July 2026 Agenda — Minutes

TOWN OF ROYALTON TOWN BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 16TH 6:00pm At the TOWN HALL, E6132 Hwy 54, New London, Wi MINUTES This meeting agenda has been posted at the Town Hall, E5406 NShore Rd, N4715 Hwy 22-110 posting places . 1. Call meeting to order by Chairman Bruce Long. 2. OPENING STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN: This meeting and all other meetings of the Town Board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted and in accordance with WI Statues so, the townspeople aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. 3. Roll Call: Bruce Long, Bryan Strobusch, Chris Ebert, Julie Motiff, Judy Doud 4. Visitor Input: Judge Diane Meulemans addresses introduces herself to township. She was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers 02/05/2026 to fill vacancy by the late Judge Raymond Huber. She had previously been Waupaca Co Corp Council since 2014.She received her law degree from University of Wisconsin. She promises to serve with compassion, integrity, with a commitment to justice for all. Pat Craig expresses gratitude that Long related we only agreed to Bigalke Bridge if was 100% Funded by the State. 5. CLERKS REPORT: Motion to approve minutes by Ebert, with a second from Strobusch. Carried 3-0. 6. TREASUERS RERPORT: Trial Balance of accounts. Motion to approve the treasurer and clerk reconciled to the bank statements from Strobusch, with a second by Ebert. Carried 3-0. 7. BUSINESS a. Scott Zillmer-Assessor: Scott Zillmer reviews his qualifications to be accepted for the position of Town of Royalton Assessor. He is currently Assessor for the Town of-Bear Creek, Little Wolf, Iola, Helvetia, Scandinavia, Little Wolf, Iola. He relates his fees will remain the same($15000.00/annual), more when a revaluation is needed. Doud will contact Kathy M to finalize departure. Final decision to be made at future Town Board Meeting. b. Discussion of furnace purchase; Quotes were received from 4 companies: Heise Heating&Cooling ($24800.00), Hoffman Heating Cooling ($28950.00), VanHandel Heating Cooling ($16855.00), Black Haak Heating&Cooling-Inside Unit-$21777.31plus cost of commercial building permit; Outside Unit ($18017.00). A motion by Ebert to table issue until August 13 Town meeting, with a second by Strobusch. Carried 3-0 c. Trees at Hobart Cemetery: Various trees at Hobart Cemetery are in need of trimming, removing. Quotes were received from Legacy Tree Service-$3000.00; Adam Kettle-$1500.00. Motion by Ebert to approve Adam Kettle, with a second from Strobusch. Carried 3-0. d. Roads and tree reports: Long reports receiving notice from Al Kriesel, Bridge Foreman-Waupaca Co Hwy Dept-a required inspection will be done on the Military Road Bridge at a cost of $1500-2000. Road Limit signs for March 2027-may need more posts, but updated signs have been ordered. e. Fire and Ambulance Reports: Long attends Weyauwega Fire District Meeting-they continue to explore establishing EMS unit, with funding from grants. Strobush attends Manawa Fire&Ambulance-discussions held on future of Marion Ambulance Service as they currently contract with Clintonville. As Clintonville looks to end its service, Marion is looking to Manawa as possible future provider. More information will be forthcoming. f. Meetings: None g. Correspondance: Notice of Annual Gold Cross Ambulance Meeting 08/17/26 6:00pm at New London Public Library, Sheriffs Dept Report, Zoning Meeting to be held 08/06/26-notice posted 8. LAND USE PERMIT: Craig Hendrickson prcl#16 01 41 7-Dwelling addition, roof over existing deck, Addition to existing detached garage, wood shed, and shed; Ronald&Ann Chrudinsky-prcl# 16 07 23 1- Addition to dwelling-mudroom; James Strauss&Lindsey Kuthchenriter-prcl# 16-35-21-4 -Addition to Dwelling-covered porch; Terrance&Sarah Freiburger prcl# 16 25 11 1-Wood drying kiln, Carport 9. Audit of Bills-Motion to Approve payment from Ebert, with a second from Strobusch. Carried 3-0. 10. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING; Decision on furnace, Assessor, Fire & Ambulance Reports 11. SET DATE & TIME FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Town Hall 12. SIGN TOWN AND CEMETERY CHECKS 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING by Ebert at 8:00pm, with a second by Long. Carried 3-0. The Town Board Requests persons requiring assistance to enable attendance and participation to Provide 24-hour notice. Persons wishing to be on agenda should notify clerk ten days before