2025 TB Minutes 6-9

Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 1 of 7 The Wheatland Town board met at the Town Hall in New Munster on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM. Roll Call: Town Chairmen: Jeff Butler Supervisor #1: Kyle Madsen Supervisor #2: Kelly Wilson Also in attendance were town clerk, Katie Sweatman, Tom and Kathy Yoder, Norm Kerkman, Ed McCord, Mike Adam, Rob and Mary Petersen, Lou and Traci Denko Tim and Deanna Delimat. Verification of public notice for agenda was posted on the Saturday, June 7, 2025 to the subscription list, West of the I, Town Hall upstairs and downstairs, and the Transfer Station. A Motion was made to approve the Annual Meeting Draft, May 13, 2025 and May 12, 2025 Meeting minutes by Chairmen Butler and seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion passes Fire Department report included 41 calls for the month of May. After responding to a call in Twin Lakes our engine sucked up muck from the bottom of the lake. The primer valve needs to be repaired and since has been but the bill for that will be around $1,000.00 Fire Chief just got back from a meeting out of town for helpful information on our the Wheatland Goals meeting set for June 18, 2025. Motion made by Chairmen Butler to accept the fire department report and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Public Safety Report monthly call and log were submitted. Training is needed before July 1st for requirements. Grawe’s are suppose to be in contact with our constable. Constable to be in contact with Mr. Terry. Update with significant changes were noted. Other properties were sent out with notices to clean up properties with weeds and multiple vehicles. Recsales was give 30 day notice. Public comments: Deanna Delimat commented on hours. Wants to stay open during the season up until midnight at their discretion. This will be revisited during their fireworks application. Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 2 of 7 Fred McCord stated he would like to talk about the Cranberry Knolls Subdivision, the road is deteriorating and they have more and more people utilizing the roads. He greatly encourages the town to do something now about it. Chairmen Butler mentions that Newmann Road is considered washboard. Tom Yoder comments the edges are breaking and every year it is getting worse. Walking and bike riding are getting harder and harder for the pedestrians due to the separations and bumps. The petition for the Cranberry Knolls Subdivision has been put into consideration however, for next years budget. We have a lot of roads to take care of, other roads in the community are in a worse condition and need to be considered for repair before Neumann Road because of cost. This road was put noted on the road inspection for washboard. Licenses for consideration and approval: Fireworks licenses Delimat Enterprises Inc, for Black Bull Fireworks, Annual Application, January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 from 8 AM to 9 PM Except July 3rd and 4th requesting special hours from 8 AM to Midnight, 32135 Geneva Rd, Salem, WI 53168 (Owner) Timothy Delimat Supervisor Wilson asked if we have to change the ordinance so it is consistent across the board. Chairmen Butler asked if we could reach out to our attorney and change the ordinance to reflect new hours changing. Clerk to follow up with new hours requesting the weekend before the July 4th holiday until the holiday to be open until 10 PM. at the permanent structure only. Freedom Fireworks LLC, Seasonal Application, June 19, 2025 – July 6, 2025 from 9 AM to 9 PM, W624 Douglass Ave., Burlington, WI 53105 (Agent) Dustin Hein, 1442 East Geneva St., Delavan, WI 53115 for 5675 392nd Ave, Burlington, WI 53105 Delimat Enterprises Inc. for Black Bull Fireworks, Seasonal Application, June 18, 2025 – July 7, 2025 from 8AM to 9PM Except July 3rd and 4th requesting special hours from 8AM to Midnight 32135 Geneva Rd, Salem, WI 53168, (Owner) Timothy Delimat, Delimat Enterprises Inc., 34231 High Dr., East Troy, WI 53120 Delimat Enterprises Inc. for Black Bull Fireworks Seasonal Application, June 18, 2025 – July 7, 2025 for 33073 59th St., Burlington, WI 53105, WI 53168, (Owner) Timothy Delimat, Delimat Enterprises Inc., 34231 High Dr., East Troy, WI 53120 Motion was made by Supervisor Madsen to approve the above firework permits along with possessor permits and seconded by Chairmen Butler. Mobile Home – Wheatland Estates, 32200 45th St., Burlington, WI 53105, Tax Parcel 95-4-219-253- 0502, July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 3 of 7 Motion was made by Supervisor Wilson and seconded by Supervisor Madsen to approve the mobile home park license. Motion passes Alcohol & Beverage – July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 i. Class A 1. Bedrock Management Inc. – Rock Corner Wheatland, Kimberly, Ann Gorzelnik (Agent) 33703-59th St, Burlington, WI 53105 2. River Valley Ranch LTD – River Valley Ranch, Jennifer L. Brown (Agent) 39900 60th St. Burlington, WI 53105 