December 8, 2025 Minutes

Page 1 of 3 Minutes of the December 8, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting Town of Matteson, Waupaca County, 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 Hanson and seconded by Schuster to approve the agenda. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. It is noted that two citizens were present. One had a question regarding the potential solar farm in the Town. There was no new information to share. Bids for Lake Road were read. Northeast Asphalt $361,209.62; MCC $483,875.00. Engineer’s estimate was $447,000.00. Bids will be compared for accuracy and will be awarded at the January 2026 meeting. Discussion with Larry Preuss, the Town’s assessor. Town of Matteson has been given notice from the state that we need to reassess within the next year or so. Our current contract price is $9,700.00 per year; however that doesn’t include a reassessment. To reassess, that is $12,560.00 additional making the total 2026 assessing budget $22,260.00. After discussion, a motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Schuster to amend our 2026 contract with Larry Preuss to include a reassessment in 2026. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. After review, a motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Schuster to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2026, November 12, 2026 and November 20, 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 November 2025 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Matteson booklet will be on hold until the new Waupaca County emergency management program is completed. Currently Waupaca County is using Code Red, but this will be going away. RAVE will be the new program. Once details are available, the clerk will update the booklet and share with the Board for approval. Page 2 of 3 After review a motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Federwitz to approve the listing of the Town of Matteson Election Officials for the 2026-2027 election season. Complete list is on file with the Clerk. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes, Schuster abstained. Motion carried. After review, a motion was made by Federwitz and seconded by Hanson to add Kluth Road to the Town’s Weight Limit Ordinance 2010-01. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. All bills were approved and paid. Nothing for Town Facilities and Grounds. Zoning: The zoning issue with the Korth property on County Y has been resolved. Letter was sent to David Tibbits on Hwy 22 regarding campers on the property. Letter sent to owner on Ashley Road regarding a zoning issue. CAWS: No meeting. Fire Department: No meeting. One call in the Town. Ambulance: 113 calls in October which is down 21 for the month. However, the calls are up 29 year over year. The ambulance financially is in a good position. New ambulance has not been delivered yet. Over $1,000 was raised at recent spaghetti dinner. $6,000 donation was received. $675 was made at the Chili dump and another $400 anonymous donation was received. Comprehensive Planning: Nothing. County Board: Nothing. Animal Control: 15 delinquent dog tax as of December 2025. Roads: Schuster will submit a ARIP application for Kluth Road. Clerk to send letters to Clover Bears snowmobile club and Peterson Products regarding pushing snow across the plowed roads. Motion was made by Hanson to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:06PM. These minutes are draft minutes until approved at the January 12, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting. Respectfully submitted by Mike Mehlberg, Clerk. ___________________________________________ Page 3 of 3 Mike Mehlberg, Clerk