March 2025 Agenda — Minutes

TOWN OF ROYALTON BOARD MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL-E6132 HWY 54, NEW LONDON THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 6:00pm MINUTES This agenda has been posted at the Town Hall, E5406 NShore Rd, N4715 State Rd 22-110 posting places 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. OPENING STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN: This meeting and all other meetings of the Town Board Are open to the public. Proper notice has been given to the press in accordance with WI Statutes So that the townspeople may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. 3. ROLLCALL: Nathan Togstad, Marlyn Ebert, Chris Ebert, Julie Motiff, Judy Doud. Visitors: Adam Spierings, Gerry Roen, Bryan Strobusch, Bruce Long, Terry Mykel 4. VISITORS INPUT: Terry Mykel from CGoike plowing in to address concerns about plowing. There was one complaint received with pictures, will forward to Terry. He does appreciate feedback. 5. CLERK REPORT: Motion to approve minutes by MEbert, second by Togstad. Motion Carried. 6. TREASUERS REPORT: Trial Balance of accounts: Motion to approve the treasurer and clerk reconciled to the bank statements by MEbert, second by CEbert. Motion Carried. 7. BUSINESS a. Weyauwega Fire Truck: Adam Spiering, Asst Fire Chief for Weyauwega relates funding of to be able to acquire a water tender. For safety purposes it is necessary to get this purchased. Adam plans to gather information on the trucks to share with township at a future meeting. b. Bear Lake Buoy Wraps: Discussed what is needed to repair buoys in time before placement. Went through list provided by Wendy O’Brien who removed buoys in Fall 2024. Total cost would be $968.21. The Bear Lake Preservation Assn giving $500.00 towards cost. Our share would be $468.21. A motion by Togstad to approve $468.21 for purchase of buoy materials, second by Cebert. Motion carried. It was suggested the Town of Little Wolf could be contacted to pay half of the $468.21 which would be $234.10. A letter will be sent to township. c. Veterinary Contract: At this time no, Veterinary Contract has been established due to inability to locate a provider. Research will continue to find a location. d. Chip Sealing: We will need to finish gathering information on what roads are in need of chip sealing before a bid will be published. Plan is to get bid ready so it can be voted on by next Board meeting. e. Road/Tree Reports: CEbert relates the weight signs in disrepair and should get updated. Bear Lake Rd needed a pothole filled-town labors repaired, but may need more attention in the future. Fiber Optic trucks will be out on roads laying cable. Ebert relates Marsh Rd is getting very soft, will need to watched. f. Set date for Annual Meeting: Annual meeting will be held April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Town Hall g. Fire and Ambulance Report: MEbert relates Fire Dept has two new members, but also lost two members due resignations, Ambulance calls-35, Fire-10. h. Meetings attended: Wisc Town Assoc-main discussion concerned issues with dogs. Several townships lost contract with Wolf River Vet Office i. Correspondence: Sherriff’s Dept monthly incident report, Culvert inventory report from Hwy Dept, Notice from Veterans Office- Re: 6th Biennial Benefits Expo 10:00am-2:00pm March 28th at Par 4, Letter from Wisc Elections Commission on importance to follow election laws especially regarding absentee ballots. 8. LAND USE PERMITS: Zoning sends notice of Nuisance Violation & Shipping Container on property # 16-26-11-12 9. Audit of Bills: Motion to approve payment of bills by Togstad, second by MEbert. Motion carried. 10. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Chip/Crack sealing 11. SET DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING: April 10th,2025 at 6:00pm at the Town Hall 12. Sign Town and Cemetery Checks 13. Motion to Adjourn meeting at 7:40pm by Togstad, second by MEbert. Motion carried. The Town Board requests persons requiring assistance to enable attendance and participation to provide 24-hour notice. Persons wishing to be on the agenda, should notify the clerk or chairman ten days before meeting.