January

1 Town of Blue Mounds, Board Meeting 7:00p.m. Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, minutes Present: Rick VanDomelen -Town Chair, Mary Ann Bellazzini-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 December 9, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. REPUBLIC SERVICES/TOWN & COUNTRY SANITATION Discussion on contract renewal terms for 2026 forward. Representative Susan Malmanger presented the 2026 contract and answered questions. Discussion followed. Rick VanDomelen asked Susan for time to review and look at other contractors. Susan agreed. This item will be on our February agenda for discussion and possible action. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ZONING AND RELATED MATTERS 1. Christina Ryan, PIN #0606-364-8301-0 – Submission and action on Driveway Permit Application. Discussion followed. Resident asked about a Temporary Housing Permit, which she previously discussed with the Board. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the Driveway Construction Application Permit for Ryan and the one year Temporary RV Permit for a fee of $125. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 2. Ali Atkins, PIN #0606-314-9001-8, 1637 County Highway E – Public hearing and action on Driveway Permit Application. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve CUP #2026-1 Atkins, PIN #0606-314-9001-8 for Plumbing Fixtures in Accessory Building in accordance with the Town of Blue Mounds Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code (1.06285). Effective date of permit is January 13, 2026. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 3. Steve Addison, PIN #0606-194-4012-0 Lot 2. Review and action on revised parcel boundary changes for Lot 2 on CSM 16443. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the revised parcel line boundary change for PIN #0606-194-4012-0, Lot 2 on proposed CSM. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 4. Larry Jenkins, PIN #0606-104-8540-2 and 0606-104-8062-0 North Road - Concept meeting regarding parcel division. Discussion followed. No action was taken. Larry will provide a CSM for parcel division. 5. JAR Storage, Corey Wipperfurth, PIN #0606-094-9580-0, 10342 High Ridge Rd. Follow up to concept meeting regarding relocatable self-storage units, portable storage containers. Corey Wipperfurth was not in attendance. Rick VanDomelen tabled until our February meeting. 2 LEGISLATIVE REPORT Mary Ann Bellazzini reported that they have been in session both at the State and Federal level. Senator Marklein sent out a looking back at 2025, it was a review of 2025 and nothing is really in action at this time. PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD MAINTENANCE Patrolman Ross Powers reported: • Tree Cutting – with Jack from Vermont – Sand Rock Rd • Topped off salt shed – 8 more loads of chips on their way • Received pricing on renting the arm mower this spring – Worked it out with a neighboring community to save on delivery cost of the arm mower. M&D proposal for the arm mower was provided to the Board. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the M&D proposal for the arm mower. Total estimated cost $4,175. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. • Provided estimates to the Board for their review regarding a new 1 Ton Truck o Ross will find out if we have to pay for the attachments now and the truck when we get it • Plowing – Maintaining the large plow trucks LAND USE COMMITTEE Land Use Committee Chairman, Kevin Depies supplied a summary stating: • Since our December meeting the Land Use Committee had a Workshop with the Board. A few topics include: o Comprehensive Plan – the need to re-evaluate, time to review. Kevin suggested that we add it to our 2027 budget. o Home density – Town of Blue Mounds was calculated at a 1 development right per 35 acres back in 1980. o Follow up about Driveway Ordinance – It too needs review o Few forms the LUC would like added to the website o Data Centers o Portable Storage Units FIRE DISTRICT The Fire District is meeting next week. We should have an update at our February 10, 2025 meeting. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED • Discussion/Action – Ordinance Assuming Responsibility of Treasurer. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the Ordinance Assuming Responsibility of Treasurer under Subsection (2) of Section 70.67 of the 1951 Wisconsin Statutes. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. • Mary Ann Bellazzini would like a copy for her and others of the new Dane County Plat Books that just came out. They are $28.50. Discussion Followed. • Wisconsin Towns Association District Meeting coming up Friday, February 6, 2026. • Curt Winter reported that we have opened accounts at Farmers Savings Bank. They are awaiting signatures from all signers along with copies of DL. Curt would like to deposit a little 3 money into each account to get them rolling. It will take time to get everything switched over. Discussion followed. APPROVAL OF BILLS Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to approve the bills dated December 31, 2025, in the amount of $17,136.48. Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2-0. DISCUSSION AND ACTION – Discussion and appointment of Open Interim Town Board Supervisor Position. Applicants are, Robin Marohn, Kevin Depies, and Chris Smith. Applicant Robin Marohn withdrew his name from contention before the meeting began. Discussion followed. Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to appoint Kevin Depies to the Interim Town Supervisor Position. Remaining term is from January 2026-April 2027. Before Rick VanDomelen seconded the motion, he wanted to thank Chris Smith for his interest in the open position and his thoughtful responses to their questions. Rick Van Domelen seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 as Clerk, Amanda Burghy also had a vote. Kevin Depies accepted the appointment and took the Oath of Office for the Interim Town Supervisor position. ADJOURN MEETING Mary Ann Bellazzini made a motion to adjourn the January 13th Regular Board Meeting at 8:38pm. Rick VanDomelen 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.