Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 11, 2025 6:00 PM The Monthly Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Montsma. Present were Chairman Montsma, Supervisors Aaron Kuhls, Jessica Allender, Jennifer Janeczko, and David Washkoviak, Clerk Patti Supple, Treasurer Brenda Post, Deputy Clerk Theresa Klapperich, Attorney Matt Parmentier and various Town residents. Confirmation was made of open meeting notice. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. 4. Fond du Lac County has held a Public Hearing on the updates to the Farmland Preservation documents. Next step is for the County Board to approve the changes. The Town has submitted changes to the maps for the Town. Once the County approves their FP documents, the Town can move forward with submitting their documents to the State of Wisconsin. 5. Westwind mall has requested an update to their pilon sign to add 2 new businesses. The Planning Commission found no issues with the request. Therefore, motion was made and seconded to approve the addition of the two new signs to the existing pilon. Motion carried. 6. Grace and Truth Church has purchased the property at N5776 County Road D. They would like to hold services at this site as well as some classes and office space. Thie property is zoned C-2 and this use is allowed within this zoning. Future plans are to rent out excess office space and have a coffee shop. Any future changes would require approval from the Planning Commission and Town Board. Motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting place and office space for use by Grace and Truth Church. Motion carried. It was noted that an increase in occupancy will be needed by the State. 7. a. A complaint was received about wetland disturbance. The DNR said there is no issue. AECom, Attorney Parmentier, Fond du Lac County and representatives from the Towns of Taycheedah, Empire and Fond du Lac, the City of Fond du Lac and Village of North Fond du Lac will be meeting to discuss how to use the privately owned stormwater areas to help meet standards imposed by the State for stormwater management. The Town is already doing inspections on outfalls, but the County has agreed to do inspections of stormwater ponds for free. This will help with the monitoring of sediment growth in the ponds. b. DPW update. Completed road work includes Esterbrook Road and Streblow Drive. Thunder Road has been working on crackfilling. The bridge construction on Townline Road is completed and the bridge will open August 12. In talking with the County, Hickory Road work will be done after the Airport work is completed. c. DPW Supervisor report: Ditching is ongoing. The Simon Park sign is getting a core drilling in preparation for installation at the Park. Hopefully the sign will be installed the week of August 18. Tree trimming was done on Reinhardt Road and Horseshoe Lane is next. There is a tree down on Thornton Court. Birds and wasps need removal at the Simon Park pavilion. d. The new Permit Issuer/Inspector Doug Hoerth is working on catching up on work. There have been a few issues during the transition from Safebuilt to Final Look, but with the help of the contractors, information is being received. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dennis Stenz, Chair of the Highway Committee noted he is checking with Towns on their ATV/UTV ordinances for consistency and enforceability. Standardization of the ordinances might be the solution. 11. Supervisor Allender noted the Town website will have a new theme. Chairman Montsma noted the Town had the Sheriff to oversee the consistency of the ATV/UTV ordinance hours throughout the County. He noted the Town has transitioned from Safebuilt to Final Look for permits and inspections. There are some issues to iron out with the Sanitary District meters and water meters. BCI Burke has been contacted about new playground equipment for Simon Park. Envision Greater Fond du Lac is meeting with the Townships and City to exchange information. There will be a computer upgrade for the Clerk, Treasurer, Deputy Clerk and the Financial Computer. Fire Chief Birschbach noted the Department will be having an open house at the Fairgrounds on October 7, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in cooperation with some other volunteer fire departments. He also noted with the hot weather be sure to stay hydrated. Clerk Supple reported the video franchise fee has been submitted. Deputy Clerk Klapperich is working on election paperwork for absentee ballots. The population for the Town is 3763 people. 12. The Board of Appeals will be meeting on a variance. The Planning Commission will meet to review 2 sign applications and a CSM. 13. FINANCIAL REPORT: July 2025 General Account received: $137,130.98 Orders: 109,592.57 Balance: 184,679.76 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq: $64,115.52 Park: $41,958.82 Hall CD: $27,626.70 Fire Department CD: $17,586.68 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $94,077.76 Wages: $16,772.67 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Payment of Bills. Motion carried. 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 Kuhls, aye; Allender, aye; Janeczko, aye; Washkoviak, aye; Montsma, aye. The Board convened into closed session. There being no more discussion, motion was made and seconded to adjourn the closed session and the Monthly Meeting. Motion carried. Submitted by Patti Supple, Town Clerk