December 9th Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes

Monthly Town Board Meeting - December 9, 2025 Mukwa Town Hall, E8514 Weyauwega Road, Northport 13 in Attendance 503 Chairman Simonis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Notification of this meeting was given to the Press 011 November 26, 2025 and the final agenda was posted in the three designated places on December 5, 2025. 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: (a) November 11, 2025 Public Budget Hearing Minutes: Motion was made by Supervisor Shaw with a second by Supervisor Manske to approve the November 11, 2025 Public Budget Hearing Minutes as printed. Motion carried. (b) November 11, 2025 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes: Motion was made by Supervisor Shaw with a second by Supervisor Manske to approve the November 11, 2025 Monthly Town Board Meeting Minutes as printed. Motion carried. Treasurer: (a) Approve Monthly Treasurer's Report: Read by Treasurer Jensen. Motion was made by Supervisor Shaw and seconded by Supervisor Manske to accept the November 30, 2025 Treasurer's Report as presented & printed. Motion carried. (b) Reminder: In-Person Tax Collection Dates/Times - Included with Tax Bill - Posted on Town Hall Door-Three Designated Posting Places & Town Website - Mukwa.gov BudgetNouchers: Approval & Payment of Vouchers: Motion was made by Chairman Simonis to approve payment of Vouchers 30157 through 30185, dated November 12, 2025 through December 9, 2025 & Direct Withdrawals of Social Security, Medicare & Federal Tax of $921.17 & the November 2151 We Energies Invoice of $292.86; for a total of $26,075.49. Second to Chairman Simonis' motion was made by Supervisor Manske. Motion carried. Public Forum - Town of Mukwa Residents: County Supervisor Ken Jaeger, District 26 was present to remind that he is up for re-election. Building Inspector: Read by Supervisor Shaw. Motion to accept the Building Inspector Report as presented was made by Supervisor Shaw with a second to the motion made by Supervisor Manske. Motion carried. New London ATV/UTV Club: Representatives from the Club were present with the application for the requested signs for the Town Chair to sign & they will forward to Wisconsin DOT. Also noted that our current ATV Ordinance needs to be updated, has been updated that ATV's can drive the posted speed limit. Will review & work on updating in 2026. Plan Commission: (a) November 1911' Nysee Pit Meeting Follow-up: Plan Commission Chair Lee Shaw gave a brief rundown of the proposed project - a portable asphalt plant & noted that th is property already has a Conditional Use Permit & that this would be a Modification to an Existing Permit. Plan Commission Chair Shaw also visited one of the company's sites to view the asphalt plant operation. The Minutes from the Plan Commission Meeting were read. It was noted that no one from New London was in attendance at this meeting. Town Plan Commission approved the modification to the current Conditional Use Permit. (b) Motion & Completion of Waupaca County Zoning-Town Recommendation Form for Waupaca County Non-Metallic Mining Conditional Use Application: Chairman Simonis wanted to go on record that he understands the project but has concerns about the location feeling that this is a "lose/lose situation for the Town and City. Very concerned about odors & with location of the operation in a residential area. Noted that the Town will deal with the phone calls & complaints." Chairman Simonis made a motion to approve the Modification to allow for the addition of an asphalt plant to the current Non-Metallic Mining Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Nysee Pit LLC, E9457 W Beckert Road, Parcel Number 15-24-24. With the recommended coi1ditions as follows: Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. & on Saturday from 6:00 a.111. to Noon. The Conditional Use Permit will be reviewed annually. Road Maintenance- Clean/Sweep daily if needed. A second to Chairman Simonis' motion was made by Supervisor Manske and the motion was carried. The Town Recommendation Form was completed & signed. (c) Member Renewals - Reappointment of Craig George, Lee Shaw & Mike Jensen - Three Year Term thru December 31, 2028: Motion to approve the reappointment of Craig George, Lee Shaw & Mike Jensen for a three­ year term to the Plan Commission thru December 31, 2029 was made Chairman Simonis with a second to the motion made by Supervisor Manske & the motion was carried. Cemetery Update: Nothing new at this time. Ordinance 01-2026 - Recycling Ordinance: Review for Adoption at the January 13, 2026 Monthly Town Board Meeting. Elections - 2026-2027 Election Worker Approvals - Helen Scheid, Alice Behnke, Randy Behnke, Kathy Brehm, Gary Neumann, Theresa Bloch, Tim Bruette, Marshall Zielinski, Linda Coppock, Craig George, Jennifer George, Don DeZurik, Mary Jean DeZurik, Linda Peterson, Ron Opsteen, Pete Zagzebski & Peg Zagzebski: Motion to approve the submitted list of Election Workers for 2026-2027 Elections was made by Chairman Simonis with a second to the motion made by Supervisor Manske & the motion was carried. Roads: (a) Monthly Report: Snowplow discussion - reminder that New London plows Klatt for the High School. Rick, Jared & Jesse help with plowing when available. Noted that Town Engineer had submitted the proper paperwork for 2026 LRIP. County Highway notified the Town that the TRI Committee awarded the Town $70,000. (b) Road Equipment-Report/Repairs/ Purchases Needed: (I) Plow Truck - Tires: Supervisor Manske obtained several quotes which were reviewed. Motion to purchase the tires for the plow truck from Pomp's in New London was made by Chairman Simonis with a second to the motion made by Supervisor Manske & the motion was carried. Mower discussion. Current mower was purchased in 2016 & is beyond repair. Will work on obtaining information for purchase of a new mower in 2026 504 (c) Tree Trimming/Brush Cutting: Rob Ferg- Mid State Tree Service was present- Board asked him to trim thru Northport (Ferry, Market, Mechanic, Weyauwega), Behnke and Cut-Off. Reminded to please email invoice before the end of the year. Check with Buggs to see ifhe will get a chance to trim. (cl) Equipment Sale Update - Wisconsin Surplus: Noted - both grader & tractor were sold. Meetings/Training/Waupaca County Zoning Hearings: Attended: (I) Supervisors Shaw & Manske attended the November 13111 @ 5:30 p.111. - Wisconsin Towns Association - Waupaca County Unit Meeting held at the Waupaca Counly Highway Department, 2670 Cty Rd A, Waupaca. (2) No one attended the December 4th @ 9:00 a.111. - Waupaca County Planning & Zoning Public Hearing RE: Waupaca County Dairy Farmers' Alliance Proposed Amendment- FVTC-Waupaca Regional Center, 1979 Godfrey Dr, Waupaca. Noted that the Dairy Farmer's Alliance Proposed Amendment was Denied. Upcoming: Wisconsin Towns Association - Board of Review Certification Training - Various Dates/Locations Correspondence Received: Motion to adjourn was made by Supervisor Shaw. Second made by Supervisor Manske. Motion carried.