August 11, 2025 Minutes

1 Minutes of the August 11, 2025 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 Hanson and seconded by Schuster to approve the agenda. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Citizen’s Forum: Two citizens were present. Dan Behnke stated there are potholes on Nature Road that need to be filled. A motion was made by Hanson and seconded by Schuster to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2025 meeting. 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 July 2025 Treasurer’s Report. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Motion was made by Schuster and seconded by Hanson to update the Fee Resolution by changing the fire number replacement cost to actual cost incurred. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Clerk will get pricing on new 8’ tables for the hall. Considering replacing the existing tables with new, lighter ones. Dave Loken with Rural Mutual Insurance was present to do an annual review of the Town’s insurance policies. Coverages were reviewed, and there could be a small cost savings if the Town opted for a higher deductible. No action was taken on this. All bills were approved and paid. It is noted that the ambulance bill was paid twice. Funds were returned by the Clintonville Area Ambulance. Town Facilities and Grounds: Will get the floors polished soon at the Town Hall. Looking at the cost of replacement tables for the Town Hall. Reports: 2 Zoning: Several building permits were issued. CAWS: No meeting. Fire Department: No meeting in August. There were 19 incidents in July, with one being in the Town for a vehicle call. Reminder of the Fire Department budget meeting at the Matteson Town Hall on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Ambulance: 131 calls in June which is up 22 month over month; up 67 calls year over year. Funds were received from the Clintonville Community Foundation. Still waiting on the new ambulance chassis. Comprehensive Planning: Nothing. County Board: Waupaca County PTF Site report was heard. County Courthouse remodeling project is well underway. Animal Control: No responses back from recently sent delinquent dog tax letters. Roads: After discussion, a motion was made by Federwitz and seconded by Hanson to enter into a three-year maintenance agreement with Waupaca County Highway Department for the maintenance of the Town’s roads. Roll call was taken: Federwitz, yes; Hanson, yes; Schuster, yes. Motion carried. Schuster met with a representative from the DNR regarding the reconstruction of Lake Road. The wetland determination shows the impact will be well below 10,000 square feet, so a general permit will be issued. A silt fence will be required however for about half of the project. Culvert replacement size, or culvert additions, can be done without affecting the permit. Bids for the project will be let in November of 2025. Letters will be sent to property owners along Lake Road letting them know of the upcoming project. Motion was made by Hanson to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM. These minutes are draft minutes until approved at the September 8, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting. Respectfully submitted by Mike Mehlberg, Clerk. ____________________________________________ Mike Mehlberg, Clerk 3