2025 DECEMBER BOARD MEETING — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: December 3, 2025 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. The minutes were approved with unanimous consent. 3. TREASURER’S REPORT – Dawn Larson, Treasurer read the Treasurer’s Report. She reported a balance of $177,503.16 in the general checking account, $123,135.02 in the machinery fund, and $45,889.59 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 UPDATES – Tony Spranger reported that Brandon Whipple was issued a zoning (building) permit for a house. Nieman asked about the Vesper Snow Drifter haven’t started building. That permit was extended over six months ago. They currently then do not have a permit and should be re-apply. Goodwin asked Spranger to make a list of non-conforming properties in the Town. 5. DATE FOR END OF YEAR MEETING - Goodwin made a motion to set the EOY meeting for December 30, 2025 at 3:00PM, Nieman seconded. Motion carried. 6. 2026-2027 ELECTION INSPECTORS - The 2026-2027 Election Inspectors to be approved are: Jennifer O’Keefe-Schwake, Melissa Mattheis, Lucinda Slattery, Susan Ruesch, Sandy Artz, Mary Haas, Kathy Kroll, Cindy Pelot, Wendy Schlaefer, Kitty Hinkelmann. Dennis Larson made a motion to appoint, Nieman seconded. Motion carried. 7. SWCHS CONTRACT – Nieman made a motion to approve the contract with SWCHS and that Town must be notified before a dog is turned in, seconded by Larson. Motion carried. 8. ROW PERMIT FOR TDS - Nieman made a motion to approve, Larson seconded. Motion carried. 9. ROW PEMIT FOR ALLIANT ENERGY – The Board will not approve until the $300 for the deposit is received. 10. PROCESS FOR PAYMENT OF ANIMAL AT LARGE FEE – Goodwin stated there are a couple of way to collect this monies. One is through the Wisconsin DOT or Wisconsin Dept of Revenue on a tax return. Goodwin will contact the resident as how they are going to pay this fine of $105.00. Dawn Larson also stated that residents need to license their dogs. 11. FINE FOR RESIDENT WITHOUT ZONING (BUILDING) PERMIT - The resident was present at the meeting and stated he now has the permit. He had questions for the Board regarding this zoning (building) permit. Larson made a motion to levy the fine according to our ordinance. Goodwin seconded. Motion carried. 12. APPROVE DRIVEWAY/CULVERT PERMIT(S) – IF ANY – None applied. There is a permit with a date of completion of October 31. That culvert has not been replaced. Goodwin will contact that resident and ask when they plan to complete. 13. ROAD WORK – Wood County Hwy will complete some brushing in January on 6th Ave and Hetze Rd. Ditching depends on weather. Apple Road could use some ditching done if possible. 14. CITIZEN INPUT - Elizabeth Geber introduced herself as a candidate for Judge in Wood County stating her qualifications for the position. A resident complained about Finup Ln not being plowed. Ervin Rd also has been missed. Nieman will clean up these roads yet this week. Nieman stated that the Board should consider not renewing the plowing agreement next year with the Town of Hansen. 15. OPEN AND READ CORRESPONDENCE, IF ANY – Correspondence was opened and read. 16. REVIEW AND APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT - Nieman made a motion to pay bills, Larson seconded. Motion carried. 17. ADJOURN – Motion to adjourn made by Larson, seconded by Nieman at 8:27PM. 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.