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 July 09, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Call to order: Roll Call and Verification of Posting Chairman Neal Czaplewski called to order the town board at 6:56PM. The meeting was held in the auditorium of the town hall located at 32288 Bushnell Road, Burlington. In attendance: Neal Czaplewski, Jeff Rice, Steve Swantz, Jason Ketterhagen and Paul Kobernick. Also in attendance: Administrator Rachel Naber, Clerk Jeanne Rennie, Chief Bill Vrchota and Highway Supervisor Jake Isaacson. Public comment At 6:56PM Chairman Czaplewski opened the floor for a public comment. Colleen Welke addressed the board regarding public safety. She commended Lt. Gehrand on actions taken in the Bohners Lake area. She also commended Chief Vrchota on his efforts to promote fire safety. She further voiced her disappointment on the lack of marine patrol on Bohners Lake. Russ Bostick spoke about violations on Bohner Lake. He would like to see the marine patrol on the lake to correct and educate boaters. Rick Bailey introduced himself to the Town. He is running for Representative to the Assembly District 33. Eric Weis asked the board about the oversized garage that is on the agenda. Andrew Tucker spoke to the board about the recent storm and losing power. He voiced his concern over the permit fee for installing a generator (UPDATE: He had been looking at the City of Burlington’s fees. He was contacted on 07/10/2026) Vicky View thanked public works for their storm cleanup efforts. Town Chairman and Supervisors Reports The Board thanked the highway department for the response and timely cleanup from the recent storm. They also reported on various meetings they have attended. Jake Isaacson thanked Larry Henning, Jeff Busch and the Browns Lake Sanitary District who all assisted in the storm cleanup. Consent Agenda: Approval of minutes from the meeting on June 11, 2026 and accept Monthly Reports: Highway, Sheriff, Marine, Fire. Rice moved to approve the consent agenda; Swantz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Town of Burlington Town Board Minutes July 9, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Financial Reports: Pre-paid vouchers and Bills approximately as of July 9, 2026 Ketterhagen motioned to approve; Swantz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Plan Commission Recommendations Land Division: Petitioner: Nick & Danyel Koldeway / Owner: Daniel E Koldeway & Dorothy M Koldeway Revocable Trust for Parcel: 002-02-19-13-006-000 / 7601 Wheatland Rd Rice moved to approve the land division per the Plan Commission’s recommendation that the CSM shall be approved by Racine County prior to recording, including county review for compliance with the Racine County Zoning Ordinance, A-2 District standards, and land division regulations; Swantz seconded the motion. Ketterhagen recused himself. Motion carried. Oversized Garage: Petitioner: Neil Demant (3D Construction) / Owner: Mark Pekelnicky for Parcel: 002-02-19-34- 055-000 / 30936 Weiler Rd Swantz amended the motion to approve the oversized garage per the Plan Commission’s recommendation that a Grading and Drainage plan including the rain garden for proposed work be submitted and approved by the town’s engineer; Rice seconded the motion. The board discussed the application with the petitioner, owner and Eric Weis from the Browns Lake Sanitary District. Weis stated that the Sanitary District received an inquiry regarding hookup. There was a concern of potentially a living space included in the garage. This is prohibited per zoning ordinance. Motion carried. Administrator – Town Goals Administrator Naber discussed goals for the Town that she and Chairman Czaplewski have been creating. The goals include developing a long-term plan; improving public communication; transparency; and to align with regulations. The board discussed the goals and next steps. Adjournment At 7:32PM Rice moved to adjourn. Swantz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Approved 2026 August 13 Jeanne Rennie, Clerk