Town of Scott Annual Meeting — Minutes

Annual Meeting Minutes April 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Town of Scott Town Hall - 2621 Jody Dr., New Franken, WI 54229. 1. Call to Order Meeting call to order at 5:31 p.m. Meeting was called to order by Chair Mike Van Lanen Attendees: Town Supervisors Norman Strebel, Debbie Vanden Langenberg, Gene Wojcik, Kurt Baenen, Residents Cari Langenberg, Nikki Goral, Dale Flavion, Al Herrman, Lee Vanden Langenberg There were also three non-residents in attendance. Staff: Administrator Dave Cerny, Clerk/Treasurer Jaime Fuge 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge or Allegiance was recited. 3. Verification of Public Notice Moved by Mike Van Lanen, seconded by Strebel to approve the public notice. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Ceremonial Swearing in Oath of Office for newly elected officials. Van Lanen said Town Supervisor Norman Strebel and Debbie VandenLangenberg won the April 7, 2026 election for a term to end on April 17, 2028. The Town Supervisors were sworn in. 5. Agenda Presentation Fuge asked what method should be used to record votes at today’s meeting. Voice vote was selected. Moved by Van Lanen, seconded by Baenen to use voice vote. All in favor. Motion Carried. 6. Approval of minutes from t he April 15, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Moved by Baenen, seconded by to Strebel approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 Annual Town Meeting. All in favor. Motion Carried. 7. Approval of minutes from the Oct ober 21, 2025, Special Elector Meeting. Moved by Langenberg, seconded by Strebel to approve the minutes from October 21, 2025 Special Elector Meeting. All in favor. Motion Carried. 8. Set date/time for 2027 Annual Town Meeting (April 20, 2027 at 5:30 p.m.) Moved by Baenen, seconded by Wojcik to set the date for the 2027 Annual meeting to April 20, 2027 at 5:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried. 9. 2025 Annual Report and Financials Fuge presented the 2025 Annual Report and Financials to attendees. She noted that an audit was performed by CLA and finalized in March 2026 with no new findings or unknown deficiencies. D. VandenLangenberg asked about the interest income revenue for 2024 compared to 2025, specifically why the amount was significantly lower in 2025. Fuge said interest rates have been lower compared to previous years. D. VandenLangenberg asked about what the payment to Dave Cerny entailed, which Fuge said included his monthly cell phone stipend and mileage. Additionally, she noted the benefits and cost savings from eliminating the administrative support position in February 2025. Cari Langenberg, 5012 Verone Ct., asked about the payment to the Green Bay Public School District. Fuge explained that the municipality receives the revenue from the Brown County Treasurer’s Office and is responsible for distributing the funds to the Green Bay Area Public School District (GBAPS), Brown County, and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). Van Lanen added it is an in and out. Moved by Strebel, seconded by Wojcik to accept the annual report and financials. All in favor. Motion Carried. 10. Reappoint of Attorney Bob Gagan Moved by Herrman, seconded Strebel to reappoint Attorney Bob Gagan. All in favor. Motion Carried. 11. Compensation of Elected Officials a. Town Constable (current Rate $50 a site visit, $50 per meeting attended). Fuge reported that the current constable, who was not in attendance, requested that the Board consider a pay increase per visit. The rate was discussed, with acknowledgment that some visits can be more complex than routine animal pickups. Van Lanen noted that the Town has recently signed a contract with the Humane Society, which is expected to help shorten the length of calls. Strebel asked that the constable be paid quarterly. Fuge said she could make that change. b. Town Supervisors (Current Rate $475 per month, plus per diems) The Town Supervisor pay was summarized. c. Town Chairperson (Current Rate : $916.67 per month plus per diems) There was no discussion on the current rate for Town Chairman. Moved by L. Vanden Langneberg, seconded by Herrmann to keep the rate of pay the same. The Town Board abstained from the B and C. All in favor. Motion Carried. 12. Discussion and possible action on matters that are raised by the town electorate as authorized by WI Stat. 60.10. Fuge said in the packet WI Stat. 60.10 was printed out and asked if anyone wanted to bring up those topics. No additional matters relating to WI Stat. 60.10 were addressed during item 12. Dale Flavion,2570 Edmund Rd., spoke to the Board about a concern of someone living in a camper on Champeau Rd. The Board request Cerny research and act, if necessary. Strebel asked about the cost of a digital sign for Town Hall. Baenen estimated the costs to be at $100,000. Strebel did not want to pursue a digital sign for Town Hall. Langenberg inquired about the parks budget and requested that the 2027 parks budget be increased. Following discussion, the matter was tabled until October. 13. Announcements The Board discussed and confirmed dates for the upcoming Fire Commission meetings. 14. Adjournment Moved by Baenen, seconded by Wojcik to adjourn. All in favor. Motion carried. Jaime Fuge Jaime M. Fuge, Town Scott, Clerk for Chairman, Mike Van Lanen