Town Board — Minutes

August 7, 2024 Present were Julie Horbach, George Bailitz, Nancy Kemp, Tim Gaffron, Callie Rucker Excused was Amy Hookstead 1. The meeting was called to order by the Clerk at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Clerk led those present with the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Town Attorney John Bjelajac discussed the Wisconsin Statutes Section 17.25 (1) (a) 1 due to the resignation of the Town Chairperson with the addition of how the Board will vote. The Clerk asked for a nomination of an interim Chairperson to conduct the meeting. No nomination was made. 4. The Clerk publicly informed all the consideration of Mark Nordigian for the Chair seat. Then asked for the consideration of, and a possible vote on, the appointment of a new Town Chairperson. Supervisor Horbach made a motion “in the spirit of the unity of this Board I would like to make a motion to nominate Tim Gaffron as Town Chairman.” Supervisor Kemp seconded. Supervisor Bailitz made a motion to nominate Mark Nordigian for the Town Chairman. Motion failed due to a lack of a second. On the motion by Horbach/Kemp to nominate Tim Gaffron as Town Chairman a roll call vote was done; Kemp-yes, Bailitz-no, Horbach-yes, Gaffron-yes. Vote carried. Tim Gaffron gave the Board members and citizens his gratitude for his new responsibility. 5. Chairman Gaffron discussed the amendments to the EMS flyer, with a couple items that need to be addressed. Supervisor Horbach suggested the addition of the Board voting unanimously to begin contract negotiations with Salem Lakes and that there was a change in the Twin Lakes contract. Chairman Gaffron reported Twin Lakes updated contract has 24-hour coverage with additional information that will be shared and hopefully get a little more information posted on the Salem Lakes agreement. Chairman Gaffron also reported the DocGo information will be to provide an ambulance in Wheatland and an ambulance in Randall with 1 paramedic in a chase vehicle. 6. Bills: A motion by Kemp/Horbach to approve the bills as presented in the amount of $51,600.49 check numbers 41444-41452 including Aug-1, and BILL PAY. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Adjourn: A motion by Kemp/Bailitz to adjourn, motion carried, meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Callie Rucker Clerk