Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes June 13, 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: County Road F Closure from Eight Corners to Blenker The minutes from the May 9, 2023, May 23, 2023 and May 31, 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. Clerk Lobner circulated the bills paid and payroll from last month for review by Chairman Lang and Supervisors Bean and Holtz. Transfer Funds from Tax Savings to Checking: None needed. County Representative Report: No report. Accounting Program QuickBooks online subscription service cancelled. The migration back to QuickBooks Enterprise desktop version has a monthly subscription fee. The migration issues had their challenges. Mrozek / Dorshorst Fencing issue: Chairman Lang sent letters to both parties following the June 7th final inspection. The fences are following state statutes. The Mrozek fence has a pending issue with two clips missing. Both fences should be monitored throughout the summer to maintain compliance. The ‘Protecting Municipal Right-of-Way’ Program attended by Supervisor Bean on May 10th reporting that there will be significant placement of utility line, fiberoptics in Wood County, including the Town of Sherry. If not already done so, municipalities should be preparing to protect their municipal right-of-way. The Town of Sherry passed 2023 – 1 Utility Accommodation Ordinance on April 18, 2023. Utility Line Permit Modifications: The permitting applications will be reviewed by Supervisor Bean and recommended modifications will be available at the next meeting. 2023 Assessment Roll process and reporting of Open Book and Board of Review is completed. Review Certified Survey Maps: None. The Badger-land survey invoice for the Vermillion Street right- of-way was received and will be paid as approved earlier in the meeting. Rudolph River Rovers Snowmobile Club represented by John Thomas and Ed Millville requested permission to use an area (approx. 300 ft) of Hetze Road just north of Sherry Sigel Road to access the trail. The snowmobile club will place trail route signage. The Club maintains >15 miles of trail. A motion to approve route by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Alcohol License Applications: • After application review a motion to issue a renewal liquor Combination B license and operator licenses to Dan Ladick and Mary L. Moore, Sherri Land Good Tymes for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. • A motion to issue Sherry Tired Iron Tractor Club, Inc a picnic license for July 21-23, 2023, by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. • A motion to issue temporary operator licenses to: Paul Fuehrer, Randy Leibl, Nancy Koplien, Roger Tomlinson for July 21-23, 2023, by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. TDS Fiber Optic Cable Placement Right-of-Way Request for River, Main and Vermillion Streets. Application reviewed. The $350 permitting fee has not been received. Clerk Lobner will email them requesting payment. The fiber optic cable will proceed down Vermillion Street inclusive of the last residence near the turnaround. Managed Forest Land (MFL) Order of Designation: None. Sanitary Permit Applications: None. Storage Shed Update: • Supervisor Bean reported the storage shed acceptance letters have been mailed. • The storage shed bid awarded to Eagle Construction, Inc for $192,000 • The site was stripped, sand placed and compacted. • Chairman Lang will complete the Alliant Energy and We Energies applications. • A motion to have the 9336 County Road F parcel surveyed by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Supervisor Bean will contact Badger-Land Surveying. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance: • Road bid opening completed on May 31, 2023 o Roadside mowing bid awarded to JJ Brush Cutting o Roadside brush cutting bid awarded to JJ Brush Cutting o Dustproofing 38% calcium chloride bid awarded to Wisconsin Salt Solutions o State spec ½ inch road base bid awarded to Becker Trucking and Excavating o Shell rock bid awarded to Becker Trucking and Excavating o A thermal patching bid was awarded to Solutionz. Supervisor Bean will contact Solutionz to re-evaluate Arpin-Sherry Road. • Ditch work near Lobner and Vruwink Roads, by Peaslee farm • Road base applied to Swedish and Tenpas Roads. • Site visit to evaluate ditches near Bliven Lane. • Calcium chloride will be applied soon. • JJ Brush Cutting has started mowing the ditches. • Wood County Highway Department cut the brush on County Rd N, near Lang Rd Fairview Cemetery: address determination completed. The address is 4088 Dairy Road. Cemetery grounds looked nice for the Memorial Holiday. Caretaker previously hired. Recycling Center Update: Supervisor Holtz reported an incredibly good turnout for the May 13th White Good Days collection. 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 will include milling of surface, cold in place overlay and paving a new asphalt. Beginning June 19, 2023, with completion TBD. Detour routes are identified. Correspondence and Other Updates: • Wood County Unit Meeting of WTA June 16, 2023; location & host: Town of Saratoga • Chairman Lang and Clerk Lobner attended the WTA 2023 New & Continuing Officials Workshops on May 10, 2023, location: Stevens Point Holiday Inn. • Received BNI Notification of New Number for Canaan and Jodi Heil 2749 Rose Road • Permitting questions from Casey Totten related to a pond and berm at 2836 Sherry-Sigel Rd. They were referred to Wood County with their questions and clarification. Public Input: • Two residents present expressed the need for information on the proposed 100-megawatt solar energy project in the Town of Sherry. The initial contact to the Town Board by the NextEra Solar Energy Project Team indicates that on May 23, 2023, a meeting, open-house style on the proposed solar energy project in the Town of Sherry to be held in Wisconsin Rapids. The NextEra Solar Energy Project Team sponsored the meeting. On May 23, 2023, this open meeting was posted on the www.townofsherry.com website and Town Hall bulletin board. NextEra representatives were encouraged to repeat the event, locally soon. The Town Board was made aware of the open house on the day of the event. Additional information may be found at << www.nexteraenergyresources.com/wood-solar.html >>. NextEra representatives already have been in contact with residents with acreage near the County N electric substation. • First aid kit for Town Hall is pending. 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 7:50 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: June 20, 2023