12 October Monthly Board Meeting — Minutes

DRAFT TOWN OF STUBBS • MONTHLY BOARD MEETING October 12, 2026 • N3305 S. Hutchinson Road, Bruce, WI 54819 Attendance: Annie Huiras, Chairman; Jim Zak, Supervisor; David Wierzba, Supervisor; Valerie Richter, Treasurer; Caroline VanDerLoop, Clerk Others in attendance: Trevor Richards, Justin Livingson, John Richter, Bob Lorkowski, Tom Ray, Linda Ray, Craig Stevens, Casey Gudis, Mike Gardner, Eileen Whittenberger, Patricia Burak, David Shaffer, Greg Czyscon, Brenda Harings, John Harings, Lynne Wierzba Meeting called to Order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve minutes from prior town meetings Motion by Dave Wierzba / Jim Zak 2nd to approve September Monthly Meeting minutes with corrections as follows: Remove value on Bruce Budget motion, correct the grammar in #8 Road Works Motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Comment: None 4. Trevor Richards gave a briefing on the Library and the Library Budget 5. Justin Livingston, Highway Commissioner gave a briefing on bridge inspections, costs, culverts and LRIP grants. Tubes would be eligible for county aid to be repaired. County would do the work and cover 50% of the costs. He gave information regarding River Ridge Ct. 6. Presentation from Casey Gudis requesting permission to set up a new business he and his wife want to start selling meat products. 7. Treasurer presented the September Financial Report. Clerk and Treasurer balance for September. 8. Announcements were made: Voting in person will commence October 20. Make appointments with the Clerk, UW Extension program about energy has been presenting interesting information. 9. River Ridge Ct. Four of the permanent residents were at the meeting and stated they did not want to turn over the road to the town. No further action will be taken by the town. 10. Old Business:. Lorkowski Lane Road Plat: The description has been edited by Annie Huiras and John Fitzel. It needs to be finalized with a resolution then filed with Register of Deeds and the DOT; Apollonia Cemetery improvements: A new solar light for the flag pole and benches are on the list to be covered by the donations. Tina at Waste Management is checking to see if they can donate the benches. The county clerk sent information regarding refunding on veterans graves. Motion by Dave Wierzba / Jim Zak 2nd to pass a resolution to correct the Lorkowski Lane description as described by Rusk County Land Information office and to send to register of deeds and the DOT. Motion carried unanimously. Motion David Wierzba / Jim Zak 2nd to order a light for the Appolonia Cemetery. Motion carried unanimously 11. Road Works: Pieper Road Shouldering and Striping is done. Crack sealing has been started on Amacoy Lake Road. We are waiting on Haas to hear when they can haul gravel on the roads. Motion Jim Zak / David Wierzba 2nd to hire Morgan Parmley to inspect the Tubes subject to the cost falling between $3000-$4000 cost estimate range. Motion carried unanimously 12. Discussion what to do about crops in the right of way on Paul Road, River Road and others. 13. Jones and Ranch need a little gravel and to get a stockpile behind the town hall. Motion Jim Zak / Annie Huiras 2nd increase Head Patrolman, Patrolmen, Maintenance, Custodian and Recycling by $3 per hour. Motion carried unanimously Motion David Wierzba / Annie Huiras 2nd to accept Brad Bartels resignation from the Landfill Negotiation Committee. Motion carried unanimously Motion Jim Zak / David Wierzba 2nd to approve Dave Shaffer and Barb Lorkowski to serve on the Landfill Negotiation Committee Motion carried unanimously Motion David Wierzba / Jim Zak 2nd to approve Bob Lorkowski and John Richter to serve on the Planning Commission Motion carried unanimously Motion Jim Zak / Annie Huiras 2nd to appoint John Richter as Chairman of the Planning Commission Motion carried unanimously 14. Budget meeting will be held on November 16, 2026 at 6pm. Motion David Wierzba / Jim Zak 2nd to cancel contract with Bakke Norman Motion carried unanimously Motion David Wierzba / Jim Zak 2nd to give a donation to Jingle Bells and Badges Motion carried unanimously Motion David Wierzba / Jim Zak 2nd to purchase plat book and map Motion carried unanimously 15. Landfill Passes: Sandra & Joyce Harding replacement resident pass Daniel & Theresa Anger resident pass Building Permits: Daniel & Theresa Anger garage Motion Jim Zak / Dave Wierzba 2nd to approve the monthly bills for October Motion carried unanimously. Future Agenda Items: Cemetery Maintenance project, Repair of Tubes, Succession Plan, Possible Rusk County Chamber briefing; Appointing a Landfill Committee to stay connected after contract is completed Date for next meeting: November 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Jim Zak / Dave Wierzba 2nd to adjourn Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. _______________________________________________ __________________________ Caroline VanDerLoop, Clerk Date