Meeting Minuttes

Town of Rock Board Meeting August 13, 2026 Town Hall CALL TO ORDER: The August 2026 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor, John Zahradka, at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: John Zahradka; Louis Krainz; Jason Krenn; Jill Wrensch, Clerk; Lisa Anderson, Treasurer; Lori Zahradka, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC PRESENT:, An attendance list is on file in the Clerk’s office. MINUTES: The minutes of the July 9, 2026 Board Meeting were read by the clerk. Motion by Jason Krenn; Second by Louis Krainz to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2026 board meeting as presented. Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT:  Paul Esser commented that chip sealing had been done on Lincoln Ave and was wondering if it was going to be swept because there was quite a bit of loose stones. The Board will have to check on this. CONSTABLE: Bob Reed took two elderly cats to MAPS. Bob also inquired about the description of his duties because some people are not getting their dogs licensed and he didn’t know if he was supposed to do something about it, or if the County handled that. PLANNING: Larry Gilbertson had an inquiry about a pond build that he referred to Wood County. He received a call about a cabin that was acquired that needs a new roof and possibly a rebuild. He informed them that a new roof is maintenance and doesn’t need a permit, but a rebuild would need a permit. One permit was issued for a dwelling addition. A sanitary permit was approved by the County for a property on Patton Dr. Larry received a call from a resident about building inspector, Dan Hansen telling him that a permit was necessary for an accessory building and Larry contacted Dan Hansen to discuss the Town’s policy to not inspect accessory buildings. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Bob Reed reported the Department will be busy the next few months with different testing, including ladder testing being done in Pittsville in September and flow testing on the SCBA units in November. Driver training went well and everyone who attended passed – Bob thanked Jason Krenn for this training. New turnout gear and boots will be ordered for one member whose current gear will expire. There will be a fundraiser on August 26th at McDonalds and they may be taking an apparatus – Bob thanked Diane Gilbertson for setting this up. Diane Gilbertson mentioned a possible new member that she met at the election – he just moved into the area and is a former flight nurse. LINDSEY PARK: Rob Zahradka reported that the shed at the Park got shingled this last month. TREASURER’S REPORT: The July 2026 Treasurer’s Report was presented by Lisa Anderson. Motion by Jason Krenn; Second by Louis Krainz to approve the July 2026 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: Cemetery Signs – The Town was looking at getting new signs for the Lincoln-Rock Cemetery with a design done by Margot Jones. The total cost would be about $800 to be split with the Town of Lincoln. Motion by Jason Krenn; Second by Louis Krainz to approve and move forward with Stratford Sign for the Lincoln-Rock Cemetery. Motion Carried. OLD BUSINESS: John Zahradka shared the following updates left by Chairman, Pete Winistorfer:  Patton Dr asphalt and shouldering is completed.  Asphalt patches on MacArthur Dr, Falcon Rd, and Bluff Dr were completed.  Pete met with Joe Trierweiler to discuss hazard tree removal from the right of way.  Paperwork from the May flooding was finalized for federal aid.  Fairhaven Ave/Crooked Bridge Rd construction will begin next week with a September 15th deadline for completion.  Pete spoke with all property owners that would be affected by the Lindsey Park project, and they are all on board. The County will begin work late August or early September with new driveways, culverts and parking area. Jason Krenn reported on a fire on the side of Hwy V. This occurred at about 1:30 am one morning when his daughter contacted him about it on her way home. It was someone’s garbage can on the side of the road and Jason just went down and put it out. John Zahradka gave an update on the ongoing waste & recycling contract being discussed. The group of Townships is leaning toward a 10-year contract with Waste Management, which would save residents approximately $61/year. CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER:  The next WTA meeting is August 21st and being hosted by the Town of Hiles with Jerry Minor from the Pittsville Fire Department as guest speaker.  The clerk received an email from assessor, Jerry Wegner, that he has the assessment roll ready and can do the Open Book and Board of Review anytime after September 14th. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Motion by Jason Krenn; Second by Louis Krainz to certify the bills for payment. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Jason Krenn; Second by Louis Krainz to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm. Motion Carried. Jill Wrensch, Town Clerk