Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN of BELVIDERE REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2025, 7:00 PM Cochrane VFW Post 10406 Chairman Ron Speltz called the Regular Town meeting to order. All board members in attendance and two guests. The meeting notice was noticed in the Buffalo County News and the full agenda posted per WI Statutes 19.84 on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Steve Berger, Rural Mutual Insurance Agent, went over the present Business Owners and Work Comp Town of Belvidere insurance policies. No additions were made from the prior year’s policy. The deductible remains at $1,000 for the property insurance. 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. Steve also reminded about cyber coverage issues and to report any incidents immediately. MINUTES: A Motion by Supervisor Lee Engfer was made to approve the Minutes as provided to board members in lieu of reading out loud. Supervisor Scott Rolbiecki seconded the motion. Motion carried. Treasurer Barbara Brommer gave the Treasurer’s report and Investment Summary. Balance on hand as of tonight is $222,049.64 in the General Checking Account. Barb noted that the RV CD is renewing May 20th. The Board directed her to check into renewing for 3 months and report back via email. Lee made a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Scott 2nd the motion. Motion carried. The Clerk presented the bills for payment. A motion was made by Scott and seconded by Lee to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: ROBERT SECRIST REZONING: Secrist has withdrawn his conditional use rezoning request. Briar Golden, Buffalo County Dept of Land Management, appeared to discussed updating the Land Comprehensive Plan for the Town. The Town of Belvidere originally approved a Comprehensive Plan in July 2012. It is recommended to update every 20 years. Buffalo County is presently updating the Countywide Plan and hopes to have State approval by Fall 2025. Since Belvidere is under Countywide Zoning the Town can “piggyback” the county plan in lieu of doing an individual plan. Briar recommended that the Town form an “Ad hoc” committee with at least 3 non-board members to review before adopting Buffalo County’s Plan. A Town Hearing is also advised to summarize the new/updated plan. RESOLUTION 2025-01: A Resolution Adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the Emergency Management System for the Town of Belvidere. The Town Board discussed updating the Emergency Operational Plan (EOP) and forwarding to Steven Wall, Buffalo County Emergency Management Director. Lee made a Motion to approve the 2025- 01 Resolution with Scott seconding. Motion carried. ROADS: Chairman Speltz reported that the spring grading is in process. It was noted that with the hot temperatures today rock was coming off of Blank Hill Road. Discussion held on road work needed for the 2025 Road Bids to be opened on June 11th. Plans are for Seal Coating Schlawin Rd, Crack fill Belvidere Ridge Rd, Twilight Rd grinding and new gravel. The Rose Valley Dugway will consist of bank removal/ditching and grinding of old blacktop and gravel for 2025. Blacktopping will wait until 2026. Bid Notice will be published in the Buffalo County News and emailed to construction companies Both Riverland Energy and MVP contacted the Chairman requesting being exempt from spring road bans. Written approval from the Town was also requested. This item will be on the June Regular Meeting agenda for action. New road sign will be ordered by the Chairman for Rosental Lane and Dead-End signs. Lee summarized that the 2025 Pilot LRIP project will consist of 20 counties including Buffalo County. More information will be available at the July WTA meeting. The next Regular Town meeting will be changed to Wednesday, June 11th at 7 pm after the Road Bid Opening. Tomorrow evening, 6 pm – 8 pm is the noticed 2025 Board of Review. After no further public comment, Scott a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:50 pm with Lee seconding. Motion carried to close the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Deborah M Ruff Deborah M. Ruff, Clerk