Minutes

Town of Germantown Washington County, Wisconsin Est. 1846 W188N13102 Maple Rd., Richfield, WI 53076 Phone: (262) 328-7615 Email: TwnofGtown@icloud.com Chairman, Paul J. Metz Town Clerk, Kristin Dhein Supervisor, Chad Dhein Supervisor, Jennifer Guslick Treasurer, Dianne Lyman REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 11, 2024 * Minutes of the Monthly Regular Meeting of the Town of Germantown, November 11, 2024, at the Town meeting place (Rockfield Elementary School, N132W18473 Rockfield Rd, Germantown, WI 53022) * Clerk posted proper meeting notification. * Meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm by Paul Metz Members Present: Paul Metz-Chairman, Dianne Lyman-Treasurer, Jennifer Guslick-Supervisor, Chad Dhein- Supervisor, Kristin Dhein-Clerk Excused Members: None * Town member/Guests present: Albert Schulteis, Kevin Olson, Adam Christensen, Katie Wiedmeyer, Emma Wood, Steve DeQureck, Peter Murphy, LeeAnn Zartner, Gary Zartner, Cheryl Chybowski, Rick Schlehlein, Kathy Schlehlein * Public Presentation: Adam Christensen (Washington County) – Farmland Preservation Program * Appearance: None * Chad Dhein made a motion to waive the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Monday, October 14, 2024. Motion was seconded by Paul Metz. Motion carried. * Treasurer read the Treasurer’s Report. Chad Dhein made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion was seconded by Jennifer Guslick. Motion carried. * The Board examined the bills to be paid and signed checks. Chad Dhein made a motion to accept the bills. Motion was seconded by Paul Metz. Motion carried. * New Business: o Farmland Preservation – Adam Christiansen from Washington County presented the Farmland Preservation program and reviewed the Draft Farmland Preservation areas for the Town. o Mike Hug Property– Chad Dhein made a motion to allow approval to erect an oversized accessory building (1500 sq. ft.) on Mike Hug’s property of 0.91 acres on Rockfield Rd. based on recommendation from the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Jennifer Guslick. Motion carried. o Approve Budget for 2025 - The Town Board reviewed the 2025 Budget. Jennifer Guslick made a motion to approve the 2025 Budget for the Town of Germantown. Motion was seconded by Chad Dhein. Motion carried. o Annual Revaluation Letter – The Board reviewed the annual revaluation letter provided by the assessor, Judd Schultz, that will be mailed to Town residents after Thanksgiving. * Jennifer Guslick made a motion to table the remainder of the regular meeting agenda in order to complete the Special Budget meeting. Motion was seconded by Chad Dhein. Motion carried. * Chad Dhein made a motion to reopen the regular meeting to discuss the remaining agenda items. Motion was seconded by Jennifer Guslick. Motion carried. * Continued Discussion: o ARPA Funds – The Board will discuss how to use the remaining ARPA funds next meeting. o Discuss Solar Panel Project – The Town Board listened to residents discuss their concerns with the solar panel project on Rockfield Road and will find a time to meet with the Village regarding the proposed road agreement. o Update on .gov email addresses – Jennifer Guslick gave a brief update on the .gov email addresses and is working with Town Web to get them finalized * Clerk dispersed the mail that was received for Board members. Town of Germantown Washington County, Wisconsin Est. 1846 W188N13102 Maple Rd., Richfield, WI 53076 Phone: (262) 328-7615 Email: TwnofGtown@icloud.com Chairman, Paul J. Metz Town Clerk, Kristin Dhein Supervisor, Chad Dhein Supervisor, Jennifer Guslick Treasurer, Dianne Lyman * The next regular meeting will be on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm at Rockfield Elementary School. Washington County Executive, Josh Schoemann, will be holding a Listening Session during this time for residents from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. * Chad Dhein made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Paul Metz. Motion carried. * Meeting adjourned at 9:08 pm Respectfully Submitted, Kristin Dhein Town Clerk