2026 MARCH BOARD MEETING — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: March 4, 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 $229,213.82 in the general checking account, $68,229.82 in the machinery fund, and $45,912.83 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 said that the Vesper Snow Drifters zoning permit was re-issued. Brian Vruwink was issued a zoning permit for replacement of a shed. The Board of Adjustments approved the variance for Tritz Cranberry at their meeting. Anthony Spranger submitted a resignation from the Zoning Committee and John Peckman has submitted a resignation for the Board of Adjustments. 5. APPROVED RUDOLPH FD LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MARCH 28 - Goodwin made a motion to approve the Class B Temporary Beer and Wine license for Rudolph FD with bartender licenses for Jodee Dhein and Jennica Dhein. Larson seconded. Motion carried. 6. APPROVED HAAS LUMBER OVER-WEIGHT PERMIT TO TRAVEL TOWN ROADS- Jere Haas from Haas Lumber has requested permission to travel town roads because of construction on Hwy F during the summer of 2026. Larson made a motion to approve the request to travel Lundberg Rd, Nieman second. Motion carried. 7. APPROVED ADDITION OF AMOUNT TO FEE SCHEDULE FOR NSF CHECKS - Nieman made a motion to set the charge for NSF checks at $35, seconded by Lason. Motion carried. That item will be added to the Fee Schedule. 8. APPROVED PURCHASE OF TV/STAND FOR TOWN HALL - Larson made a motion to approve the purchase of a TV and stand, not to exceed $1,000 for use in the Town Hall for training of election workers, zoom meetings, etc. Nieman seconded. Motion carried. 9. APPROVED SHOP – TOWN HALL LIGHT REPLACEMENT - This item will be tabled for the next meeting. Matt’s Electric was contacted to give a quote for light replacement in the Town Hall and that is not in yet. 10. CONSIDERED 6-20 BRIDGE INSPECTIONS RECEIVED FROM WOOD CO HWY – The Town has no bridges that would qualify for any grant monies per the inspections. Those bridges in the Town seem to be in good repair according to those inspections. 11. APPROVED ANNUAL RENEWAL OF ATV/UTV USE OF ROADS IN TOWN OF SIGEL – Larson made a motion to approve the ATV/UTV Ordinance with the correction of deleting of County Rd S,C,F as these roads are now open to those vehicles. Seconded by Nieman. Motion carried. 12. APPROVED WHITE GOODS COLLECTION FOR 2026 – Larson made a motion to not conduct the White Goods Collection for 2026, seconded by Nieman. Motion carried. The Board felt that it could be considered in future years. 13. ROAD WORK – ROAD CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR/BIDS FOR 2026 – SET DATE FOR ROAD INSPECTION - Nieman will contact Wood County Hwy to help with the 2026 road inspection. Kronstedt Rd will be resurfaced in 2026 and will include an LRIP grant for $20,000. LRIP-S grant has been applied for on Town Hall Rd. The Board is still waiting to hear if that is approved. Goodwin stated that the Town is trying to keep roads in good shape. Hauling of sludge from the city of Wisconsin Rapids has made a mess on Town roads with mud. Residents should try to keep roads clean or let Dick know if there is a problem. 14. APPROVE CULVERT/DRIVEWAY PERMITS – IF ANY - None received. 15. CITIZEN INPUT – Larry Dvoran stated that they are trying to get the roads cleaned after hauling of sludge is done. Goodwin gave an update on the new contract with WM-CCL. Nieman stated that another town Wood County may have a Plow Truck for sale and the Board may look at purchasing that. Nieman said that our ordinances need to be enforced i.e. junk vehicles. There are buildings that should be raised. There will be a utility sub-station installed on Hwy 73 by ATC. There are webinars through WTA regarding solar farms available for Board members. 16. OPEN AND READ CORRESPONDENCE, IF ANY – Correspondence was opened and read. 17. REVIEW BILLS FOR PAYMENT - Nieman made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Larson. Motion carried. 18. ADJOURN – Motion to adjourn made by Nieman, seconded by Larson at 8:26PM. 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.