2026 March 10th Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

Monthly Town Board Meeting- March 10, 2026 Mukwa Town Hall, E8514 Weyauwega Road, Northport 7 in A!lendance 511 Chairman Simonis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. N�tification of this meeting was given to the Press on February 26, 2026 and the final agenda was posted in the three designated places on March 7, 2026. Roll call of Officers: Chairman Simonis, Chairman- Present; Lee Shaw, Supervisor I - Present; Matt Manske, Supervisor 2 -Present; Sandy Jensen, Treasurer- Present; Jeannette Zielinski, Clerk - Present. All Meetings/Hearings will adhere to Robert's Rules of Order Pursuant to Town of Mukwa Ordinance I 0-05. Approve: February 10, 2026 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes: Motion was made by Supervisor Shaw with a second by Supervisor Manske to approve the Februaiy I 0, 2026 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes as printed. Motion carried. Treasurer: Approve Monthly Treasurer's Report: Read by Treasurer Jensen. Motion was made by Supervisor Shaw and seconded by Supervisor Manske to accept the February 28, 2026 Treasurer's Report as presented & printed. Motion carried. BudgetNouchers: Approval & Payment of Vouchers: Motion was made by Chairman Simonis to approve payment of Vouchers #30251 through #30279, with Exception of Void Check #30256, dated February 11, 2026 through March I 0, 2026, & Direct Withdrawals of Social Security, Medicare & Federal Tax of $989.91; the Februaty 24th We Energies Invoice of $1,181.10 & the February 14th Charter Communications Invoice of $123.64; for a total of $1,143,837.48. Second to Chairman Simonis' motion was made by Supervisor Manske. Motion carried. Public Forum - Town of Mukwa Residents: None Election - 5611' Assembly District Candidate -Anthony Phillips: Dr. "Tony" Phillips was present to introduce himself as candidate for 5611' Assembly as Dave Murphy was not running. Encouraged residents to reach out with any questions. Gold Cross Ambulance: Ben Coenen, Waupaca Officer Supervisor presented the 2025 Annual Impact Report on rural towns & noted that there average response time is eight minutes. Mr. Coenen noted that Gold Cross in now offering First Responder training to the EMR level for all municipal partners. Building Inspector: None Certified Survey Map (CSM) Approval -David Stern - Weyauwega Road: Mr. Stern and his son, Caleb were present. Questions answered. Motion to approve the Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Dave & Wendy Stern on Weyauwega Road was made by Supervisor Shaw with a second to the motion made by Supervisor Manske & the motion carried. Cemetery Update: None at this time. ATV/UTV Ordinance: (a)Adopt Ordinance 2-2026-Designating ATV Routes & Regulating the Operation of ATVs: Complete Ordinance was read into the record by Chairman Simonis & a Motion to Adopt Ordinance 2-2026 - Designating ATV Routes & Regulating the Operation of ATVs was made by Chairman Simonis with a second to the motion made by Supervisor Manske. Aye: 3 No: 0 Motion carried. TOWN OF MUKWA ORDINANCE 2-2026 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES AND REGULATING THE OPERATION 01' ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES Section I - Intent: The Town of Mukwa, Waupaca County adopts lhe following all-terrain vehicle ordinance for the operation of all-terrain vehicles upon the roadways listed in Section III. Section II - Statutory Authority: This route is created pursuant to Town authority as authorized by 23.33 (8) (b), Wis. Stats. The applicable provisions of 23.33 regulating ATV operation pursuant to routes are adopted. Section III - Routes: A. The Town of Mukwa reserves the right lo close or modify routes & trails at any time. Any restrictions of trails & routes shall be designated by a motion & by majority of the Town of Mukwa Board & shall be marked accordingly. B. The Town of Mukwa or its designee shall maintain all routes & trail signs within the town. C. All ATV/UTV routes & trails should be signed in accordance with NR 64.12 & NR 64.12(7)(c). The primary use of the all-terrain vehicle routes sign & arrow is to alert the trail user that it is permissible to use the traveled portion of the road or highway for travel. The signs also alert others that the road or highway is a route. The routes may be signed in accordance to Wisconsin Statute 23.33 (8)(e) or a combination thereof. The Town of Mukwa may designate a preferred route to connect with other routes that connect to other municipalities. D. All town roads & local transportation marked corridors within the Town of Mukwa are hereby designated as ATV/UTV routes unless posted closed. E. All County roadways located in the Town of Mukwa are hereby declared as ATV/UTV routes if authorized by Waupaca County. F. Pursuant to Wis. Stat s. 23.33 ( 11 )(arn)4., the Town of Mukwa authorizes the operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles on the portions of WIS 54 that have a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less and are located within the territorial boundaries of the Town of Mukwa. This area shall be posted as an all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle route. G. All county roads are hereby declared as routes if authorized by Waupaca County. H. The Town of Mukwa will maintain a route & trail map. Section IV - Conditions: As a condition for the use of this route, the following conditions shall apply to all operators (and passengers); A. All ATV/UTV operators shall observe posted roadway speed limits. B. All ATV/UTV operators shall ride single file. C. Operators of ATV/UTV shall observe all laws of this state pertaining to the use ofan ATV/UTV, pursuant to Wis. Stat s. 22.33 and Wis. Administrative Code NR 64.12.