Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN of BELVIDERE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 15, 2025, 7:30 PM Cochrane VFW Post 10406 At 7:30 PM, (following the 7 PM 2025 Annual Meeting) Chairman Ron Speltz called the Regular Town meeting to order. All board members in attendance and nine residents. The meeting notice was noticed in the Buffalo County News and the full agenda posted per WI Statutes 19.84 on Thursday, April 10, 2025. 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 $186,181.28 in the General Checking Account. Lee made a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Scott 2nd. Motion carried. The Clerk presented the bills for payment. A motion was made by Lee and seconded by Scott to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: DRIVEWAY PERMITS – 1) MVP Energy LP Lease/Turnbell commercial property: Chairman Speltz has inspected the location on Foegen Rd and determined no culvert is required, but a wider driveway is recommended for turning onto the new blacktop by the larger trucks. Motion made by Lee to approve, 2nd by Scott. Motion Approved. 2) DZURICK (Rose Valley RD new home): Chairman Speltz inspected and determined an 18” x 20’ Culvert will be required. Motion made by Lee to approve, seconded by Scott. Motion Approved. ROBERT SECRIST REZONING: The board discussed a proposed 1400 square ft Airbnb to be constructed on 2 acres of his 11-acre parcel. The property is zoned AR-20 with acreage restrictions for two homes. A Conditional Use Permit is required to be acted on by the Buffalo County Board of Adjustment. No Driveway Permit application or fee has been received as was required. Due to not enough information submitted by Secrist no action could be taken and this request was tabled until the May meeting. Motion made by Lee to table any action, 2nd by Scott. Motion approved. ROADS: Chairman Speltz reported that for the most part all town roads held up over winter. Further road inspections will determine 2025 maintenance needs. 2025 Road Plan was previously discussed during the Annual Meeting. Gravel will be hauled soon to correct a drop off by the Herold Cemetery by Sendelbach Construction. The Board reviewed the proposed 2025 Scenic Landscape mowing contract. Motion made by Ron and 2nd by Lee to use Option 2-$1,000 prepay. Contract signed. Motion approved. The Board discussed the 2025 SVEMS Contract delivered tonight by Ron Olson. With no changes since 2024 Lee made a motion to approve, Scott 2nd. Motion approved. 1st quarter bill was received and paid with the April bills. Ron Kazmierczak noted that a new co-chairman is needed for BBC&M Recycling committee. There will be a reorganization meeting scheduled in May. Ron stated the boat dock has been installed at the Belvidere Boat Landing for the summer. Debbie commented on a complaint received from a non-resident sightseeing on Indian Point Road. She stated she had great difficulty turning around at the unknown dead-end. She stated a sign was needed. The Board noted a “DEAD-END ROAD” sign was installed some time ago and no further action is warranted. Lee stated the individual also contacted Buffalo County with her complaint. It was noted that no turn around was required when the private property owner was approved to make the dead-end road on his property line. After no further public comment, Dick Hawes made a motion to adjourn the April Regular Meeting at 7:50 pm with Lee seconding. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Deborah M Ruff Deborah M. Ruff, Clerk