Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Drammen Town Meeting Minutes September 8th, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Larson at 7:00 p.m. with all board members present. Town residents Jim Williams, Gary Gritzmaker, and Darrin Stanton were also present. August Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the August 11th and 20th Meeting Minutes was made by Mike Isaacson seconded by Joe Becker. Motion carried. Treasurers Report Motion to approve the June Treasurer’s Report made by Mike Isaacson seconded by Joe Becker. Motion carried. Monthly Bills Motion to approve the July bills made by Joe Becker seconded by Mike Isaacson. Motion carried. Monthly Budget Review The monthly budget was reviewed with discussion about the overage of the Town Board Expense Category due to increase training costs of new personnel on the board. Problem will be fixed at the end of year with a budget resolution. Stanton Re-zone Application Town member Darrin Stanton submitted a request to re-zone two parcels, LOTs 1 and 2 CSM 3129 (VOL17 P 317, 1122789), from A-3 to A-2 to facilitate the sale of a house and approximately 11-12 acres while retaining the remaining farmland. The board reviewed a drawing of the proposed land division and his proposal. A motion to approve the rezone request was made by Joe Becker and seconded by Mike Isaacson. Motion Carried. Garbage and Recycling Status/GFL Contract The town Clerk gave an updated status on the program and responses to the Ad Delite advertisement. Supervisor Mike Isaacson presented a completed job application for Craig Olsen and volunteered to become the overall supervisor and point of contact for the program. The GFL contract from last month’s meeting was presented and discussed. A motion to approve and sign the 5-year contract was made by Joe Becker and seconded by Mike Isaacson. Motion Carried. Road Repair Status The town Chairman provided an update regarding road repairs, noting that crack sealing had been completed on Coon Creek Road. However, the other approved repairs have not yet been finished. He also reported unsuccessful attempts to contact the Scott Construction representative. The town Chairman will follow up and report next meeting. Town Clerk Updates WTA Fall Workshop Registration The town Clerk reported three registrations for the training to be conducted on the 16th of September at the Florian Gardens (Supervisor 2 and Treasurer) and online the week of the 20th of September(Clerk). Tim Equipment Lease/Insurance The town Clerk reported that the signed lease has been submitted and incorporated into the town’s insurance policy. He further noted that the town received a revised premium bill totaling $27, which will be settled upon removal of the equipment from the policy in November. ECCHS Contract Status The town Clerk reported that the EC County Humane Society contract expires at the end of the year and the Director is scheduled to present the new contract at the next town board meeting. Public Input - None Motion to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. was made by Joe Becker and seconded by Mike Isaacson. Motion carried. Submitted Nick Lutes Drammen Town Clerk