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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Blooming Grove Plan Commission will meet
on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Town Hall located at 1880 S.
Stoughton Road, Madison, Wisconsin. The following is the MEETING AGENDA:
1. Order of Business
a. Call meeting to order; remind attendees to sign in
b. Roll Call
c. Review of Meeting Agenda
2. Discussion/Decision Items
a. Updates on Woods Edge Condominium Plat
b. Town Park Survey Results
c. Future development in the Town
3. Administrative Business
a. Approval of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
b. Approval of November 5, 2025 site visit meeting minutes
c. Future Agenda Items
4. Public Comment
Note: Under “Public Comment” the public can comment on any topic, but state open meeting laws
do not allow for any discussion or action to be taken on issues not listed on the agenda.
5. Adjourn
Dated and Posted February 6, 2026
Please Note: A quorum of the Blooming Grove Town Board may be in attendance to gather information
relevant to their responsibilities. No matter shall be considered, nor shall the Town Board take any
action, at this meeting.
1880 S. Stoughton Road Madison WI 53716
Phone 608-223-1104 * Fax 608-223-1106
www.blmgrove.com
Dane County
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by
Committee
Zoning & Land Regulation Committee
Consider:
Who benefits? Who is burdened?
Who does not have a voice at the table?
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?
This meeting is being conducted on land now known and recognized as Dane County, Wisconsin. We
acknowledge that this land is at the same time the ancestral, traditional, & contemporary land of the
Ho-Chunk, Sauk & Kickapoo nations.
6:30 PM Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County
Building in Room 354; or Attend virtually via Zoom.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
See below for additional instructions on how to attend the meeting and provide public
testimony.
A. Call to Order
JERRY BOLLIG, MICHELE DOOLAN, JEFFREY KRONING, DON POSTLER, and
MICHELE RITT
Present 5 -
B. Public comment for any item not listed on the agenda
2025
RPT-655
January 27, 2026 ZLR Meeting Registrants
January 27th ZLR registrationsAttachments:
C. Consideration of Minutes
2025
MIN-502
January 13, 2026 ZLR Committee meeting minutes
January 13th ZLR Committee Work Meeting MinutesAttachments:
approved
Ayes: BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT5 -
D. Public Hearing for Zoning Map Amendments, Conditional Use Permits, and
Ordinance Amendments
Page 1Dane County Printed on 2/3/2026
January 27, 2026Zoning & Land Regulation
Committee
Minutes - Final Unless Amended
by Committee
12243 PETITION: REZONE 12243
APPLICANT: WEDEWARD LIVING TR
LOCATION: 371 WATERLOO ROAD, SECTION 14, TOWN OF MEDINA
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland
12243 Ord Amend
12243 Staff Report
12243 Town Action
12243 Density study
12243 APP
12243 MAP
Attachments:
In support: Michael Wedeward
Opposed: none
recommended for approval
Ayes: BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT5 -
12244 PETITION: REZONE 12244
APPLICANT: DAVE AND JULIE WOOD
LOCATION: 3200 LARSEN DRIVE, SECTION 31, TOWN OF BLOOMING GROVE
CHANGE: Removing 0.17 acres from wetland status to non-wetland status
REASON: rezoning a portion of land from wetland status to non-wetland status pursuant to
Dane County code of ordinance section 11.10.
