Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean, Supervisor Holtz, and Clerk Lobner. Treasurer Haas was unable to attend. Additions to the Agenda: None. The minutes from the November 14, 2023, Town Board of Supervisors meeting was 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 Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Pay Bills: Bill review completed followed by a motion to pay bills except an Eagle Construction payment of $2,363 until the door issue is resolved by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. The Eagle Construction balance will be paid upon resolution of the correct door replacement. Transfer Funds from Tax Savings to Checking: None needed. County Representative Report: No report. Roaming Dogs: Chairman Lang spoke with the owner of the roaming dogs in the Town on two separate occasions. A second owner of another roaming dog was contacted as well. Clerk Lobner will research Wood County’s roaming dog nuisance protocol. Rural Mutual Insurance Policy Review: Supervisor Holtz reviewed Town’s liability insurance policy with the local agent. Discussion on additional updates to be made to policy. Supervisor Holtz will address updates. Storage Shed Update: Awaiting door to be replaced, as an incorrect door was installed. Contractor aware. As mentioned earlier in the meeting, the balance will be paid after resolution. .Gov emails for the all Town Board positions were transitioned to the new host site on November 21. Supervisors Bean and Holtz will need assistance to get into their accounts. Coordination Land Use Plan was originally adopted in 2012. In the annual year-end letter to residents Chairman Lang asked for a small group of Town volunteers to review and update the document in 2024. Certified Survey Maps: None. 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 4 reserve members who do not live in the immediate area but have agreed to assist as needed. As of December 1 2, 2023, there were 32 total calls (26 EMS calls and 6 fire calls) in CY2023. 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. Certificate of Insurance is current, expiration 2/1/2024. CY: Members First Responders Reserve EMS Calls Fire Total Calls COI Current 2023 17 11 4 26 6 32 Yes 2022 20 10 5 18 5 23 Yes 2021 12 5 22 Yes SVFD Fire-Year Contract: In addition to the above report, Nick Nigh is requesting the Town consider signing an open-ended service contract. Additionally, a five-year contract was prepared as well. Hank Nigh, Fire Department President and Chief was unable to attend this meeting. Contracts: • A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to sign the Sherry Volunteer Fire Department open-ended EMS/Fire contract. Annual reports will continue to be provided to the Town Board each year in December. Motion carried. • A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to sign the Pauls and Associates contract which includes a revaluation during 2024-2025. Motion carried. • Marshfield Area Pet Shelter (MAPS) is not taking new municipal clients. A motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz to table signing of the South Wood County Humane Society contract. Motion carried. Intergovernmental Agreements: • Town Board members will review if an intergovernmental agreement is needed between Town of Sherry and Town of Arpin. • Town Board Supervisors previously reviewed the existing intergovernmental agreement between Town of Sherry and Town of Milladore for snowplowing signed in 2007. Supervisors Bean and Holtz reviewed a draft agreement with additional changes requested in the next draft. • A motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz to sign the intergovernmental agreement for snowplowing between Town of Sherry and Town of Sigel. The last agreement was signed in 2015. Motion carried. Elections in 2024: • Mark your calendars for the February 20 Spring Partisan Primary, April 2 Non-Partisan, August 13 Partisan Primary Election, and November 5 General Elections. • A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to approve the election inspector nominees for the 2024-2025 term. Motion carried. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance: • Winter Readiness: The Plow Truck annual service was completed in November and is ready to go. Road salt and sand available. • Supervisor Bean continues to attend the biweekly TRIP Pilot Program meetings. AgRIP Pilot Program specifications will be released in 2024. • Chairman Lang reports road assignment form was completed and sent to State to resolve Arpin- Sherry Road by assigning the correct miles to Sherry and Arpin, respectively. • Supervisors have been requested to address a Pelot Lane right-of-way issue. Fairview Cemetery: Nothing new to report per Supervisor Bean. Recycling Center Update: Supervisor Holtz will review solid waste/recycling income from bag sales and expenditures with Clerk Lobner. Town of Sherry continues to investigate cost-saving measures. The Recycling Center Board will be meeting in January. Solar Panel and Solar Farm Update: No new information. Additions to Agenda: None. Correspondence and Other Updates: • The Wisconsin Town Association – No Wood County Unit Meeting in January 2024. • Registration request for WTA 2024 Spring District Meetings: Feb 17, 2024, in Stevens Point and March 16, 2024, in Marshfield. Supervisor Holtz plans to attend Board of Review training. • Received Building Number Identification (BNI) notification for Ashley Hollar 9601 County Road F. Public Input: • Mark your Calendar: Community Sing on December 22, 2023, Sherry Town Hall. Come join the fun and delicious luncheon. Please contact Bev Peaslee for further information or questions. Schedule Future Meetings, as required: None. Future Agenda Items: None. Adjournment: There was a motion to adjourn by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday January 9, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: December 15, 2023 Attendees: Richard Becker, Robert Oertel Sr., Bev Peaslee, Luke Haas, Nick Nigh Approval: January 9, 2024