Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 13, 2025 7:00 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. Chairman Montsma recommended the Sheriff’s report be taken out of order since Officer Ed needed to leave early. Officer Ed reported that they have had some speeding on Prairie Road, Forest Avenue and Esterbrook Road. However, when the “grey car” is there things slow down! He noted the Department is willing to do household checks when residents are gone for the holidays or during vacations. Chairman Montsma noted some activity with ATV’s could be monitored on CTH D, Hawes Court and Military Road. 3. Motion was made and seconded to approve the December minutes. Motion carried. 4. With the hiring of a new Fire Inspector the Fire Code Ordinance needed some revisions. In addition, the Fire Inspector should be added to list of Town Officials that can issue citations. The typical steps if the business isn’t complying with the ordinance is to take the issue to court. Motion was made and seconded to adopt the amended ordinance and include the Fire Inspector on the list of Officials allowed to issue citations. Motion carried. 5. AECom has issued a change order for the Stormwater Compliance work. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve the change order for $4100.00. Motion carried. 6. An extension was approved on the Farmland Preservation updates. It is hoped by June or July the County will have their updates in place, and the Town can finalize their updates. 7. The ZOOM account has been renewed for the year. 8. Motion was made and seconded to approve the renewal of the Town insurance with the Horton Group. Motion carried. 9. There is an abandoned waterway on Grove Street that Mark Lange is interested in adding to his property. This needs to be approved at the Annual Meeting or at a Special Meeting of the Electors. Mr. Lange will pay for any costs incurred. 10. Some electrical wiring needs to be done in the DPW building to accommodate for a compressor and possible welder. An outlet and light also need to be repaired. Three proposals were received. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to approve the City Light proposal for $1033.00. Motion carried. 11. Harold Haney and Rodney Baumann checked out some salters. After review, they are recommending the Town purchase the Salt Dog salter for $7800.00. Motion was made and seconded to purchase the Salt Dog salter. Motion carried. 12. Chairman Montsma noted the Town has received benefits from their work with Envision Greater Fond du Lac. He is recommending a $2000.00 donation. Motion was made and seconded to donate $2000.00 to Envision Greater Fond du Lac. Motion carried. 13. Since the Town Treasurer has taken over the duties of the Treasurer on the Water Utility District, motion was made and seconded to pay her $200.0 per month for her services. Motion carried. 14. The City of Fond du Lac is requesting the Town cooperate with them on a revenue bond for the Peter Younbacker project. This is a local developer from Oshkosh who is upgrading the Festival Foods (Johnson Crossing) and the strip mall on the corner of Rolling Meadows Drive and West Johnson St. Originally the two projects were financed together. This revenue bond would cause no financial obligation from the Town of the City. Quarles and Brady, who the Town has worked with before, has provided the information. Motion was made and seconded to approve the Initial Resolution. Motion carried. 15. PUBLIC WORKS: a. The stormwater MS-4 form is due in March. b. There has been a limited number of days spent plowing. Mr. Haney is catching up on odds and ends. It was noted Yield signs are needed at the corner of Carrington Drive and Carrington Lane and St. Joseph Drive and Alexander Lane. Hopefully the salter will be installed on Tuesday. 16. No public comments. 17. Supervisor Allender had a complaint about Manowske Welding. Chairman Montsma reported Supervisor Washkoviak will attend a Housing Forum on January 28. An offer was made by a company producing modular seating and pod homes for property in the Aeronautical Park. The DOT road report has been submitted. The 25HP pump has been replaced in the Water Utility district. The 75 HP pump also needs replacement. The Chairman is solidifying the road projects for 2025 with the County. Even though the Town has no lead pipes, a report needed to be submitted for the Water Utility District. There is a jail referendum for the Scott Road site. He also reported some Manowske welding issues and trash collection issues. Clerk Supple reported May 10 th has been set for bulky waste pickup. There are two elections this year, February 18 and April 1. On the April ballot are three Town Board members; Jeff Montsma, Jessica Allender and David Washkoviak. Just a reminder to turn off the heat and lights before leaving the Town Hall. Treasurer Post noted the tax collection is going well. One error was found in the reassessment and will need to be corrected. Chairman Montsma noted there are some issues with the Hangars on County property and the personal property tax. Terry Dietzel is working on the issue. 18.The Board of Appeals has no meetings scheduled. Planning Commission will meet on January 21 to review the GA ordinance concerning storage units and the sign ordinance. FINANCIAL REPORT: December 2024 General Account received: $255,139.90 Orders: 139,672.60 Balance: 578,536.24 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq: $63,877.65 Park: $39,925.67 Hall CD: $26,875.39 Fire Dept. CD: $17,109.29 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $219,864/88 Wages: $15,942.11 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. After the closed session, motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion carried. Submitted by Patti Supple, Town Clerk