Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes July 11, 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: Facility update consideration of Town Hall, Highway F closure. The minutes from the June 13, 2023, Town Board of Supervisors meetings were reviewed and approved with a motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. 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 by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Transfer Funds from Tax Savings to Checking: None needed. County Representative Report: No report. Mrozek / Dorshorst Fencing issue: Chairman Lang reports issue resolved. Both fences should be monitored throughout the summer to maintain compliance. TDS Fiber Optic Cable placement in right-of-way request for River, Main and Vermillion Streets. Await permit fee. Utility Line Permit Modifications: The permitting application forms were reviewed. A motion by Supervisor Bean to approve permit forms with minor corrections, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Review Certified Survey Maps: None. Development of a proposed solar panel and/or solar farm ordinance. Boards members will research the topics. Clerk Lobner will research sample ordinances and forward samples to board members. Storage Shed Update • Supervisor Bean reported the storage shed site stripped, sand placed and compacted. • Chairman Lang completed the Alliant Energy and We Energies applications. • The 9336 County Road F parcel surveyed to locate pins. Await Badger-Land Surveying bill. • No building bills to authorize any ARPA fund payments at this time. • The Eagle Construction Co Inc storage shed contract was reviewed and signed. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance: • Delay evaluation of ditches near Bliven Lane • Calcium chloride and rust inhibitor will be applied soon. • Wood County Highway Department cut the brush on County Rd N, near Lang Rd Fairview Cemetery: A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to increase per diem from $50 to $75 for cemetery equipment use. Motion carried. Recycling Center Update: Supervisor Holtz reports in addition to normal Saturday hours, summer hours are Wednesdays through August 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Additions to Agenda: • County Road F Closure from US Highway 10 to Eight Corners. Work continues on milling of surface, cold in place overlay and paving a new asphalt. No date set for completion. Detour routes are identified. Residents expressed concern about the length of time the detour will be in place. Road closures in effect since in mid-June. • Request of the board to consider Town Hall updates by Clerk Lobner such as interior painting, new ceiling tiles, LED lighting, pressure washing exterior vinyl siding, replacement of a few nesting banquet tables, replacement of four folding chairs. The request is for an item or two to be completed over a year. All items do not need to be done in one year but spread out over time. Rough prices were shared. Correspondence and Other Updates: • Wood County Unit Meeting of WTA July 21, 2023; location & host: Town of Seneca • A motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz to authorize use of Sherry Town Hall for a community service project associated with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build through Auburndale High School. The town Hall rental fee will be waived. Lori Richardson will be notified of her approval. • Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean and Clerk Lobner will attend the virtual Workshops: WISLR 101, How to Rate Your Roads, How to Submit Road Conditions, and Pavement Analysis on August 8 and August 10 at the town hall. A meeting notice will be posted of the quorum, advance registration required. • Sherry Tired Iron Tractor Club members are instrumental in keeping Anderton Park supplied with flowers for the five whiskey barrels in the beverage stand and the two barrels at the town hall entrances. Resident volunteers’ water and care for the plants. Anderton Park and St. Luke’s Church look nice following the on-going clean-up by residents. Public Input: • Residents present expressed the need for information on the proposed 100-megawatt solar energy project in the Town of Sherry. Initial contacts have been made with the Town landowners by the NextEra Solar Energy Project team. Other companies may be in the area attempting to secure acreage for their solar projects. • Additional information may be found at NextEra Energy may be found at << www.nexteraenergyresources.com/wood-solar.html >>. • A basic first aid kit is located in the Women’s bathroom closet. A statement will be added to the rental form agreement of its location. Schedule Future Meetings, as required: None. Future Agenda Items: None. Adjournment: There was a motion to adjourn by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: July 15, 2023 Attendees: Richard Becker, Kay DeBoer, Luke Haas, Ron and Deb Hoffman, Fritz Miller, Cindy Vogel Approved: August 8, 2023