Meeting Minutes

Town of Rock Board Meeting January 8, 2026 Town Hall CALL TO ORDER: The January 2026 Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Pete Winistorfer at 7:00 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Pete Winistorfer; Mark Katzenberger; John Zahradka; Jason Krenn; 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 December 11, 2025 Board Meeting were read by the clerk. Motion by Jason Krenn; Second by Mark Katzenberger to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2025 board meeting as presented. Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT:  Paul Esser wanted to thank Pankratz Trucking and Andy from the Town of Lincoln for scraping the roads the other day because it’s often underappreciated. Pete Winistorfer explained what was done to the roads to help the freezing and thawing that’s been happening lately. CONSTABLE: Bob Reed reported there were no found cats or dogs in the past month. There was an issue with a dog that wasn’t in our Township, but ended up in Rock. It was malnourished and had fleas. Bob took it to MAPS and it was cared for and put out for adoption; however, the original owners now want it back, so Wood County Sherrif’s Department is involved. PLANNING: Larry Gilbertson reported one occupancy permit on Hwy B. He received a request for garbage pickup on Patton Dr and referred the resident to Pete Winistorfer. He’s been working on and off with Bach Excavating on the CUP hearing – they have paid the fee and completed the application. The restructuring committee received a response from the attorney and are meeting with Emmet from Wood County regarding the Comprehensive Plan. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Bob Reed had several updates:  The Department needs a new computer because the current one does not have Windows 11 and is no longer supported.  A 2 nd AED is still needed, and Pete Winistorfer will check into this and get it ordered.  RSVPs are needed for the Appreciation dinner being held on January 31st.  The Fire Department held its elections and the following individuals were elected: Assistant Chief, John Schmid; EMS Officer, Bob Reed; Vice President, Jason Krenn; Captain, Jake Bryant.  Fire Inspections were completed in December.  There was a fire in the Town of Lincoln in December and our tender was struck by a snow plow. Stainless & Repair will be fixing it and Andy from Town of Lincoln said to send them the bill.  There are various trainings coming up, including a possible house burn.  As a result of the Honeywell litigation, some departments were paid out, but Rock was not.  John Zahradka is working on getting signs for around the Department.  Some fundraisers are being planned for this year. LINDSEY PARK: There was nothing to report this month. TREASURER’S REPORT: The December 2025 Treasurer’s Report was presented by Lisa Anderson. Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by Jason Krenn to approve the December 2025 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion Carried. There was some discussion on old payables still outstanding. Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by Louis Krainz to write off three old payables as uncollectible and remove them from the list of amounts owed to the Township. Motion Carried. NEW BUSINESS: WTA District Meeting – Pete Winistorfer, John Zahradka and Jill Wrensch plan to attend the WTA District Meeting on January 31st and the clerk will get everyone registered. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business this month. CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER:  Pete Winistorfer received numerous calls about the roads and garbage & recycling pickup due to the weather we’ve been having.  An email was received from TDS and they will be laying fiber optic around the Lindsey area near the end of January/beginning of February.  The next WTA unit meeting will be on January 16th in Pittsville. Speakers and Presentations include Wisconsin State Patrol on Road Weight Limits and Focus on Energy Allied Co-op.  An email was received from the City of Marshfield regarding uncollectible accounts for ambulance calls. The estimated amount of uncollectible accounts for the Town of Rock is a little over $3,600. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by John Zahradka to certify the bills for payment. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mark Katzenberger; Second by Louis Krainz to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 pm. Motion Carried. Jill Wrensch, Town Clerk