Annual Meeting — Minutes

Town of Vienna Annual Meeting of the Electors Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The 176th Annual Town Meeting was called to order on Monday, April 15, 2025, at 6:30PM by Chair Jerry Marx. Supervisors Dakota Cable, Amanda Nickel, Sherri Meinholz, Gary Endres, Public Works Scott Benson, and Clerk Kathy Clark were present. Also present, Residents Donna Marx, Nancy Caldwell, Laverne & Mary Wipperfurth and Jay Long. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Comment: None Swear in Elected Town Officials: Clark swore in Town Chair Jerry Marx, Supervisor II Sherri Meinholz and newly elected Supervisor I Amanda Nickel by providing the Oath of Office. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Endres, second by Cable to approve the minutes for the April 16, 2024, Annual Meeting. Motion carried (5-0). 2024 Annual Town Financial Reports for Town and Utility Districts: Clark reported that after working with auditors this year, the town is doing good and meeting requirements for year -end close. It was discussed that a new loan would be taken out in 2025 for road project costs. This would replace an existing 5-year loan that was paid off in March of this year. This will increase the towns debt that is needed to keep the tax levy close to the same. The Johnson & Blocks review did not find any significant issues with any of the fund balances as of December 31, 2024. A Treasurer’s report was provided with all bank account balances. Discussion followed. Also noted, there are no existing loans or outstanding debt in both the Utility Districts. Town Plan Commission Report: Clark reported that the Plan Commission has been working with Dane County Plan/Zone Senior Planner, Curt Kodl, on updating the town Comprehensive Plan. As of March, the final revisions were approved, and the Comprehensive is complete. The next step will be to schedule a Public Hearing before the final release. Town Equipment Advisory Committee Report: Clark reported there was one meeting held August 2024. The committee have discussed the costs of a new truck but decided to wait to see what the market does. If any new purchases would be made in 2025, it would be a new lawn mower, larger than the current mower. The Equipment Fund has a balance of $204,000 as of after the annual budget adjustment was completed in March 2025. Town Chairs Report: Marx said that the town has been operating good over the last year. Marx said the Public Works Department has been doing a good job of snow plowing and keeping with road maintenance work. Marx thanked all the employees for their hard work. Town Clerk’s Report: The 177th Annual Meeting will be held April 14, 2026. Adjourn: Motion by Meinholz, second by Cable to adjourn. Motion carried (5-0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:54PM. Prepared by: Kathleen Clark, Town Clerk Note: These draft minutes are subject to approval at the April 14, 2026, Annual Electors Meeting