Town Board Meeting — Minutes

February 9, 2026 Minutes Page 1 of 3 Town of Christiana Town Board Meeting Minutes February 9, 2026, 6:30 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. In attendance were Chair Jim Lowrey, Supervisors Steve Kriedeman, Dawn Redford, Clerk-Treasurer Kathleen Egre, PW Director Steve Brandt and a few members of the community. PROCEDURAL The meeting was called to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, then roll call was taken with all board members present. It was noted the meeting was properly noticed and posted. Steve Brandt reported the few snow events have not been too bad, and we are good on our salt contract. Equipment maintenance: one ton truck needed new tires, a ram on truck three, doing fire truck maintenance and DOT inspections. The commission will be billed for the oil in the fire trucks. Koshkonong from 73 E is bad, we will try to cold patch it again as a band aid. Shop entry in front of the door is heaved and needs to be taken care of. There was discussion regarding a recycling event with Com2 here at the town hall. Lists of what can and cannot be taken were provided to the board. Steve Kriedeman reported on the fire commission meeting. There were 138 total calls for 2025 down from 197 in 2024 when Oakland was part of the commission and 10 calls so far in 2026. Active membership is 36. The commission is considering participating in the Junior Explorers Program giving high schoolers an opportunity to learn what being a part of the fire department is about at an apprentice level. EMS 2025 total calls around 400, staffing is up to 22 employees the just hired a part time paramedic. More information was provided regarding expenses and upcoming equipment needs. Jim Lowrey provided an update from the town lawyer regarding the suit with Oakland. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was had NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution supporting transportation funding. Dawn Redford provided information regarding the resolution and its desire for funding for road repair. Discussion followed regarding road funding. The board is considering acting at next meeting. NO ACTION TAKEN b. Discussion and possible action regarding an EMS focused Shared Services Grant. Dawn Redford spoke to some of the particulars of the grant. The guest speaker regarding the grant confirmed the cost burden of EMS on municipalities is a statewide problem. This grant has $300,000,000.00 available for applicants who have shared services. Discussion ensued concerning how the grant money may be able to be used for a time while the commission is working on its issues. February 9, 2026 Minutes Page 2 of 3 NO ACTION TAKEN c. Review and possible approval of Vouchers. All vouchers were reviewed by the board. Steve Kriedeman moved to approve the vouchers. Dawn Redford seconded. MOTION PASSED 3-0 d. Review and possible approval of January 2025 (2026) Financial Summary. The January 2026 financial summary was not ready for review. NO ACTION TAKEN e. Review and possible approval of January 2025 (2026) Bank Statements and Reconciliations. All bank account January 2026 bank statements and reconciliations were reviewed by the board and a correction to the 2025 typo was made. Steve Kriedeman moved to approve January 2026 bank statements and reconciliations. Dawn Redford seconded. MOTION PASSED 3-0 f. Review and possible approval of January 12, 2026, meeting minutes. Dawn Redford moved to approve September meeting minutes. Steve Kriedeman seconded. MOTION PASSED 3-0 OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the CUP modification to the Town of Christiana Plan Commission Application and Instructions. Dawn Redford spoke about the corrections and changes she made to the document as well as explaining the reordering of items in the instructions for ease of understanding and adding a link to the county. Steve Kriedeman moved to approve the modifications to the CUP application and instructions. Dawn Redford seconded. MOTION PASSED 3-0 February 9, 2026 Minutes Page 3 of 3 CLERK COMMUNICATION Wednesday February 11,2026 at 1:30 pm there will be public testing of the electronic voting equipment. The Spring Primary Election for Dane County Circuit Court Judge Branch 1 is on February 17th, 2026. ADJOURNMENT Dawn Redford moved to adjourn. Steve Kriedeman seconded. MOTION PASSED 3-0 Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Egre, Clerk-Treasurer