January 2025 Agenda — Minutes

TOWN OF ROYALTON TOWN BOARD MEETING JANUARY 9TH, 2025 6:00PM AT THE TOWN HALL, E6132 HWY 54, NEW LONDON AGENDA This meeting agenda has been posted at the Town Hall, E5406 NShore Rd, N4715 Hwy 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 posted 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, Julie Motiff, Judy Doud: Visitors: Pat Craig, Brian Williams, Bruce Long, Dale Rust, Jim Zdroik, Gerald Roen, Bryan Strohbush, Chris Ebert 4. Visitor Input: Concerns are raised about zoning changes regarding recent decision on the Euhardy Property. There was a hearing on 01/02/2025. Those that attended didn’t feel their concerns were addressed. The initial decision was discussed and voted on Royalton Town Commission meeting on Oct 30. Town Commission meetings are posted on website. Bruce Long introduces self and relates he will be at Caucus to seek Chairman position, Jim Zdroik from Fahrner Asphalt relates schedule is filing up fast for chip sealing roads if we are going to do more roads 5. CLERKS REPORT: Motion to approve minutes by Ebert, seconded by Togstad. Motion carried. 6. TREASUERS REPORT: Trial balance of accounts. Motion to approve the treasurer and clerk reconciled to the Bank statement. Motion to approve treasurer’s report by Ebert. Second by Togstad. Motion carried. 7. BUSINESS a. Nomination/appoint supervisor 2 to fill vacancy: Two candidates express interest-Bryan Strohbusch and Christopher Ebert. Bryan Strohbusch states he worked for Sheriffs Dept for 14 years, and is now the day shift supervisor at the Weyauwega Police Dept. He expresses his desire to be involved in township issues; Chris Ebert relates he had been employed at Waupaca Foundry and is now retired. He has experience with chainsaw, tractor, etc. and is available when needed. A vote is taken, and Chris Ebert is elected by a 2-1 vote. b. Update on Veterinary Contract: To date we have no contract set up. We will table this again for next month c. Road Reports: Received positive feedback on new snow plow provider, CGolke. They experienced a few glitches with equipment, but they were able to correct. Ebert relates culvert on Baldwin Rd may need attention in the future. Ebert noted there are trees in the Hobart Cemetery that will need to be removed this spring. d. Approval of 2 operator licenses. A motion by Togstad, second by C.Ebert to approve Operator Licenses for Krystal Schweitzer, Bailey Mitchell. Motion Carried. e. Fire and Ambulance reports: Ebert attends Weyauwega Fire Dept. Proposals were discussed for new fire station. Cost estimate is 3.5 million. The city owns land in Weyauwega (area by the silo). Current Fire station Could be converted to a public works building. These are all proposals at this time. Two fire engines need to be replaced-estimates are being gathered. Estimated received so far are $540,000 and $580,000-waiting on one more estimate. At this time Weyauwega has 33 volunteer fire fighters. Manawa Fire Dept: Chief Josh Smith relates all fire fighters passed their certification courses. In November there were 13 fire calls. Total ambulance runs through October 20254 were 284. f. Meetings attended: None g. Correspondence: Sheriff’s Department report, Waupaca Co Hwy Dept on call report, Waupaca Co Waste 7 Recycling posts 2025 Holiday hours and tipping fees letter from Joan Ballweg, State Senator 14th senate district relates due to new boundaries redrawn in Act 94 the Town of Royalton is in the Senate District 19 and Assembly District 57. The representatives are as follows: Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara, Senate district 19 (920) 266-0718. Representative Kevin Peterson From Assembly district 57-(608)2378-9140, It was noted reimbursement was received for the 50/50 Culvert project in the amount of $19,635.53, Faulks sends a Christmas Card greeting 8 LAND USE PERMITS: Joseph and Jessica Van Derven-Additions to dwelling-covered screen porch and roof overhang over front door, Final Zoning permits received for Tyler & Jolene Nollenberg, Gary Rhone, Gene &Lori Gorges 9 AUDITS OF BILLS: Motion to approve paying the bills.by Togstad, second by Ebert, Motion carried. 10. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Road reports; Fire and Ambulance reports, Veterinarian Contractp 11. SET DATE & TIME for next TOWN BOARD MEETING Town Board Meeting: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Town Hall at 6:00 pm. 12. SIGN TOWN & CEMETERY CHECKS 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Togstad motions to adjourn meeting at 7:32, second by Ebert, 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 the meeting