Regular TB Meeting 4-2-26

TOWN OF PRESQUE ISLE 8306 School Loop Rd Presque Isle, WI REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 2, 2026 Location Presque Isle Town Hall / Zoom) Presiding Officer Allen Eschenbauch, Chairman Present • Allen Eschenbauch, Chairman • Cathy Logan Weber, Supervisor • Carl Wolter, Supervisor 1 Call to Order The Regular Town Board Meeting of the Town of Presque Isle was called to order by Chairman Eschenbauch at approximately 6:00 PM. The meeting was conducted in person at Town Hall with Zoom access available. Approval of Minutes: March 5, March 6, March 10, and March 25, 2026 Corrections were noted (e.g., name spelling and punctuation).) • Motion: Chairman Eschenbauch made the motion to approve the March 25, 2026, March 6, 2026 and March 5, 2026 minutes as presented minutes with the corrected name “Ann Key. Approve March 10, 2026 minutes with a comma added after “payroll.”” Second: Supervisor Logan Weber Vote: Passed. ” Second: (stated) Vote: Passed, 2–1 (Wolter “nay”). Old Business 1) Electronic Message Board (EMB) Operating Procedures The Board reviewed and read aloud EMB guidelines (hours, brightness, content, display duration, Chamber of Commerce operation; no flashing/moving graphics per ordinance). Public comment addressed dark-sky concerns vs. nighttime. Supervisor Wolter would like to see “welcome” messaging. Motion: Supervisor Logan Weber made the motion to approve the Electronic Message Board Operating Guidelines as read. Second: Chairman Eschenbauch Vote: Passed, 2–1 (Wolter “nay”). 2) PPRC Update Al Drum reported: DNR land-use agreement in progress; State Historic Preservation concurrence (no cultural/historic impacts); permit applications refined by consultant Ann Key; potential geotechnical borings; exploring helical piles; DNR reviewing near-complete plans. No action taken. 3) Recycling Ordinance To maintain DNR grant eligibility, the Town needs a compliant recycling ordinance. Discussion included where refuse is sent and landfill requirements; staff to follow up. • Motion: Chairman Eschenbauch made the motion to Send recycling ordinance materials to the Ordinance Committee for drafting. Second: Supervisor Wolter Vote: Passed 4) Steps for Property Sale Consideration Board reviewed statutory notice window (need to post 15–20 days ahead of Annual Meeting). Clerk to prepare the agenda posting immediately to vote on at the Town Electors Meeting. No formal action taken. New Business 1) Treasurer Position — Elected → Appointed (Electors’ Meeting Question) Board discussed benefits of an appointed Treasurer (broader pool, clearer oversight). If approved by electors, change would take effect after current term unless vacancy occurs sooner. • Motion: Chairman Eschenbauch made the motion to Place the Treasurer position change (elected → appointed) before the electors at the April Annual Meeting. Second: Supervisor Wolter Vote: Passed unanimously. 2) Employee Handbook — Review and Signatures Board noted the current handbook lacks some components (e.g., grievance procedure, at-will language) and should be modernized. Interim step approved. Motion: Supervisor Wolter made the motion to have employees sign the current handbook, while researching updates and revisions for a future version. Second: Supervisor Logan Weber 3) Personnel Policy for Library Library submitted updated operations/personnel policies for Board awareness; no action requested. 4) Changing Other Town Buildings from Brightspeed to Spectrum Departments agreed to switch; estimated $439/month savings. • Motion: Chairman Eschenbauch made the motion to Approve switching remaining Town facilities from Brightspeed to Spectrum. Second: Supervisor Logan Weber Vote: Passed unanimously. 5) Sale of Transfer Station Compactors Compactors are surplus after single-stream recycling. Public comment raised concerns about recycling efficacy; Board reaffirmed prior decision to sell. Clerk directed to list via Wisconsin Surplus. 6) Conceptual Approval of Dog Park Park & Rec requested conceptual approval to convert the North Ball Field into a dog park (donation-driven costs; field currently underused). Events could still be scheduled as needed. • Motion: Supervisor Logan Weber made the motion to Approve the concept of a Dog Park and allow Park & Rec to develop a detailed proposal. Second: Chairman Eschenbauch Vote: Passed unanimously. 7) Ambulance Insurance / Lease Agreement Northwoods EMS District will carry primary ambulance insurance; lease updated accordingly. Town coverage may be redundant; Chairman to review with insurer. • Motion: Chairman Eschenbauch made the motion to Approve the amended ambulance lease agreement reflecting EMS insurance responsibility. Second: Supervisor Logan Weber Vote: Passed unanimously. 8) Mausoleums in Cemetery Given 10′×10′ plot constraints and prior installation concerns, Board debated future mausoleums. • Motion: Supervisor Wolter made the motion to Request the Ordinance Committee to draft an ordinance prohibiting future mausoleums in Evergreen Cemetery. Second: Chairman Eschenbauch Vote: Passed, 2–1. (Logan Weber nay ) 9) Survey Map Signing Two Metz survey divisions, previously reviewed and approved by Zoning, brought for Town approval/signature. • Subdivision #1: Parts of Government Lots 1, 2, and 4, Section 23, T43N, R7E — Owners: Steven & Ethan Metz. • Subdivision #2: Part of the NE¼ of SE¼ (Sec 33) and NW¼ of SW¼ (Sec 34), T43N, R7E — Owners: Steven & Carolyn Metz. • Motion: Chairman Eschenbauch made the motion to Approve and sign Metz Survey Map #1 (Sec 23) and Survey Map #2 (Sec 33/34). Second: Supervisor Wolter Vote: Passed unanimously. 10) Electrician’s Estimate for TV Outlets Boardroom TV outlet ($310) approved under budgeted funds; Library outlets tabled pending budget review. • Motion: Supervisor Logan Weber made the motion to Approve installation of Boardroom TV outlet (estimated $310). Second: Supervisor Wolter Vote: Passed unanimously. 11) Approval of EDC Bylaws Updated Economic Development Committee procedures/membership approved. • Motion: Supervisor Logan made the motion to Approve the revised EDC bylaws. Second: Supervisor Wolter Vote: Passed unanimously. 12) Appoint Dave Bogan to Finance Committee • Motion: Chairman Eschenbauch made the motion to Appoint Dave Bogan to the Finance Committee. Second: Supervisor Logan Weber Vote: Passed unanimously. Future Agenda Items • ADA website accessibility compliance (gov site requirements/timeline) • AI usage policy (enterprise vs. personal tools; security) • Library electrical work follow-up • Other items as requested by committees/board Board Correspondence Report from UW-Extension AI class: security considerations; need for a Town AI policy; references to Bayfield County example policy. County Board Member Correspondence No report. Public Comments Comments offered throughout the meeting as relevant to agenda items. Authorization of Vouchers • Motion: Supervisor Wolter made the motion to Approve vouchers #38,583–#38,656, with two voided entries. Second: Supervisor Logan Weber Vote: Passed unanimously. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lori Thomas, Town Clerk