2026 September 8th & 15th Town Board Meeting Minutes

Monthly Town Board Meeting - September 8, 2026 Mukwa Town Hall, E8514 Weyauwega Rd., Northport 11 in Attendance Chairman Simonis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Notification of this meeting was given to the Press on August 27, 2026 and the final agenda was posted in the three designated places on September 5, 2026. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call of Officers: Cody Simonis, Chairman - Present; Lee Shaw, Supervisor 1 - Present; Matt Manske, Supervisor 2 - Present; Sandy Jensen, Treasurer - Present; Jeannette Zielinski, Clerk - Present. 529 All Meetings/Hearings will adhere to Robert's Rules of Order Pursuant to Town of Mukwa Ordinance 10-05. Approve: Aug-ust 18, 2026 Monthly Town Board Minutes: Motion was made by Supervisor Shaw with a second by Supervisor Manske to approve the August 18, 2026 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes as printed. Motion carried. Treasurer: Approve Monthly Treasure1·'s Report: Read by Treasurer Jensen. Motion was made by Supervisor Shaw and seconded by Supervisor Manske to accept the August 31, 2026 Treasurer's Report as presented & printed. Motion carried. Budget/Vouchers: Approval & Payment of Vouchers: Motion was made by Chairman Simonis to approve payment of Checks #30470 through #30489, dated August 19, 2026 through September 8, 2026, and the Direct Withdrawals of August 24th We Energies Invoice of $374.74 & the August 27th Social Security, Medicare, & Federal Tax of $1,512.69: for a total of: $17,044.35. Second to Chairman Simonis' motion was made by Supervisor Manske. Motion carried. Public Forum - Town of Mukwa Residents - (Items 1101 Noted 011 Age11da): Amie Heise - Faskell Road noted that there is a po,thole on Loss Road. Also mentioned that the blacktop is sinking at the approach to the bridge - on both sides. Will see if the County Highway Department & Midstate Asphalt could take a look & give a quote. Nick Krautkramer advised that someone went off the road & the big culvert is damaged on Oakwood Lane. Will try to repair & keep us updated. Building lnspector: Report read by Supervisor Shaw. Motion to accept the September Building Inspector Report as printed & read was made by Supervisor Shaw & a second to the motion was made by Chairman Simonis. Motion carried. Certified Survey Map Review/Approval -Chris Ott-Jennings/Klatt Road: Chris Ott & his son-in-law were present to answer any questions regarding the proposed Certified Survey Map. Noted that this request is for Lot 2. All questions were answered & a motion to approve the Certified Survey Map for Chris Ott, Lot 2, 3.32 acres was made by Supervisor Shaw with a second to the motion made by Supervisor Manske & the motion was carried. Cemetery Update/s: (a) Certified Survey -Follow-up: Treasurer Jensen verified that the cemetery does not have a recorded Certified Survey Map (CSM) with the County. Reach out to Justin@ Cedar for follow-up; (b) Next Meeting: September 15th@6:30 p.m. Plan Commission: (a) McDaniel - Flease Road: Follow-up to the September 2nd Plan Commission Meeting with Dustin McDaniel regarding his request for a Conditional Use Permit (CYP) for a Contractor Shop. Plan Commission Chair gave an overview of that meeting & noted that all Plan Commission members questions were answered. The Plan Commission gave approval to move this to the Town Board. (b) Board Review/Approval - Conditional Use Permit (CUP) -Contractor Shop for Dustin & Stephanie McDaniel -Flease Road-Parcel #15-09-33-14: Mr. McDaniel was present to answer any final Board questions. All questions answered & motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor Shop on Flease Road, Parcel #15-09-33-14 for Dustin & Stephanie McDaniel was made by Supervisor Shaw with a second to the motion made by Chairman Simonis. Motion was carried. (c) Member Resignations: Plan Commission Chair Lee Shaw noted that due to health concerns two Plan Commission members resigned. Their terms were through December 31st of this year. Will get notice out to notify of these vacancies. Town Hall: (a) Chimney & Roof Repafrs - Follow-up: Chairman Simonis noted that he reached out to Borntrager's who advised behind schedule due to the Menasha tornado. Plan to have completed this month. (b) Security Camera -FolJow-up: Town Hall Custodian worked with Per Mar to get scheduled & was on-site to allow access & answer questions. Repairs are completed but took longer than anticipated. (c) Dent in South-Side Road Equipment Building: Town maintenance has assessed & will try to repair. Approval-Operator License - Bean Citv Bar & Grill -Ariel Marx: Chairman Simonis made a motion to approve the issuance of an Operator License to Ariel Marx at Bean City Bar & Grill with a second to the motion made by Supervisor Manske. Motion carried. Gold Cross Ambulance -2027 Service Agreement-Review/Approval: 2027 Service Agreement was presented at the August 17th Gold Cross West Consortium Budget Meeting held at the New London Public Library. Noted that the 2027 rate is slightly less than 2026. Also noted that the new Greenville garage is not added to the agreement. Chairman Simonis made a motion to approve the 2027 Gold Cross Ambulance Service Agreement at the Town of Mukwa Annual Subsidy rate of $38,782. Second to the motion made by Supervisor Manske & the motion was carried. REMINDER: Halloween-Trunk-or-Treat-Saturdav, October 31st from 3-6 p.m.: To be held at the Town Hall Roads: (a) Monthly Report: (1) Shoulder Maintenance: Noted that several shoulders are low & need maintenance - Klatt & Pine Ridge. Check with Town of Lebanon to see if they could assist. Working on fall ditch mowing & spraying of brush. Tree trimming on Ebert & Oakwood to be completed in fall after risk of Oak Wilt. (b) Road Equipment-Report/Repairs/ Purchases Needed: None at this time. (c) UTV Fire- Road Damage on Bean City Road: Checking with NE Asphalt for a repair quote. (d) 2026 Road Construction Project-Follow-up: Hoping to get started this month. Noted that the culverts need to be longer than what was bid. Should take two weeks for completion of all three projects which total about 1.5 miles. Mectings/Training/Waupaca County Zoning Hearings Gearrette fielinvsk unicipal Special Town Board Meeting – September 15, 2026 – 6:15 p.m. Roll call of Officers Approval of Temporary One-Day Special Event Liquor License - Saturday, September 19th with a Rain mporary Appгоva Date of Sunday, September 20th: Approval of One-Day Special Event Operator Licenses - Whayne Montgomery & Calista R. Schroeder: Grannette jielwok Jeannette unical