Town Board — Minutes

Town Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 18, 2026 5:30 p.m. Town of Scott Town Hall - 2621 Jody Dr., New Franken, WI 54229 1 1. Call To Order: A meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Scott was called to order at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in the Town Hall by Town Chairperson Mike Van Lanen. Present were Chairman Mike Van Lanen, Supervisors Gene Wojcik , Norman Strebel, Kurt Baenen, and Debbie VandenLangenberg Also present were: Plan Commission Chair Cari Langenberg, Clerk/Treasurer Jaime Fuge, Administrator Dave Cerny, SMU President Al Herrman, Town Engineer Brock Behnke, Constable Brett Blaney and multiple members of the New Franken Fire Department. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3.Verification of Public Notice: The Affidavit of Posting indicated that the public notice of the Town Board Meeting was posted on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Town of Scott Town Hall, 2621 Jody Drive, and on the Town of Scott website at www.townofscott.com on Friday, August 14, 2026. Moved by Baenen, seconded by Strebel to accept and file the Affidavit of Posting. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. 4. Approval of the Agenda. Moved by, Wojcik seconded by VandenLangenberg to approve the agenda. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. 5. Approval of the Minutes from the July 14, 2026, Town Board Meeting Moved by Strebel, seconded by Baenen to approve the July 14, 2026, Town Board minutes as presented. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. 6. Approval of the Minutes from the July 14, 2026, Public Hearing Moved by Wojcik, seconded by Baenen to approve the July 14, 2026, Town Board minutes as presented. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. 7. Approval of the Minutes from August 6, 2026, Board of Review Meeting Moved by Baenen, seconded by Wojcik to approve the August 6 , 2026, Board of Review minutes as presented. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. 8. Acceptance of Prior Town Meeting Minutes. A. Scott Municipal Utility (SMU): July 13, 2026, Meeting Minutes Moved by Strebel, seconded by Baenen to accept the July 13 , 2026 , SMU Meeting minutes as presented. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. B. Plan Commission: July 16, 2026, Meeting Minutes Moved by Baenen, seconded by Wojcik to accept the July 16, 2026, Plan Meeting minutes as presented. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. C. August 4/6 Public Test Meeting Minutes: Moved by Wojcik, seconded by VandenLangenberg to accept the August 4/6 Public Test Meeting minutes as presented. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. D. August 11, 2026, Board of Canvasser Meeting Minutes: Moved by Baenen, seconded by Wojcik to accept the August 11, 2026, Board of Canvasser Meeting minutes as presented. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. 2 Town Board Minutes August 18, 2026 9. Public Comment: Moved by Van Lanen, seconded by Baenen to suspend the rules and open the floor for public comment. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. Fuge handed the public comment forms filled out to Chair Van Lanen. David Sturm, 2035 Meadow Links Dr, spoke about the New Franken Fire Department proposed Fire Station addition. He mentioned he is supportive of the fire department, previously volunteered as a fire fighter in another municipality, wanted to know more about what avenues were researched prior to presenting this one, and was concerned about taxes. Clint Pelischek, 4936 Placid Way, spoke about the New Franken Fire Department proposed Fire station addition. He stated he is supportive but concerned about the end amount he would be paying in taxes. Kay Heller, 4641 Point Comfort Rd., asked about data centers in the Town of Scott. She asked if the Town has been approached about building one and if the Town has written an ordinance. Van Lanen responded stating he was recently interviewed by the newspaper and he said the Town would not be in support of data centers. He added the Town does not have sufficient water or electrical power supply to sustain one. Leland Vanden Langenberg, 4725 Champion Rd, said he is concerned about the cost of the Fire Department and had additional questions about a recently purchased fire truck. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Shavaski answered his questions. Heather Wertepny, 4413 Renier Rd, said she was here for Agenda Item B and asked about the delay in the item. Cerny discussed why the item was delayed. Karen Feld, 4441 Renier Rd, said she was concerned about parking on Red Bank Court. She presented pictures to the board that showed certain individuals parked on the grass. Strebel and Van Lanen suggested adding a no parking sign, which Cerny said he would do. Moved by Baenen, seconded by Strebel to go back to the regular agenda. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. 10. Specific matters for discussion and possible action by the Town Board: A. A request for a 4-lot Certified Survey Map (CSM) located on the northeast corner of Fischer Rd. (CTH K) and Leanna Lane (Parcel SC-301-3, Mark De Groot, applicant), previously held at the July 14, 2026, Town Board Meeting. Moved by Strebel, seconded by Baenen to approve a request for a 4-lot Certified Survey Map (CSM) located on the northeast corner of Fischer Rd. (CTH K) and Leanna Lane (Parcel SC-301-3, Mark De Groot, applicant), previously held at the July 14, 2026, Town Board Meeting. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. 3 Town Board Minutes August 18, 2026 B. Review/Take Action on a request for a 2-Lot Certified Survey Map (CSM) on parcel SC-617, located north of Nicolet Dr. (CTH A), and west of Bodart Rd., Chad Wertepny applicant. (Previously discussed and approved at the April 25, 2026, Plan Commission meeting). Moved by Strebel, seconded by VandenLangenberg to approve a request for a 2-Lot Certified Survey Map (CSM) on parcel SC-617, located north of Nicolet Dr. (CTH A), and west of Bodart Rd., Chad Wertepny applicant. