Monthly Meeting — Minutes

Meeting Minutes Tonight’s meeting will be recorded for the purpose of taking minutes. Town of Remington Town Board Meeting February 16, 2026 The Town Board Meeting of the Town of Remington was called to order at 7: 00 pm by Chairman Simonson. Minutes: The clerk read the minutes for the January 16, 2026, meeting; T. Simonson motioned to accept minutes as read, with corrections, second by T. Millard. Treasurer: The Treasurer’s report was presented with the following account balances as of January 31, 2026: Equipment Fund: $499.86; Contingency Fund: $28,499.10; Road Maintenance Fund: $2,525.76; Bridge Fund: $2,518.12; Fire Dept Equipment: $814.13; Property Tax Dogs: $254,112.83; Town Hall Fund: $1,609.58, Paper City Savings Checking $119,992.31. T. Simonson motioned to accept the treasurer’s report as read second by D. Ellis. Guest: Elizabeth Gebert, candidate for Judge in Wood County, stopped by the meeting to introduce herself and answer any questions there might be. RVFD: Chief Brockman reported that the Gary Sinise Foundation approved the donation of a turn out gear washer for the department. Received letter and a donation from Ellen Carter, in thanks for a good deed done by a department member. Nicole Fox has been appointed Captain of the Department. There are still a few things that need to be wrapped up in the building. Yellow lines were installed in the addition to aid in parking equipment. Brat fry plans are in the works, will be held on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend again. Jeremiahs Crossing received the two fire extinguishers donated by the department. Wildland refresher training was held at the department on January 26th. Installation of the driveway markers will begin soon; the clerk will post information on the website and at the post office. There were 2 fire calls since the last board meeting. February 24th there will be SCBA refresher training. The 4th quarter financials report was provided to the board. T. Simonson motioned to accept the report with a second by D. Ellis. Patrolman Report: C. Demmerly reported he has been plowing snow! Did some concrete repair in the men’s bathroom. Working on cutting brush. Repaired chairs from the Town Hall. Repacked the bearings on the ditch mower. Welded a new angle blade on the wing of the plow truck. Will get the materials for the historical sign bracket. T. Simonson motioned to accept the report with a second by D. Ellis. Updates Since Last Meeting: The board met to discuss the town ordinances on 2/11/2026, will meet again to finish up. A question was asked about the capacity of the town hall. Rod can determine what that is. New Business Transportation Resolution: Resolution 26-1 was passed with a motion by T. Simonson and a second by D. Ellis Loan Application for Grader: Tabled to March. 50/50 County Road Aid: T. Simonson motioned to participate in the program for 2026, with a second by D. Ellis. Pre-Payment of RVFD addition Loan: Waiting for 3 grants to come in yet, totaling $74,000. When this money is received, we can make a pre-payment to the Fire Department loan to avoid accruing interest on that money. Provider Agreement for Election Services and Purchase of DS300: T. Simonson motioned to approve, second by D. Ellis. Snow Plowing – Letter to Post office: T. Simonson signed the letter to the post office informing them that we will no longer plow their parking lot after this winter season. Correspondence: No Correspondence Pay Bills: T. Simonson motioned to pay bills as presented, second by D. Ellis. Open Discussion: There was a question as to why we needed to have a special meeting to approve the Fire department addition but not to purchase a new grader. The clerk will contact the WTA and provide their answer at the March 16th meeting. The next meeting will be the monthly meeting on March 16, 2026, at 700pm. Adjourn: T. Simonson motioned to adjourn the meeting second by D. Ellis. Time: 9:30 pm Submitted by Brenda Haasl, Town Clerk