Town Board — Minutes

September 23, 2024 Present were Tim Gaffron, Julie Horbach, George Bailitz, Nancy Kemp, Chief Ferger, Callie Rucker Excused was Amy Hookstead 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gaffron at 6:00 p.m. 2. Chairman Gaffron led those present with the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Minutes: A motion by Kemp/Bailitz to approve the September 9, 2024 minutes as presented, motion carried. 4. Reports: a. Committee and reports from floor: Chief Ferger reported the Water Patrol is slowing down for the year and gave his patrol and enforcement monthly report (a copy of the report is available in the office). The Benedict boat is down for the year and out of the water. b. Clerk: none c. Treasurer: sent out the monthly report. d. Supervisors: • Mrs. Horbach received a complaint about a board loose on one of the piers and had Rick repair. She also received a complaint about potholes on 376th Ave. and the board decided to put it on the list. She asked if Chair Gaffron had contacted Burli-Signs regarding the finishing of the new sign. • Mr. Bailitz reported the launch fees are slowing down, and he asked about the date the piers will be removed. • Ms. Kemp reported the Kenosha News had an article regarding spongy moths. The Towns Association Town Law Conference will include Exploring Town Regulation of ATV’s and UTV’s. • Open: none e. Chairman Gaffron received multiple calls regarding 385th Avenue being impassible, and the residents are concerned. He would like to discuss the possibility of bringing back the Road Commissioner position on the next agenda. He would then like to place 385th Avenue at the top of the Road Commissioner’s list. 5. Citizens Comments: none 6. Business: Chairman Gaffron moved to item k. k. Recommendation from Ruekert Mielke for the use of the remainder of the ARPA funds drainage project. Ryan Spackman discussed the bids submitted and recommended The Wanasek Corporation to the Board. A motion by Horbach/Kemp to accept the Wanasek Corporation bid as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Gaffron moved to item a. a. EMS update was given by Cassandra Hiller, Administrator of Village of Salem Lakes. She discussed the Emergency Medical Services (WEMS). After discussion, a motion by Kemp/Horbach was made to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the Westside Emergency Medical Services . Motion carried unanimously. b. The Twin Lakes rescue contract was discussed, a motion by Bailitz/Kemp to approve the contract of one-year effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, for Advanced EMT level of $225,000. Motion carried unanimously. c. Appointment of a new Town Supervisor. A motion by Horbach to nominate Sue Hughes to the Supervisor seat 4, seconded by Bailitz; a roll call vote was made Horbach-yes, Gaffron-no, Bailitz-yes, Kemp-no. A motion by Kemp to nominate Ken Sweinberg to Supervisor seat 4, seconded by Gaffron; a roll call vote was made Horbach-no, Gaffron-yes, Bailitz-no, Kemp-yes. Due to a tie vote the clerk made the decision to award Sue Hughes to Supervisor seat 4. d. Appointment of Plan Commission member(s). A motion by Bailitz to nominate Dave Soderman to the Plan Commission, motion failed due to a lack of a second. A motion by Kemp to nominate Ken Sweinberg to the Plan Commission, seconded by Gaffron; a roll call vote was made Horbach-yes, Gaffron-yes, Bailitz-no, Kemp-yes. Motion carried. e. Reappointment of William Westerlund to the Plan Commission temporary term ending April 2025. A motion by Kemp/Bailitz for William Westerlund for the Plan Commission temporary term ending April 2025 was made. Motion carried unanimously. f. Library tax resolution. Chairman Gaffron read the resolution 2024-03 for the record. A motion by Kemp/Bailitz to approve the Resolution as presented. Motion carried unanimously. g. Repair Water Patrol boat. An estimate was presented with an estimate of repair. A motion by Horbach/Bailitz to approve the estimate of approximately $1,000. Motion carried unanimously. h. Review the budget for potential future amendments including ARPA funds. After discussion, the Board decided to wait until after the 3rd Quarter to review the budget. i. Set date for budget work session. The Board decided to set the budget work session for October 28th before the Board meeting. j. Root-Pike pollinator patch is set for October 13th at 10:00 am to establish a new front garden and Supervisor Kemp is still looking for volunteers for that date. 7. Other Business allowed by law. Supervisor Kemp suggested placing the Road Commissioner on the next agenda. 8. Bills: A motion by Kemp/Horbach to approve the bills as presented in the amount of $76,860.94 check numbers 41494-41512 including Sept-2, LIAB CHK, and BILL PAY. Motion carried. 9. Adjourn: A motion by Kemp/Bailitz to adjourn, motion carried, meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Callie Rucker Clerk