12244 Staff Report
12244 Current CSM 15285
12244 Wood Concept Map (11-12-25)
12244 APP
12244 MAP
12244 Public Comment - Holten support
Attachments:
In support: David Wood
In opposition: Guy Gorsky
postponed
Ayes: BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT5 -
Page 8Dane County Printed on 2/3/2026
Form Version 04.00.00
Dane County Rezone Petition
Application Date Petition Number
11/20/2025
DCPREZ-2025-12244Public Hearing Date
01/27/2026
OWNER INFORMATION
OWNER NAME
DAVE AND JULIE WOOD
PHONE (with Area
Code)
(608) 442-8000
BILLING ADDRESS (Number & Street)
3200 LARSEN RD
(City, State, Zip)
MADISON, WI 53711
E-MAIL ADDRESS
AGENT INFORMATION
AGENT NAME
WILLIAMSON SURVEYING AND
ASSOCIATES
PHONE (with Area
Code)
(608) 255-5705
ADDRESS (Number & Street)
104A W MAIN STREET
(City, State, Zip)
Waunakee, WI 53597
E-MAIL ADDRESS
ADDRESS/LOCATION 1 ADDRESS/LOCATION 3 ADDRESS/LOCATION 2
ADDRESS OR LOCATION OF REZONE ADDRESS OR LOCATION OF REZONE ADDRESS OR LOCATION OF REZONE
3200 Larsen Drive
TOWNSHIP
BLOOMING GROVE
SECTION
31
TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIPSECTION SECTION
PARCEL NUMBERS INVOLVED
0710-313-9030-0
PARCEL NUMBERS INVOLVED PARCEL NUMBERS INVOLVED
REASON FOR REZONE
REZONING A PORTION OF LAND FROM WETLAND STATUS TO NON-WETLAND STATUS PURSUANT TO DANE
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 11.10.
FROM DISTRICT: TO DISTRICT: ACRES
C.S.M REQUIRED? PLAT REQUIRED? DEED RESTRICTION
REQUIRED?
INSPECTOR'S
INITIALS
SIGNATURE:(Owner or Agent)
PRINT NAME:
DATE:
COMMENTS: THE APPLICANT WILL NEED TO PROVIDE REASONING WHY
AN ALTERNATE LOCATION FOR THE DRIVEWAY CANNOT BE ACHIEVED
ON THE PROPERTY.
RWL1
Applicant Initials_________
Yes Yes YesNo No No
Applicant Initials_________ Applicant Initials_________
Wetland Status Non - Wetland Status 0.17
Wetland Rezone Narrative
PART 1 — RESPONSE TO DANE COUNTY ORDINANCE §11.10
Purpose and Overview
This application requests are to remove a part of a Wetland zoning district so Dave and Julie Wood can
put a private road through their property for a Condominium Plat. Allen Ramminger Water Management
Specialist with the WDNR has provided a letter from July 15th, 2025 (EXE-SC-2025-13-02090) stating that
the wetlands located in this area is a nonfederal wetland and the wetlands isn’t a rare and high-quality
wetlands. Please see attached letter from Allen Ramminger.
(1) Rezoning Method
The rezone will be completed by amending the official zoning map and ordinance consistent with the
process outlined in county and state regulations. All procedures for public notice, review, and adoption
will follow Dane County and Wisconsin statutory requirements.
(2) Avoidance of Significant Adverse Impacts
The project has been carefully designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects on wetland functions and
values. Each factor listed in §11.10(2)(a–g) has been addressed below.
(a) Storm and flood water storage capacity
The roadway grading preserves the majority of existing wetlands and storage capacity. There will be a
culvert to connect to wetlands from one side of the private drive to the other side.
(b) Maintenance of groundwater flow and dry-season stream flow
The project avoids disturbance to groundwater discharge and recharge zones. There will be minimal
impact.
(c) Filtering or storage of sediments, nutrients, and pollutants
Temporary construction impacts will be managed under an approved erosion control and stormwater
plan. Permanent stormwater management features will continue to filter runoff before it enters
wetlands.
(d) Shoreline protection against soil erosion
There is no shoreline through the wetlands in this area.
(e) Fish spawning, breeding, nursery, or feeding grounds
There will be minimal impact to spawning, breeding, nursery or feeding grounds.
(f) Wildlife habitat
The project avoids high-quality habitat areas where feasible.
(g) Areas of special recreational, scenic, or scientific interest
The proposed road will blend in to surrounding landscape and allow access to 5 units in the proposed
condominium plat which will allow access to a new private walking trail inside the plat.
