Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes February 13, 2024 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean, Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Lobner and Treasurer Haas present. Additions to the Agenda: Utility Permit Refund, ATM Meeting Request. The minutes from the January 7, 2024, January 9, 2024, and January 12, 2024, Town Board of Supervisors meeting were reviewed and approved by a motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. The treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved with a motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Pay Bills: Bill review completed followed by a motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz to pay bills except withhold the Blenker Sherry Sanitary District payment until clarification. The Blenker Sherry Sanitary District has five delinquent sanitary charges, payment of $2,363 is not approved for mailing. Motion carried. Board members request a separate report of income and expenses for the Recycling Center, excluding labor costs. In theory, this report may act as the monthly invoice to the Town of Milladore. Transfer Funds from Tax Savings to Checking: A motion to transfer $350,000 from Tax Savings Account to Checking to pay bills by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. County Representative Report: No report. Roaming Dogs: On January 27, 2024, Chairman Lang sent a letter to the owners of dogs with information from the Wood County Humane Officer on dogs-at-large and possible financial penalties. Will continue to monitor for roaming dogs. The information from the Humane Officer was placed on the Town’s website. Dog License Fees: Treasurer Haas reports the governing body of any town, village or city may raise the minimum dog license tax. Area municipalities have higher rates for neutered/non-neutered dogs. A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to increase dog license fees to $5 spayed female/neutered male, $10 male/female, $40 kennel fee effective April 1, 2024. A late fee will be due per SS 174.05(5) if license not obtained by April 1st. Motion carried. License Type 2023 Fee 2024 Fee Late Fee due per SS 174.05(5) if license not obtained by April 1st Spayed Female/Male $3 $5 $5 Female/Male $6 $10 $5 Kennel $35 $40 $10 Storage Shed Update: Supervisor Bean has researched the topic of an OSHA safety manual and determined a manual is not needed. Municipalities do not need a manual as a municipality is not covered under OSHA (Federal). Land Use Coordination Plan: A motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz to create an ad hoc committee to review and update the current Plan completed in 2012. Volunteer members: Amanda Lang, Tracie Mann and Sherri Tomlinson. Review Certified Survey Maps: None. Contracts: • Await Recycling Center intergovernmental agreement from Town of Milladore. • Haerter’s Disposal agreement will be addressed later during the meeting. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance: • AgRIP: Town of Sherry is not eligible as Sherry does not post any town road greater than one month. • Local Bridge and Culvert self-inventory will be completed during February & March, as schedules and weather permits. A Notice will be posted. • Pelot Lane right-of-way issue - nothing new to report. Fairview Cemetery: Supervisor Bean shares nothing new to report. Recycling Center Update: Supervisor Holtz reports the following: • On 1/20/2024 Recycling Board meeting update and Town of Milladore Monthly Invoicing. A motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz to approve dissolving Sherry Milladore Recycling Board, in favor of Towns of Sherry and Milladore meetings, as needed. Motion Carried. • Unable to review and approve Haerter’s Disposal Contract. as Town of Milladore has document. • Waste Management contract terminated, effective March 31, 2024. Solar Panel and Solar Farm Update: No further information. 2024 Elections: The Spring Primary scheduled on February 20, 2024, for the Town of Sherry voters is limited to Stevens Point School District Residents only. This affects only seven registered voters. There are no statewide or county-wide contests on the primary ballot. The only school district requiring a primary is the Stevens Point School Board contest. Reminder: This Spring Primary only, the Town of Sherry’s polling place is being combined with the Village of Milladore. All seven registered voters have received a letter in this regard. Milladore will receive a $200 check for administering the election. All Clerk election duties remain the same. Additions to Agenda: • Utility Permit Refund – Refunds delayed as the ditching work is not complete at this time. • ATM meeting request on proposed transmission line in the Town of Sherry. The meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m. at Sherry Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public. Correspondence and Other Updates: • 2024 District WTA Meeting: Feb 17, 2024, in Stevens Point – Notice of quorum posted. • Wood County Unit Meeting of WTA Feb 16, 2024, Host: Town Cameron, Location: Richfield Town Hall, Speaker: Chad Schooley, Wood County Parks & Forestry and Roland Hawk, Wood County Highway Commissioner • D amage Assessment Training, Wood County Emergency Management Survey123 App Training on March 19, 2024, 3:30pm to 5:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Town Hall • MFL Order of Designation: None • New Building Number Identification: BNI signs ordered. • Open Records Request: None Schedule Future Meetings, as required: ATM Transmission Line Project meeting on February, 20, 2024 9:00 a.m. Notice will be posted. Future Agenda Items: Haerter’s Disposal Contract Review and Approval, Blenker Sherry Sanitary District Review and Payment, ATM meeting update. 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 will be held on Tuesday March 12, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: February 20, 2024 Assembly Present: Dick Becker, Dan DeBoer, Luke Haas, Ron Lobner, Bev Peaslee Approval: March 12, 2024