June 2026 Agenda — Minutes

TOWN OF ROYALTON TOWN BOARD MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL, E6132 HWY 54, NEW LONDON, WI THURSDAY JUNE 11TH, 2026 AT THE TOWN HALL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE TOWN OF ROYATON BOARD OF REVIEW AND PLAN TO ADJOURN AT 6:00pm 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 Bruce Long, Chairman.at 6:03pm 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 given to the press in accordance with WI Statutes 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. Visitors: Tristin Brock Debra MacKinnon, Mark MacKinnon, Marlyn Ebert 4. VISITOR INPUT: None 5. CLERKS REPORT: Motion to approve minutes by Strobusch after a correction to be made on #7d.-Manawa Fire Dept Meeting-There was a quorum, Fire Chief Smith, Ambulance Director Schultz unavailable to give verbal reports. With that correction noted, a motion by Strobusch, second by Ebert to approve Clerk report. Carried 3-0. 6. TREASUERS REPORT: Trial Balance of accounts. Motion to approve the treasurer and clerk reconciled to the bank statements from Strobusch, second by Ebert to approve Treasurer report. Carried 3-0. 7. BUSINESS a. Tristin Brock/ANR Pipeline update: Tristin relates they are 90-95% near completion. He notes Slough Rd had damage. Town Labors had completed repairs on this Road. Tristin relates ANR will reimburse township for any costs they accrued. Overall, he is satisfied how this project turned out, and relates any further questions should be directed to him. b Approval of Mark and Debra MacKinnon Conditional Use Permit: Hearing held by Royalton Town Commission June 10, approval was granted 5-0. A motion by Strobusch, with a second from Ebert to approve this Conditional Use Permit. Carried 3-0. c. Liquor, Cigarette and Operator License Approval-Motion by Strobusch, second by Ebert to approve 4 liquor licenses, 31 operator licenses., 1cigarette license. Carried 3-0. d. Discuss townhall furnace issue; To date, two quotes have been received for Town Hall furnace replacement-the range is $24800.00(Heise Heating) Hoffman Heating ($28950.00). Issue to be tabled until next meeting. e. Review town speed limit signs: Strobusch received complaint of excess speed from trucks on Baldwin Road. This is shared road with Royalton and Little Wolf Townships There is a 45mph speed limit sign on section of road that belongs to Little Wolf. Our section of road is unmarked; however, it should be noted, per state statute, town roads have 55mph speed limits, unless otherwise posted. f. Road and Tree Reports: Ebert relates all potholes in township have been repaired. They went through 4500 lbs. of material. Marly Ebert got other mower ready, to mow township property, he requests removal of horseshow pits in back. Long relates he had update on Bigalke Bridge project; there has been delays resulting in state funding 90% of cost, with township to pick up remainder. As cost estimated to be 1.3 million, he relates to the town would not be in agreement. We would also be responsible to purchase a small section of land to complete bridge project, tentative cost for us would be $14000.00. More details are needed for Bigalke Bridge project. Long continues to research and complete ARIP grant for 2.6 miles of Butternut Ridge Rd. Total cost estimate $900000.00, with our share approximately $100000.00. This is a grant numerous townships apply for, so grant is pending approval of State. American Asphalt will be doing an overlay on Casey Lake Rd, but related to Long, they will not be repairing the culvert on this road. They are starting overlay end of June. Culvert replacement is a project in the future for township to consider. g. Fire and Ambulance Reports: Weyauwega Fire District: Ebert relates they are reviewing getting grants to add EMS unit to dept. Grants would be applied for to fund. More information needed, such as funding, as this expansion is explored. Strobusch reports 4 grants have been applied for, with funding slated for purchase of turnout gear replacement. Two new paramedics have been licensed, and a one new EMR. Discussion of the EMR group. Meeting went to closed session for further analysis. h. Meetings Attended: Doud attends the Wisc Town Assoc meeting 05/28. Emergency Management Dept reviews the recent weather issues (snow, flooding, ice storms) and effects around the county. i. Correspondance: Township Training Seminar-Focus on zoning functions & town role in process- 07/08/2026 6:00pm at Waupaca Co Hwy Dept., Zoning Dept will hold a public hearing Aug 6 to consider Proposed amendments to Chapter 34 Zoning Ordinance. 8. LAND USE PERMIT; Joseph & Renee Wyngaard (, prcl# 16-17-34-3)-greenhouse, 4 horseshoe pits, covered patio, fire pit patio, sidewalk on S side of house, stone on N side of house, parking expansion; O’Brien Family Trust-(prcl#16 04 51 15)-replace shed; Randy Genske (prcl#16 03 11 10)-reconstruct basement walkout wall w/windows; Building Permits: Laurie Tellock, Daniel Wachsmuth 9. AUDIT OF BILLS: Motion to approve paying the bills by Ebert, second by Strobusch. Carried 3-0. 10. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Road Reports, Fire and Ambulance reports, Furnace updates 11. SET DATE & TIME FOR NEXT TOWN BOARD MEETING: Thursday, July 9th, 2026 at the Town Hall at 6:00pm 12. SIGN TOWN & CEMETERY CHECKS 13 MOTION TO ADJOURN by Strobusch at 7:50pm, second by Ebert. 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