WETLAND REMOVAL DESCRIPTION
An area of wetlands to be removed located on Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 15285, recorded
in the Dane County Register of Deeds Office in Volume 109 of Certified Surveys on Pages 109
through 113, as Document No. 5540586. Located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest
1/4 of Section 31, T7N, R10E, Town of Blooming Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin, being more
particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said Section31, thence S 89°32’17” E along the south
line of the said Southwest 1/4, 1030.46 feet; thence N 00°27’43” E to the north right of way of
Meadowview Road also being the point of beginning.
Thence along an arc of a curve concaved northeasterly having a radius of 25.00 feet and a long
chord bearing of N 44°32’17” W , 35.36 feet; thence N 00°27’43” E, 72.68 feet; thence
N 71°25’10” W , 54.38 feet; thence N 78°16’32” W , 14.60 feet; thence S 00°27’43” W , 92.44 feet;
thence along an arc of a curve concaved northwesterly having a radius of 25.00 feet and a long
chord bearing and distance of S 45°27’43” W , 35.36 feet to the said north right of way of
Meadowview Road; thence S 89°32’17” E along said north right of way, 116.00 feet to the point
of beginning. This wetland area to be removed contains 7415 sq. ft. or 0.17 acres.
State of Wisconsin
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd.
Fitchburg, WI, 53711
Tony Evers, Governor
Karen Hyun, Ph.D., Secretary
Telephone 608-266-2621
Toll Free 1-888-936-7463
TTY Access via relay - 711
July 15, 2025 EXE-SC-2025-13-02090
David Wood
3200 Larson Road
Madison, WI 53711
RE: Nonfederal Wetland Exemption Determination for an area described as Wetland 1 located at SW SW T7N R10E S31 in
the Town of Blooming Grove, Dane County.
Dear Mr. Wood:
This letter is in response to your request for a nonfederal wetland exemption determination for the above-mentioned wetlands.
According to 281.36 (4n), Wis. Stats., a nonfederal urban wetland is a wetland that is not federally jurisdictional. Projects
impacting nonfederal wetlands in urban areas must be less than 1 acre of total impact per parcel. Mitigation will be required
for impacts greater than 10,000 sq ft up to 1 acre. The applicant must have a nonfederal jurisdictional determination from the
Army Corps of Engineers along with a map of the wetland(s) involved. In addition, DNR must also consider whether the
nonfederal wetland is a rare and high-quality wetland as defined in s 281.36(4n), Wis. Stat.
The Department reviewed the following materials to aid in our exemption determination:
• The request narrative including project scope and purpose
• Site location map and photographs that show different angles and views of the wetland
• Botanical survey results
• Wetland delineation information
Below is a summary of our findings:
Request Narrative
According to the request narrative the total wetland impacts will be .05 acres. The purpose of this project is to install a
driveway on a current path to gain access to a homesite.
Site Location and Photographs
The site location confirms that the wetland is located in an urban area. Wetland photographs also show the area of wetland
impacts and surrounding landscape.
Botanical Survey
The botanical survey demonstrations that the wetland isn’t a rare and high quality wetland.
Wetland Delineation Information
The wetland delineation shows the wetland boundaries on the property according the 1987 ACOE wetland delineation manual
and supplements.
Stormwater Compliance Information
The documentation demonstrated that the project will be completed in compliance with applicable WPDES stormwater permits
and stormwater ordinances adopted under s. 59.693, 60.627, 61.354, or 62.234, Wis. Stats.
