2025 TB Minutes 9-22

Date: September 23, 2025 Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Minutes Monday, September 22, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 1 of 3 The Wheatland Town Board met on Monday September 8, 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 (Via Teams Virtual Meeting) Supervisor #2: Kelly Wilson Also in attendance were Clerk, Katie Sweatman, Treasurer, Shannon Herda, Wayne Kaddatz, Caroline Brown, Rob and Mary Petersen, Diane Grenus, Chad Toedter, Nick Smith, Kristina Klabunde, Traci Denko, and Mackenzie Renner 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 Wilson, second by Chairmen Butler, to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2025 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Denko is at a conference therefore there is nothing to note on the Fire Department report Constable Bob Santelli remains out until early November. Updates on noise complaints; Sheriff’s Department issued warnings and will ticket future violations. Public Comments Mary Petersen commented on voting integrity and concerns with technology. Marilyn J Kaddatz, 6300 396th Ave, Burlington WI 53105 (Owner), Wayne H Kaddatz, 39405 60th St, Burlington WI (Agent), requests a rezoning from A-1 Agricultural Preservation Dist. to R-2 Suburban Single-Family Residential Dist. & A-1 Agricultural Preservation Dist. on Tax Parcel # 95-4- 119-061-0441, located in the NE ¼ of Section 6, T1N, R19E, Town of Wheatland. Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion by Supervisor Wilson, second by Chairmen Butler, to approve rezoning. Motion carried unanimously. Certified Survey Map (CSM) Same parcel and ownership as above. Motion by Supervisor Wilson, second by Chairmen Butler, to recommend approval of the CSM. Motion carried unanimously. Temporary Class B Licenses Runaway Microbrewery Open House, October 4, 2025 – Motion to approve a Temporary Class B Date: September 23, 2025 Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Minutes Monday, September 22, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 2 of 3 license for Runaway Microbrewery on October 4, 2025 by Chairmen Butler, second by Supervisor Madsen, Motion carried. St. Al’s Fall Fest, October 20, 2025 – Motion by to approve a Temporary Class B license for St. Al’s Fall Fest on October 20, 2025 by Supervisor Wilson, second by Chairmen Butler. Motion carried. Media Ordinance To be followed up with attorney Todd Terry. Lily Lake Safety Patrol – Boat Motor Replacement The current motor deemed non-repairable. Quotes received by Action Marine: 60 HP ($6,800), 90 HP ($8,400). Motion made by Supervisor Wilson, second by Supervisor Madsen, to purchase 90 HP motor from Action Marine for $8,996.00 (including labor ($596.000).Motion carried. Kennel License A motion was made by Supervisor Wilson, seconded by Chairmen Butler to approve the renewal for Ardell Stephan, Emerald Kennels. Motion carried. Snowplow Contract A motion was made by Supervisor Wilson, seconded by Chairmen Butler to accept the renewal with Asphalt Contractors at 2024–25 rates ($265/hr). Motion carried Cemetery Updates Significant repairs and restorations needed at Wheatland cemeteries. Clerk Sweatman to pursue grants, signage, and grave restoration options. Board consented to proceed with grant applications and cost research. New IT consultant Kris Delriego unfortunately was not able to make it to the meeting. At this time, he will be put on the next agenda. Public hearing fees – Clerk to send all information gathered from other municipalities to new attorney for review to advise on changes. Town Attorney Appointment A motion was made by Supervisor Madsen, seconded by Chairmen Butler to approve appointment of Todd Terry (Terry & Nudo Law) as new Town Attorney. Motion carried. Brown Residence Attorney Renner present stated that our ordinance does not clarify conservancy land because of this it is unclear and we refer back to Kenosha County ordinance on conservancy. Unfortunately, understanding was not met at the meeting and the Towns attorney and the Browns attorney will be in contact for settlement. Date: September 23, 2025 Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Minutes Monday, September 22, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 3 of 3 Reports Roads Discussion on resurfacing 407th Avenue. Motion by Supervisor Wilson, second by Chairmen Butler, to approve work not to exceed $200,000. Motion carried. Chairmen Butler – Gooch, house sign was fixed. Playground needed repairs, entire playground was lowered and fixed by Steve Sweatman, Jeff Neiderer and Jeff Butler. Supervisor Madsen – Would like a follow up regarding the Battery Storage meeting, what is our next steps. Clerk to follow up with Attorney Todd Terry regarding next steps and follow through on setting dates for meetings and correspondence. Clerk/Treasurer Report Direct deposit to be implemented for employees. Motion to approve the direct deposit procedure and implementation made by Chairmen Butler, seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion carried. Record retention: A motion was made by Supervisor Wilson, seconded by Chairmen Butler for tax assessment rolls from 1891 to be transferred to Historical Society or destroyed per state retention schedules. Motion carried. Reports – A list of reports from the clerk and treasurer were given to the board. Supervisor Wilson recommended they be put into a comprehensive check list for the board. Also, recommends for follow through on all reports listed to be brought to the board when filed. Treasurer Shannon Herda states that we are nearing completion of July–August reconciliation. Events & Announcements Fire Department Pancake Breakfast & Open House: October 5, 2025 (7–11 AM). Abraham’s Shredding: October 11, 2025 (9–11 AM, Fire Department). Trick-or-Treat & Trunk-or-Treat: October 26, 2025 (2–5 PM). Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Wilson, seconded by Chairmen Butler, Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Katie L. Sweatman, Clerk