Monthly Meeting — Minutes

Unofficial Meeting Minutes Tonight’s meeting will be recorded for the purpose of taking minutes. Town of Remington Town Board Meeting December 15, 2025 The Town Board Meeting of the Town of Remington was called to order at 7: 00 pm by Chairman Simonson. T. Simonson motioned to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the November Budget Hearing and Tax Levy meetings. Second by T. Millard. Minutes: The clerk read the minutes for the November 17, 2025, meeting; T. Simonson motioned to accept minutes as read, with corrections, second by D. Ellis. Treasurer: The Treasurer’s report was presented with the following account balances as of November 31, 2025: Equipment Fund: $499.73; Contingency Fund: $14,087.34; Road Maintenance Fund: $2,525.12; Bridge Fund: $2,517.48; Fire Dept Equipment: $41,356.77; Property Tax Dogs: $55.02; Town Hall Fund: $1,608.52, Paper City Savings Checking $148,598.67. T. Simonson motioned to accept the treasurer’s report as read second by T. Millard. RVFD: Chief Brockman reported that an open house was held at the department with a visit from Santa from 11-2, there were about 50 people in attendance. Building update, there is still some electrical that needs to be completed, and the heating contractor needs to come back and look at the heating system again. Culligan has been hired to install a water softener, as the water has a lot of iron in it. Still waiting for some of the outside lighting. The last bill for the addition was submitted, but holding back $5,000 until all work has been completed. On November 19th there was a garage fire behind the old store. Keep the Wreath Green has 3 red bulbs so far. A new AED has been ordered for the department. Building inspections are ongoing. January 26th, Wildland refresher training will be held. Department elections will be held again in January. T. Simonson motioned to accept the fire department report with a second by D. Ellis. Patrolman Report: C. Demmerly reported he has been plowing snow! Hauled some gravel to Potter’s Lane, Cox Lane and Zimmerman Road. He and Al picked up the historical sign from the school and stored it in the DNR building until spring. Pulled up the old signposts at Ocean Spray. Repaired a faulty circuit breaker for the pump house and wired another outlet for a second heater. Took the blue tractor to Glacial Lakes for winter storage. T. Simonson motioned to accept the report with a second by T. Millard. Updates Since Last Meeting: Revaluation in the town will take place in 2026, the Assessor has been informed. A discussion about a building permit ordinance will take place in January. New Business Year End Patrolman Bonus: A decision was made in closed session by the board for a $300 bonus for the full time Patrolman and $50.00 each to the part-time Patrolmen. Revaluation: After discussion by the board, T. Simonson motioned to do the revaluation in the Town of Remington in 2026, there was a second by T. Millard. Building Permits: It was decided to table the discussion regarding building permits to January. 2026-2027 Election Board: D. Ellis Motioned to approve the election board members for the next term with a second by T. Simonson. Correspondence: Paser ratings were received from the Wood County Highway Department. There was a donation by Wanda Corwin for the use of the town hall for a Celebration of Life. Pay Bills: T. Simonson motioned to pay bills as presented, second by D. Ellis. Motion by T. Simonson to move $185.79 from the Contingency Fund to the General Fund for 2025 park expenses, Second by T. Millard. Motion by D. Ellis to move $3,518.40 from the Fire Department savings account to the General Fund to pay for the new LED signs that were ordered, second by T. Millard. Motion by T. Simonson to move $37,034.00 from the Fire Department savings to the General Fund to pay towards the most recent bill for the addition, second by T. Millard. Open Discussion: Discussion regarding the sidewalk around the curve from Clark Avenue to Pine Street. Discussion about who can authorize purchases for the Fire Department in regard to Ordinance 28. Board accepted responsibility for the miscommunication regarding the new LED signs purchased using 2 percent dues money in the Fire Department savings account. The next meeting will be the monthly meeting on January 19, 2026, at 700pm. Adjourn: T. Simonson motioned to adjourn the meeting second by T. Millard. Time: 9:30 pm Submitted by Brenda Haasl, Town Clerk