Meeting Minutes

Town of Rock Board Meeting March 12, 2026 Town Hall CALL TO ORDER: The March 2026 Board meeting was called to order by Chairman, Pete Winistorfer, at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Pete Winistorfer; Mark Katzenberger; John Zahradka; Louis Krainz; 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 February 12, 2026 Board Meeting were read by the clerk. Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by John Zahradka to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2026 board meeting as presented. Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT:  Faith Meyers introduced herself as a candidate for Marshfield School District Board and explained her background and position  Mark Borchardt introduced himself as a candidate for Marshfield School District Board and explained his background and position  Bob Reed inquired about write-in candidates for the Spring election and the process for that. The Clerk will research the details and reach out to him with the information. A few of the new business items related to bids were addressed at this point of the meeting. Brandon from Wood County was in attendance and explained the process. Action on Lincoln Avenue Bridge Construction Bids for Lincoln Ave Bridge Painting LRIP S Project #17759 were opened March 11, 2026 at 10am. Bids received were: Steel City Contractors LLC - $302,000 A1 Industrial Painting Inc - $308,563 Omega Coatings & Construction LLC - $352,000 TMI Coatings LLC - $418,000 The Town has a Federal grant of approximately $194,000 toward this project and the remaining balance will be split with the Town of Richfield. It was the recommendation of the County to approve the Steel City Contractors LLC proposal of $302,000. Motion by Mark Katzenberger; 2nd by Louis Krainz to accept the proposal by Steel City Contractors LLC of $302,000. Motion Carried. Action on Lynn Line Rd LRIP Project Bids for Lynn Line Road Reconstruction LRIP Project #18512 were opened March 11, 2026 at 10am. Bids received were: Paul Bugar Trucking Inc - $201,528.50 Haas Sons Inc - $346,282 The Town has a Federal grant of $136,500 toward this project. The remaining balance will be the responsibility the Town of Rock. It was the recommendation of the County to approve the Paul Bugar Trucking Inc proposal of $201,528.50 Motion by Mark Katzenberger; 2nd by Louis Krainz to accept the proposal by Paul Bugar Trucking Inc of $201,528.50. Motion Carried. CONSTABLE: Bob Reed reported there was one incident where a couple of dogs showed up at a property in the southwest area of the Township. After a few calls and texts, the dogs got back where they belonged. PLANNING: Larry Gilbertson said there were no permits issued this past month, but he’s had several different inquiries. Lori Zahradka gave an update on the zoning ordinance. They met via Zoom with the attorney on February 25, 2026 and Emmet from Wood County attended as well. There’s been a lot of people asking when the ordinance will be finalized because they want to know what they are and are not able to do in regard to zoning matters. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Bob Reed provided several updates for the Department:  The Keep the Tree Green campaign began March 1st and there’s been 1 red bulb so far.  The State was drying up over the past few weeks and surrounding areas were in moderate fire danger; however, the precipitation that is forecasted should help.  The member that was completing entry level fire will be finishing that portion after a house burn on Saturday and is moving along with training.  Bob heard something about a reimbursement for new members of volunteer fire departments and is going to look into this further because it could amount to $3,000 per person.  EMS are halfway through their refreshers.  The Department is going to try and get a DNR grant this year.  There will be a couple of fundraisers coming up – 4/14/26 at Arby’s and 4/21/26 at Papa Murphy’s. Bob recognized Diane Gilbertson for her work in getting both of these organized. LINDSEY PARK: There was nothing to report this month. TREASURER’S REPORT: The February 2026 Treasurer’s Report was presented by Lisa Anderson. Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by Louis Krainz to approve the February 2026 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: WTA Highway Resolution – With the Town Chair’s absence last month this matter was brought to this meeting. The WTA wants Towns to adopt this resolution so that they can take the issue to Madison. Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by John Zahradka to approve the WTA Highway Resolution. Motion carried. Road Fund Savings – Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by Louis Krainz to transfer $120,000 from the General Fund into the Road Fund Savings. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Planning Commission Vacancy – Motion by John Zahradka; Second by Mark Katzenberger to appoint Amanda Jinkerson to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term. Motion carried. Lori Zahradka mentioned that she believes the Town Chair must appoint a Chair for the Planning Commission. Pete Winistorfer will look into it. CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER:  The next WTA meeting will be March 20th in Pittsville and hosted by Town of Cary.  John Zahradka attended the recent recycling meeting. The annual tire collection will be held on April 25th from 8am-noon with Town of Marshfield & Town of McMillan hosting. There will be a meeting March 25th to finalize the request for quotes for new carriers.  Weight limits went on the past Monday.  Some culverts and granite were lost in the last rainstorm.  The Clerk shared the monthly Assessor’s report provided to her by Jerry Wegner. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by Louis Krainz to certify the bills for payment. Motion Carried. CLOSED SESSION: At 8:10 pm, motion was made by Mark Katzenberger and seconded by John Zahradka to enter closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g), in order to confer with legal counsel for the Town who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the Town with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved – Wood County Case 2021CV000348. Motion carried. At 9:07 pm motion was made by Mark Katzenberger and seconded by Louis Krainz to exit closed session. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by John Zahradka to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 pm. Motion Carried. Jill Wrensch, Town Clerk