2025 1-27 Town Board Minutes

JANUARY 23, 2025 WHEATLAND TOWN BOARD MEETING Meeting was called to order by Chairman Brett Butler at 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 23,2025 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 Others present: Clerk Donna Deuster, Fire Chief Louis Denko;,Constable Santelli, Robert and Mary Petersen and Jeff Butler, 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. Minutes from the January 13th meeting were approved by a motion from Chairman Butler, seconded by Supervisor Madson. Motion carried. Public Safety: Constable Santelli stated it is a slow time of the year. The cat situation is turned over to the county but Constable Santelli will follow up to see how it is progressing. Question came up as to the bike racing on Lily lake and if the ordinance is for Sat and Sun and the times. No complaints have been made. Chief Denko mentioned he had a meeting with TLRescue and found it was agreeable with the new hires. So far in January they had 37 calls,(31 for rescue) which the response was good. WVFD has 4 new prospective members Chief Denko is concerned with the radio transmission and will be contacting Samantha Kerkman on the status of the county updates. All of WVFD radio equipment has been retuned and checked. When using the Twin Lakes towers there is no problem, but transmission with the county is not as reliable. Deputy Friendly is asking for sponsorship for their 40th Annual Safety Poster Contest. Chairman Butler made a motion to donate $100.00, seconded by Supervisor Wilson. Motion carried. Discussion of the wages to offer the incoming clerk and treasurer. Motion was made by Supervisor Wilson to use Treasurer salary of $50,000 plus $5,082 for a retirement stipend and $5,082.00 for an insurance stipend. Clerks salary would be $52,000 plus $5,082 for a retirement stipend and $5,082.00 for an insurance stipend. Seconded by Supervisor Madsen. Motion carried. Motion to approve a temporary Chief Inspector for the February 18 th 2025 election should it be needed. Supervisor Wilson made a motion to approve Sheila Seigler, seconded by Supervisor Madson. Motion carried. Roads report: Chairman Butler stated Union Grove Asphalt will be replacing the salt spilled during the last snow day. Chairman Butler reported that household garbage continues to be filling the barrels in Lily Lake. They will continue to be monitored. Supervisor Wilson mentioned the overlap of the offices with the present office ending on February 15th. She thought April 1st would be a good start date. It was mentioned by the clerk that the new clerk should have some contact with elections and start the previous week, especially if that was new to them. Per the town attorney it was thought the town should offer a 3 year contract. Office hours can be adjusted just so the same closing hours would remain. Supervisor Wilson mentioned an ad is on West of the I, and on our website. She will be looking at the HI Liter as well. 2 applicants, one for each position have been turned in. Motion to adjourn at 6:35 was made by Chairman Butler, seconded by Supervisor Madson. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted Donna Deuster, Clerk