Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes April 18, 2023 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. following the annual meeting by Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean, Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Lobner, and Treasurer Haas present. The Oaths of Office were administered. Additions to the Agenda: Recycling Cooperative Agreement with City of Wisconsin Rapids The minutes from the March 14, 2023, and April 13, 2023 Town Board of Supervisors meetings were reviewed and approved with 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 Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Transfer Funds from Tax Savings to Checking: None needed. County Representative Report: No report. Review Certified Survey Maps: The certified survey map for the Vermillion Street Right-of-Way was signed by landowner, Dave Weinfurter. A motion to approve certified survey map by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Review of certified survey map for Donna Brandl for Section 14, T24N R5E. A motion to approve certified survey map by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Utility Accommodation Ordinance Update: Board members reviewed and approved the ordinance by motion from Supervisor Bean, seconded by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. The ordinance document was signed by Town Board members and will be posted to the bulletin board and on the website. Bug Tussel Wireless will be requesting a permit. Sanitary Permit Applications: Application for Daniel and Kathleen Doerrler 2993 Rose Rd reviewed and motion to approve by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Managed Forest Land (MFL) Order of Designation: None. Election News: The Spring Election was held on April 4, 2023 There were 488 voters on the poll list. There were 249 voters, casting 249 ballots, for a 51% turnout rate. There were seven election day registrations (new, different address or name change). The Sherry Board: Chairman, two Supervisors, Clerk and Treasurer were re-elected. There will be four Elections in 2024. 2023 Assessment Roll Process: Initial Virtual Open Book is May 2, 2023 1:00-3:00 p.m. with Board of Review on May 9, 2023 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Sherry Town Hall. WTA Under 20 Foot Bridge Request for Information: WTA is requesting pictures and brief descriptions of bridges less than 20 feet in poor condition from Town officials. WTA is using the information to support a funding request for bridges under 20 foot. Garage Update: Supervisor Bean shared a sample project manual for Colby. A special meeting will be needed to prepare details for garage bids. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance: • Supervisor Bean previously contacted the Wood County Highway Department on overgrown brush obstructing the North, South, East and West views on the corner of County Rd N (east of Sherry) near the intersection of Lang Road. Awaiting removal of brush. • Swedish Road driveway concern addressed at Annual Meeting. Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes April 18, 2023 • Rose Road fencing concern resolved with landowners. • Overall, roads in poor winter condition. • Green Elm and Tenpas Roads in poor condition. • Resident reports Paradise Road is horrible. • Brandl and Hetze Roads intersection was missing its stop sign and has since been replaced. • The Town Board will be evaluating roads on Tuesday, April 24, 2023 9:00 a.m. leaving from the town hall. Clerk will post the Notice. A special meeting may be needed to prepare details / specifications for road bids after road evaluations. • Reviewed an anonymous concern raised to fill potholes on dirt roads. Fairview Cemetery: The Cemetery maps have been updated. The Cemetery will need a new caretaker. Jared Katzenberger was present indicating his daughter would be interested. Former caretaker Jace Katzenberger has taken another job and will be unable to continue mowing. Recycling Center Update: Supervisor Holtz reviewed the 2022 tonnage report. The green “Save the Date” announcement cards have been mailed. Upcoming events: • White Good Days: May 13, 2023, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • White Good Days: September 9, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Summer hours: Wednesdays beginning May 31st, ending August 30th Additions to Agenda: QuickBooks Online Subscription will be needed. Clerk to research cost. Correspondence and Other Updates: • 2023 Board of Review Training will be offered April 22, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Chairman Lang and Clerk Lobner will attend. • Wood County Unit Meeting of WTA April 21, 2023; Location & host: Town of Rock. • WTA 2023 New & Continuing Officials Workshops is May 10, 2023, Stevens Point Holiday Inn. Registration is required. Chairman Lang and Clerk Lobner will attend. • 2022 Public Safety Sector Employee Safety and Injury Report submitted. • Town Hall needs painting. Will investigate costs of painting including paint, supplies and labor. Public Input: • Citizen report of stop sign missing at intersection of Lonely and Vruwink Roads, as well as the signage on Mill Creek Lane is leaning and will need to be fixed. Stop signs will be ordered. • Resident request for the Town to consider entering into a Recycling Cooperative Agreement with City of Wisconsin Rapids so that residents would be able to obtain compost. Permits from City of Wisconsin Rapids are $50 per year with $8.50 per yard loading fee or user would be able to self-load for $0. No motion of support to enter into said agreement. 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 8:20 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Board of Review, with Regular Town Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: April 29, 2023