_3-5-2026 Minutes for Town Board Meeting

Town of Presque Isle Town Board Meeting 3-5-2026 6 PM Town Office 8306 School Loop Road Presque Isle, WI 54557 Meeting Minutes Supervisor Weber made a motion to approval of Minutes from the Town Board Meetings of February 18, 2026, and February 12, 2026, Supervisor Wolter seconded, carried and approved by all. Discuss and Possible Action: Old Business: 1. Pipke Dam update: Al Drum presented an update on the Picket Park Dam reclamation project, where engineers submitted calculations to DNR in January 2026, though there's still no feedback. Sterling will issue new plans later this month, and the town is preparing permit evidence for DNR, with plans to begin construction this year. Eric also reviewed that he lined up 9 construction companies for future bids as soon as the plans are approved including Howard Brothers and Munson Brothers who are local. 2. Operational Procedures on Electronic Sign: Chairman Eschenbauch report that our new sign is up thanks to the Lions Club. After talking to the Ron Stoltz from the Chamber, they would like to have a Special meeting at the sign location next Wednesday March 11th. 3. NEMSD: Chairman Eschenbauch also addressed concerns about the Northwoods Emergency Medical Service District, where one board member was pushing to replace existing bylaws without following the proper amendment process. The board expressed concerns about attending a meeting on March 18th called by this member and it could be seen as undermining the current bylaws. They agreed to review copies of both the existing and proposed bylaws before making a decision about attendance. 4. Property Sale: We have had a request to sell two town lots adjacent to the buyers home. This needs to go to the next Town of Electors Meeting in April. Chairman Eschenbauch did get a couple appraisals on the land.. Eschenbauch made a motion to put on the agenda for the Electors meeting in April, Supervisor Wolter seconded, carried and all approved. New Business: 1. Switch Clerk position from Elected to Appointed to go to Electors Meeting: Chairman Eschenbauch made a motion to place switching Clerk position from Elected to Appointed on the agenda for the Electors Meeting in April, with the benefits and drawbacks of this change. Supervisor Weber seconded. Carried and approved by all. 2. Hiring an assistant for elections: Chairman Eschenbauch made a motion to hire an Elections assistant to help the new clerk with the prep of the elections. Supervisor Wolter seconded, carried and passed by all. Eschenbauch also informed the town that there is money in the budget that is for an assistant/ Deputy clerk. 3. Outreach to potential bidders / interested contractors for Pipke Park Dam: This was disused earlier in Old business. 4. Acceptance of resignation for Park and Rec and Financial Committee member: Chairman Eschenbauch made a motion to accept the resignation of Kim Prott from the Park and Rec and Financial Committees, Supervisor Weber seconded, carried and approved by all. 5. Security Health Renewal: The town recieved a renewal contract for employees Health Insurance. The town will contact he agent for assistance in understanding this contract and other options 6. QB Upgrade to Diamond for Payroll Assistance: The towns IT consultant has suggested the Town to table this item at this time. Future Agenda Items: Changing Treasure position to Appointed from Elected Health Insurance Operational Procedures for Sign Getting a Zoom person Annabelle Lake Buoy Employee Contract, Board Correspondence: Supervisor Weber received a letter of interest for a Finance Committee member. Supervisor Wolter reported on the Land Fill Venture group meeting he attended in Eagle River. Two member towns are considering withdrawing from the group and he thought that we should consider that action also. He reported that our wase is being hauled to a different landfill by our hauler. He will continue to monitor and attend the next meetings. County Board Member Correspondence: Richard Logan reported the Nutritional site starts up April 1st at the NLES. All encouraged to attend. Representative Logan also reported that the Septic Pumpers are pushing for the state to change the regulations of receiving a 3 yr card to yearly inspections unless the septic tank is pumped. The County does not want this. He will keep us updated on this issue. Public Comments N/A Authorization of Vouchers Supervisor Weber approved this month's vouchers. Adjournment Chairman Eschenbauch adjourned the meeting Posted by Lori Thomas, Town Clerk