Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes September 12, 2023 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean, Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Lobner, and Treasurer Haas present. Additions to the Agenda: .gov Emails, Shed Insurance. The minutes from the August 8, 2023, Town Board of Supervisors meeting was reviewed and approved with minor corrections 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 by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Transfer Funds from Tax Savings to Checking: A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to transfer $45,859.00 from the reserve ARPA Savings to Checking Account for expenses associated with the storage shed payment #2. Motion carried. A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to transfer $26,000.00 from savings account to checking for monthly expenses. Motion carried. The Town previously received $83,212 earmarked for ARPA spending. After the transfer of the $45,859.00 there will be a remaining balance of $0 funds available. County Representative Report: No report. Bug Tussell Wireless Permit Application: application sent to Bug Tussell in March. Currently no application is filed, nor fee payment. Certified Survey Maps: None. Town Hall Update: A motion by Supervisor Holtz to proceed with installation of LED interior lighting, seconded by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Clerk Lobner provided estimates for consideration of pressure washing exterior vinyl siding, interior town hall painting, replacement of ceiling tiles, replacement of a few nesting banquet tables, replacement of four folding chairs. The request is for an item or two to be completed each year. In CY2023 13 town hall rentals with income totaling $1350. Town Hall cleaning deposit refunds are $750 thus far. Additional Town Hall rentals and refunds can be anticipated during the remaining CY2023. Open Records Request Election Items and Wood County GIS: records request received by Wood County town municipal offices. Contract for Cooper Winter Propane: A motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz to not sign the contract. Motion carried. Storage Shed Update • Supervisor Bean reports construction continues. Earlier in this meeting ARPA funds were obligated to project expenses. • A motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz for Clerk to contact Rural Insurance to add the storage shed to current policy. Motion carried. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance: • Bliven Lane – more research is needed • Road grading will begin after the next rain. • P-71-938 Green Elm Road Bridge Inspection Report reviewed and is unchanged from 2022. • Road assessments will be completed on September 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. A notice will be published. Fairview Cemetery: Supervisor Bean reports lot staking for two monuments; and no lot sales. Recycling Center Update: Supervisor Holtz reports good turnout on White Goods Recycling Day. A brat fry was held the same day. The Recycling Board met on August 26, 2023, to discuss operations, 2024 budget, financial review, changes to White Goods Day, additional staff needed on September 9, 2023, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. as well. The 2024 budget will be similar or a slight increase. Solar Panel and Solar Farm Ordinance: research continues. NextEra Energy is still waiting on initial soil testing results before proceeding with meeting this Fall with residents. Additions to Agenda: The .gov emails for the town board, clerk and treasurer will need to transition to a new host site as contract with the State of Wisconsin’s vendor will not be renewed by the State. Research on options continues. Correspondence and Other Updates: • The Wisconsin Town Association – Wood County Unit Meeting was held on September 15 by host Town of Sigel. Trent Minor, Wood County Clerk was the speaker. • WTA Convention will be held in WI Dells on October 22-24 • Received notification of Conditional Approval for Building: Acre 96, 8597 Hetze Road Public Input: • Paving of County Road F from US Highway 10 to Eight Corners complete. Await line marking. • A motion to approve the use of the Town Hall with rental fee waived for a ‘Community Sing’ on December 22, 2023, for Bev Peaslee by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. • Please forward Bev Peaslee pictures or information on any family historical aspects of Sherry. Residents, former residents and non-residents may contact her to discuss. • Sherry Tired Iron Tractor Club hosted a three-hour rustic group ride through permissioned private lands on September 9th. There were approximately 50 vehicles consisting of tractors, trucks, ATV/UTV and golf carts. Approximately 104 riders were in attendance. A post-ride cookout followed in Anderton Park. Schedule Future Meetings, as required: Road assessments on Wed September 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. Future Agenda Items: None. Adjournment: There was a motion to adjourn by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: September 30, 2023 Attendees: Richard Becker, Luke Haas, Ron Hoffman, Bev Peaslee, Robert Oertel Sr. Approved October 18, 2023