Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING July 14, 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, Attorney Matt Parmentier and various Town residents. Confirmation was made of open meeting notice. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Minutes from the June meeting were approved as presented. 4. Lisa McArthur from Envision Greater Fond du Lac presented information on upcoming events at Envision. She reminded residents that Envision serves all 33 communities in Fond du Lac County.More information can be found at info@envisiongreaterfdl.com. 5. After interviews with Clerk Supple, Treasurer Post and Chairman Montsma, Clerk Supple made the recommendation to appoint Theresa Klapperich as a Deputy Clerk for the Town. After discussion, the Town Board accepted the recommendation with the following motion was made and seconded, pay of $25.00 per hour with a 90 day job review and review the pay scale in 6 months. Motion carried. 6. The recommendation for computer upgrades by Computer Troubleshooters was reviewed. It was stated that we have in place a legal process that would require all legal documents generated by the Town Board be returned to the Town upon request. Motion was made and seconded to upgrade computers to Windows 11 and purchase laptops for the Clerk, Treasurer and Deputy Clerk, updated the Financial computer, upgrade the email to one drive and upgrade the cybersecurity. Motion carried. Clerk Supple recommended having a laptop for the DPW supervisor that could also be used for the Permit Issuer records. 7. Motion was made and seconded to approve the Resolutions for the appointment of an interim Lakeside Municipal Court Judge and call for a special election in November. Motion carried. 8. The recent sale of property in the Aeronautical Park called for a review of the Development Agreement and Covenants. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve the new Development Agreement and Covenants. Motion carried. 9. The County will present their updates to the Farmland Preservation map in August. At that time, the Town will present their upgrades to the map and ordinance. 10. Motion was made and seconded to approve operator’s licenses for Nathan Krenz from the Nut House and Dustin Sing from JP’s Four Mile House. Motion carried. 11. With the Winnebago Lutheran Academy project moving forward, the recommendation was made to draw up a reimbursement agreement and a reminder that while the Special Exception was previously approved, it required more specific plans before moving forward. Motion was made and seconded to approve the reimbursement agreement. Motion carried. 12. a. Stormwater reports have been completed. A culvert at the entrance to Glen Echo Road washed away and needed to be replaced. b. The DPW Department continues to complete shouldering, mowing and fire number sign installations among several other day to day activities. 13. Public comments were made by Tony Koenigs, John Zorn, and Duncan Seffern. 14. Supervisor Allender reported on the upgrades to the website. There has been no one on ZOOM the last two meetings. Files for permits were uploaded for the new Permit Issuer, Doug Hoerth. Supervisor Janeczko reported on recommendations made for Simon Park: a pickleball court and dog park. Chairman Montsma reported the water standing in the Park is at the end of the new tiling. The Town may consider the installation of a French drain to alleviate some of the standing water if the issue persists post tile line settling. The County has made great strides in the Emergency Government upgrades and reporting. He will discuss the flooding issues with the County and see if funding might be available for park and neighboring shoreline rehabilitation. A resident recommended creating a farmer’s market at the Park next year. This year’s Halloween event will be October 25 th. There are some struggles with the transition from Safebuilt to Final Look Inspections but continue to move forward. In talks with the DOT, County Sheriff and County Highway Commissioner, the recommendation to extend Streblow Drive to Highway 23 was met with a firm not a good idea. It was noted that Forest Avenue is considered a collector road, which it can handle, and traffic should be routed to that road. Sheriff Ed noted that St. Cloud is joining the contracted agreement. He noted a dog was collected by Esterbrook Road and one is still running loose by the Mobile Home Park. It was also noted some signs have been stolen on Brown Road concerning the ATV speed limit. 15. The Board of Appeals will be meeting concerning a request for an oversize shed. The Planning Commission is meeting Tuesday evening for a sign upgrade at Westwind and a special exception for Grace and Truth Church. 16. FINANCIAL REPORT: June 2025. General Account received: $12,695. 87 Orders: 122,243.81 Balance: 157,141.35 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq: $64,115.56 Park: $42,429.10 Town Hall: $27,374.44 Fire Dept.: $17,426.07 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $92,846.75 Wages: $16,142.97 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Payment of Bills. Motion carried. Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion carried. Submitted by Patti Supple, Town Clerk