2025 2-10-25 Board Minutes

Wheatland Town Board 34315 Geneva Rd, New Munster, WI 53152 3-10-25 6 PM Meeting was called to order by Chairman Brett Butler at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Town Hall, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Board member present: Chairman Brett Butler, Supervisor Kelly Wilson. And Supervisor Kyle Madsen and Mary and Robert Peterson, Jeff Butler, Traci Denko and Chief. Lou Denko Notices were posted in three public areas (Town Hall, Transfer Station and Wheatland Center School) and the town’s website. The Kenosha News and Westosha Report were notified. Individuals who have requested meeting notices by e-mail were sent agendas through the subscription list. A motion was made by Supervisor Madson, seconded by Supervisor Wilson to approve the minutes of the 2-24-25 meeting. Motion carried. \Chief Denko gave his report Donation letters will be going out within the month. Supervisor Wilson and Chief Denko met with Representative Nedweski.and presented their concerns They felt it was well received ant situations noted. Chief Denko was concerned with changes to the Battery storage contract and the cost to gear up for the protection of it. The Chief mentioned the upcoming conference and encouraged board members to try to attend. to help them look into the possibilities for a new building. Public Comment: Traci Denko 31401 60th St reiterated the fact the fire department has outgrown their space and there is no space for training making it difficult to bring in the required training. Mary Peterson concern on the batteries storage and other problems it might be of concern. Sale of Old fire truck was left on hold for 60 days. Candidate for Treasurer Shannon Herda will be presented with a contract with March 31st as a start date. Still open for the Clerk Position. Motion to approve the hiring of Shannon Herda for a 3-year term starting March 31st was made by Chairman Butler, seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion carried. The question as to reposting the open position was raised. Road Report: Chairman Butler reported a work order was put in for a failing culvert on 317th. Chairman Butler reported he has a meeting with the Kenosha Sheriff regarding water patrol on 3-20-25 at 10 am at the Kenosha County Center. Supervisors are welcome to attend or share concerns with Butler prior to the meeting. Chairman Butler reported the Koch Playground equipment will be completed with week. Mulch still has to be added. Chairman Butler reported the contract with the battery storage has had some wording changes but still in the works. Supervisor Madson and Supervisor Wilson had nothing to add at this time. Clerk Deuster reported absentee ballots have gone out and in Office voting will start on March 18th. The Election will be on April 1, 2024. Motion to adjourn at 6:22 pm by Chairman Butler, seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion carried. Respectively submitted, Donna Deuster, Clerk