ELIGIBLE
Based upon the documentation provided above, the project meets the eligibility criteria pursuant to s. 281.36 (4n), State Stat. If
you have any questions or would like to schedule a meeting to discuss this approval, please call me at (608) 228-4067 or
email Allen.Ramminger@wisconsin.gov
Sincerely,
Allen Ramminger
Water Management Specialist
Email CC:
Alan Vorse, USACE Project Manager
DNR Water Management Specialist
County Zoning Administrator
WDNR Conservation Warden
Consultant
Waterways/Wetlands file
3200 LARSEN RD
MADISON WI 53711
Municipality Name TOWN OF BLOOMING GROVE
State Municipality
Code
008
PLSS (T,R,S,QQ,Q) 07N 10E 31 SW SW
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Section 07N 10E 31
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Plat Name CSM 15285
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CSM 15285
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Block/Building
Lot/Unit 1
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Parcel Description
LOT 1 CSM 15285 CS109/109&113-11/15/2019
F/K/A LOTS 1 & 2 CSM 8235
CS44/196&198-6/11/96 DESCR AS SEC 31-7-10
PRT SW1/4SW1/4 (28.93 ACRES)
Current Owner WOOD TR
Primary Address 3200 LARSEN RD
Billing Address
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Valuation Classi�cation G1 G4 G5M
Assessment Acres 28.930
Land Value $177,900.00
Improved Value $779,200.00
Total Value $957,100.00
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Some portion of this parcel either contains or is in close proximity to sensitive environmental features (i.e.
shorelands, �oodplains, or wetlands), and Dane County regulations may apply.
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REGULAR SCHOOL 4144 OREGON SCHOOL DIST
TECHNICAL COLLEGE 0400 MADISON TECH COLLEGE
OTHER DISTRICT MADF CITY OF MADISON FIRE DIST
OTHER DISTRICT 0420 SEWER 20
OTHER DISTRICT MADE CITY OF MADISON EMS
METRO SEWERAGE 5150 MADISON METRO SEWER DIST
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From: Hilbert, Hans
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 8:53 AM
To: Lane, Roger; Holloway, Rachel
Subject: FW: Comment on Petition 12244
From: Kaleb <kalajholt@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2025 5:04 PM
To: Planning & Development <plandev@danecounty.gov>
Subject: Comment on Petition 12244
Hello, My family and I live at 4739 Meadowview Rd, which is just down the way from this proposal. I'm leaving this comment in support of the project. Dane County faces a housing shortage and every additional unit will help with that. I
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Hello,
My family and I live at 4739 Meadowview Rd, which is just down the way from this proposal.
I'm leaving this comment in support of the project. Dane County faces a housing shortage and every additional unit will
help with that. I only wish this development could have been a bit bigger.
Thanks,
Kaleb Holten
Town of Blooming Grove
Plan Commission Minutes
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Place: Town Hall, 1880 S. Stoughton Road
Present per roll call: Chair Dave Young, and Commissioners Jeff Teuscher, Dwight Johnson,
and David Braga. Erin Pierce had an excused absence.
Also, in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator John Wright, Deborah Sellers, Frank
Woznick (arrived at 5:15 PM), Amy Schroeder (arrived at 5:15 PM), and David Wood (arrived at
5:28 PM).
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Wright attested to proper proof of posting.
In the absence of David Wood, Chair Young requested, without objection, to move item 2.b
ahead on the agenda.
2. Discussion and/or Decision Items
b. Town Parks – Chair Young stated that he will work with the Town Supervisor of Public
Works, Cory Buske to inventory the resources in each Town Park, including shelters,
playground equipment, plantings, benches, electrical, water, etc. Young proposed a
special meeting to review each park. Commissioner Teuscher is restricted by his work
schedule until November 15th, but is otherwise willing to attend as is Commissioner
Braga. Commissioner Johnson recommended soliciting feedback from Town residents
to find out what they may want. It was noted that a tree planted by the Gallagher Grove
Civic Club had been removed by ATC in Thurber Park along with lilac shrubs. There
followed a brief discussion of a Juniper tree transplanted from the Blooming Grove
Cemetery to Thurber Park. Resident Deborah Sellers is willing to volunteer to assist
with a survey. There is an outlay account specific to the Trachte Building in Thurber
Park that comingles grant money with money set aside by the Town. The current
balance for the Parks Outlay account is $5,662.02.
