9-8-2025 MINUTES

TOWN OF GENESEE TOWN BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM Chairman Tesch called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Tesch, Town Board Supervisors Ross, Morris, Braun and Gresser. Also, present were Administer Herrmann, Public Works Superintendent Gryzkewicz, and Clerk Treasurer Majeskie. Pledge of allegiance Public Comment At this time residents can address the Town Board on one or more topics for up to 3 minutes with time extensions at the Town Chairman’s discretion. In connection with non-agenda items, no action will be taken except for possible referrals to individuals. No comments will be received at this time for matters that will be or have been the subject of a public hearing. The proper time for such comments is during the public hearing. This agenda item is limited to a total of 30 minutes, and speakers are heard in the order they sign up, if time is available. Jason Evans S31W30469 Sunset Dr Becky Fedak S54W31500 HWY 83 Buck Houston W289S3827 Wern Farm Cir W Discussion/Action – Holding Tank Agreement for James Borkowski, W286S3643 Snow Goose Trail Waukesha, WI 53189 Ross made a motion to approve the holding tank, seconded by Braun. The motion passed unanimously. Report Clerk Treasurer Meri Majeskie Discussion/action-Bills to be presented Morris made a motion to approve the bills, seconded by Gresser. The motion passed unanimously . Public Works– Jeff Gryzkewicz Discussion/Action - Report on Public works Discussion. Braun made a motion to approve the report, seconded by Gresser. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Dennis Michaelis Recreation Director agreement for tournament in place of additional fees for the soccer program. Michaelis explained that the Soccer program vender wanted an additional $50.00 per player for administrative fees. To try to keep from raising the soccer program cost for players, Michaelis is proposing allowing the league to hold a two-day tournament at Sunset Park. The Town could be in the tournament for free. The league would need to pay for port a potty’s and have insurance. Moris made a motion to approve this for next year as a trial with a written agreement, seconded by Ross. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Hiring a new DPW employee Richard Bender was introduced to the Town Board. Braun made a motion to approve the hiring of Richard Bender For the Department of Public Works, seconded by Ross. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Change the November Town Board meeting, Budget hearing, and Town Meeting from November 10, 2025 to November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Morris made a motion to change the November Town Board, budget hearing, and Town meeting date to November 11, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Gresser. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Change the October Town Board meeting because of the Wisconsin Town’s Association Convention Braun made a motion to change the October Town Board meeting to October 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Ross. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Street sign for the road coming into the Town Hall “Sharon’s Way” to honor 44 years of service to the Town. Ross made a motion to approve the street sign to honor former Town Chairman Sharon Leair for 44 years of service, seconded by Morris. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action - John’s Disposal 2026 proposed increase of 3% Ross made a motion to approve the increase, seconded by Braun. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Future status of Point Drive The Board discussed the cost of fixing or redoing this road, they also discussed the possibility of closing off the road. Nothing was decided. Herrmann ask the Board members to take a drive on the road and they will discuss this again. Morris made a motion to table this discussion, seconded by Gresser. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Resolution 25-6R Acceptance of the Roads in Genesee Preserve, Ancient Oak Trail and Preserve Court Ross made a motion to approve Resolution 25-6R, seconded by Braun. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Ordinance 25-8 To create a speed limit on Ancient Oak Trail and Preserve Court Morris made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-8, seconded by Ross. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Sunset Park use of concession building and shelters during Events and Tournaments Herrmann asked the Board if they want to include the concession building in with the special events and tournaments. The Board wanted to include it and will rase the price to cover it. They asked the clerk to find out what tournaments cost in other communities. Discussion/Action - Minutes to be approved, Regular Town Board Meeting of 8-11-25. Ross made a motion to approve the minutes from 8-11-25, seconded by Morris. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion/Action – Operator license applications to be approved Ross made a motion to approve Ian Newhouse for Sideliners, seconded by Braun. The motion passed unanimously. Correspondence Clerk Majeskie told the Board that Elected Board members would need to pay for their meal at the Town Christmas Party, because all compensation for elected officials is locked-in for the current term of office and accepting free meals or drinks from the Town would constitute unauthorized additional compensation. The Closed session was removed from the agenda. CLOSED SESSION The Town Board may enter, by roll call vote, into a Closed Session pursuant to State Statute 19.85 (1) (g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved; Bryan & Theresa Baltz W289S4736 Rockwood Trail Waukesha, WI 53189 (GNT 1538-974) Discussion/Action- following closed sessions, the Town Board will convene into open session and may take such action as it deems appropriate regarding the matter discussed in closed session None. Adjourn Ross made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Braun. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Meri Majeskie, WCMC Town Clerk Treasurer