October 15, 2025 Minutes

1 Minutes of the October 15, 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 7:04 PM by Chairman Federwitz. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and the Open Meeting Statement was read by Federwitz. A 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. It is noted that two citizens were present with no comments. Motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Schuster to approve the September 2025 minutes with a clarification. The clarification has been made. 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 September 2025 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Treasurer shared that both Fox Communities Credit Union and Premier Community Bank would enjoy an expanded banking relationship with us. No action was taken. Motion was made by Federwitz and seconded by Schuster to move the November 2025 meeting date to Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7 PM. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. The Matteson Booklet was reviewed; it will be reviewed again at the November 2025 meeting. Clerk will research a possible website policy for the Town and will review it at the November 2025 meeting. All bills were approved and paid. Town Facilities and Grounds: The urinal in the men’s bathroom is leaking. Clerk will contact Kriewaldt plumbing to get it repaired. Zoning: Several new building permits were issued in the Town this past month. 2 CAWS: Met last on October 8, 2025. Daryl Hanson gave a report on the meeting at the Waupaca County PTF site. This was not a legal meeting, as it was not posted correctly, but he was able to share information. Town of Larrabee is potentially leaving the CAWS agreement, and discussion was held on potential repercussions to the CAWS if this were to happen. Revenue is short for the actual cost of hauling the garbage. The weight of the garbage versus what is being charged is not in balance. Fire Department: There was no meeting in October. In September there were 21 calls; three of which were in Matteson. So far in 2025 there have been 214 calls. There was a total of 256 calls in all of 2024. The final CAFD budget input meeting was held on October 2, 2025. Ambulance: 2026 proposed budget was discussed. Revenue should be up in 2026. Budget will be static from 2025-2026. New blacktop and striping for the parking lot was approved at the ambulance office. Several thousands of dollars have been recouped from a Medicare fee audit. Comprehensive Planning: Nothing. County Board: Discussion over proposed 2026 budget was held. Budget will be balanced for 2026. Judges would like to have increased security coverage at the courthouse. Strategic Plan for Waupaca County should be completed soon. Animal Control: 33 delinquent dog tax letters were recently sent out. After discussion, the Board decided to leave the current Animal Control Ordinance intact. Roads: Lake Road will have bids opened at the December 2025 meeting. Schuster will work on the notice of bids, and Clerk will publish. Bids will be opened at 6:30PM on December 8, 2025. Culvert permit for Cody Michelkiewicz on Lundt Road was approved. The culvert near the Gehrt farm on 7th Street needs some fill. Nature Road needs to be filled with gravel. Motion was made by Schuster to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM. These minutes are draft minutes until approved at the November 12, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting. Respectfully submitted by Mike Mehlberg, Clerk. _____________________________________________ Mike Mehlberg, Clerk