March 9, 2026 Minutes

1 Minutes of the March 9, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting Town of Matteson, Waupaca Cty., Wisc. Present: DuWayne Federwitz, Greg Hanson (via Google Meet), 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 with the exception of moving the two Comprehensive items up after Citizen’s Forum. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Federwitz to approve the amended agenda. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Citizen’s Forum: One citizen was present. Tina Mueller inquired if there had been any new information regarding the potential solar farm. Chairman stated he did not have any new information but was trying to get a meeting together to share information with the citizens. Samuel Lux, who owns parcel 14-04-41-2 along Koeller Road is asking for a CUP to use a camper as temporary housing on the weekends. Port a potty is on the property which is being maintained. At some point in the future they would like to build a home at the site. After discussion, a motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to approve the Lux CUP . Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes, Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Randy and Carol Erickson, parcel 14-31-54-16 along Buelow Road is asking to take 2 acres out of farmland preservation and create a new parcel. This new parcel will have their new home and shop on it. The remaining 14 acres will go back into farmland preservation. After discussion, a motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to approve the proposed CSM creating the new 2 acre parcel. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. A motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to approve the February 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting minutes. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. 2 After review, a motion was made by Federwitz and seconded by Schuster to approve the February 2026 Treasurer’s Report. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Certificate #200004720483 with Fox Communities CU is maturing. Motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to add $5,000.00 from the leftover 2025 Contingency funds and renew this CD for 8 months at 3.75% with Fox Communities CU. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Town Audit was set for March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Open Book will be convened on May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The Annual Road inspection was set for April 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM from the Matteson Town Hall. All bills were approved and paid. Town Facilities and Grounds: Still looking for someone to deep clean and seal the town hall floors. The old schoolhouse needs to be painted, and there are several dead trees on that property that should come down. Reports: Zoning: Nothing. CAWS: CAWS is currently running short on funds. Current recording secretary is done in April, so they are recruiting for that position. The Town of Larrabee is still interested in leaving CAWS. Fire Department: There were 21 calls for the month of February. Ambulance: 109 calls in January which was up two year over year. Utilizing a firm from the valley to help with EMT recruiting. The new ambulance is expected in March 2026. County Board: 2025 report from the Planning and Zoning office was reviewed. Increases for Clerk of Courts and Sheriff were set for the next four years. Animal Control: Board allowed extended payment of dog tax through the April 7, 2026 election to help facilitate collection. Roads: TCEnergy is going to be updating some electrical lines in the Town. Individual reported trash being thrown on their property. Motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to approve Resolution 2026-1, Sustainable Transportation Funding. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Clerk to send a copy to 3 the Wisconsin Town’s Association. No updates yet as to when the Lake Road reconstruction will start. Motion was made by Hanson to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. These minutes are draft minutes until approved at the April 13, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting. Respectfully submitted by Mike Mehlberg, Clerk. ____________________________________________ Mike Mehlberg, Clerk