Regular TB Meeting Minutes 9-3-2026

TOWN OF PRESQUE ISLE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 3, 2026 – 6:00 PM Presque Isle Town Hall 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI 54557 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 PM. Minutes’ Approval Supervisor Logan Weber made the Motion to approve the Minutes from August 20, 2026, and August 11, 2026, Special Town Board Meeting. Chair Eschenbauch seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously (Aye). Old Business 1. Pipke Park Berm Update on mowing, brushing Al Drum provided an update. Sterling Consultants are finalizing the dam remediation plans for DNR submittal and conducting a constructability review Sept 7–11. Plans expected to be submitted Sept 14–19. Vilas County Highway Department completed tree and brush removal on Aug 25–27 with an estimated cost of $4,012. Work included mulching small trees, reducing larger trees to 4-foot stubs, and marking certain stumps for full root removal. Recommendation to re-engage County excavator for two additional days for South Pond brushing at an estimated cost of $2,674.68. (See Attachment) Chair Eschenbauch made a Motion to engage the County to continue removing brush on the South Pond. Supervisor Logan Weber Seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously (Aye). 2. Pipke Pond Trapper Update No local trapper was found, so Steve Ellez of Minocqua will visit the site Monday, Sept 7 at 11:30 AM to assess access and trapping needs. Discussion included possible signage to notify public of trapping activities; the trapper will advise. 3. Mainstreet Parking The Economic Development Committee met with local business owners. The proposed shift of parking westward was rejected by Vilas County due to insufficient space for a required 10-foot parking lane. No further action at this time. New Business 1. Cemetery Ordinance / Mausoleum Moratorium Discussion noted that passing the ordinance may be quicker than establishing a moratorium. Ordinance Committee meets tomorrow, with board action anticipated in two weeks. Future Agenda Items Items noted for future agendas include: Operator Licenses, Pipke parking, Maple Road, and Transfer Station Compactors. Board Correspondence A citizen requested exploring a fundraising/grant committee. Also discussed concerns from parents regarding high school bus route changes affecting Presque Isle students. Plans to bring concerns to the upcoming school board meeting. County Board Member Correspondence County representative was absent but shared a reminder about the Sept 23, 2026 public hearing regarding moratorium on data centers, solar systems, and battery storage. Public Comments No public comments were offered. Authorization of Vouchers Supervisor Logan Weber made a Motion to approve vouchers 38954 through 38992 with no voids. Chair Eschenbauch seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment Meeting adjourned was at 6:40. Minutes prepared by Lori Thomas Assisted by AI