: $ 17,586.68 renews 7/15/26 Motion made by Supervisor Allender to approve the financial report. Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. Motion carried 5-0. Payment of Bills: $142,658.21 Wages: $ 17,022.69 Motion made by Chairman Montsma to approve payment of bills. Seconded by Supervisor Washkoviak. Motion carried 5-0. 18. Motion made to adjourn by Supervisor Washkoviak. Seconded by Supervisor Janeczko. Motion carried 5-0.