Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean, Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Lobner, and Treasurer Haas present. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Additions to the Agenda: Right-of-Way Permit Request by Bug Tussel Wireless The minutes from the February 14, 2023 and February 15, 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 board previously reviewed the certified survey map for the Vermillion Street Right-of-Way. Multiple attempts made to have the document signed. Supervisor Bean will contact Dave Weinfurter to review and sign documents. Badger-land Surveying office has not been paid as they await the signed documents to complete the recording process. Utility Accommodation Ordinance Update: Board members reviewed and provided a revision to the draft ordinance. Board members will review the final ordinance at next meeting for approval. Blenker-Sherry Sanitary District Meeting Overview: A Special Board of Supervisors Meeting was held on February 15, 2023 at the request of Blenker-Sherry Sanitary District Commissioner Vic Krzykowski. Attendees: Mike Anderson, District helper; Town of Milladore Board attendees: Leon Kundinger, Ron Koziczkowski; and Wood County Supervisor, Bill Voight. Discussion on hiring a certified operator, length of training to become a certified operator, pass certified operator examination, specific training on the district facilities and wages. Hiring, training and retention challenges are not isolated to this sanitary district. These same challenges are area and state-wide challenges as well. Discussed opportunities for the Towns to positively promote the district and look for opportunities to share the staffing needs of the Sanitary District. Commissioner Krzykowski welcomed the Town Boards and public to tour the facility. Recognition: Sanitary District Commissioner Vic Krzykowski was congratulated as he received the 2020 Regional Operator of the Year (North Central) for plant performance, and/or successful solution to a problem, and/or contributions to the wastewater field by the Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association. See attached article. Sanitary Permit Applications: None. Managed Forest Land (MFL) Order of Designation: None. Election News: The Spring Election will be held on April 4, 2023 at the Sherry Town Hall. Contests: Justice of the Supreme Court, Wisconsin Rapids School District School Board, Stevens Point School District School Board, Auburndale School District referenda, Town of Sherry Board: Chairman, two Supervisors, Clerk and Treasurer; and three state-wide referendums. The ExpressVote ballot marking system was well received by voters at the February 21, 2023 Spring Primary Election. 2022 Election Security Subgrant Program: The $1200 grant was used to purchase an election laptop and cyber security monitoring through PC Doctors of Marshfield. Required compliance invoices and payment information has been submitted to the Wisconsin Election Commission. Town of Sherry to Host WTA-Wood County Unit Meeting: Supervisors Bean and Holtz will arrange a speaker for Friday, August 18, 2023 6:30 p.m. meal, 7:00 p.m. meeting at St. John’s Church Community Center in Auburndale. Storage Building Plans: Building plans were submitted to the State of Wisconsin by Ratsch Engineering. The Town has received a letter of conditional approval. Catch basin was revised. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance: • Overall, roads in fair winter condition. • Green Elm, Tenpas, Paradise and Swedish Roads are in poor condition. • Unable to address road grading until Spring. Roads need to dry out. If grading is done now, the roads will turn to mud. • In the future, will need to discuss the need for Town grader. Do we keep it? • Supervisor Bean 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. Await removal of brush. • Wood County Highway Department will be grinding, pulverizing, and repaving County Highway F between County Roads HH and P this summer. • Notice received that Alliant Energy will be cutting brush on the NW corner of Rudolph roads impacting the Town of Sherry SE bordering roads. Fairview Cemetery: Clerk Lobner reports the updated Cemetery maps will be available soon. Supervisor Bean reports receipt of Cemetery Designation Forms from: • Edwin Hetze Jr. Plot 94, Lot 1 – reserved and Lot 2 - reserved • Steve Hetze Plot 94, Lot 5 - reserved and Lot 6 - reserved • Dale Darr Plot 48, Lot 5 – reserved James D. Lawrence; Lot 6 – reserved Shirley M. Lawrence • Henry Darr Plot 61, Lot 5 – reserved Roger Darr; and Lot 6 – reserved Roger Darr The cemetery plot folders and cemetery spreadsheets are updated to reflect the changes above. Recycling Center Update: Supervisor Holtz reports the next Recycling Board meeting is scheduled April 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Location: Sherry Town Hall. The public is welcome to attend. Supervisor Holtz reviewed the Recycling Center budget, tonnage report and costs for 2022. • White Good Days: May 13, 2023 • White Good Days: September 9, 2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Summer hours: Wednesdays beginning May 31st, ending August 30th • The green “Save the Date” announcement cards will be mailed next month. Additions to Agenda: Right-of-Way Permit Request by Bug Tussel Wireless. The Facility Location Permit Application will be forwarded to Bug Tussel Wireless by Clerk. 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 plan to attend. • Wood County Unit Meeting of WTA March 17, 2023; Location & host: Town of Richfield. • WTA 2023 New & Continuing Officials Workshops is May 10, 2023, Stevens Point Holiday Inn. Registration is required. • 2022 Public Safety Sector Employee Safety and Injury Report submitted. • Town Hall needs painting. Will investigate pricing on paint, supplies and labor. May consider volunteers for painting. Public Input: • Citizen concern of three sunken culverts on Vruwink Road. • Citizen reports on the poor condition of Swedish Road. • Citizen reports concern of Green Elm Road poor conditions. • Discussion followed on above three topics. Schedule Future Meetings, as required: None. Future Agenda Items: None. Adjournment: There was a motion to adjourn by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Annual Meeting with Regular Town Board meeting 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: March 24, 2023 Approved April 19, 2023