Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF YORK, DANE COUNTY MINUTES – February 9, 2026 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of York was called to order by Chairman Helwig at 6:00 pm on Monday, February 9, 2026. Those present were Chairman Helwig, Supervisor Auchtung, Supervisor Derr and Linda Henning, Clerk/Treasurer. Others present: Listed on the sign-in sheet attached to the original minutes. Public Comment: Paula Brandmeier candidate for Dane County Board attended the meeting to introduce herself and answer questions. Posting of the agenda and meeting notice was verified by the Clerk/Treasurer. Approval of the agenda: Motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second from Supervisor Derr to approve of the agenda as posted. Agenda approved with all present in favor. Minutes of January 12th, 2026: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the minutes of the January 12, 2026, Town Board meeting. Minutes approved with all present in favor. Clerk’s Report: Discussion on the upcoming primary election. The date of the election is February 17th, 2026. Historical Committee will need to move the old records that are open for display to the benches at the side of the Town Hall so election traffic is not hindered. Next election after the primary will be the Spring election on April 7th, 2026. Treasurer’s Report: The monthly Treasurer’s report showed the following in Town accounts. Farmers & Merchants Union Bank - $702,910.94 in the general account and $167,522.66 in the savings account. There was $33,930.20 in the LGIP General account and $8,718.98.65 in the LGIP Cemetery account. Bills to pay were approved on a motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung except for the invoice from Earthscapes which needed some follow up. Checks approved for payment were #9502 thru #9513 including Electronic Funds Payments for utilities and payroll liabilities. Motion approved with all present in favor. Patrolman’s Report: The salt order will go in next month. The road down to the County salt shed off of Greenway Road and CTH V is deteriorating. The lock for the garage door had to be replaced. The patrolman will check on prices for the cost of an attachment to clear overhead tree branches and limbs that attaches to a tractor in addition to an attachment to pick up the tree debris. Comprehensive Plan Update Committee – Ben Kollenbroich was present to assist the committee. Town of York Board Meeting Minutes February 9, 2026 Page 1 A request was received from Mark Hintz to place beehives at the old Town landfill. Our insurance carrier, Horton, will not require additional insurance coverage. We should get a certificate of insurance from the owner of the bees. All members of the Town Board will attend a WTA District meeting to get their certification for Board of Review. The next meeting is March 9th, 2026. There being no further business on the agenda, motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second from Supervisor Derr to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Linda Henning, Clerk/Treasurer Town of York Attached to Original Minutes - Monthly Financial Report List of Bills Paid Town of York Board Meeting Minutes February 9, 2026 Page 2