Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Vienna Board Minutes Monday, July 20, 2026 The regular town board meeting was called to order on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:00PM by Chair Jerry Marx. Supervisors Gary Endres, Amanda Nickel, Jenny Sweat, PW Supervisor Scott Benson and Clerk Kathy Clark were present. Also present was resident Lonnie Hahn, Rhonda Meinholz, Scott Maier, Nancy Caldwell and Nancy Roth. Supervisor Sherri Meinholz was excused. Pledge of Allegiance was recited Cornerstone Community Center Update by Natalie Raemisch, Executive Director: Raemisch updated the members on improvements going on at the center, such as a new parking lot and driveway outside, budget status and the customer service offered to the community. The community center is still pursu ing an exempt status with the state. Discussion followed. Public Comment: None Approve or amend the minutes of the July 6, 2026, town board meeting: Motion by Endres, second by Sweatt to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2026, town board meeting. Motion carried (4-0) Discussion and possible action on Equipment Committee-Purchase of new Tractor: Review of the two quotes provided by Mid -State and Johnson Sales. The equipment committee reviewed the quotes and recommended approval of the Mid-State tractor based on lower price and financing proposal. Discussion of the two models continued with questions regarding reliability and functionality. Motion by Endres, second by Nickel to approve the purchase of John Deere tractor with the 2-year purchase agreement. Motion carried (4-0) Discussion and possible action on Town Land to be sold; Parcel #0909 -132-2275-0: This parcel is located at the end of Dekorra and Red Bird Road, adjacent to the two homes at the end of each road. Both residents are interested in purchasing the land. State Statute requires the town to notice the sale to the electors prior to proposing the sale. This can be done by special meeting or at the Annual Electors meeting in April. Additional information will be gathered from the interested parties prior to publication of sale. Endres suggested having the land appraised for value purposes. Clark will follow up on this. Discussion and possible action on Purchase of Development Rights Program (PDR): At the April Annual meeting, a presentation on PDR program was given by Renee Lauber of Dane County Town Association. This program was introduced by resident Rhonda Meinholz as an option to preserve land rights in the area. This program is successful in Town of Dunn and another town is investing in the program, Town of Dunkirk. Meinholz has been attending the meetings continually to help Vienna if the board is interested in movi ng forward. After much discussion, the board directed Meinholz to cease pursuing this program on behalf of Vienna. The board expressed other plans that need attention and investment for future growth. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Breiwa designed a month-to-month report of all DMB the towns investment accounts, savings and checking accounts balances and interest rates offered. Operator’s License: There were several applications submitted by J. Henry Farms, a total of seven were received. Each applicant had a full background check with no issues. They all completed the seller’s course as well. Motion by Endres, second by Nickel to approve all seven applications for town Operator Licenses. Motion carried (4-0) Town Supervisor Reports: Supervisor Nickel meeting with Cornerstone Community Center was held Tuesday, July 14th. Supervisor Sweatt meeting with Waunakee EMS was scheduled for Thursday, July 9 th. EMS is still working on installing the Intersection Pre -Emptions and looking into union negotiations . Supervisor Meinholz meeting with Dane-Vienna Fire Department is scheduled for Monday, July 27th. Supervisor Endres meeting with Waunakee Fire meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 27th. Town Clerk’s Report: On July 14th, Dane County Zoning Land Review held an open meeting on applications submitted for review. Petition 12275, Madison Springs development submitted a plan to build on Parcel # 0909- 211-8000-3 on Patton Rd and Hwy V. This development, while in theory is fine to build in this location based on reports provided, because it sits on the edge of the wetland, petition 12275 was denied. Also, residents Hornung located on Hwy I built a riding arena on the property by request ing a variance CUP because of the size. After Cleary built the arena, it was found in violation of setbacks. Hornung decided to correct this by having C leary relocate the building. Updated information was submitted to Dane County for action to the violation letter. Review and authorize payments of current town and utility bills, wages, and expenses : Motion by Endres, second by Sweatt to approve the current town bills as stated in the amount of $ 138,504.66; Payroll $4,170.34; Town Bills $133,486.9; Utility 1 $705.94 and Utility 2 $141.48. Motion carried (4-0) Adjourn: Motion by Endres, second by Sweatt, to adjourn. Motion carried ( 4-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:05PM. Prepared by: Kathleen Clark, Town Clerk Note: These are draft minutes to be approved at the August 3, 2026, board meeting