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. C. Information presentation by Keller, Inc. regarding the proposed construction and addition to the existing New Franken Fire Department facility. David Flanigan of Keller, Inc. presented information regarding the specifics of the proposed construction and addition to the existing New Franken Fire Department facility. He said the current facility was built in 1972. Current issues with the current structure include: space constraints, concerns with decontamination, off site storage, no current shower to prevent decontamination, lack of insulation, small meeting and training room, no space for EMS, and ventilation. The five main goals of the project is to: 1. Meet current and future of fire and EMS. 2. Stay operational during construction. 3. Keep Firefighters safe from dangerous carcinogens 4. Keep current staffing model working 5. Select the most cost-effective long-term solution. Flanigan said the in -house estimators projected the cost of the project to be $6.5 million, which would be divided equally between the Town of Humboldt, Town of Green Bay and the Town of Scott. Flanigan stated next steps are three community engagement meetings (scheduled for September 17, September 30 and October 6 at the New Franken Fire Department). Each municipality would have to hold a vote to approve or deny the proposed additional. All three municipalities must vote yes for the addition to go forward. A member asked where County Rescue would go during the reconstruction phase. They anticipated they would move back to Allouez Ave. during construction. A resident had questions about applying for grants to cover some of the addition costs . Flanigan said to apply for grants, the municipalities would need to be shovel ready. Some asked about a donor campaign. They said they would be pursue this avenue. Feld asked if it would be a one-time tax or longer. Van Lanen said it would be based off the length of the loan. 4 Town Board Minutes August 18, 2026 Someone asked about a fire suppression in any of the new construction, which was not in the addition plans. D. WEC Election Security Municipality Subgrant Program Fuge said she has an opportunity to apply for an Election Security Municipality Subgrant for up to $2,000 for an election security item. She stated it could be used for a newer computer or possibly a generator. Moved by Strebel, seconded by approve Wojcik to direct Clerk/Treasurer to apply for the WEC Election Security Municipality Subgrant Program to purchase a new computer for elections. Vote: Aye-5, No-0. Motion Carried. E. Approval of CLA to be used for the 2026 Audit. Fuge stated the Board signed an agreement with CLA for auditing services in 2022. She requested the Town continue with CLA for the 2026 audit. Moved by VandenLangenberg, seconded by Strebel to approve using CLA for the 2026 Audit. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. F. Road/drainage/ditching/snowplowing/complaint issues Cerny said there are no new ones, however, SMU recently discussed the Sandpiper Way drainage issues. 11. Informational: Brown County Patrol Summary Report, WI Humane Society Animal Sheltering Statistics, August 11, 2026, Election Day Report Fuge said the reports were in the packet and asked if anyone had any questions. There were no questions. No action was taken on this informational item. 10. Informational: Reports from the Clerk, Engineer, Economic Development Coordinator, SMU and Fire. Clerk: Fuge reminded everyone that open book takes place next week. She received multiple phone calls about people’s assessments. She also said WTA is hosting a 2026 Fall Workshop on September 17. She asked if anyone would like to attend. Vanden Langenberg and Van Lanen said yes. Fuge said Cerny and her met with Bank of Luxemburg on Friday, August 14. The intention of the meeting was to confirm we are in the correct accounts to earn the most money on our reserves. The savings account type was changed, which now earns 3.438 percent interest. Engineer: Behnke said the Northeast Asphalt project is nearing completion. Peters will start on the pedestrian trail in the first week of September. Economic Development Coordinator: Cerny said the Town would be wrapping up the flood study for Wequiock soon. Fahrner anticipates the 2026 chip sealing projects to be completed by August 31. SMU: Herrman was not present at the meeting. Plan Commission: Langenberg said the Plan Commission will meet August 16 to discuss goals and activities for the Comprehensive Plan. 5 Town Board Minutes August 18, 2026 Fire: Van Lanen thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. 11. Informational: Reports from the members of the Town Board. Strebel: Strebel asked if a letter was sent to the resident on Esther. Cerny said it will be sent on 8/19/2026. Strebel asked if there were any complaints about Black Sheep. Van Lanen said he received one complaint. Strebel asked about the recent chicken complaint. Cerny said the chickens no longer reside in the town, and the resident complied. VandenLangenberg: Vanden Langenberg asked if there was a fire meeting in August. Van Lanen said it is Monday, August 24 at 5 p.m. Wojcik: Wojcik said the Brown County Plan Commission County Meeting was short. He mentioned that Brown Dog was recently updated. Wojcik said he will reach out to the individual interested in purchasing the former Town Hall. Baenen: Van Lanen: 12. Approval of the Treasurer/Clerk Monthly Financial Reports Fuge said the financial report was e-mailed last week. The cover sheet was handed out. Moved by Strebel, seconded by VandenLangenberg to approve the July 2026 Treasurer/Clerk Monthly Financial Reports. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. 13. Discussion and Action on specific Town Board Notice and Agenda for next meetings: Parks Committee: TBD Plan Commission: August 20 SMU: September 14 Board: September 8 Board of Review: September 10 (10 a.m.) Town Hall Closed: September 7 Fire Department Open Houses: September 17, September 30, October 6 at 6 p.m. at the New Franken Fire Department (5077 E Ronsman Rd) 14. Adjournment Moved by Wojcik, seconded by Baenen to adjourn. Vote: Aye-5. No-0. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. Jaime Fuge Jaime M. Fuge, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Scott