Meeting Minutes

Town of Lind Monthly Board Meeting Minutes Lind Town Hall, N1315 County Road A, Waupaca, WI Monday, April 13th, 2026 6:00 p.m. • Called to order at 6:00 pm • Roll call: K. Nickel, T. Stearns, C. Hardy, K. Barrows all present; C. McCoy. Public attendance per sign in sheets (9 per sign in book). • Approve Agenda: Motion by Supervisor II Hardy to approve agenda as printed; seconded by Chair Nickel; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Public Input/Comments: • Lori Knutson commented on the meeting which was held April 9th, 2026 and complimented the Town Board on the managing of the meeting. • Approve Minutes: Monthly Board Meeting March 9th, 2026: Motion by Supervisor II Hardy to approve March 9th, 2026 minutes as printed. Second by Supervisor I Stearns; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Public Hearing, March 26th, 2026 Motion by Supervisor II Hardy to approve Public Hearing, March 26th, 2026 minutes as printed. Second by Supervisor I Stearns; motion passed unanimously by voice vote; Special Board Meeting, March 26th, 2026. Chair Nickel amended the minutes of the Special Board Meeting from March 9th, 2026 to March 26th, 2026. Motion by Supervisor II Hardy to approve the Special Board Meeting with the corrected date. Second by Supervisor I Stearns; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Barrows reviewed monthly bank accounts. • Clerk’s Report: • Bills and Receipts: Clerk McCoy went through the list of checks line by line indicating what each payment was for. Discussion was held. Clerk McCoy informed the board Amy Bazile will not renewing her contract at the end of December 2026. An email will be sent to assessors listed in the county directory. Motion by Chair Nickel, seconded by Supervisor Stearns to approve checks 5415-5464 totally $83,829.44; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Land Planning Commission meeting: There was no meeting held on April 8th, 2026, due to not having a quorum present. Next meeting date is May 5th, 2026. • Oral Report from County Board Supervisors meeting: Cindy H. reported Greenways is open which is grants available for silent sports. Discussion was held on a possible kayak launch for Bailey Lake. • Oral Reports from meetings attended by Lind board members: Supervisor I Stearns reported on the asphalt meeting held at the Timber Rattlers stadium. The meeting was a disappointment as nothing was discussed on asphalt and roads; Chair Nickel reported on the meeting with Attorney Carlson on the proposed ordinances; Waupaca Fire Department is working on the alarm ordinance, billing of false alarms has been tabled, fire department is starting to pursue $500 from insurance companies when claims are filed. Supervisor II Hardy reported the Weyauwega Fire Department upgraded their building and enclosed the walkway. This was paid for by the fund raisers they hold. • Update on Roads, Culverts, Fire Numbers, Road Signs, etc: . • Seasonal weight limits are off – Supervisor I Stearns will start taking the weight limit signs down. • Update on placement of fire numbers – Supervisor I Stearns will start installing the fire numbers since the weather has warmed up. • Approve and discuss 2026 Road Work Projects – Chair Nickel reported she is still working on getting estimates. The budget for major road construction is $159,000; bridge construction $10,000. Discussion was held on crack filling. Motion by Supervisor II Hardy, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve $20,000 for crack filling on various roads; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • New Business: • Discuss and/or Approve AC for town hall – Supervisor I Stearns reported the portable AC they use in the pool room at Chimney Inn works very well. Supervisor I Stearns presented a cost of approximately $250-$300 for a portable unit. Motion by Chair Nickel, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve the portable AC unit for the town hall; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Supervisor I Stearns will purchase the unit. • Tree Removal – Dayton Landfill – Chair Nickel reported this issue has been dealt with. Some of the pathways, trees were down, making it very difficult for Mi-Tech to monitor and testing of the wells. • Old Business: • Discuss and/or Approve updates to the Jordan Bauer application permits. Chair Nickel read the email questions from Jordan Bauer. Discussion was held. If the business is expanded would have to start the process over; building trailers is not allowed at this time due to not being zoned manufacturing. If the house is tore down, the CUP would have to be reapplied for. • Scheduling of Waupaca Recycling Center Survey dates: Chair Nickel reported the Center is open Monday, Friday and Saturdays. The following dates the survey will be taken: May 8th and May 23rd from 8-Noon; July 6th from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. and July 11th from 8 a.m. – Noon. These dates will be posted on the website asking for volunteers. • Update on County Ordinance changes, Roundtable meeting: Chair Nickel reported there was a good turnout. She did a summary and minutes and sent it out to all the municipalities. • Future agenda items & Upcoming meetings: Monthly Board Meeting: • Annual meeting – April 21st, 2026, at 6 p.m. • Town Board Meeting – May 11th, 2026, at 6 p.m. • Open Book / Board of Review – Open Book, May 4th, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Phone only; BOR, May 11, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. • Adjournment: Motion by Chairperson Nickel to adjourn; seconded by Supervisor I Stearns; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Submitted by C. McCoy, clerk