3. Best Bargains, Inc – Best Bargains, Douglas H Helnore (Agent) 6515 352nd Ave, Burlington, WI 53105 Motion was made by Supervisor Wilson to approve the Class A license and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion passes ii. Class B Beer & Liquor 1. JMN LLC – B & D’s Village Inn, Jeffrey Niederer (Agent/Owner) 34414 Geneva Rd, New Munster, WI 53152 2. Bella Vita, LLC – Bella Vita, Brandon Boeckenstedt (Agent) 34816 Geneva Rd, New Munster, WI 53152, 3. Luisa’s Pizza Inc., - Luisa’s Pizza, Jennifer DeLuisa (Agent) 6806-317th Ave, Salem, WI 53168 4. Yellow Farm House, - Honeydripperz Pub, Robbin Rachell Frey, (Agent/Owner) 34500 Geneva Rd, New Munster, WI 53105 5. Lily Lake Resort, LLC, – Jill M Rzeplinski, (Agent/Owner), 7910-328th Ave, Burlington, WI 53105 6. Local Folks, Inc – Jennifer Collison (Agent/Owmer), 39601-60th St., Burlington, WI 53105 7. Premier Wine & Spirits LLC, - Timothy A Delimat Agent, 32400 Geneva Rd. Salem, WI 53168 8. Stein Farms, LLC – Clem Stein (Agent/Owner) – 5708 312th Ave, Salem, WI 53168 9. Yogi 39600 LLC - Sit N Bull, Patel Yogeshkumar (Agent/Owner) 39600 Bloomfield Rd., Powers Lake, WI 53159 Mentioned Stein Farms was not paid up on the taxes Motion was made by Supervisor Madsen to approve the above Class B permits except Stein Farms and seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion passes B. Tobacco – July 1st, 2025 – June 30th 2026 i. Bedrock Management Inc. – Rock Corner, Kimberly, Ann Gorzelnik, Agent, 33703-59th St, Burlington, WI 53105 ii. Premier Wine & Spirits LLC, - Timothy A Delimat, Agent, 32400 Geneva Rd, Salem, WI 53168 iii. Yogi 39600 LLC - Sit N Bull, Patel Yogeshkumar (Agent/Owner) 39600 Bloomfield Rd., Powers Lake, WI 53159 Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 4 of 7 Motion was made by Supervisor Wilson to approve the tobacco license and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. C. Beverage Server (Bartender) i. See handout given with names Motion was made by Supervisor Madsen to approve 72 names for the Bartenders Servers license and seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion passes Increase for boat launch fees from DNR up to $13. We do not have to go up but we can because the DNR did. Supervisor Wilson suggests to up our fees to $13 daily and $40 for yearly. This increase would be for upkeep and wear and tear on materials. Application to be filled out by Supervisor Wilson. Clerk to update signs. Motion made by Supervisor Wilson to increase the daily boat launch fee to $13 and the yearly fee to $40 and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion passes. Lily Lake fish stocking discussion Keystone was last purchased in 2017. Mike Giesler was interested in donating money for Walleye. DNR states there is no Walleye in Lily Lake. There is Walleye in Lily Lake introduced by accident, however these fish do not thrive in this lake. We are interested in purchasing Northern Pike though. That sale starts in the fall. Northern Pike is 9”-12” at $44.00 each able to be purchased starting September 1. Looking to see how much was stocked and what money is put aside for this purchase. Motion made by Chairmen Butler to table the fish stocking discussion for more information is needed and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion passed. Motion needed for Activities for the Lilly Lake Summer Haven Association A. July 4th parade road closing Lilly Lake Rd from 76th to 77th B. Extra Garbage Bins C. Barricades D. $100.00 Donation Motion made by Supervisor Madsen to approve the Summer Haven Association Activities and seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion passed. Koch Park now has a porter potty on location for the summer season. Water spicket does not work and it will take a lot for it to work again. 4 tables are under the pavilion. Motion for $50 Koch Park rental with a $50 deposit made by Supervisor Wilson and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion passed. ATV Ordinance - Revision and adoption, First reading, this is going to include KD, JB, O and JI. This is going to include roads that are 35 MPH however, the county is working to change that. Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 5 of 7 Motion made to approve the first reading of ordinance 27 by Supervisor Wilson and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion carried. Reappointment of Recreation Board members D. Jeff Niederer expiring December 2027 E. Andy Lois expiring December 2027 Motion made to approve reappoint recreation board members by Supervisor Wilson and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion carried. Appointments for 2025-2027 term: F. Town Attorney – Jeffrey Davison G. Town Engineer – Kenosha County H. Town Planner – Mark Melgaard I. Town Prosecutor – Todd Terry J. Emergency Management Director – Kenosha County K. Deputy Emergency Management Director – Chairmen and Fire Chief L. “Smart Growth” MJAC Committee – Chairmen and Clerk Motion made to approve appointments listed above by Supervisor Madsen and seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion carried. Reports for the Road including 376th a 1/3 more was repaved and just finished June 9 th. Highway P resurfacing project is complete and looks great. Clerk to contact county to provide a quote on all listed roads. Clerk also to provide budget information. 