Town Board Public Hearing — Minutes

Town Board Meeting Minutes-Public Hearing January 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Town of Scott Town Hall - 2621 Jody Dr., New Franken, WI 54229 1 1. Call To Order : A public hearing for the Town Board of the Town of Scott was called to order at 5: 02 P.M. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in the Town Hall by Supervisor Kurt Baenen. Present Supervisors Gene Wojcik, Cari Langenberg, Norman Strebel, and Kurt Baenen. Excused: Chairman Mike Van Lanen Also present were: Town Engineer Scott Brosteau, Clerk/Treasurer Jaime Fuge, and Economic Development Coordinator/Planner Dave Cerny, Constable Brett Blaney Excused: SMU President Al Herrman. 2. Verification of Public Notice: The Affidavit of Posting indicated that the public notice of the Town Board Meeting was posted on the website and at Town Hall on December 23, 2025. Additionally, it was published in the Green Bay Press Gazette on December 29, 2025 and January 6, 2026. Moved by Langenberg, seconded by Strebel to accept and file the Affidavit of Posting. Vote: Aye-4. No-0. Motion Carried. 4. Purpose of the Hearing. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss: Wellhead Protection Ordinance for the Town of Scott Code of Ordinance. To create §370 Wellhead Protection Ordinance; to institute land use regulations and restrictions to protect the Town’s municipal well and water supply, and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Town. These regulations are established pursuant to the authority granted to towns by the Wisconsin Legislature in §§ 60.61(1), (2)(g), and 60.62, 62.23(7)(a) and (c), Wis. Stats., to adopt ordinances to protect groundwater. Kurt Baenen, a Town Supervisor, asked if the ordinance is relevant enough when talking about the cracks on the shelf. Brosteau responded. The floor was opened for public comment. Fredrick Sheppard, 2649 Bay Settlement Road, addressed the Board regarding the geology of the Niagara Escarpment and the importance of securing wellheads in the area. He noted that he had to abandon his own well due to a high water table and freely moving groundwater. He referenced a 1969 water contamination incident in De Pere to illustrate the potential risk, emphasizing that a single unprotected well could compromise the water supply. Mr. Sheppard acknowledged that the Town has procedures in place for open wells but stressed that stricter controls would enhance safety. He concluded by noting that the Town can only regulate what is within its authority, but taking such precautions is the safest approach. Shawn Deprey asked which occupancy requirements would not apply if a business were established at the site. Cerny responded that any expansion or proposed use of an existing building would be subject to a review process. Strebel asked about the depth of casing on the well. Brosteau did not know the exact depth but noted that some wells are cased 300 to 400 feet, extending beyond the Niagara Escarpment. Cerny addd that the well in question is more than 1,000 feet deep. 2 Creating Establishing Split Shifts for election officials for the Town of Scott Code of Ordinance. To create §105 Establishing Split Shifts for Election Officials Ordinance; authorizing two work shifts for election officials on Election Day and permitting the Board to appoint a greeter. Cari Langenberg, said she supported this ordinance and liked that it allowed flexibility. Responsible Unit Recycling Ordinance for the Town of Scott Code of Ordinance To repeal and recreate §282 Solid Waste; to update certain requirements listed in state statutes and administrative codes regarding recycling. Langenberg requested this ordinance be placed on our website or newsletter. Discussion/Comments from residents/Town Board members/staff Van Lanen asked if there was anyone in the audience that would like to speak on these three items. 17.Adjournment Moved by Strebel seconded by Wojcik to adjourn. Vote: Aye-4 No-0. Carried. Meeting Adjourned at 5:17 p.m. Jaime Fuge Jaime M. Fuge, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Scott