2026 JULY BOARD MEETING — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: JULY 1, 2026 PLACE: Town of Sigel Town Hall – 3678 TOWN HALL RD – WISC RAPIDS WI TIME: 7:00PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Dick Goodwin, Supervisor Tom Nieman and Supervisor Dennis Larson. 1. Chairman Goodwin called the meeting of the Town Board to order at 7:00PM. There was a Pledge of Allegiance. 2. MINUTES – Clerk, Sandra Nieman read the minutes from the last meeting. Chairman Goodwin asked if there are any additions or corrections to the minutes. There was none and minutes were approved with unanimous consent. 3. TREASURER’S REPORT – Dawn Larson, Treasurer read the Treasurer’s Report. She reported a balance of $261,947.49 in the general checking account, $106,413.48 in the machinery fund, and $45,942.92 in the Townhall building repair fund. Goodwin asked if there were any additions or corrections to the report. There were none. The treasurer’s report was approved with unanimous consent. 4. ZONING REPORT – Anthony Spranger stated that zoning permits were issued for sheds to Jay Mattheis, Jason Zellner, Tammy Esser. A tower permit was issued to Insite Re Inc. 5. APPROVED HOLY ROSARY CHURCH LIQUOR LISCENSE FOR PICNIC - Applications for bartenders and Class B Liquor license for the Annual Church Picnic for Holy Rosary Church to be held August 16, 2026 has been received. Bartenders are Lance McKeel, Jeffery Pelot, Scott Pelot, Ronald Hilgart, Andy Radtke, James Jackan, and the Class B Picnic license. Larson made a motion to approve, seconded by Goodwin. Motion carried. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION 2026-03 TO AMEND 2026 BUDGET - Nieman made a motion to amend the 2026 Budget to realize an additional $150,000 from WM Tipping Fee and apply the increase to the Hwy Budget Expense Account. Seconded by Larson. Motion was carried with a roll call vote. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSIDERATIONN OF DRAFTING DATA FACILITY OPERATIONS ORDINANCE – There has been discussion regarding Data Centers recently. The Town of Saratoga has shared their copy of the ordinance that they have in effect. This document will be looked over and possibly write an ordinance like that one for the Town of Sigel. It would be an amendment to the zoning ordinance. It may be added to next month’s agenda. 8. ORDINANCE REVIEW OF 2022.3.1 (FEES) AND 20221.1.1(VIOLATION INFORCMENT) – Goodwin updated residents on these ordinances. Goodwin and other board members felt these were good ordinances with fair fees/fines. 9. UPDATE OF EMS – UNITED MEDICAL SERVICES MEETING - Goodwin attended the United Medical Services meeting recently. UM has good staff and vehicles to attend to these services for towns. Lift assists are a big part of their calls. The Town of Sigel records included 42 calls last year. So far this year there have been 21 calls. 10. APPROVED DRIVEWAY/CULVERT PERMIT(S) – IF ANY - None received. 11. ROAD WORK – Lone Pine Rd. has been resurfaced with an overlay. Kronstedt LRIP project has not started yet. Chip sealing/crack filling will be completed in August. Roads that are rebuilt are lifted 5 inches. Driveways need to be in shape to prevent cracking out on the new roads. Residents need to be aware of maintaining driveways and may be notified to correct this if there is a problem. 12. CITIZEN INPUT – Larry Pelot asked if the Town of Sigel wants to purchase the cameras for $400 that are installed in the Town Hall. It will be considered next month. Pelot stated that the Town can still use his fuel tank at the Town Hall. Mike Schwake asked for updates on the ingredients in the spray for ditches. Wood County Hwy will be contacted for that information. The Board will be looking for a plow truck. Dumping of garbage is becoming a problem in Town ditches. Anyone who is caught doing this will be fined. Residents should let Board members know if they see anyone doing this. Michael Scheubert submitted a letter to the Board asking them to think about his case of building a shed addition without a zoning permit. Mr. Bushmaker asked about brush cutting on Lone Pine. 13. OPEN AND READ CORRESPONDENCE, IF ANY – Correspondence was opened and read. 14. REVIEW BILLS FOR PAYMENT - Nieman made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Larson. Motion carried. 15. ADJOURN – Motion to adjourn made by Goodwin, seconded by Nieman at 8:25PM. Motion carried SANDRA NIEMAN, Town Clerk – Town of Sigel THESE MINUTES WILL NOT BECOME THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY BOARD MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE TOWN OF SIGEL BOARD.