Monthly Meeting — Minutes

Unofficial Meeting Minutes Tonight’s meeting will be recorded for the purpose of taking minutes. Town of Remington Town Board Meeting July 21, 2025 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 June 16, 2025, meeting; T. Millard motioned to accept minutes as read, with corrections, second by T. Simonson. Treasurer The treasurer’s report was presented with the following account balances as of June 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 $111,026.34. T. Simonson motioned to accept the treasurer’s report as read second by D. Ellis. RVFD: Chief Brockman reported building inspections are complete. The department participated in the Pittsville and Armenia July 4 th parades. Two percent dues will be $1,569.51 and should be deposited soon. Two members of the department are now certified fire officer trained. The department has a new member, Tim Andrew Stevens, he recently moved to the area. The new carbon fiber air tanks have arrived. There will be a walk through at Ocean Spray on July 30 th at 6pm. Recent donations received were $4,000.00 from Claire and Linda Hobbs and $1,211.53 from Peggy Jacobi. Waiting to hear about the Ocean Spray community grant. Cutler Cranberry Foundation will match any donation to the building addition up to $15,000. The first reimbursement of $15,000 was received from the Non-State grant $75,000 dollar 50/50 grant. The department deposited it into their bank account. This reimbursement was for the design fee paid to Keller and the engineering fee paid to Rastch Engineering from the town checking account. The first payment for the construction was made. T. Simonson motioned to accept the report with a second by T. Millard. Patrolman Report: C. Demmerly reported they have been cleaning up limbs and trees from the storm damage in June. Replaced another stop sign. Has been mowing ditches. Replaced a hydraulic hose on the backhoe. Cranberry road needs some gravel. The county will be coming out to assess the condition of the town side streets and give us an estimate of the cost of repair and what needs to be done with each one. Clay will participate as well. Updates Since Last Meeting: A settlement for the hail damage to the DNR building and fire department roof was received. Tammy will call some roofing companies for estimates. New Business Operator’s License Application: One application for a new bartender at Saddle Up Saloon. T. Simonson motioned to approve with a second by D. Ellis. Town Park: The swing might be under warranty. There was discussion about replacing the broken swing with pieces that can be purchased from stores like Menards etc. The clerk will check with Rural Mutual on what if any restrictions there may be. Ball Diamond: The Pittsville Baseball Association is planning to make about $30,000 in upgrades to the ball diamond and our obligation is to maintain it after it is complete. Also, would like us to add a second bleacher. Snowblower Purchase: There is an almost new Cub Cadet snowblower for sale, it is listed at $1,200. T. Millard motioned to approve the purchase with a second by D. Ellis. There is money in the equipment fund with the remainder from the contingency fund. Town Hall Rules Update: T. Simonson motioned to adopt the new rules with a second by T. Millard. The new rules will be posted on the town website and will be distributed to future renters of the hall. Correspondence: Public Service commission hearing notice and vendor flyer. Pay Bills: T. Simonson motioned to pay bills as presented, second by T. Millard. Open Discussion: RVFD internet. The deteriorating historical marker by Ocean Spray. Tammy will check into what it would cost to replace it. The pumphouse is up, but needs to be finished inside, no additional cost. The next meeting will be the monthly meeting on August 18, 2025, at 7:00pm Adjourn: T. Simonson motioned to adjourn the meeting second by T. Millard. Time: 8:45 pm Submitted by Brenda Haasl, Town Clerk