December Meeting — Minutes

TOWN OF ROYALTON TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 2024 5:00pm IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SPECIAL MEETING MEETING This meeting 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 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, Steve Motiff, Julie Motiff, Judy Doud, Patricia Craig, Paul Spiegelberg, Sally Thiel, Dave Thiel, Lynne Wozniak, Gloria Schunk, Gerald Roen, Dan Jazdzewski, Alice Voss, Lori Rodencal 4. VISITORS INPUT: Question on why a burial plot being sold would need to be presented to board—it is because the Chairman would need to sign the deed. 5. CLERK REPORT: Motion to approve minutes by Ebert, seconded by SMotiff to approve Clerk report. Motion carried. 6. TREASUER’S REPORT: Trial Balance of accounts. Motion to approve the treasurer and clerk reconciled to the bank statements by Ebert, second by Togstad. Motion carried. 7. BUSINESS a. Motion to approve 2025 budget: The Budget was presented to the electors at the Special meeting held 12/04/2024. A motion by SMotiff, second by Togstad to approve 2025 budget. Motion carried. b. Building inspector approval: Two bids were received for the position of Building Inspector: Paul Hanlon, dba PMH Inspections, LLC, and Elisabeth Racine, SPS Inspection Services, LLC. After reviewing both proposals, A motion by SMotiff, second by Ebert, to award Building Inspector Contract to Paul Hanlon, of PMH Inspections effective 01/01/2025. Motion carried. Waupaca Co Zoning Department will be notified of change. c. Veterinarian Contract approval: At this time, Wolf River Veterinary Clinic does not wish to renew their contract, which expires 12/31/2024. Board will need to explore other providers. A motion by Togstad, second by SMotiff to table this issue until 01/09/2025 Board Meeting. Motion carried. d. Set date for January 2025 caucus: The caucus to nominate Town of Royalton Board Members will be held 01/11/2025 at 2:00pm at the Town Hall. e. Town Planning Commission appointment for Dan Gorell for a 2year term; Dan Gorell is willing to serve a two-year term for the Royalton Town Plan Commission. A motion by Ebert to approve Dan Gorell to serve on the Royalton Town Plan Commission for a two-year term, second by Togstad. Motion carried. f. Approval of Class B temporary license for White Lake (WLACC): An application for a temporary Class B license was received, along with $5.00 fee, from the White Lake Aeration & Conservation Club for their annual Fisheree to be held 01/18.2025. A motion by SMotiff, second by Togstad to approve the license. Motion carried. g. Road reports: Ebert reports cold patch work done on Marsh Rd, done for the year with that activity. Togstad reports he received approval from the State for reimbursement for the damage done on Baldwin Road close to $10,000.00. Ebert relates he picked up 2 tires by Butternut Rd-this continues to be an ongoing issue for the township. New vendor for the snowplowing for township, C Goike, begins this season. Togstad will be the point of contact for weather related issues. h. Tree report: Ebert reports removing trees by White Lake area as they were obstructing Roadway. No other tree trimming/removals. i. Fire and Ambulance Reports: SMotiff reports on minutes from Weyauwega Fire Dept meeting YTD calls 92. Denied Exhaust system grant as not staffed 24hrs,24/7. HVAC replacement New building off the table. New fire truck purchase possible in future. Ebert reports Staffing level in Manawa continues to be positive. Elections held-Josh Smith remains Fire Chief. j. Meetings attended: Ebert attends MARCC meeting 11/20/2024. Aluminum cans and glass are only recyclables reimbursement is received. Those living in the Town of Royalton can utilize facility to drop off their recyclables. k. Correspondence: Waupaca Co Sheriffs Department report, Zoning department approvals of preferred map changes for Gary Rhone (prcel#16-23-14-8) and Tyler & Jolene Nollenberg, Notice of public hearing by Zoning Dept for Gene & Lori Gorges (prcl# 16-01-44-3) for conditional use permit on 12/10/24, Doud reports remainder of documents from the Royalton Cemetery recvd—plan is to organize in a binder similar to Baldwin Mills and Hobart 8. LAND USE PERMITS: Libby Sievert: Dwelling with covered porch, two concrete slabs with landings and stairs, A/C pad, accessory structure, driveway- 9. Audit of bills: Motion to approve payment of bills received, not received yet this month due to early meeting date this month by SMotiff, second by Togstad. Motion carried. 10. SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Veterinarian contract 11. SET DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING: January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Town Hall 12. Sign Town and Cemetery Checks 13. Motion to adjourn at 6:45pm by Togstad, second by SMotiff. 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.