Town Board — Minutes

January 27, 2025 Present were Tim Gaffron, Julie Horbach, George Bailitz, Nancy Kemp, Sue Hughes, Callie Rucker Excused was Amy Hookstead 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gaffron at 6:02 p.m. 2. Chairman Gaffron led those present with the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Minutes: None 4. Reports: a. Committee and reports from floor: None b. Clerk reported a Spring Primary Election will be held on February 18, 2025, and absentee ballots need to be mailed January 28. c. Treasurer: None d. Supervisors: • Mrs. Horbach: None • Mr. Bailitz spoke with Rick on the pier repair. • Mrs. Hughes is placing community events on the sign and is looking for direction/guidance on what to post. • Ms. Kemp reported that today started winter salt week and she did a webinar on salting. Tim Popanda is very knowledgeable with this subject and a useful resource for us on salting. She commended Supervisor Hughes on information posted to our website regarding battery disposal. e. Chairman Gaffron reported that the Fire Department has been trying to get together funds for radios as they are getting outdated, and the gear needs to be replaced as they do not have spare gear available in certain sizes. They will begin to plan for the August Fire Department picnic next month, and they are going to try to plan for a raffle this year. 5. Citizens Comments: Anthony Johnson discussed the new formation of a 4-wheeling club in the area and is looking at helping with signage cost (within reason) to offset the town cost if the ATV/UTV ordinance moves forward. Ron Gant a Village of Salem Lakes Trustee discussed the Salem Lakes Ordinance and offered any guidance and support moving forward. Mark Nordigian discussed the usage of County and Village/Town roads, and he asked everyone to try not using the County roads if possible. Mr. Nordigian also discussed the multi-use bike path plan that is going through Twin Lakes and Randall is currently having public informational meetings, need to check the county website for more information. Also, on February 5th from 4:00-6:00pm at Wilmot High School there will be a public meeting for the Highway W redevelopment plan. 6. Business: Town Board items: a. Plan Commission reduction of membership. Supervisor Hughes discussed the information from our Attorney. After discussion, the Board decided to move ahead with the change to 5 members, they will contact our attorney. Motion by Bailitz/Horbach to t able until the next meeting, motion carried. b. Tabled. Appointment of a Plan Commission member. A motion by Kemp/Bailitz to remove from the table, motion carried. A motion by Bailitz/Horbach to remove from the agenda, motion carried. c. Removal of the Ethics board. Supervisor Hughes had a discussion with the Town Attorney, and he said that it was not necessary. Chairman of the Ethics board, Ed Antaramian discussed the reason to have an Ethics board and disagreed with the Town Attorney. He would like to have the Town board review the Town Ordinance and he would like to see the Ethics board remain within the Town of Randall and suggested putting funding aside for possible hearings should they arise, and the Ethics board members are to be reappointed every 2 years. The Board will move forward with information on our website to look for new Ethics board members. d. Member(s) of Board of Review. Horbach/Hughes nominated Bill Westerlund to the Board of Review, nomination carried. A nomination by Horbach/Kemp to appoint Anthony Johnson to the Board of Review, nomination carried. e. Phone/internet service upgrade for the Town Hall and Fire Department. Hughes discussed the new proposal from Spectrum. A motion by Horbach/Bailitz to accept the Spectrum proposal , motion carried. 7. Other Business allowed by law. Supervisor Bailitz asked about the warning strips on Hwy. KD because of vehicles speeding and accidents, Chairman Gaffron suggested flashing warning lights. Mark Nordigian will discuss the concerns with the County. 8. Bills: A motion by Kemp/Bailitz to approve the bills as presented in the amount of $123,940.48 check numbers 41684-41709 including Jan-2, LIAB CHK, and BILLPAY. Motion carried. 9. Adjourn: A motion by Kemp/Bailitz to adjourn, motion carried, meeting was adjourned at 7:05 pm. Callie Rucker Clerk