c. Future development in the Town
Chair Young stated that David Wood had approached Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator
Wright about a possible condominium development for his property located at the
intersection of Larsen and Meadowview roads. Wright explained that Wood had
approached him about a possible condominium plat of single-family detached
residences. Wright noted that such developments are not land divisions; land divisions
are regulated by the City of Madison under their extraterritorial jurisdiction. Condos,
unlike traditional developments, are comprised of units, common elements, and limited
common elements instead of lots under single ownership. Any roads constructed to
serve units must be built to Town road standards and cannot be dedicated to the public
at a future date. The developer must create a declaration that defines the project,
includes a legal description for each unit, and enumerates rules and restrictions; it is
recorded with the Dane County Register of Deeds along with the Condominium Plat.
There followed a brief discussion about how future events may affect the association
members upon the death or transference of title to heirs and assigns. Wright stated that
Mr. Wood is balancing the cost with the convenience of connecting to public sewerage
or conventional, private onsite wastewater treatment systems (POWTS). It is Wright’s
understanding that Mr. Wood has confirmed that the City of Madison is fine for future
development to be served by private wells.
3. Administrative Business
a. Approval of June 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Chair Young made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2025 Plan
Commission meeting, as presented; 2nd Commissioner Teuscher. Motion carried 4-0.
b. Future Agenda Items – Field visit results at three Town Parks and Park Survey.
4. Public Comment – No comments were received.
2.a. Review Concept Plan of Woods Edge Condominium Plat and supporting
documents
i. Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map 15285 with existing residence – David Wood
stated that the proposed name of the condominium and private road is not in conflict
with any other in the area. Wood chronicled his purchase of the current parcel and
transition from agricultural use to residential and conservation efforts that includes a
one-acre pond and thousands of planted trees. The enrollment in the Managed
Forest Law Program has expired, so there will be no penalty associated with the
land’s development. Woods is hoping to develop the property to a density far lower
than that of Terra Vessa to the west. He noted that the cost to connect to public
sanitary sewer was based upon the size of the lot, not the number of residential
dwelling units or bathrooms. If the proposed development moves forward, the plan is
to construct the paved private access to a standard acceptable to the Dane County
Fire Department. The private road will not have curb and gutter. All proposed,
detached single-family residences will be served by private wells, which has been
agreed to by the City of Madison, according to Wood.
ii. Possible replat as six-unit condo plat –The current zoning classification allows for
one residence for every 16 acres; this piece of land has 28.93 acres with one
existing home. The size the land included with each the six proposed units would be
determined in part by how much property would be set aside for conservation, the
minimum square footage required for POWTS or public sanitary sewer, and access.
The existing home would be one of the six lots. That residence has a private well
and is connected to public sanitary sewerage.
iii. Current zoning RM-16 Rural Residential with possible rezone to MFR-08 Multi
Family – In order to develop the property, as proposed, Mr. Wood will need to
petition Dane County for rezoning Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map (CSM) 15285 from
its current classification of RM-16 to MFR-08.
Chair Young moved to support the proposed six-unit condo plat of detached, single-
family residences and further approved Mr. Woods to seek the rezone of Lot 1 of
CSM 15285 from RM-16 to MFR-08; 2nd by Commissioner Teuscher. Motion carried
4-0.
5. Adjourn – Chair Young made a motion to adjourn the meeting; 2nd by Commissioner
Johnson. Motion carried 4-0 at 5:51 PM.
Minutes by John Wright
Approved:
Town of Blooming Grove
Plan Commission Minutes
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9:30 AM
Place: Town Hall, 1880 S. Stoughton Road
Present per roll call: Chair Dave Young, and Commissioners Dwight Johnson, and David
Braga. Erin Pierce will meet the group at Thurber Park. Commissioner Teuscher had notified
the group beforehand that he was unable to attend.
