Town Board & Plan Commission Meeting — Minutes

February 25, 2026 Present were Mark Nordigian, Julie Horbach, George Bailitz, Sue Hughes, David Soderman, Ken Sweinberg, Patrick DeMoon, Callie Rucker Excused: Roxanne Johnson 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nordigian at 6:00 p.m. 2. Chairman Nordigian led those present with the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Minutes: Supervisor Horbach made a motion to approve the minutes from January 14, 2026, January 28, 2026, and February 11, 2026. Supervisor Bailitz seconded the motion. Motion carried. 4. Reports: a. Committees and reports from the floor. Ryan Spackman from Ruekert Mielke presented options for road improvements. b. Clerk: None c. Treasurer: None d. Supervisors: • Supervisor Horbach went through some questions from the auditors with Roxanne. • Supervisor Hughes had some potholes filled and some trees trimmed this week. • Supervisor Bailitz received a statement from the DNR regarding the launch work and permits are not needed. • Supervisor Soderman is looking at the parks for cleanup that is needed. The bid for lawn care request went out today. e. Chairman Nordigian had a call with PPA on the joint fire, EMS study and has another call on Friday. He should have more information to send out soon. 5. Citizens Comments: Mary Peterson asked if the EMS meeting would be open form type of meeting. 6. Business: Town Board/Plan Commission items: a. Discussion on Town Ordinance regulating fireworks from Dustin Hein of Freedom Fireworks. Ken Sweinberg introduced Dustin Hein who presented various options to the Town for a way to generate additional income. Discussion followed and George Bailitz and Patrick DeMoon would like to add more discussion on the next Town Board/Plan Commission meeting. Town Board items: b. Motion to accept Plan Commission member Gary Franzen resignation as of 12/16/2025. A motion by Supervisor Bailitz was made to accept Gary Franzen resignation and seconded by Supervisor Hughes. Motion carried. c. Appointment to fill the vacant Plan Commission member seat. Discussion followed, Chairman Nordigian then recommended Jonathan Blakeman to the Plan Commission to fill the open seat. The Town Board supported the recommendation. d. Town Attorney request for proposal. After discussion, a motion by Supervisor Horbach was made to accept Municipal Law & Litigation Group as the Town Attorney, Supervisor Hughes seconded the motion. Motion carried. e. Multi-Village Road Consortium. Chairman Nordigian discussed the information. The Board tabled until the next meeting. 7. Other Business allowed by law, Chairman Nordigian will not be available at the next meeting. Chairman Nordigian also discussed the changing of the Annual Meeting which will be investigated. 8. Bills: A motion by Supervisor Bailitz to approve the bills as presented in the amount of $5,487,004.52 check numbers 42385-42411 including DD1001, ACH, EFT, and PAIDONLINE. Motion seconded by Supervisor Horbach. Motion carried. 9. Adjourn: A motion by Supervisor Horbach to adjourn. Supervisor Hughes seconded the motion. Motion carried, meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Callie Rucker Clerk