February 2025 — Minutes

TOWN OF ROYALTON TOWN BOARD MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2025 6:00pm MEETING This meeting has been posted at the Town Hall, E5406 NShore Rd, N4715 State Road 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 and 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. ROLL CALL: Nathan Togstad, Marlyn Ebert, Chris Ebert, Julie Motiff, Judy Doud. Visitors: Gary Wade, Chuck Dinkel, Mike Sigl, Bruce Long, Adam Spiering, Bryan Strobusch 4. VISITORS INPUT: Gary Wade expresses concern about recent accident involving school bus. On Hwy 54 on 02/11/25. He felt there should be signage in this area of accident to make drivers aware of School Bus stop. Togstad will check with Co Hwy Dept to relate concern. Mike Sigl expresses concern about who is the Dept to call to report issues with neighbors’ unsanitary conditions in their yard, along with multiple dogs going into adjoining neighbor’s property. He has been in contact with various sources with not much assist with issue. He plans to continue to getting issue resolved, and would appreciate any assist Township could do. 5. CLERK REPORT: Motion to approve minutes from January 2025 Town Board meeting by MEbert, second by CEbert. Motion carried. 6. TREASUER’S REPORT: Trial balance of accounts. Motion to approve the treasurer report and Clerk reconciled to the bank statements by Togstad, Second by MEbert. Motion Carried. 7. BUSINESS a. Appointment of Town Plan Commission Board Member: An opening on the Town Plan Commission has occurred due to Mike Wieters moving out of area. Chuck Dinkel expresses interest in position. He is has resided in Royalton township since 2015. While previously residing in Winnebago Co, he was the Town Board Chairman for Algoma Township for 6 years. He is partially retired, continuing to work Parttime as a Walgrens Pharmacist. A motion by Togstad to approve Chuck Dinkel to Town Plan Commission board, to fill remainder of M. Wieters term through 04/2027. second by MEbert. Motion carried b. Updates on Veterinary Contract; To date, there has been no ability to get a Veterinary contract. At the Wisc Town Assoc meeting on 02/20/2025, the inability of several townships unable to procure contracts will be discussed, with Waupaca Co Sheriffs Dept in attendance to answer questions. A motion by Togstad to table the Veterinary contract until next meeting, second by MEbert. Motion carried. c. Road/Tree Report: Togstad relates contact with Ashbaugh Tree trimming service for We Energies as they need to cut trees within 10ft of edge of road. Request ability to trim/cut trees after weight limit signs are in place. Most likely this will occur sometime time in March/April. Togstad, as Town Chairman, will grant Ashbaugh permission to complete their work in Royalton without restrictions on weight limits. MEbert and CEbert were able to fill some potholes on Guth Rd before snowfall. Snow removal to date has had a few complaints from townspeople. Also has had some positive feedback. Roads that receive complaints are addressed with provider. d. Fire and Ambulance Reports: CEbert- Weyauwega Fire Dept continues to explore options for replacing fire tender truck. The current tender at Weyauwega Fire Dept is near end of span trucks recommended “life span”. Adam Spiering, Asst Fire Chief reviews need to purchase fire tender. He has applied for grant funding, but has not heard response to date. Town of Royalton share of cost would be 33.75%. It appears other townships are in agreement of need for this truck. More information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. Manawa Fire and Ambulance: MEbert reports there were 37 ambulance runs, 24 fire runs. They were recently awarded A Firehouse subgrant for 8 new sets of turnout gear totaling $26100.00. Plan is to order 3 new sets. Continue to have 30 Active volunteer Firefighters e. Meetings attended: MEbert attends Fire Safety meeting in Weyauwega. Many interesting Subjects addressed. He relates firefighters are at 60% risk for cancer. Invitees warned of risks When going to a fire. f. Correspondence: Sheriffs Dept Law Incident Report, Wisc Town Assoc Waupaca Co Unit Meeting will be held 02/20/2025 at the Waupaca Co Hwy Dept, Wisc Historical Society sends notification of a family burial site located in parcel # 16-23-43-7, A notice for the 6th Biennial Veterans Benefit Expo will be held 03/28/2025 10am-2pm at PAR4 Resort Waupaca Co, Notice of Co. Zoning Office Informational meeting to be held 02/20/2025-location to be announced, g. Land Use Permits: Final approval for zoning change for Jolene Tyler Nollenberg-parcel #16-24-14- 7, Final approval for zoning change for Gary Rhone parcel # 16-23-14-4, Final approval for zoning change for Robert Euhardy-parcel # 16-01-71-55, Public Nuisance letter from Zoning Dept to parcel # 16-30-23-2, Anthony & Lorraine VanKampen-parcel #16-24-33-3-Dwelling addition, roof over existing patio, accessory structures, pool w/deck, building permit for parcel #16- 2171.6,Zoning notice to Alexander Campbell parcel # 16-04-43-10 for shed on property, h. AUDIT OF BILLS: Motion to approve payment of bills by Togstad, second by CEbert. Motion carried. i. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Veterinary Contract, Chip sealing in Spring j. SET TIME AND DATE FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00pm at Town Hall. k. SIGN TOWN AND CEMETERY CHECKS l. Motion to Adjourn: Motion by Togstad to adjourn meeting at 7:25pn, second by MEbert. Motion carried.