Also, in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator John Wright, Public Works Supervisor
Cory Buske, and Deborah Sellers.
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Wright attested to proper proof of posting.
2. Depart Town Hall to the Following Locations (sequentially):
a. Thurber Park: 3325 Thurber Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin – Those in attendance
reviewed the amenities at this location: five benches, an open air shelter, playground
equipment, basketball court, display case, commemorative plaque, and three street lights.
The former Town Hall, a Trachte Building, houses an artist-in-residence studio. The City of
Madison leases the building from the Town. Those who rent the park shelter from the Town
have access to electrical power, overhead lights in the shelter, and an accessible restroom.
Public Works Supervisor Cory Buske reviewed the history of plantings in the park as well as
the removal of lilac bushes and a commemorative tree by ATC when they recently replaced
the poles carrying overhead high power lines. Buske transplanted a small Juniper tree this
year from the Town cemetery. There is a geodetic survey benchmark located in the park.
The park is a reclaimed brownfield site which requires periodic filling for areas that settle
over time. Commissioner Braga asked whether the Town has a long range plan for the
parks; it does not. It was noted that the roof on the shelter is at the end of its effective life.
Each of the three Town parks are mowed weekly during warm weather months. A bike path
was proposed adjacent to the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad (WSOR), but the plans were
rejected by the railroad within their right-of-way. The water table in this park is
approximately 10 feet below the surface. Commissioner Johnson recommended sealing the
surface of the basketball court and repainting the markings thereafter. The group departed
this location at 10:20 AM.
b. Severson Park: across from 3484 Cottontail Trail, Madison, Wisconsin – The group
arrived at Severson Park at 10:33 AM. The amenities include an open air shelter with a
dusk-to-dawn light on the exterior, a horseshoe pit, playground equipment, a tether ball pole,
rock wall, three benches, volleyball court, sand box (with dozens of donated toys), a half
basketball court, baseball backstop, three benches, a display case, and numerous mature
trees. It was noted that this park is on a dead end road that may be joined to a City of
Madison street after annexation. There is a City of Madison Park that abuts the Town park.
It was noted that the shelter has electrical power available for those who rent it. There is no
running water available. Portable restrooms are typically delivered in early April and
removed before November first each year. Buske noted that the demographics of the
neighborhood have changed over time from retired couples to young families. Originally,
construction of a shelter was opposed, but was eventually welcomed. The shelter has a
metal, standing seam roof. Commissioner Johnson recommended removing the oldest tree
close to the shelter to prevent damage to the shelter during an extreme storm event. A
playground digger/excavator was recommended as a possible addition to the existing
equipment. The group departed at 10:57 AM.
c. April Hill Park: across from 3574 Carncross Drive, McFarland, Wisconsin – The
group arrived at 11:12 AM. The resources available include an open air shelter, playground
equipment, a volleyball court, sandbox, three benches (one is two-sided), a half basketball
court, a baseball backstop, a tetherball pole, an overhead dusk to dawn light on a pole, and
a display case. Portable restrooms are typically delivered in early April and removed by
November first. Electrical outlets and internal shelter lighting is available for those who rent
the facility. Buske reported that a speed bump is installed on the street during warm
weather months to slow traffic. The park abuts the Secret Places Park owned by the City of
Madison. There is a small, unused green space to the southeast that has access from
Rankin Road. Buske stated that the baseball backstop is utilized in this park. It was noted
that in urban settings, there are scaled down, fenced dog parks with artificial turf often
segregating small dogs from larger ones. Commissioner Pierce departed at 11:33 AM.
5. Adjourn – Chair Young made a motion to adjourn the meeting; 2
nd by Commissioner
Johnson. Motion carried 3-0 at 11:40 AM.
Minutes by John Wright
Approved:
Source: Town of Blooming Grove website. First collected Oct 19, 2026.