Annual Meeting 2026 — Minutes

Town of Caledonia, Waupaca County ANNUAL MEETING – April 22, 2026 MINUTES The 2026 Annual Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Abba at 6pm. 8 residents were in attendance including the board. 0 non-residents were in attendance. The board introduced themselves: Chairperson Abba, Supervisor Knuth, Supervisor Bosquez, Clerk/Treasurer Snyder. Vote on elector preference for voting. Voice vote was selected. Motion to approve the 2026 Agenda and 2025 Annual Minutes. Motion carried 8-0. Chairperson Abba presented the financial statements as prepared by the Town Board. ● The fund balance increased from $189,589 at the end of 2025 to $269,116 due to park funds carrying over for work to be completed in 2026. ● Debt update: Fire truck loan will be paid off in 2026 and new park debt was incurred to be serviced by the Gruetzmacher Family Charitable Trust. ● Chairperson Abba provided feedback from the auditors following the second full audit. The auditors suggested that we target our fund balance to 20% of revenue. The auditors spoke highly of the Clerk/Treasurers and said that our books were in very good condition. ● Abba answered questions about the financials. Natalie Snyder made a motion to increase the elected Town Board pay with a 6.2% increase effective May 2027 to offset the employee social security contribution. Pete Gasper seconded. Motion carried 8-0. Nancy Schanke moved to give the Town Board members a 3% pay increase effective May 2027. Rose VanSchyndel seconded. Motion carried 8-0. A resident thanked the Town Board for everything that they’re doing. The Town is very well run and the board is getting a lot done. A resident thanked Clerk Snyder and the election workers for well-run elections. Snyder said the town is very fortunate to have so many willing & qualified to work. A resident commented that they love the Readfield Park trail and would love if the Town would apply for a 90/10 trail grant to asphalt it once Gruetzmacher Park is complete. Another resident concurred. A resident requested 45-mph speed limit signs on Caledonia’s portion of Cut-Off Road. The Town Board will look into that. A resident requested that the Town Board look into Quiet/No-Blow for the railroad crossings in town. Nearby cities have had some luck with this recently. Clerk Snyder reminded residents of the April 19 electronic recycling event and MDR Lions collection of medical equipment and eyeglasses. Meeting adjourned at 7:13. Respectfully, Natalie Snyder, Clerk