Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY NOVEMBER 12, 2025 7:00 PM MONTHLY MEETING The Monthly Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Montsma. Present were Chairman Montsma, Supervisors Aaron Kuhls, Jessica Allender, Jennifer Janeczko, Clerk Patti Supple, Treasurer Brenda Post, Deputy Clerk Theresa Klapperich, Attorney Matt Parmentier and various Town residents. Supervisor David Washkoviak attended via Zoom. Confirmation was made of Open Meeting notice and clarification of future Town Board Meetings all being held at 6:00pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes from the previous 10/10 Monthly, 11/6 Budget and 11/10 Public Hearing were approved as presented. Discussion and action on pilon signage for Fred-Land storage, N5016 County Road V. One tree might be moved to make room for the sign. Motion made and seconded to approve the sign with the following no removal of trees on the berm, the sign not being placed on the berm, unlighted, location of the sign to be closer to the driveway and not in the vision triangle. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and action on special exception for a coffee bar/café at Grace and Truth Fellowship, N5776 County Road D. The coffee bar/café will be open to the public Monday through Saturday. The menu will be expanded to include more options. Signs will be needed to direct people to the Church, coffee bar and eventually to the business on the lower level. Motion was made and seconded to approve. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and action on amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding requirements for equipment swaps on cell towers. Motion was made and seconded to approve. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance amendment to be completed by Atty. Parmentier. Discussion and action on amendment to Zoning Ordinance establishing a 10 foot rear yard setback in RM Zoning for accessory buildings. Motion made and seconded to approve. Motion carried 5-0. Introduction of agents from Rural Insurance. Eric O’Brien and Mike Wettstein were introduced and spoke regarding quoting insurance for the Town. Town renewal is for January. Working on due diligence at this time. Rural Mutual is the endorsed insurance for Wisconsin Towns Association. Discussion regarding improvement needs for Simon Park. Open conversation with the public. Identified needs include: adding bathroom(s); a possible meeting space; a gravel riverwalk from one end to the other. Future ideas: more playground equipment and landscaping . Future raise in impact fee for Park Fund on new construction was discussed for future builds. Approximately 200-350 houses can be built yet and would incur an increased park impact fee. Discussion regarding possible expansion of Esterbrook Estates subdivision. Motion to authorize Attorney Parmentier to work with Chairman Montsma to create amendment to developer agreement to add lots 61 & 127 to the current phase. Motion made and seconded for approval. Public Works update. Inspections on two culverts on Hwy. 23 show rotting on the bottom. One culvert on Terrace Road has an end wall more separated than last year. LRIP grant was applied for aggregate, asphalt and repair and widening of Miranda Way and/or Grove, west of the airport. Five year road plan was developed. County to repair Esterbrook in 2030/2031. DPW Supervisor Update. DWP is ready for winter and everything is operational. Storm water inspections are complete. Restoration on Joseph Drive went well. Many compliments received. Fire signs will be put in soon. Will work on develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) over the winter for insurance company. No update from Permit Issuer/Inspector. Public Comments were made by Dave Supple, Grace and Truth Church representative and Larry Wunsch. Chairman Montsma shared Trunk or Treat was a success. Estimates 300-350 kids attended. Supervisor Allender working on Newsletter. Clerk Supple reported on election. 122 total votes received. Fire Chief Birschbach asks each household to not leave your kitchen appliances unattended during Thanksgiving. Planning Commission is working on WLA, Redeemer, Park Signs Ordinance and Setback Ordinance. Board of Appeals has nothing pending. FINANCIAL REPORT: October, 2025 General Accounts Received: $33,739.46 Order: $87,820.73 Balance: $208,682.36 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Equipment: $20,211.02 Park Account: $34,304.85 Town Hall CD: $27,626.74 Fire Department CD: $17,586.68 Motion was made and seconded to approve Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $ 62,370.23 Wages: $16,813.67 Motion was made and seconded to approve the payment of bills. Motion carried. The Town Board intends to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat., § 19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the Town who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the Town with respect to litigation in which the Town is or is likely to become involved. By voice vote Adjournment. Washkoviak, aye; Kuhls, aye; Allender, aye; Jeneczko, aye; Montsma, aye. The Board convened into closed session. Submitted by Theresa Klapperich, Deputy Clerk