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Town of Winchester
7228 CTH W, Winchester, WI 54557
winchesterwi.com | 715-686-2123
Town of Winchester — Special Town Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: September 10, 2026 (9:00 AM) — Page 1
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
September 10, 2026 • 9:00 AM • Winchester Town Hall, 7228 CTH W, Winchester, WI 54557
Members Present
Nicholas Newton (Chairman), Danny Dye (Supervisor),
Robert Silvis (Supervisor), John Grimmer (Treasurer), Luke
Huybrecht (Clerk)
Members Absent
None
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Newton called the meeting to order at 9:13 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All members were
present.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Board considered approval of the agenda at the Chairman’s discretion.
Motion: To approve the agenda.
Moved: Silvis • Seconded: Dye • Vote: Carried 3-0
Discussion/Possible Action
3. Employee Handbook
The Board reviewed the Employee Handbook, approving a special accommodation section, a sexual harassment policy
section, requirements for workplace injury and safety reporting, a progressive discipline section, and separation-from-
employment procedures.
Motion: To approve the Employee Handbook with changes, including the special accommodation
section, sexual harassment policy section, workplace injury and safety reporting requirements, progressive
discipline section, and separation from employment procedures.
Moved: Newton • Seconded: Silvis • Vote: Carried 3-0
4. Board of Review Date and Alternates
Clerk Huybrecht will draft an ordinance appointing Joe Discianno as Board of Review alternate and will verify
requirements, including training materials, with the Wisconsin Towns Association ahead of approval at the September
14 meeting. The Board of Review date was confirmed as September 28, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
5. TextMyGov Contract
Motion: To approve entering into the TextMyGov contract and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Town of Winchester
7228 CTH W, Winchester, WI 54557
winchesterwi.com | 715-686-2123
Town of Winchester — Special Town Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: September 10, 2026 (9:00 AM) — Page 2
Moved: Newton • Seconded: Dye • Vote: Carried 3-0
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 AM.
Luke Huybrecht, Town Clerk Date Submitted: September 20, 2026
Source: Town of Winchester website. First collected Oct 19, 2026.