Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order following the 2024 Budget Hearing and Special Meeting of the Electors at 6:55 p.m. by Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean, Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Lobner, and Treasurer Haas present. Additions to the Agenda: Roaming Dogs in Town, 2024 Budget Approval, Coordination Plan Review and Update. The minutes from the September 27, 2023, October 18, 2023, and October 23, 2023 Town Board of Supervisors meetings 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 to pay bills including a Eagle Construction payment of $65,000 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: A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to transfer $60,000 from savings account to checking for monthly expenses. Motion carried. County Representative Report: No report. Town Hall LED Lighting Update: Installation planned for this winter. No further information. Roaming Dogs: Chairman Lang spoke with the owners of the roaming dogs in the Town. Roaming dogs continue to be a nuisance. Chairman Lang will speak with the owners again. Roaming dogs are an issue throughout the Town, not just one residence. A letter may need to be sent if unable to personally contact the owners. Rural Mutual Insurance Policy Review: Supervisor Holtz reviewed Town’s liability insurance and Workers Compensation policy with the local agent. Discussed updates to policy. A motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Chairman Lang for Supervisor Holtz to arrange policy updates as needed. Motion carried. Storage Shed Update • The door will need to be replaced, as an incorrect door was installed. Contractor aware. As mentioned earlier in the meeting, the balance will be paid after resolution. • Road base placed, compacted at site. • Door lockset to be installed. • The building is nearly complete. The grader, plow truck, road equipment and supplies are moved into the storage shed. .Gov emails for the all Town Board positions will be transitioned to a new host site on November 21 by Town Web. Certified Survey Maps: None. Contracts: • A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to sign the Marshfield Ambulance contract. Motion carried. • A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to investigate other locations for humane services in the area. Chairman Lang will investigate prior to the next meeting. Motion carried. • Await Pauls and Associates assessor contract for 2024-2025 which Includes a town re-valuation. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance: • Road grading will begin after the next rain to Tenpas, Paradise, Mill Creek Roads. • Chairman Lang is working to resolve Arpin-Sherry Road to assign the correct miles to Sherry and Arpin, respectively. More to follow. • Town Board members will review intergovernmental agreements between Sherry and Arpin, Sherry and Sigel, Sherry and Milladore. These old agreements may need to be updated. • Supervisor Bean attends the biweekly TRIP Pilot Program meetings. AgRIP Pilot Program specifications will be released in 2024. • WISLR road assessments entered by Chairman Lang. • Winter Readiness: The plow truck is serviced and ready to go. Road salt is available. Fairview Cemetery: Supervisor Bean reports the burial without a vault is resolved. Fairview Cemetery requires a burial vault for all burials including urns. Cemetery lot staking is required. Recycling Center Update: Supervisor Holtz reports the Town of Sherry is investigating cost-saving measures which may include curbside pickup and estimates from other recycling/solid waste vendors. There will be a 2024 budget increase. A notable change includes residents may drop off appliances weekly on Saturdays during regular business hours. Supervisor Holtz provided a financial review. Solar Panel and Solar Farm Ordinance: a motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to not proceed with a solar ordinance at this time. Motion carried. No response from NextEra Energy on proceeding with a meeting this fall/winter with residents. Utility Energy Permit Application: Bear Creek Power has requested a utility permit application for the proposed 2024 Sherry-Sigel Road solar project. Forms will be emailed to them. The Town does not have a solar permit application. The Town is not zoned. Additions to Agenda: • 2024 Town Budget: There was a motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to adopt the 2024 Town Budget by the major categories as printed. Motion carried. • Coordination Land Use Plan (original adopted in 2012) recommendation to have a small group of Town volunteers to review and update the document in 2024. Chairman Lang will inform residents in his annual year-end letter. Correspondence and Other Updates: • The Wisconsin Town Association – Wood County Unit Meeting is on December 1 by host Town of Arpin. Jerry Minor will speak on Fire & EMS. • Received State of Wisconsin Conditional Approvals for Acre 96 Event Barn for fire alarm system, building drain & ventilation, and water distribution. 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: Sherry Volunteer Fire Department annual report. Future Agenda Items: Sherry Volunteer Fire Department contract renewal. Adjournment: There was a motion to adjourn by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday December 12, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: December 1, 2023 Attendees: Richard Becker, Robert Oertel Sr., Ron Lobner, Luke Haas Approved: December 12, 2023