Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Drammen Board Meeting Minutes July 13th, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Larson at 7:00 p.m. with all board members present. Town residents Jim Williams and Greg Lampman and Parker Stamm of Elevated Excavation LLC were also in attendance. Road Repairs To expedite the meeting, Parker Stamm of Elevated Excavation presented his proposal before regular town board business. Mr. Stamm reviewed a proposal to repair three deteriorated sections of Hemlock Road and provided the board with an estimated cost. Due to budget constraints and the need to bid out the contract, the board decided to take the proposal under advisement and revisit it early next year. June Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the June 8th meeting minutes was made by Joe Becker and seconded by Mike Isaacson. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report. Motion to approve the June’s Treasurer’s Report was made by Mike Isaacson and seconded by Joe Becker. Motion carried. Monthly Bills The monthly bills were reviewed, the town clerk discussed the 2% Fire Dues and 4 Fire Run invoices. Joe Becker made a motion to approve the monthly bills, which was seconded by Mike Isaacson. Motion carried. Monthly Budget Review The town board conducted a review of the current budget. The town clerk discussed the overage for the 2% fire dues which was underestimated during budget creation. This will be fixed later in the year by resolution. Old Plow Truck Status The town board reviewed the status of the old plow truck and considered options for its sale. Following deliberation, members agreed to place the truck along Highway 37 with a for sale sign and list it on Facebook Marketplace until the next scheduled meeting. If the truck is not sold for the predetermined minimum price, the board will determine further actions at the subsequent meeting. Chairman, Supervisor, Clerk Updates The Chairman addressed concerns regarding Locust, Hilly Crest, and Sunny Nook roads, which require the use of a mini excavator for remediation. Dick Bahr, an acquaintance of Tim Hoverson, possesses such equipment and has offered to lease it to the town at a discounted rate. The town maintenance worker will contact Mr. Bahr to negotiate terms and timelines, subject to board approval. The Chairman reported a cylinder leak on the tractor, noting that town resident Ron Books generously donated his time and materials to resolve the issue. Additionally, water in the fuel tank had impaired tractor performance; Alcivia was contacted and successfully removed approximately one gallon of water from the town’s diesel tank, resolving the problem. The Chairman discussed ongoing battery issues with the new plow truck, attributing them to the original batteries, which are nine years old and require replacement. Ascendance Trucking, the seller, has been contacted and agreed to supply three new batteries at cost. The Chairman noted a significant oil bleed from Walnut Road, which was chip sealed last year. Scotts Construction recommended conducting several sanding passes and advised continued monitoring for additional concerns. The Treasurer provided an update indicating that UWEC archivists have been contacted to inspect deteriorating town records. An inspection will be scheduled in the coming weeks. The Clerk presented the necessity of purchasing a dehumidifier to prevent damage to the building and its records, to which the board gave its approval. Public Input Greg Lampman reported that fellow Recycling worker Peter Schmitt has recovered from his surgery and is ready to come back to work. Motion to adjourn at 8:09 p.m. was made by Joe Becker and seconded by Mike Isaacson. Motion carried. Upcoming Meetings/Events WTA TAC Meeting, Town of Washington, Thursday 30th July 7pm August Board Meeting Monday August 10th 7pm August Primary Election Tuesday August 11th 7am – 8pm Submitted Nick Lutes Drammen Town Clerk