REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES 9-17-26

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 17, 2026 – 6:00 PM Town of Presque Isle Presque Isle Town Hall 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI 54557 1. Minutes Approval Review of September 3, 2026, minutes. No corrections were noted. Supervisor Wolter made a motion to approve the minutes for September 3, 2026; seconded by Supervisor Logan Weber. Carried and approved by all. 2. Operator License Board reviewed the operator license application for The Drop Shot. Background check was clear and no concerns were raised. Supervisor Wolter made the Motion to approve the Operator’s License; seconded by Supervisor Logan Weber. Carried and approved by all. 3. Pipke Park Dam Update & Parking Al Drum sent an Update provided on tree and brush removal progress on both ponds. Remaining stubs require contractor removal,(see attachment). Parking area is still awaiting electrical disconnection of old pole and outlet. 4. Maple Road Update Board discussed pending survey work needed to confirm road placement. Surveyor Greg Maines will be contacted again for scheduling. 5. Transfer Station Compactors One compactor scheduled for pickup. Second purchaser unresponsive; earlier indication was donation. Board discussed re-listing the compactor. Clerk will check into re-listing with Wisconsin Surplus On-Line Auction. Supervisor Logan Weber made the Motion to approve re-listing the Cardboard compactor with Wisconsin Surplus On-Line Auction; seconded by Supervisor Wolter. Carried and approved by all. 6. KerberRose Payroll Recommendation Finance Committee recommended outsourcing payroll and statutory reporting to KerberRose. Board agreed to obtain updated proposal. Chair Eschenbauch made a Motion to approve the Finance Committee member to work with the clerk on getting a new Proposal from Kerber Rose; Supervisor Logan Weber seconded the motion. Carried and approved by all. 7. Procedural Audit Board discussed delays in response from KerberRose representative. Considering whether audit remains needed or alternatives should be pursued. Will consult with the Finance Committee to see if it recommended. 8. Badger Heating & Air Conditioning Proposal Proposal presented for new high-efficiency boiler for Pipke warming hut. Existing unit is broken and unrepairable. Supervisor Wolter made a Motion to approve Badger Heating to repair the Pipke Pavilion Heater; seconded by Chair Eschenbauch. Carried and approved by all. 9. Town Personnel Policy Draft personnel handbook reviewed. Includes updated policies and procedures. Board plans attorney review. Chair Eschenbauch made a Motion to review and table till next Regular Town Board Meeting; seconded by Supervisor Wolter. Carried and approved by all. 10. Innovation Grant Period Board notified of second application period opening in October. Supervisor Logan Weber and clerk will attend informational webinar. 11. Artificial Wake Enhancement Ordinance Town of Land O Lakes request a joint Ordinance restricting Artificial Wake Enhancement on High Lake which boarders Presque Isle. The Board discussed unified ordinance required between towns for High Lake. Draft received and reviewed with no concerns. Chair Eschenbauch made a Motion to approve; Supervisor Logan Weber seconded the motion. Carried and approved by all. 12. Future Agenda Items 1. UDC ordinance amendment, 2027 price list review 2. Personnel policy 3. Cemetery ordinance 4. Pipke Park path plantings 5. Discussion of clerk/treasurer appointments 6. Bus route concerns 13. Board Correspondence General updates shared including assessor Open Book is scheduled for September 28, 2026 at Noon – 2 pm and a Board of Review meeting on October 8 at 6 – 8 pm. 14. County Board Member Correspondence No County updates provided. 15. Public Comments Public comments heard regarding Stateline Road safety, Zoom audio issues, and high school bus route concerns. 16. Authorization of Vouchers Supervisor Wolter made a Motion to approve V ouchers 38993 thru 39014; seconded by Supervisor Logan Weber. Carried and approved by all. 17. Adjournment at 7:17 pm Minutes Posted by Lori Thomas and AI