Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF YORK, DANE COUNTY MINUTES - August 11, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of York was called to order by Chairman Helwig at 6:00 pm on July 14, 2025. 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: Gary Ness is concerned about the number of vehicle accidents that occur at the intersection of STH73 and CTH V. Chairman Helwig will contact the DOT. Posting of the agenda and meeting notice was verified by the Clerk/Treasurer. Approval of the agenda: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second by Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the agenda as posted. Agenda approved as posted. Minutes of July 14, 2025 Meeting: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the minutes of the July 14, 2025 Town Board meeting. Minutes approved with all present in favor. Clerk’s Report: The Clerk will have the Resolution for “Right to Farm” language ready for the next meeting. Treasurer’s Report: Budget Update. The monthly treasurer’s report was reviewed by the Board along with the bills presented for payment. As of August 11, 2025 there was $36,047.17 in the Town General Checking Account. There is $8,541.84 in the York Medina Cemetery account, $33,240.84 in the LGIP General Account and $66,648.05 in the F & M Savings account. Bills were approved for payment after adjournment on a motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung. Bills approved for payment with all present infavor (Checks #9397 through #9416 including Electronic Funds Payments for utilities and payroll liabilities). The Dane County Urban Consortium is asking the Town of York to join. Chairman Helwig explained that the agenda of the Consortium does not pertain to the Town. Patrolman’s Report: Patrolman Kleven submitted a written report of his activities for the month. Patrolman Kleven will work on tree trimming and brush cutting for the coming month. Technology Update: The City of Sun Prairie IT Department may be able to help the Town of York with IT issues. Historical Committee Meeting: Moving forward. Emergency Medical Services new provider for all of the Town of York will be Lifestar EMS. Town of York Board Meeting Minutes August 11, 2025 Page 1 Raith Road Abandonment: The Board agreed that this road should be vacated. Marshall Fire Department Agreement was reviewed by the Board and with the other municipalities next week. Columbus EMS contract agreement will be reviewed at the next CAEMS meeting. Chairman’s Report: There will be a public hearing for the vacation of Raith Road before the October Town Board meeting. Crack filling options were reviewed. Regarding tree trimming and brush cutting, the Town of Medina may be able to rent to the Town of York their mower/boom for the cutting of trees. WTA Fall Workshops - Chairman Helwig will be attending one of the workshops. The Recycling/Garbage Facility attendant will be out of town for approximately a month. The next meeting is on September 8th, 2025 There was no further business on the agenda and on a motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second from Supervisor Derr the meeting was adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:06 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 August 11, 2025 Page 2