June

1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, minutes Present: Rick VanDomelen -Town Chair, Mary Ann Bellazzini-Town Supervisor, Kevin Depies-Town Supervisor, Amanda Burghy-Clerk, Curt Winter-Deputy Clerk/Treasurer; Ross Powers-Patrolman. Approved BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEETING 7pm Meeting called to order; Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the minutes of our May 19, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. Kevin Depies seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Resident, Isabelle Druc Tochon addressed the Board regarding the spring mowing that took place on Mayflower Rd. Discussion followed. No action was taken. ZONING AND RELATED MATTERS A. James Burns, PIN# 0606-211-9190-4 - Concept meeting for parcel division to create residential lots. Chairman, Rick VanDomelen recused himself from the discussion and vote due to a conflict of interest. Discussion followed. Kevin Depies made a motion to approve the concept meeting brought forth for parcel #0606-211-9190-4 for potential division for residential lots and an easement. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 2- 0 with Chairman Rick VanDomelen recused. B. Tracy and Kathy Thronson, PIN# 0606-293-9100-0, 1972 County Highway Z– Concept meeting for parcel division to separate existing farmstead and create a residential parcel. Discussion followed. Kevin Depies made a motion that Tracy and Kathy Thronson continue forward with their project on parcel #0606-293-9100-0. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. DISCUSSION/ACTION – Follow up regarding speed limit on Sand Rock Rd after discussions with the Village of Mount Horeb. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to place a 25mph sign for inbound traffic at the intersection of Sand Rock Rd and Docken Rd. We will also remove the 35mph sign that is under the overpass but retain the “slow, driveway ahead” sign. Kevin Depies seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. DISCUSSION/ACTION – 2026-2027 Liquor License Applications. Applications received by: Bridle Barn & Gardens, Campo di Bella, Cave of the Mounds, Dreamy 280 Meats, The Eloise, and VFW Centennial Post 9511. Supervisor Mary Ann Bellazzini recused herself from the discussion and vote due to a conflict of interest. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Liquor Licenses for Bridle Barn & Gardens, Campo di Bella, Cave of the Mounds, Dreamy 280 Meats, The Eloise, and VFW Centennial Post 9511. Kevin Depies seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0 with Supervisor Bellazzini recused. DISCUSSION/REVIEW – Draft Ordinance regulating the accumulation of waste and the placement of garbage and refuse receptacles on vacant lots. Discussion followed. The Board Members have decided to put this Ordinance on hold for the time being. 2 LEGISLATIVE REPORT Mary Ann Bellazzini reported: • Senator Marklein just sent out a summary of what was done in session. o Signage was approved for the Mount Horeb War Memorial Kevin Depies reported: • Some information on Data Centers that was provided at the Dane County Towns Association meeting. o Water usage o Electricity o Infrastructure • Dane County Sherriff, Kalvin Barrett was at the Dane County Towns Association meeting. There are over 50 openings at the sheriff’s department. They are looking for long-term deputies to join the force. • Dane County Jail – on budget and running on time. Being built downtown Madison by the Dane County Courthouse. • Flock Cameras – Contract over as of June 1st. Cameras are property of Flock so Dane County cannot remove the cameras. Dane County has covered the cameras in the interim. PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE Patrolman Ross Powers reported: • Mowing and patching • 1st round of ditch mowing is complete • 1 load of patch has gone out, 2 more ready to go • We applied for a grant for a 36” culvert that needs to be replaced. Working through this with Town and Country Engineering. LAND USE COMMITTEE Land Use Chairman, Chris Smith reported: • 3 confirmed site visits taking place June 25th with the potential for more. • Working on the Driveway process. Need a few more test runs before implementation. FIRE DISTRICT MHAFD liaison, Dennis Jelle reported: • 2 new employees are joining the district. One is a firefighter who is training to also be a paramedic. Both employees are starting next week. • New ambulance will arrive in the next month. • MHAFD is keeping the old ambulance as a back up and also as a rental if neighboring communities are in need. REVIEW OF CORRECPONDENCE RECEIVED/MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS (a) Discussion/Action – Increase of credit limit on town credit cards to $10,000.00 (from $7,500.00). Administrative card $5,000.00, Public Works card $5,000.00. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the credit limit increase to $10,000.00. Increasing the administrative card to $5,000.00, Public Works card to $5,000.00. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 3 APPROVAL OF BILLS • Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the bills dated May 31, 2026, in the amount of $23,302.08. Kevin Depies seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3-0. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Driveway Ordinance (brought forward from previous meeting) • Comprehensive Plan revision (brought forward from previous meeting) ADJOURN MEETING Rick VanDomelen made a motion to adjourn the June 9th Regular Board Meeting at 8:10pm. Mary Ann Bellazzini seconded the motion. Motion carried. 3-0. Respectfully, Amanda Burghy - Clerk This meeting is open to the public. Additional Agenda Items will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting at Town Hall and Online at http://townofbluemounds.com.