Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Neal Czaplewski, Chairman Jeff Rice, Supervisor No 1 Steve Swantz, Supervisor No 2 Jason Ketterhagen, Supervisor No 3 Paul Kobernick, Supervisor No 4 Town Board Minutes 32288 Bushnell Road / Burlington WI 53105 August 13, 2026 Page 1 | 2 Before the meeting, Czaplewski announced the passing of a former Town Board Supervisor Brian Fliss and asked everyone to observe a moment of silence. Call to order Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call; and Verification of Posting At 6:30PM Chairman Neal Czaplewski called to order the meeting of the Town Board for the Town of Burlington. The meeting was held in the auditorium of the Town Hall at 32288 Bushnell Road. Everyone in attendance stood and said the pledge of allegiance. The meeting was posted in accordance with Wis. Stats. 19.84(2). In attendance: Neal Czaplewski, Jeff Rice, Steve Swantz, and Jason Ketterhagen Absent: Paul Kobernick Public comment At 6:35 PM Chairman Czaplewski opened the floor for public comment. Bob Sivak spoke about increasing the marine patrol presence on Bohners Lake. He is concerned about safety. Jean Gruenert spoke about a battery storage plant coming to Kenosha County. She is concerned about it and would like to stop it from being built. Having no one else that wanted to speak, the public comment section was closed at 6:45 PM. Town Chairman and Supervisors Reports Rice announced the Fire Department’s upcoming blood drive and the recent appreciation dinner for the department. Swantz spoke about the flock camera on Hwy 36. Ketterhagen spoke about the cemetery meeting. Czaplewski also spoke about the flock camera and the battery plant. He stated the Town has no jurisdiction in either of them. Consent Agenda: Approval of meeting minutes from Regular meeting on July 9, 2026; Accept Monthly Reports: Highway, Sheriff, Marine, Fire; Poll worker applications; Short-term Rental Applications for 30114 Arrow Dr, 8801 McHenry St, and 31014 Weiler Rd Swantz motioned to approve the consent agenda as presented; Rice seconded the motion. Motion carried. Financial Reports Pre-paid vouchers and Bills approximately as of August 13, 2026 Swantz motioned to approve the financial reports; Ketterhagen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Town of Burlington Town Board minutes August 13, 2026 P age 2 | 2 Liquor License Premise Description Revision R-Nest submitted an application to expand the premises description for their liquor license. The board reviewed the request. There was discussion regarding the proposed expansion. The board tabled the license revision until clarification was received. Driveway Permit for 30020 Arrow Dr John Minikowski provided a drawing of his revised application for another driveway. The board discussed the application and the report provided by raSmith, the Town’s engineer, which cited drainage concerns and the driveway placement. The board requested a grading plan. Naber will put the applicant in contact with raSmith to discuss this request. There was a consensus to table this item. Municipal Judge Request for Armed Guard or Officer at Court Judge Jensen spoke to the board. He is requesting a guard for the next couple of months or on an as needed basis. He is requesting the deputy on duty to be in court when in session. The board discussed and did not object to the request. Naber will review the contract to confirm this request falls within the current contract. The court should contact the administrator when a deputy is requested. Formation of a Bohners Lake and Browns Lake Public Safety Committee Czaplewski spoke of the citizen concerns regarding safety on the lakes. He formed the Bohners Lake and Browns Lake Public Safety Committee. He appointed Swantz to chair the committee. The board would like to see a total of 4 additional members, including 2 from the Bohners Lake area and 2 from the Browns Lake area. Anyone interested in becoming a committee member can reach out to the Town. The Committee will have their first meeting in September. Adjournment Rice moved to adjourn at 7:30PM; Swantz seconded. Motion carried. Approved 2026 September 10 Jeanne Rennie, Clerk