2025 TB Minutes 10-28

Date: October 31, 2025 Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 1 of 3 The Wheatland Town Board met on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Wheatland Town Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call included: Chairmen: Jeff Butler Supervisor #1: Kyle Madsen Supervisor #2: Kelly Wilson Also in attendance were Clerk, Katie Sweatman, Treasurer, Shannon Herda and Chief Lou Denko. Verification of public notice for agenda The agenda was submitted on Thursday and Friday at the Town Hall upstairs and downstairs, Wheatland School and Facebook (Keeping Wheatland Informed) Approval of Minutes Motion by Supervisor Madsen, second by Supervisor Wilson, to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2025 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. No Public Comments were noted. Fire Department Report Chief Denko mentioned trunk or treat went well. Firehouse committee meetings are going well. Chief Denko believes that the agendas of the board and the Fire Department seem to be misaligned. He would like to make sure the board is on the same page as the Fire Department with the first priority is getting the new fire house and not investigating pay per call. He also stated they are looking into new software for the firehouse for the near future. Public Safety Report Officer Bob expected to return in early November following medical leave. Lilly Lake Boat Cover A quote was given by www.boatcovers.com that stated we are looking between $522.00 to $750.00 for a new custom cover. We are waiting for the official quote to come in through email however. Holiday Hours Discussion Shannon Herda, the treasurer, stated that we are looking to have Friday, December 26, 2025 and Friday, January 2, 2025 as closed for the Town Hall as she will be open for tax collections on Saturday, December 27, 2025 and Saturday, January 3, 2025. Motion made to approve that the Town Hall be closed on Friday, December 26, 2025 and Friday, January 2, 2025 by Supervisor Madsen, seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion carried. . Date: October 31, 2025 Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 2 of 3 Town Hall Vision Discussion Chairmen Butler discussed that the Firehouse Committee brought up an option of making a Firehouse and Town Hall building. More information is needed at this time like pricing, what it would look like and what we would need to do with the original building, including the post office. Discussion is tabled pending information received. Road Projects Update TRIP meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2025 at 4PM at the 45/50 building. Jeff will be meeting to find out if we can get money for our missed opportunity last year. 407th St is done being resurfaced. Cranberry Knolls subdivision is a work in progress at this time. Follow up on a donation to be given to Mr. Steve Sweatman for the work he completed on New Munster park playground for welding of $100.00 Motion made by Supervisor Madsen to pay Steve Sweatman for welding on the New Munster playground $100.00, seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion carried. Follow up regarding the raze location by Cranberry Knolls. Tim Popanda is working with the family and they are in communication. Work is being completed to clean up the property. Follow up regarding the raze location in Lilly Lake, Attorney Todd Terry is following up on this. Chairmen Butler mention there is a cat problem in town and the Animal Control officer had to get involved. This is now in the courts and being cleaned up. Supervisor Wilson stated that Keystone Hatcheries will be delivering our fish for Lilly Lake on October 31, 2025. Clerk’s Report Historical records most have been cleaned out. What is remaining is to be sent to Burlington Historical Society when the library is open. The clerk is to follow up on delivery. Ceiling damage in the judge’s closet was assessed and deemed to not be a problem. RTI proposed receiving a credit card for payments. Clerk asked if ACH was an option instead. Motion made to approve ACH monthly charge for RTI by Supervisor Wilson, seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion carried. Abraham’s gave us two dates for next shredding events. April and October. Each session is $825.00 for 1,000 pounds collected for 2 hours. After discussion from the board, they are going to reevaluate after the April event to see if the October event is needed. Motion made to approve Abraham’s contract for April 18, 2025 from 9AM to 11AM at $825.00 by Supervisor Wilson, seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion carried. Presented budget number for receipts from the treasurer. Discussion was had to understand how numbers were found. Treasurer and Sheila to update spreadsheet. Presented budget number for disbursements from the clerk. Discussion was had to understand how numbers were found. Clerk and Sheila to update spreadsheet. Next meeting October 30, 2025 at 6PM for a follow up and possible approval of the budget. Date: October 31, 2025 Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 3 of 3 Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Madsen, seconded by Supervisor Wilson, Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Katie L. Sweatman, Clerk