November 12 2025 Minutes

1 Minutes of the November 12, 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 three citizens were present with no questions. Motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Schuster to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting. 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 October 2025 Treasurer’s Report. A voice vote showed all in favor, with none apposed. Motion carried. Two certificates are coming due. Motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Schuster to renew the certificate at Bank First for 7 months at 4% and the certificate due at Fox Communities CU to be renewed for 8 months at 3.99%. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. After discussion, the Town will reduce its posting locations to the town website and the public posting board at the Town Hall. This will be effective 1/1/2026. Clerk will give proper notice to the public. After review, a motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Federwitz to adopt the Town’s Website Policy. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. All bills were approved and paid. Town Facilities and Grounds—Discussion over an individual who is looking to rent the town hall for an extended period of time for dance lessons. Clerk will work with renter to find suitable times for the benefit of both. Reports: 2 Zoning: Kenneth and Brittany Bodoh were present to discuss their request for a Conditional Use Permit for their parcel 14-34-41-3. They would like to use a portion of their land that is in wetlands to graze their heifer and 10 goats. After discussion, a motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Schuster to approve the Conditional Use Permit request at the Town level. It will go to Waupaca County next. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster yes. Motion carried. CAWS: Last meeting was on November 12, 2025. Grant was received to reimburse the CAWS site for 80% of the cost of the used forklift that was recently purchased. $2,000 was withdrawn from the savings account to pay bills. CAWS will be short of funds at the end of the year. Town of Larrabee is requesting to be removed from the CAWS agreement. They are disputing previous subsidies that they have paid in the past. Fire Department: No meeting in November. 20 calls in October. Five of the calls were in Matteson, and one is billable. Ambulance: 2026 budget was passed. There were 113 calls in September which is down five year over year. Approximately $1,100 was raised from the spaghetti dinner. The new ambulance should be arriving very soon. Comprehensive Planning: Nothing. County Board: Met on November 12, 2025 last. Heard the annual report from the Department of Health and Human Services. DA report was received last month. Remodeling is progressing well at the court house. The 2026 budget was passed. A citizen was recognized for assisting an unresponsive citizen at a local store. Animal Control: There are eight unpaid dog taxes left. Roads: Airport Road sign and several fire numbers were recently ordered. Lake Road notice for bids is to the paper and on the Town’s website. The town is following the old rules for the grant monies since those were the rules in effect when it was submitted. Bids are due December 8, 2025 by 6:30 PM and will be awarded at the January 2026 meeting. LRIP application for Fly Inn Road was submitted. New PASER ratings have been completed. Previous ratings are on file at the town hall. A section of Hanson and School Roads had some patching done. Motion was made by Schuster to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM. These minutes are draft minutes until approved at the December 8, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting. Respectfully submitted by Mike Mehlberg, Clerk. 3 ______________________________________________ Mike Mehlberg, Clerk