Committee of the Whole — Minutes

Neal Czaplewski, Chairman Jeff Rice, Supervisor No 1 Steve Swantz, Supervisor No 2 Jason Ketterhagen, Supervisor No 3 Brian Fliss, Supervisor No 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes 32288 Bushnell Road / Burlington WI 53105 August 14, 2025 / 6:30PM Page 1 of 1 1. Call to order At 5:00PM Chairman Czaplewski called to order the Committee of the Whole meeting. Chairman Neal Czaplewski and Supervisors Jeff Rice, Steve Swantz, Jason Ketterhagen, and Brian Fliss were present. Everyone present stood and recited the pledge of allegiance. Czaplewski confirmed that the meeting was properly posted. 2. White Oak Park / Lagoon Beach Administrator Naber provided background as to the question of the private piers that are currently in White Oak Park. She stated that no residents have provided documentation of either an easement or a long-term lease agreement between the town and previous pier owners. The board discussed the history along with potential actions that can be taken. She provided this timeline of events that have led to this topic: 1928 – White Oak Park platted 1937-1956 – Lagoon area was dredged. 1997 – The Town Board established pier rules for Lagoon Beach piers with the intention of the piers sunsetting. 1998 – Pier owners were listed and a wait list was provided at the annual town meeting Feb 2025 – A resident, who gave up a pier previously, requested a pier. May 2025 – Letter sent to all current pier owners asking for documentation regarding pier rights. Naber laid out a few options available: Current owners retain piers with annual leases; remove all private piers from Town land; or allow electors to decide of a potential sale of that land. 3. Budget Priorities The item was not discussed. 4. Ordinance 6.07 Chickens The board discussed the current ordinance along with possible changes to be made to this ordinance along with the nuisance ordinance. 5. Ordinance 11.20 Wharves and Piers Naber talked with the board about the current ordinance and the need to make changes to comply with current laws. There were several residents that spoke regarding this topic. 6. Adjournment Rice motioned to adjourn at 6:20PM; Swantz seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Jeanne Rennie, Clerk / Approved 2025 September 11