Meeting Minutes

Town of Lind Monthly Board Meeting Minutes Lind Town Hall, N1315 County Road A, Waupaca, WI Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. • Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. • Open Meeting Statement read. • Pledge of Allegiance done. • Roll call: K. Nickel, T. Stearns, C. Hardy, C. McCoy, K. Barrows all present. Public attendance per sign in sheets (7 per sign in book). • Approved Agenda: Motion by Supervisor II Hardy, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve the agenda as printed; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Public Input/Comments: None • Approve or Amend Minutes: Town Board Meeting of September 8th, 2025: Motion by Chairperson Nickel, seconded by Supervisor II Hardy to approve the minutes as presented; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Barrows reviewed monthly bank accounts. • Clerk’s Report: • Bills and Receipts: Supervisor II Hardy questioned the amount of per diems being paid out and having the complete board attend these meetings. Discussion was held and the board will appoint 1-2 people to attend upcoming meetings except for Wisconsin Towns Association quarterly meetings in which it is beneficial for the whole board to attend. Motion by Chairperson Nickel, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve the adjustment to per diems going forward. Clerk McCoy requested approval of payment in the amount of $40,898.93 which includes IRS payment of $1,057.54. This payment was not included in the check spreadsheet. It was moved by Chair Nickel, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve receipt of $40,898.93. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. American Asphalt invoice has been received. The ARIP payment is in progress. Chairperson Nickel would like to send payment to American Asphalt as soon as the ACH payment from the State is received to avoid having American Asphalt to wait another month for payment. Total amount due is $406,227.25, 90% or $365,604.53 is paid by the State and the Town’s share of $40,622.72. Motion by Chairperson Nickel, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve payment once the ACH payment has been received. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Set date for November Public Hearing of 2026 Budget, Meeting of the Electors. The meetings will be held on Monday, November 10th, 2025, with the Town Board meeting immediately following. • Land Planning Commission meeting: No October meeting was held. • Discuss and/or approve Planning Commission Application – Dawn Hardy Reith. The application had been reviewed. Motion was made by Chairperson Nickel, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve Planning Commission Application for Dawn Hardy Reith. She is replacing Steve Gall on the Board. Motion carried with Supervisor II Hardy abstaining. • Oral Report from County Board Supervisors meeting: Supervisor II Hardy reported 2026 budget has been balanced. The County needs to prepare a 5-year plan moving forward. Next year there will be a short fall, and cuts will have to be made. • Oral Reports from meetings attended by Lind board members: • Clerk McCoy reported on the Wisconsin Towns Association convention highlights. Including Managing social media as an elected official, elections, Clerk College, Adopting and enforcing Ordinances; AI. Chairperson Nickel reported on the WTA quarterly meeting highlights, Gold Cross ambulance meeting, City of Waupaca recycling meeting. Chairperson Nickel would like to conduct a survey at the city recycling site to gather information on who uses the site; Waupaca Fire District meeting. • Update on Roads, Culverts, Fire Numbers: . • Fire numbers: Supervisor I Stearns reported the fire number he has placed, and the 6 loose gravel signs placed on various roads. • Update on various road projects: Chair Nickel reported pulverizing is complete. • New Business: • Ordinance No. 2025-2 Established Speed Limit on Spencer Lake Road – The ordinance was reviewed and discussion held. Motion by Chairperson Nickel, seconded by Supervisor Stearns to approve Ordinance No. 2025-2 Established Speed Limit on Spencer Lake Road. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Approve and review Gold Cross Ambulance Agreement – Motion Chairperson Nickel, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve Gold Cross Ambulance Agreement. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Resolution 2025-7 Support of Levy Increase to meet needs of Waupaca Area Joint Fire District. Discussion and review of Resolution 2025-7 was held. Motion by Chairperson Nickel, seconded by Supervisor I Stearns to approve Resolution 2025-7 Support of Levy Increase to meet needs of Waupaca Area Joint Fire District. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Resolution 2025-8 Support of Levy Increase to meet needs of Gold Cross EMA Services Consortium: Discussion and review of Resolution 2025-8 was held. Motion by Chairperson Nickel, seconded by Supervisor II Hardy to approve Resolution 2025-8 Support of the Levy Increase to meet needs of Gold Cross EMA Services Consortium. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. • Old Business: • None • Future agenda items & Upcoming meetings: • Monthly Board Meeting: Monday November 10th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on the budget. Then meeting of the electors to approve the levy immediately followed by the Town Board meeting. • Adjournment: Motion by Chairperson Nickel to adjourn; seconded by Supervisor I Stearns; motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Submitted by C. McCoy, Town Clerk