Monthly Meeting — Minutes

Unofficial Meeting Minutes Tonight’s meeting will be recorded for the purpose of taking minutes. Town of Remington Town Board Meeting August 18, 2025 The Town Board Meeting of the Town of Remington was called to order at 7: 00 pm by Chairman Simonson. Jody Mallory was absent. Minutes: The clerk read the minutes for the July 21, 2025, meeting; D. Ellis 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 July 2025: Equipment Fund: $499.61; Contingency Fund: $15,283.52; Road Maintenance Fund: $2,524.49; Bridge Fund: $2,516.85; Fire Dept Equipment: $39,777.09; Property Tax/Dogs: $55.01; Town Hall: $1,078.49, Paper City Savings Checking $134,068.44. T. Simonson motioned to move the $1,569.51 (two percent dues) from the General Fund to the Fire Department Equipment Savings account, second by D. Ellis. D. Ellis motioned to move the $18,798.01 for the DNR roof insurance payment from the General Fund to the Town Hall savings account, second by T. Simonson. T. Simonson motioned to accept the treasurer’s report as read second by D. Ellis. RVFD: Chief Brockman reported on August 5th pump testing was completed on Engine 1, it tested ok. August 7th there was a fire call near the railroad tracks south of town, all went well. Grant updates, $3,500.00 was pledged by Ocean Spray, and $9,000 from the Wood County CEED (Conservation, Education and Economic Development) grant, this will be paid out in 2026. The roof on the existing fire department has been replaced; the condition was deteriorating. Billing for this will be on the next bill for the construction. T. Simonson motioned to request a $100,000 distribution from the BCPL loan, second by T. Millard. The board will re-evaluate in September if more is needed. There is $25,000 left in loan funds remaining to request. The old metal removed from the fire department roof will be put up for bids to purchase. Highest bidder will be contacted to come and pick it up. Two people in the department are taking Firefighter 1 class. Hose testing will be in September. There are some fire signs that need replacing around town. August 25th there will be training on Tender 7 and Engine 1. T. Simonson motioned to accept the report with a second by D. Ellis. Patrolman Report: C. Demmerly reported that he met with Wood County to inspect the roads in the village of Babcock for needed repairs. Wood County will prepare an estimate of each road, with what is needed and the cost. Has been grading roads and added 3 loads of gravel on Cranberry Road, and some on Ingram and Amundson Roads. Has been cleaning up downed trees and limbs. Has been doing some black top patching. New tires have been purchased for the tractor. Changed oil and grease the tractor. T. Simonson motioned to accept the report with a second by D. Ellis. Updates Since Last Meeting: T. Simonson motioned to upgrade the internet at the Fire Department to 50 meg in September with a second by T. Millard. The snowblower has been delivered to the shop. Pittsville doesn’t have the money they were going to invest in the Ball Diamond. They are trying to figure out what they will do. We can purchase new pieces of playground equipment from stores like Menards; we are not restricted by the insurance company. The insurance company says it is up to us if we want to post a sign at the playground with a warning to “Play at Your Own Risk.” Mary and Phillip McKeel donated a saucer swing to be installed at the playground. New Business Town Road Repair: An estimate was received from the County for the roads that need repair in the village. D. Ellis motioned to have Travis talk to Roland Hawk about the options. Second by T. Millard. DNR Building Roof Repair: Tammy called several companies, three came to inspect the roof, only Miller Roofing returned a bid. T. Simonson motioned to go with a steel roof and have the old chimney removed; there was a second by T. Millard. Tammy will call Miller to let them know they have the job. Bartenders’ License application was cancelled. Table Policy and Procedures Handbook and review of Ordinance 3 & 4 to another month. Correspondence: A quote was received to repair the historical marker by Ocean Spray. It is up to the town to pay for this if we want it done. There was a notice about the Transmission Line again. Pay Bills: T. Simonson motioned to pay bills as presented, second by D. Ellis. Open Discussion: Judy “the corn lady” asked why she is on Juneau County electricity not Wood County. That is not a town issue, she will have to contact Oakdale Electric. Al Haasl asked the board to consider purchasing a used pickup truck with a snowplow for smaller jobs around town and to use it for road inspections and running for parts. The next meeting will be the monthly meeting on September 15, 2025, at 7:00pm Adjourn: T. Simonson motioned to adjourn the meeting second by T. Millard. Time: 9:22 pm Submitted by Brenda Haasl, Town Clerk