Regular TB Meetin Minutes 8-6-26

TOWN OF PRESQUE ISLE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES Thursday, August 6, 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 6:00 PM. 2. Minutes Approval Supervisor Wolter made a Motion to approve the Minutes from July 16, 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting • July 17, 2026 Special Town Board Meeting • July 29, 2026 Special Town Board Meeting Supervisor Logan Weber seconded the motion. Motion to approve all minutes carried unanimously. Old Business 1 Pipke Park Dam – Mowing, Brushing, and Tree Cutting Update Al Drum gave a reviewed on the current progress on dam reclamation work. • 252 trees over 4 inches have been marked for removal. • Town crew will conduct mowing, brushing, and small tree cutting. • Larger trees will likely require a contractor. • Max has begun brushing and mowing. • Tree removal must occur during pond low-water periods during construction. • Forrest will follow up with a site visit after brushing is completed. 2. Objections to Abandoning Maple Road Written objections from Maple Road residents were received, halting the abandonment process. • The Board reaffirmed Maple Road as a town road. • Chair Eschenbauch made a Motion to set a meeting on site for Tuesday, August 11 at 9:00 AM to evaluate needed work to bring the road up to town specifications. • Meeting will include the Town Board, town crew, and affected citizens. • Supervisor Logan Weber seconded. Motion carried unanimously. New Business 1. Electric Outlets at Pipke Park Pavilion The Lions Club requested additional electrical outlets to support food service activities. • Conduit will be run from attic space to new outlet locations. • Lions will pay for materials; electrician Ron Stultz will supervise installation. • Supervisor Wolter made a Motion to allow Lion’s to do the electrical installation. Chair Eschenbauch seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Mice Issue in the Community Center Maintenance will inspect and seal exterior gaps, check door weather stripping, and clerk to place signage encouraging doors to remain closed. • External traps may be used; no poison will be involved. 3. Fire Department Checking Account Signatories Chair Eschenbauch made a Motion to have new signatories for the Fire Department due to recent Fire Department elections, new signatories were approved for the department’s checking account: • Doug Wolter, Chief • Jeffrey Simmons, Secretary • Colin Curtis, Emergency Medical Director • James Nelson, Assistant Chief Supervisor Wolter second the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Parking at Pipke Park Board discussed parking shortages due to increased park usage. • Kiosk has been moved; a map will be placed on the building instead. Chair Eschenbauch made a Motion approved to remove unused electrical equipment obstructing parking and add gravel to expand parking without removing trees. Supervisor Logan Weber seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Future Agenda Items • Cemetery ordinance regarding above-ground vaults (moratorium discussion). • Search process for new town attorney due to upcoming retirement. 6. Board Correspondence None presented 7. County Board Member Correspondence None presented. 8. Public Comments No public comments were recorded. 9. Authorization of Vouchers Supervisor Wolter made a Motion to approve vouchers 38865 through 38902, excluding voided vouchers 38891 and 38899. Supervisor Logan Weber seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 10. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:38 pm.