Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes January 14, 2025 The regular Board monthly meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. immediately following the 6:30 p.m. Town Caucus and Land Use Public Information Meeting by Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean, Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Lobner and Treasurer Haas present. Additions to the Agenda: None. The minutes from December 10, 2024, December 18, 2024, and January 6, 2025, Town Board of Supervisors meeting minutes approved by a motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report approved by a motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Pay Bills: a motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to pay all bills and to the mail the check to the City of Marshfield for the unpaid 2021 (GH) ambulance call. Motion carried. Transfer Funds from Tax Savings to Checking: There was a motion to transfer $400,000 from Tax Savings account into Checking account to pay bills by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. City of Marshfield 2021 Unpaid Ambulance Invoice: Invoices previously sent September 13, November 7 and December 15, 2024. No payment received. A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to issue a 4th invoice to be mailed with note to telephone Town Board on outstanding payment. All correspondence sent to the estate of the deceased (GH) without response. Sherry Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report: First Assistant Chief and Secretary Nick Nigh reported on their current roster to include officers, 17 members of which 11 are first responders, and an additional four reserve members who do not live in the immediate area but have agreed to assist as needed. During calendar year 2024, there were 32 total calls (26 EMS calls and 6 fire calls) • Dr. Michael R. Clark continues as medical director. • SVFD Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) primary license is current, expiration 6/30/2026. • Type of Service: Non-transporting Service. • Current Certificate of Insurance is not provided, expiration 1/1/2025. Hank Nigh, Fire Department President and Chief was unable to attend this meeting. CY: Members First Responders Reserves EMS Calls Fire Accident Mutual Aid Calls Total Calls Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) primary license EMR Expiration Date Certificate of Insurance COI Expiration Date 2024 17 11 4 26 6 1 2 32 Active 6/30/2026 Expired 1/1/2025 2023 17 11 4 26 6 32 Active 6/30/2026 Active 1/1/2024 2022 20 10 5 18 5 23 Active Active 1/1/2023 2021 12 5 17 Active Active 1/1/2022 Equipment: 2024 Pumper 1, 2_Tanker 1, 2, 3, 4_Brush Rig, Rescue 1, Ford Pumper, Pierce Sabre Pumper 2023 Pumper 1, 2_Tanker 1, 2, 3, 4_Brush Rig, Rescue 1, Ford Pumper, Pierce Sabre Pumper Ordinance: 2025-01 Ordinance to Adopt Coordination Land Use Plan: Draft copy shared with Board and attendees, as well as posted on << www.townofsherry.com >>. Review and adoption of ordinance at the February meeting. Discussion on an ordinance repealing and recreating the previous #07-2012 Ordinance to Adopt Coordination Land Use Plan. QuickBooks Evaluation by Tena Linse Qb Consultant will start migration from Qb Desktop to Qb Online. A motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz to obtain a Town credit card through First State Bank for expenses. Motion carried. New Clerk Applicant/s received and discussion will occur in the future. Snowplow Driver Compensation: with the permission of the current snowplow driver to discuss during open session. A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to increase the wages of snowplow driver to $35/hour. Motion carried. Dog at Large Forfeiture Invoices: VK paid. Caucus Report: Town of Sherry caucus was held prior to this meeting. The following were nominated for the Spring April 1, 2025, Election ballot: Town Chairman: George R. Lang Supervisor: Jeff Bean, Les Holtz Town Treasurer: Linda Haas Nominees completed their respective Declaration of Candidacy and CF-1 Campaign Finance Committee/ Conduit Registration Statement. Clerk will forward completed EL-405 Certification of Nomination forms to County Clerk. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance • Vetrone Lundberg Ditch: Sherry Town Board attended the Town of Sigel Board meeting in November to discuss Lundberg and Tenpas Roads ongoing water issues. In December, the Sigel Board made a site visit and suggested an alternate water route. The Board did not feel their suggestion would resolve the issue, in the most cost-effective manner. Will wait until Spring for site visit when it is wet for both Sherry and Sigel Boards site visit. • Brush cutting completed. Fairview Cemetery Update: Cemetery map will be updated. Plot 127, Lot 2 has been reserved. No further updates to report. Recycling Center Update: a review of invoice not authorized to be mailed to Town of Milladore at this mtg. CY2024 reconciliation of recycling Center account to occur in February. Land Use Coordination Plan Update: Committee delivered draft of document and proposed draft 2025-01 Ordinance to Adopt Land Use Coordination Plan to Town Board. Prior to this meeting, there was a public informational meeting following the town caucus. • Feb 11, 2025, 6:45 p.m. Public Hearing, during 7:00 p.m. regular monthly meeting to Review and Approve 2025-01 Ordinance to Adopt Coordination Land Use Plan and 2025-02 Ordinance to Rescind Coordination Land Use Plan #07-2012. Correspondence: • Community Sing! In Friday December 20, 2024, was well attended by 32 attendees and 22 Auburndale High School students whom sing, playing an instrument with Doris Mielke. They enjoyed a delicious potluck luncheon provided in part by Thrivent for Lutherans and attendees. • Blenker-Sherry Sanitary District Meeting Tue Jan 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. at Sherry Fire Station • Arpin Substation-Public Service Commission of WI Dated: Dec 20, 2024, Letter placed on Town Website • 2% Fire Dues Self-Certification Report Completed by Town and SVFD for 2024 • WI Department of Health Services Tobacco License Report Filed • WI State Senator Cory Tomczyk, 29th District letter of introduction circulated. • Wood County Unit Meeting of WTA FRI Jan 17, 2025, Host: Town of Port Edwards • WTA 2025 District Meetings – Includes BOR Training for 1 Board Member • 3/1/25 Marshfield Eagles or 3/21/25 Stevens Point Holiday Inn Convention Center • Registrations will by firmed up at the Feb meeting. • WI Towns Association Unit Meeting in August is to be hosted by Town of Sherry. Hosted last August 2023. Town Board has declined to host event. WTA Unit secretary will be notified. Public Input and/or Comment: Discussion on Swedish Road culvert placement with ditch cleaning by landowner, RP. A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to authorize $300 deposit to be returned to landowner. Motion carried. Board will review and update utility permit applications. A motion by Bean, second by Holtz to waive town hall rental fees for community service group, Sherry Tired Iron Tractor Club, Inc. Motion carried. Local residents are requesting use of the town hall with deferred fee up to six times per year for 2–3- hour community socials. Board will take request into consideration. Schedule Future Meetings, as needed: Future Agenda Items: TBD Adjournment: There was a motion to adjourn by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting: Tuesday February 11, 2025 • 6:45 p.m. Public Hearing on Land Use Coordination Plan with draft ordinance to adopt plan for review and approval • Regular monthly meeting to immediately follow Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: January 16, 2025 Assembly Present: Richard Becker, Dan DeBoer, Paul Beranek, Tena Linse, Sherri Tomlinson, Josh Weiler Approved: 2/11/2025