Town Board — Minutes

Blooming Grove Town Board Meeting Minutes for March 25, 2026 Chair Bristol called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Other Town Board members in attendance were Supervisors Woznick, Schroeder, and Young. Supervisor Teuscher was absent. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator John Wright, Deborah Sellers, and Kevin Billings. Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Wright confirmed proper proof of posting. There were no changes to the agenda. 2a. Consider recommendation from Town of Blooming Grove Plan Commission to approve a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate an Air BnB at 3364 Swinburne Drive:. Supervisor Young stated that the Plan Commission, when they met on March 11, 2026, unanimously recommended the approval of the CUP by the Town Board. The Public Hearing to be held by Dane County Zoning and Land Regulation is scheduled for May 5, 2026. Chair Bristol reported that, as a neighbor to the property, he had received the notice of the public hearing. Supervisor Young made a motion to report to Dane County the approval by the Town Board of the request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an Air BnB at 3364 Swinburne Drive, as requested; 2 nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Motion carried 4-0-0. It was noted that the Board’s opinion is advisory. 2b. Run report from Madison Fire Department for 2025: It was noted that the commercial properties with the highest call volumes were Kwik Trip, the Comfort Inn & Suites, and McDonald’s. It was assumed that other residential addresses were for ongoing health issues. 2c. Possible update regarding April Hill petition for annexation to the Village of McFarland, if any: The only update C/T/A Wright received was from a resident of the subdivision who stated that a mapping survey needed to be conducted. 3a. Minutes of March 11, 2026: Supervisor Woznick moved to approve the March 11, 2026 minutes, as presented; 2nd by Supervisor Young. Motion carried 4-0-0. 3b. Approval of vouchers: Supervisor Schroeder made a motion to approve the vouchers, as presented; 2nd by Supervisor Young. Motion carried 4-0-0. 4. Public Comments: Deb Sellers stated that a garage sale fundraiser for Dean House will be held from April 23-25, 2026. Donated items can be received on Mondays from 9:00 AM until Noon. Wright stated that he discovered eight boxes of property record cards (assessment records); Accurate Appraisal will accept the paper copies. Some records are for properties already annexed to the City of Madison and the Village of McFarland. Those will be transferred to each entity once scanning is completed. Six boxes have been scanned to date. Next Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM will be the public test of voting equipment. There are 11 ballots styles for the Spring Election this year. Supervisor Young announced that he will not be able to attend the Town Board or Annual Town Meeting on April 22, 2026 or the Town Board meeting on May 13, 2026. Chair Bristol is scheduled to return by April 22nd but may also be absent if delayed. 5. Adjournment: Chair Bristol moved to adjourn the meeting; 2nd by Supervisor Woznick. Motion carried 4-0 at 5:40 PM. Minutes written and submitted by John Wright Town Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Approved: April 8, 2026