Town Board — Minutes

Blooming Grove Town Board Meeting Minutes for December 10, 2025 Chair Bristol called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Other Town Board members in attendance were Supervisors Teuscher, Schroeder, and Young. Supervisor Woznick had notified the Board in advance about his absence. Also in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator John Wright and Deborah Sellers. 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. Resolution for 2025 budget amendment: C/T/A Wright stated that he prepared Attachment A to the amending resolution to accommodate a possible contribution that was not in the original or previously amended 2025 budget. He asked the Board to not consider this proposed change which will be addressed later in the agenda and instead focus upon adjustments of expenses. Those expense accounts that are running a surplus are proposed to be amended to balance those that have or will exceed the budget amended earlier this year. The income and expense lines for trash and recycling collection are coded in orange to indicate adjustments attributable to the change to Statement of Taxes earlier in the year (they are in balance, so need only to be updated to reflect the correction). Chair Bristol moved to adopt the proposed amendments by Resolution 2025-04 to amend the 2025 budget; 2nd Supervisor Teuscher. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2b. Request from Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society for additional contribution towards roofing: Wright reported that he notified Ann Waidelich about this item on tonight’s agenda in the event she could attend to solicit support for Dean House. Ms. Waidelich responded that they met their fundraising goals and therefore are withdrawing their request. No action was necessary. 2c. Town Hall room rental for amplified music on December 15, 2025: Wright reported that he received an in-person inquiry to rent the Community Room for a family-oriented event that would not include the consumption of alcohol, if approved. The proposed gathering would include four bands playing amplified music. The audience size, according to Adam West who made the inquiry, would be approximately fifty. The room can hold that many individuals. It was noted that the configuration of the room is not conducive to amplified music. Concerns were expressed regarding the possible need to clear snow after regular hours, a crowd size exceeding the legal capacity for the space, and the possible disturbance of neighboring residential properties. Without objection, Wright should respond to Mr. West that the Town is declining the proposed event or any event with amplified music. 2d. Appointment of Town election inspectors for the 2026-2027 election cycle: Joe Buchiccio, Bonnie Gudmandsen, Missy Dittmer-Herrmann, Jean Hodge, Michael LaForest, Kellene Leicht, Mary Noles, Trish O’Neil, Erin Pierce, Kathy Punwar, Ron Ruzicka, Deborah Sellers, Robert Tews, Cheryle Wampole, and David Young (all are unaffiliated): It was noted that neither the Republican nor the Democrat Party chairs for Dane County submitted a list of nominations to be appointed for the January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 term. Therefore, the names, as recited aloud by Chair Bristol, are a mix of returning election inspectors and recent recruitments who are politically unaffiliated. Chair Bristol moved to appoint the list of election inspectors for the 2026-2027 cycle, as presented; 2nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2e. Set start time for December 31, 2025 Board meeting: Without objection, the December 31, 2025 year-end meeting will come to order at 10:00 AM. 3a. Minutes of November 19, 2025 Public Hearing for the 2026 budget: Supervisor Young moved to approve the November 19, 2025 for the 2026 budget public hearing; 2nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Motion carried 4-0-0. 3b. Minutes of November 19, 2025 Special Town Meeting of the Electorate to consider the 2025 pay 2026 local levy: Supervisor Schroeder noted a misspelling in the draft minutes. There was brief discussion regarding the accuracy of the motion and second. Chair Bristol moved to approve the November 19, 2025 Special Town Meeting to approve the 2025 levy payable 2026, as corrected; 2nd by Supervisor Young. Motion carried 4-0-0. 3c. Minutes of November 19, 2025 Town Board Meeting: Supervisor Young moved to approve the Town Board meeting minutes from November 19, 2025, as presented; 2nd by Supervisor Schroeder. Motion carried 4-0-0. 3d. Approval of Vouchers: Supervisor Schroeder made a motion to approve the vouchers, as presented; 2nd by Supervisor Teuscher. Motion carried 4-0-0. 4. Public Comments: The Board publicly thanked Cory Buske and Steve Kearney for their work to keep roads clear and safe. 5. Adjournment: Chair Bristol moved to adjourn the meeting; 2nd by Supervisor Young. Motion carried 4-0 at 5:58 PM. Minutes written and submitted by John Wright Town Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Approved: December 31, 2025