Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN of BELVIDERE REGULAR MEETING May 12, 2026, 7:25 PM Cochrane VFW Post 10406 Chairman Ron Speltz called the Regular Town meeting to order at 7:00 pm. All Board members present, 2 residents and Steve Berger from Rural Insurance. The meeting date was noticed in the Buffalo County News and the full agenda posted per WI Statutes 19.84 on Thursday, May 7, 2026. MINUTES-A Motion by Supervisor Lee Engfer was made to approve the Minutes as provided to board members in lieu of reading aloud. Supervisor Scott Rolbiecki seconded the motion. Carried. TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Barbara Brommer presented the Treasurer’s report and Investment Summary. Balance on hand as of tonight is $439,034.91 (5 outstanding checks) in the General Checking Account. There also is 1 outstanding bill from WI DNR. Lee made a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented and Scott seconded the motion. Motion carried. BILLS-The Clerk presented the bills for payment. Scott made a Motion to pay the bills as presented and Ron seconded. Motion carried. INSURANE REVIEW: Steve Berger, Rural Insurance, presented the annual insurance review. He went over the present Business Owners and Work Comp Town of Belvidere insurance policies. No changes were made from the prior year’s policy. The deductible remains $1,000 for the property insurance. Cyber coverage has a $10,000 deductible. Clerk & Treasurer’s Bond is a 2-year policy. Steve reminded the Board to report any Workmen’s Comp claims asap, even if unsure the injury would apply. He is always available to answer any questions. MAPLEWOOD LANE: The Board reviewed the proposed survey with a 50’ radius turn-around. Pending - will need CenterPoint staked, Board inspection with surveyor and CSM certified by Buffalo County Surveyor, Ron Vesperson, to proceed. Lee made a Motion, with Scott seconding, to give a preliminary approval pending a modified turn-around after Board inspection. Motion carried. EMERGENCY SIREN: Lee is working with two companies for estimates. Possible donation of land to construct will offset costs. ROADS: The Board discussed Dust Control on town roads – Rohrer LN, Hickory LN, Chickadee LN after road grading with Quality Propane. A resident requested “Children at Play” sign for Hickory LN. Ron stated that bid work will start next week on Rose Valley Dugway by Reglin Excavating. The road will be closed to all traffic, and all agencies will be notified by the Chairman. Lee updated that the bi-annual Bridge Inspection work will be going out on bids for 2026-2027 by Buffalo County. Ron updated that the Fire Department’s Insurance will cover the Fire Truck pump damage. A budget change with 2% fund monies for equipment repairs will be implemented next year. Lastly, a complaint has been received that a resident has been blowing mowed grass onto Rose Valley Road. Lee will discuss with the resident who has been a repeat offender. Clerk Debbie Ruff volunteered to serve on the Buffalo County Land Use Plan committee for Belvidere, Alma & Lincoln Townships. Briar Golden will be submitting the draft for committee review and hopefully will be ready for County Board approval in September. PUBLIC COMMENT: A resident questioned the Bitcoin building on Riverland’s property. The Board stated that neither the Town nor County were informed prior to the construction and that permits were not obtained. Buffalo County Zoning is aware of this site and others within Buffalo County. DOR has stated that they will be taxable but the amount of assessment for revenue is not known. The next Regular Board Meeting will be on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026. (Changed due to conflict with normal Tuesday meeting date). BBC&M Recycling meeting will be on Wednesday, May 20th with discussion on contract renewal with Waste Transport. Ron will attend. After no further public comment, at 7:45 pm, Scott made a motion to adjourn the Meeting with Lee seconding. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Deborah M Ruff Deborah M. Ruff, Clerk