Town Board — Minutes

Minutes - Town of Weyauwega American Legion – 303 N Mill St, Weyauwega WI 54983 Jan 6, 2025 1. Call to Order a. Chairman/Dave Stelzner called to order the meeting of Town of Weyauwega at 6:08pm on Jan 6, 2025, at The American Legion. 2. Pledge of Allegiance a. We stood and said the pledge of allegiance. 3. Roll call a. Clerk/Sonia Thede-Kramer conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Chairman/Dave Stelzner, Supervisor/John Neuman and Clerk/Sonia Thede-Kramer. The following persons were present via phone: Supervisor/Terry Wilz and Treasurer/Jodi Wilz. a. Public – Jim Biddison, Jor Jeanna Biddison, Michele Neuman and Robert Hoewisch. 4. Approval of Minutes a. Board reviewed the minutes for Dec meeting. Motion to approve the Dec minutes by Supervisor/Terry Wilz, seconded by Supervisor/John Neuman, all ayes, motion carried. 5. Treasurers Report a. Treasurer/Jodi Wilz reported the interest decreased to 4.22%. Supervisor/John Neuman asked what the building inspections that were paid to the township were for. Clerk/Sonia Thede-Kramer advised the details on the 3 building inspections that were completed. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s report by Supervisor/John Neuman, seconded by Supervisor/Terry Wilz, all ayes, motion carried. 6. Review of Vouchers & Authorize Payments a. Board reviewed the Vouchers & Payments report. Clerk/Sonia Thede-Kramer pointed out the increase for QuickBooks. She also went over in detail the Hwy charges and the dumpster/cart payment for Gills Landing. Motion to approve vouchers and authorized payments of $24,450.90 by Supervisor/Terry Wilz, seconded by Supervisor/John Neuman, all ayes, motion carried. 7. Zoning a. Chairman/Dave Stelzner received a phone call from Tammy Brown, she lives off Evanswood Rd. The individual we provided a culvert permit to is off of Marsh Rd. The trucks hauling rock/gravel were using the right of way. She was asking if we gave permits to haul rock/gravel off Evanswood Rd. He advised her no; we only issued a culvert permit to Dan Price but off Marsh Rd. He advised her to contact Zoning at Cty. The sale of the property off Marsh Rd was recently finalized to Dan Price. Clerk/Sonia Thede- Kramer advised he called asking about how much a permit for building would be and she referred him to Paul Hanlon. 8. Highway – Roads a. Chairman/Dave Stelzner reported that Supervisor/John Neuman received a phone call from sheriff’s dept as there was a car that slid off Railroad Grade Rd and was disabled. Supervisor/John Neuman advised they called at 12:27am. They requested salt the road as it was slippery. Chairman/Dave Stelzner called Hwy/Greg Flohr if he can have trucks dispatch to salt Railroad Grade Rd. He told Supervisor/John Neuman, if he receives a phone call like this in the future to take care of it then let him know. b. Public/Robert Hoewisch asked if there was going to be work done on Kriese Rd as there is damage to road from the building of new house owned by Wilson. Chairman/Dave Stelzner stated he will go and look at the road. Supervisor/John Neuman stated if it is damaged from the excavator, it should be addressed to Wilson. He asked Robert Hoewisch his opinion about the entire road being gravel. Robert Hoewisch does not like the idea and would rather have asphalt. 9. Fire District Report a. No report. Chairman/Dave Stelzner stated there is a meeting to be held on Wed Jan 8th about the long- range plan. Supervisor/Terry Wilz was not aware of the meeting. Chairman/Dave Stelzner will check to make sure then let the board know. 10. Gold Cross Ambulance Report a. No Report. 11. Wolf River Veterinary for Dog Pick Up a. Clerk/Sonia Thede-Kramer received an email from Wolf River Veterinary stating they will no longer be taking in stray dogs. They take care of many townships and are dropping all townships. It was asked, where can we take the dogs that are picked up now. Chairman/Dave Stelzner stated the Humane society is expensive and they require a cat ordinance. Board was trying to think of other places to contract with. Tabling this till next meeting. 12. Special Assessment Charges Refund a. Robert (Helen) Hoewisch: Clerk/Sonia Thede-Kramer received a phone call from Robert Hoewisch requesting a refund and to be taken off for future for the special assessment/garbage fee for his mother/Helen farm property N1610 Kriese Rd, parcel 21 16 11 1. This property does not need garbage pick-up. Only need for her house which is next to the farm property. Robert Hoewisch advised the taxes for 2024 were paid. Motion to refund the 2024 special assessment charge of $198 to Helen Hoewisch and to take off the charge for the future on parcel 21 16 11 1 by Supervisor/John Neuman, seconded by Supervisor/Terry Wilz, all ayes, motion carried. b. Robert Hoewisch asked about refunding for past years. Chairman/Dave Stelzner explained we can’t go back farther as we would not get refund from GFL Environmental. He understands. 13. WisVote Relier Renewal Contract a. Clerk/Sonia Thede-Kramer received the renewal contract from Waupaca Cty for WisVote Relier program. She explained Waupaca Cty Clerk’s office files certain items on the website WisVote for elections, which is very helpful. She requested to renew the contract to still be a relier for WisVote for elections. Motion to renew and sign the WisVote Relier contract by Supervisor/Terry Wilz, seconded by Supervisor/John Neuman, all ayes, motion carried. 14. Miscellaneous Business before Board a. Chairman/Dave Stelzner received a voice message from Willam of Drop a Tree Service asking if we have work that he can provide a bid on. He is going to call William back to advise we are good for now. b. Public/Jim Biddison was approached by Jared Wilson as he would like to put a container on his new home site on Kriese Rd. Jared Wilson went to the county, and they referred him to the town. County gave him lots of paperwork. Jim Biddison told him he needed to talk to town board as he is no longer on the board. Jared made him believe the container is big and would be permanent. Board has not been contacted by Jared Wilson yet. c. Clerk/Sonia Thede-Kramer received notice of Cty Zoning meeting on Jan 2, 2025, and the animal for Gabriel Rojas is on the agenda. 15. Public Input a. NA 16. Next meetings a. All are ok with Feb meeting on Feb 3rd at 6pm. 17. Adjournment a. Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:54pm by Supervisor/Terry Wilz, seconded by Supervisor/John Neuman, all ayes, motion carried.