Regulsr TB Meeting 7-16-26

Town of Presque Isle Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes July 16, 2026, 6:00 PM Presque Isle Town Hall 8306 School Loop Road Presque Isle, Wisconsin Call to Order Chair Eschenbauch called the Regular Town Board Meeting to order at 6:00 PM Present was Chair Eschenbauch, Supervisor Logan Weber, and Supervisor Wolter, constituting a quorum. 1. Approval of Minutes The Board reviewed the minutes of July 2, 2026, Regular Town Board Meeting, the July 13, 2026, Special Town Board Meeting. The July 15, 2026, Special Town Board Meeting was not ready. Supervisor Wolter made a Motion to approve July 2, July 13, meeting minutes. Supervisor Logan Weber seconded the motion. Motion carried and approved by all. Old Business 2. Transfer Station Signs The Board discussed installing additional signage at the transfer station to improve public awareness of proper disposal locations for waste materials. The Board approved the purchase of five fabric banners identifying areas for antifreeze, waste oil, electronic recycling, scrap metal, and yard/kitchen waste. The electronic recycling banner will include the word "Free." The total cost of the banners is approximately $140. Chair Eschenbauch made a motion to approve the purchase of five transfer station banners at a cost of approximately $140. Supervisor Logan Weber seconded the motion. Motion carried and approved by all. 3. Emergency Shelter and Disaster Preparedness Plan The Chair reported receipt of the Vilas County Emergency Shelter and Disaster Preparedness Plan. The plan was forwarded to the Town's emergency services group for incorporation into the Town's emergency preparedness planning. 4. Maple Road The Board reviewed documentation concerning the legal status of Maple Road. Discussion included conflicting historical records, questions regarding ownership, potential liability, and concerns over previous highway aid payments. Following discussion, the Board determined it was in the Town's best interest to begin the legal process to abandon Maple Road rather than accept responsibility for the roadway. Chair Eschenbauch made a motion to begin the process of abandoning Maple Road. Supervisor Logan Weber seconded the motion. Motion carried and approved by all. 5. Muskrats and Beavers in Pipke Ponds Supervisor Wolter reported on efforts to address muskrat and beaver activity in the Pipke ponds. No local trapper was available; Chair Eschenbauch has the contact of an out-of-area trapper had been identified and would be contacted regarding the project. New Business 1. Undetermined Road off Bartsch Road The Board discussed an inquiry from legal counsel regarding a possible Town road off Bartsch Road. Initial investigation indicated no evidence of Town ownership beyond a grass pathway. The Board will continue to monitor the matter as additional information becomes available. 2. Pipke Park Kiosk / Annabelle Lake Kiosk The Board discussed relocating the damaged kiosk from Pipke Park to the Annabelle Lake boat landing. The Annabelle Lake Association will provide the foundation and support posts, while the town crew will transport and assemble the kiosk. Chair Eschenbauch made a motion to relocate the Pipke Park kiosk to the Annabelle Lake boat landing. Supervisor Wolter seconded the motion. and approved by all. 3. Road Loan The Board considered financing for upcoming road improvement projects. Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, the Board approved borrowing $378,693 from Headwaters Bank using a 10-year repayment schedule. The Finance Committee recommended the longer repayment period to improve cash flow through lower annual payments. The Clerk will confirm final loan terms and interest rates with the bank Chair Eschenbauch made a motion to borrow $378,693 from Headwaters State Bank for road improvements utilizing a 10-year repayment schedule. Supervisor Wolter seconded the motion. Motion carried and approved by all. 4. Appointment to Finance Committee The Board considered filling the vacancy on the Finance Committee. Supervisor Logan Weber made a motion to appoint Bruce Bohren to the Finance Committee. Supervisor Wolter seconded the motion. Motion carried and approved by all. 3. Badger Heating Estimate / Library Air Conditioner Replacement The Board reviewed the proposal from Badger Heating for replacement of the library air conditioning unit in the amount of $6,875 and approved the replacement. 1 Chair Eschenbauch made a motion to approve the Badger Heating proposal in the amount of $6,875 for replacement of the library air conditioning unit. Supervisor Logan Weber seconded the motion. Motion carried and approved by all. 4. Fire Station Roof The Board discussed the Fire Station roof replacement project. Design Tech was recommended to provide project management services and prepare bid specifications for the project at a cost of $16,300. The roofing project will subsequently be bid separately. Supervisor Logan Weber made a motion to hire Design Tech for $16,300 to provide project management services and prepare bid specifications for the Fire Station roof replacement project. Chair Eschenbauch seconded the motion. Motion carried and approved by all. Future Agenda Items: None currently. Board Correspondence: The Chair received a letter from Vilas County letting us know they had been by the Natural Lakes and saw the road signs that we installed and thought they looked incredible and thanked everyone involved in getting them in. There was mention of the need for a sign at the intersection of Deer Trail and County Hwy B. County Board Member Correspondence County Board Supervisor Logan received a call questioning why Presque Isle needed Vilas County Zoning to approve any zoning ordinances. Logan reported that according to State Statues 60.62 it is required for County Zoning to get such approval for any ordinance for each town. . Public Comments: none Authorization of Vouchers The Board reviewed and approved payment of vouchers. Supervisor Wolter made a motion to approve vouchers 388341- 38864. Chair Eschenbauch seconded the motion. Motion carried and approved by all. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 pm Respectfully submitted, Lori Thomas with assistance from AI Town Clerk