June 16, 2026 Minutes

1 Minutes of the June 16, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting Town of Matteson, Waupaca Cty., Wisc. Present: DuWayne Federwitz, Greg Hanson, Mark Schuster, Patti Hill and Mike Mehlberg. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Federwitz. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and the Open Meeting Statement was read by Federwitz. Motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to approve the agenda. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Citizen’s Forum: There were 15 people present. Tina Mueller asked if there was any new information about the proposed solar farm. Chairman stated that a Local Operating Contract had been received from Pigeon River Solar. Question was asked if a committee of Matteson residents could be formed. Chairman stated the Town will be looking for an attorney to represent the Town and the citizens. Mike Wilson spoke negatively about the project and the Town Board for not stopping it. Chairman tried to explain the Town’s limited control in the situation. Al Mueller thanked the Board for listing the solar project on future agendas. He also brought up data centers and would like the Town to take a stance against them. Comprehensive Planning: Gerald Ort, Jr. explained his Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request to the Board. Sawmill will be a low volume operation, with a truck a day. Sawdust and noise controls will be in place. Several residents present had questions and concerns regarding this CUP such as noise levels and operating times. Chairman reminded everyone that a CUP can be revoked if the agreed standards are not met. Motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Schuster to approve the CUP . Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Mark and Debbie Behnke were present regarding parcel 14-22-22-2. They are seeking to split the property and build a dwelling on the property. The current zoning designation only allows for one development right, and that development right is tied to an accessory structure already on the property. For them to split the property, they will need to amend the Comprehensive Plan to remove this property from the Farmland Preservation area and amend the zoning of the property from the AR district to the AWT district. This allows for one development right of one per ten acres which will allow them to be able to split the parcel and to be built on. After discussion, a motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and to change the land use 2 designation per the request. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. After review, a motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2026 and May 11, 2026 meetings. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. After review, a motion was made by Federwitz and seconded by Hanson to approve the May 2026 Treasurer’s Report. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Certificate #6501118344 with Bank First is maturing on June 13, 2026. Motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Schuster to renew this certificate at 4% for 23 months at Bank First. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Liquor License applications were received by the Clerk for Good Time Charlie’s by Aaron Howard and for TK’s Riverside, LLC by Tara Peteers. Applications for Operators Permits were received for Aaron Howard, Scot Long, Vickie Jacoby, Tara Peeters, Paul Schommer and Justine Mecha. Motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to approve the Liquor Licenses and Operator permits as stated. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Clerk gave reminders of the Board of Review on August 6, 2026 from 6-8 PM and the Waupaca County Planning and Zoning Training on July 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Waupaca County Highway Department. Open Book has yet to be scheduled. It is noted that all bills were approved and paid. Town Facilities and Grounds: Nothing. Clerk will review the survey that the Town of Larrabee used to poll its citizens on curbside garbage collection and forward to the Board for review. Reports: Zoning: Several building permits, etc. were received by the Town this past month. CAWS: Met on June 17, 2026 last. Discussion was held on the future of CAWS. Sold several loads of scrap for an approximate total of $5,000.00. Looking for a lawn mower for the site, as the one they have is failing. Tricia Rose was hired as the Recording Secretary. Talked about getting rid of the stickers and just accepting cash at the site for each bag of trash. Fire Department: There was not a June meeting. There were 30 calls last month and none of them were in Matteson. Training was held last month for the firefighters on various things. 3 Ambulance: There were 120 calls in April which was up 11 year over year. A new ambulance will be purchased and will be delivered in 2028. The Cities of Marion and Clintonville as well as the Town of DuPont have given notice that they intend to leave the Clintonville Area Ambulance Service (CAAS) and go with another provider. CAAS is currently looking at all options to remain viable to the communities it serves. County Board: Met on June 16, 2026 last. Heard a report from the Land and Water Office. Received a report on the Share a Ride program. Program has been successful. Animal Control: The Village of Embarrass and the Town of Larrabee will cost share in the cement slab at the Jeff Besaw residence for the housing of stray animals. Motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to participate in the cost share of a 12X12 concrete slab at the Jeff Besaw residence with the Village of Embarrass and the Town of Larrabee. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Roads: The first cutting of the ditches has started in the Town. Bids were received from Waupaca County for Fly Inn Rd in the amount of $81,900.00; Behnke Rd (Dobbs Rd to County Highway Y) in the amount of $89,750.00 and Heidtke Rd in the amount of $79,900.00. After discussion, a motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to accept the bids for Fly Inn Rd and Behnke Rd. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Schuster submitted an ARIP application for Kluth Road. New ‘T’ posts were put up by the County on a property on Cass Road that were damaged this past winter by a snowplow. Motion was made by Hanson to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:39 PM. These minutes are draft minutes until approved at the July 20, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting. Respectfully submitted by Mike Mehlberg, Clerk. ____________________________________________ Mike Mehlberg, Clerk