20260114 Approved Minutes

Al Arndt Randy Howard Preston Chairman Preston Clerk Patty Jungbluth Sue Booth Supervisor 1 Preston Treasurer Marcus Skelton www.prestonadamscountywi.gov Supervisor 2 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2026 Call Meeting to Order - by Chairman Al Arndt at 7:00pm Pledge of Allegiance Quorum Call/Verification of public notice and Approval of the Agenda - All board members in attendance and meeting notice in compliance. 12 People in attendance. Motion by Arndt/Skelton to approve agenda as presented. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Minutes - December 17, 2025 - Motion by Jungbluth/Skelton to approve minutes as presented. Carried by unanimous voice vote. WTA District Meeting - BOR Training and WTA Annual Dues - Board reviewed and discussed the WTA 2026 In Person meeting schedule and provided an option for BOR training In House. Discussed and approved the WTA Annual Dues of $1,679. Discuss IT Equipment, Upgrades, and Email Support - Board discussion on IT support and IT equipment. The board requested to schedule a meeting with IT support to help correct Email issues. Clerk Howard to schedule a meeting. Approve 2025 Budget Adjustments - Reflecting the approved Loan $325,000 and $20,000 additional revenues received to increase the Public Works budget by $345,000. Motion by Arndt/Skelton to approve the 2025 budget adjustment. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Reassessment proposal - Clerk Howard presented the proposal from assessor to complete the reassessment by 2027 with work beginning in 2026 and dividing the total cost over two years (2026 - $37,163 & 2027 - $45,953). The board unanimously approved the agreement for 2026 & 2027. Highway Maintenance - Sand/Salt storage structure, Mower Pump, and Diesel Tank - Supervisor Skelton provided information on the cost to replace the hydraulic pump for mower. Motion by Skelton/Arndt to replace mower hydraulic pump not to exceed $5,000. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Motion by Arndt. Supervisor Skelton provided information on a Sand/Salt storage structure to support the Town needs for Sand/Salt for the roads during Fridays through Sunday. The board approved Supervisor Skelton to receive proposals for a covered structure and complete state application to present at a future meeting. Supervisor Skelton provided information on a portable diesel tank for the fuel needs of the Town's off-road equipment. The portable tank will be provided, monitored, and filled by a third party vendor. All costs are included in the price per gallon and are expected to be less than current prices. Motion by Arndt/Jungbluth to approve a portable diesel tank. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Town Internet Proposal - Discussed the Spectrum proposal for internet installation at the Highway Maintenance Building. Motion by Arndt/Jungbluth to install internet at the Highway Building. Monthly cost up to $65/Month, no contract, no installation costs, town to provide modem. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Department and District Reports - no actions required. Information only. Big Roche-A-Cri Lake District - Jungbluth Friendship Lake District - Skelton Adams County Solid Waste - Arndt Adams County Fire District - Jungbluth EMS Lifestar Ambulance - Skelton Sheriff Report - Skelton Town of Preston Transfer Site - Arndt Highway Maintenance Department - Arndt/Skelton Correspondence Received - Correspondence Received no action required Set the next meeting date and agenda items - February 18, 2026 Guest update - No Updates Treasurer’s Report & Payment of Bills - Motion by Skelton/Jungbluth to approve and file the treasurer's report and pay the bills. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Adjourn - Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm Randy Howard, Preston Town Clerk Approved 2/18/2026 1 of 1