1. 399th Ave and 81st 2. 47th off of KD 3. 70th & 69th place off of KD 4. 366th Ct 5. 396th 6. 407th Ct Chairman Butler went to the Zarnsdorff house next to Change of Pace to cut back overgrowth . Chairmen Butler cut overgrowth instead of using quote for $800. Stump at the 7573 335th needs to go because it’s in Road Right of Way. Quote retrieved at $500. The tree was originally cut and paid for by the Town. Suggestion by Supervisor Wilson to have the homeowner pay half and the other half the Town will pay for. Supervisor Wilson to follow up with homeowner. Homeowner to make decision and follow up on scheduling for work. Motion made to have the homeowner pay half the removal of the stump and the Town pay the other half by Chairmen Butler and seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion passed. Chairmen Butler states the pier in Lily Lake needs repair. This will need a carpenter to repair. Clerk to check on price to repair. Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 6 of 7 Town of Randall got a grant that we are going to be included in along with Twin Lakes to work on our rescue squad and see how we can better utilize it. This will be a study that will include Twin Lakes, Randall and Wheatland. Mark Nordigan is in charge of this. Supervisor Wilson brought up potholes on 334th with a gentlemen that was hurt pretty bad. Work order was issued. Katie to follow up on repair status. Phone system, the clerk would like to go with Verizon Wireless. Our total cost a month for internet and phones for both locations would be $300 where as right now we pay close to $500 monthly. The plan would not include a FirstNet plan at this time per recommendation of the Fire Chief. We would be able to have phone calls transferred from the fire station up to the Town Hall if needed. Also we would have great one on one support with an independent agent for set up and troubleshooting. All of our equipment would have to be new for both locations including wiring. Plus, we would be able to eliminate our independent fax line and fax through our initial phone system. We would also be able to download an application on our personal phones for call account management, faxing and call transfers if needed. Motion made by Supervisor Madsen to approve the phone lines to Verizon with set prices quoted and seconded by Supervisor Wison. Motion passed. QuickBooks Direct Deposit discussion, Towns association was in favor of the transition. Our bank information would need to be given. All paychecks would still be able to be signed off on. Cost is already included with Quickbooks subscription. Supervisor Madsen suggested to do a small sample size before go live. Mary Petersen asked what kind of software do they have for security and Traci Denko included that it is all done through Quickbooks it doesn’t leave their and Intuit’s software. Motion made by Supervisor Madsen to update payroll to direct deposit through Quickbooks and seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion passed. Document Shredding Day June 7, 2025 was a success. Abrahams was not very good with communication when we reached out. 1000 lbs were collected. $825.00 was the bill. Moving forward more signage and postings recommended. Fire Department recommended to put it on the sign. WMCA Conference Training date Aug. 19, 2025 – Aug. 22, 2025 in coordination with Green Bay training. The agenda just came out and was registered for. No scholarship was received. Deputy Friendly thank you letter acknowledged the attendance and how it was appreciated. Clerk vacation June 28, 2025 through July 4, 2025 Fire Department is asking for Manniquin (2) Packpacks both for training purposes. The cost for this would be $6,106.88. also a smoke generator with fluid at $2,095.00 for a total of $8,201.88 Motion made by Supervisor Wilson for Manequins, backpacks, smoke generator machine and fluid at $8201.88 and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion passed. Town of Wheatland 34315 Geneva Rd. New Munster, WI 53105 Clerk Katie Sweatman Town Board Meeting Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. Page 7 of 7 Approval for new water heater in the food station was replaced and seeking $450.00 in cost for the bill. Motion made to approve cost and payment on new water heater by Supervisor Wilson and seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Treasurer new computer was quoted through Dell at $699.00 as Shannon’s computer will not update Quickbooks or new software updates any longer. Motion made by Supervisor Madsen and seconded by Supervisor Wilson to approve the cost of the Treasurer’s new computer. Motion passed. Motion made to adjourn by Supervisor Madsen and seconded by Chairmen Butler. Motion passed.