Town Board — Minutes

Minutes of Town Board Meeting – December 11, 2023 Chairperson Klimek called the meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Schley to order on December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Schley Town Hall. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call – Klimek, Brown, Plamann, Dallman, and Podeweltz. Verification of posting meeting notices. Brown motioned to approve the minutes from the 11/13/2023 Town Board meeting and 11/15/2023 Town budget and Special Elector meetings, 2nd by Plamann. All ayes. Motion carried. Klimek motioned to accept the treasurer’s report, 2nd by Brown. All ayes. Motion carried. Plamann reported that the fire extinguishers have been inspected and are up to par. Some of them will need to be moved so they are 5 feet or lower to the ground. LP tank was at 80% 2 weeks ago. Brown reported that he received calls on several town roads. The issues have been addressed. Klimek reported that new road signs have been ordered and installed. Brushing is being done by the County on Town Hall Road; French Ridge and Sunrise Roads have also been done. Several Lincoln County townships have not applied for the LRIP funds. If they don’t apply by 12/21, the money will be dispersed to the other townships. Highway Commissioner Hanz inspected the Burgener Road box culver and said it is in good shape. Therefore, the LRIP funds will be used to gravel Schielke Road to the south of Highway C and will be 3 inches thick. Heineman Road is on hold as it will be a $2 million dollar project and we would have to come up with 30% of the funds. Public Comment: None Brown motioned to pay bills and transfer $13,000 for general bills from the money market to checking and $352.43 from the bond account to checking, 2nd by Plamann. All ayes. Motion carried. Klimek stated that the Town Board is currently working on the Town Hall bid ad and bid packet. No response from the County on the letter that was submitted requesting County ARPA funds for the Town Hall improvements. Purhase order received to replace the Automark ADA election equipment and upgrade the DS200 software for a cost of $3,930. Dallman will apply for a $750 grant to offset some of the cost. Motion by Klimek, 2nd by Brown to purchase the equipment. All ayes. Motion carried. Election equipment maintenance MOU with County reviewed. Motion by Klimek, 2nd by Brown to approve. All ayes. Motion carried. County Clerk provided a MOU for his department to manage WisVote for the Towns. Motion by Brown to approve the MOU, 2nd by Plamann. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Klimek, 2nd by Brown to approve the following election works for 2024: Vicky Albright, Calvin Doering, Mary Ann Gretenhardt, Sandra McCrory, and Deb Robl. All ayes. Motion carried. Brown provided a year end wolf dog update. Apex Angels and Warriors have met requirements to relocate the pens from the floodplain and provided a list of dogs with chip numbers. Town Board decided a potential date of May 11, 2024 for Town Spring Clean Up. Plamann will contact Jason Macomber to see if he will provide the service again. Tabled to January 2024 meeting. Klimek and Welker provided information on the Lincoln County Zoning Board of Adjustment duties and responsibilities resolutions. Tabled to January 2024 meeting to allow Planning Commission review and recommendations. Planning Commission: Svoboda Land Use # L-23-298 – Kathy Svoboda to construct a 24’ x 28’ attached garage on 36 acres at W2337 Cty Rd C, Merrill. Motion by Klimek, 2nd by Brown to approve land use application. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Welker stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the Lincoln County proposal to update Chapter 17.3.09 (7) and (8) Accessory Land Uses, Home Occupation, and Home Occupation Expanded. Planning Commission supports the proposed text amendments with the exception to leave Conditional Use Permit in place because the Permitted Right does not allow input from the Town and the affected land owners. Motion by Klimek to approve the Planning Commission recommendations and forward to Lincoln County, 2nd by Plamann. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motioned carried. Next meeting: January 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. January Town Meeting Agenda items: Town Hall update, Town Spring Clean Up, County ARPA fund update There being no further business, motion to adjourn by Plamann, 2nd by Brown. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. Becky Dallman, Clerk Submitted by Becky Dallman, Clerk