Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF YORK, DANE COUNTY MINUTES - July 14, 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: The question was asked on the status of the Town audit. They are still working on it. 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 June 9th and July 7th, 2025 Meetings: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the minutes of the June 9th, 2025 and July 7th, 2025 Board meetings. Minutes approved with all present in favor. A representative from Scott Construction was present with a quote for the work to be done this summer ($61,000). Scott Construction was the only bidder on the summer work for the Town of York. Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to accept the bid from Scott Construction for the wedging of Mueller Road from STH 73 to Marshall Road, paving over the new culvert on Krause Road and the Town salt shed apron.. Total bid was for $61,000.00. The Clerk requested approval from the Board for the winter heating contract with FS Insight. The cost will be $1.499 per gallon. Motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second from Supervisor Derr to approve of the contract with FS Insight for propane fuel for the winter at $1.499/gallon. Treasurer’s Report: The monthly treasurer’s report was reviewed by the Board along with the bills presented for payment. There is $48,649.87 in the Town General Checking Account as of 7/3/25. There is $8,510.30 in the York Medina Cemetery account, $33,118.11 in the LGIP General Account and $76,947.85 in the F & M Savings account before the Fire Dues deposit. The approval of the bills was tabled until after the meeting. 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 in favor (Checks #9397 through #9416 including Electronic Funds Payments for utilities and payroll liabilities). Patrolman’s Report: Patrolman Kleven submitted a written report of his activities for the month. Chairman Helwig asked about spraying around the road signs to improve visibility at the intersections. Town of York Board Meeting Minutes July 9, 2025 Page 1 Historical Committee: The next meeting was set for July 26th, 2025 at 9 am. Raith Road Abandonment: The Board agreed that this road should be vacated. Approval of Petition DCPREZ-2025-12189 (M & G Stade Jt Rev Trust): Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the rezoning petition which would separate the existing residence from the farmland on parcel #0912-102-8500-3 at 779 CTH V changing the zoning from FP-35 to RR-1 for one acre. Motion approved with all present in favor. Approval of Petition DCPREZ-2025-12190 (Muddy Beaver Enterprises LLC): Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the rezoning petition which would separate the existing residence from the farmland on parcels 092-134-8600-4, 0912-131-9100-0 and 0912-133-8000-1. This would create a 2.1 acre lot at 7188 STH 89 changing the zoning from FP-35 to RR-2. Motion approved with all present in favor. Chairman’s Report: No update from Marshall Fire. No new meeting set for EMS. Columbus EMS waiting for new contract. No update from Columbus Fire. Comprehensive Plan Update Committee. Ben Kollenbroich from Dane County Zoning will help the committee if needed. The next meeting is on August 11th, 2025. There was no further business on the agenda and on a motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung the meeting was adjourned. 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 July 14, 2025 Page 2