Town Board Meeting Agenda

Town of Verona Town Board Meeting Town Hall Community Room 7669 County Highway PD, Verona WI 53593 Tuesday August 4, 2026 6:30 PM PUBLIC SPEAKING INSTRUCTIONS WRITTEN COMMENTS: You can send comments to the Town Board on any matter, either on or not on the agenda, by emailing mgeller@town.verona.wi.us or twithee@town.verona.wi.us or in writing to Town Board Chair, 7669 County Highway PD, Verona, WI, 53593. 1) Call to Order/Approval of the Agenda 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Public Comment – Comments on matters not listed on this agenda could be placed on a future meeting agenda. If the Chair or staff has received written comments for items not on the agenda, these may be read. 4) Approval of minutes from July 7, 2026 5) Committee Reports A. Plan Commission B. Public Works i. Discussion and Possible Action: Ordinance 2026-02 establishing speed limits on Sweetwater Lane, Daydream Drive, Constellation Court, Firefly Ridge, Norwegian Wood Circle, Wild Cranberry Way, Toboggan Trail (Sugar River Vista) and Justines Way (Riverside Vista) C. Finance Committee D. Natural and Recreational Areas Committee E. EMS Commission F. Senior Services Committee G. Town Chair’s Business H. Supervisor Announcements 6) Staff Reports A. Administrator/Planner Report B. Public Works Director Report C. Clerk/Treasurer Report 7) Old Business 8) New Business A. Discussion and Possible Action: Consideration for a Temporary Class “B” Alcohol Permit for FairShare CSA Coalition; Bike the Barns event at Badger Prairie County Park, Verona, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. B. Discussion: Check Register Review 9) Adjournment Regular board agendas are published in the Town’s official newspaper, The Verona Press. Per Resolution 2016-2 agendas are posted at the Town Hall and online at www.town.verona.wi.us. Use the ‘subscribe’ feature on the Town’s website to receive agendas and other announcements via email. Notice is also given that a possible quorum of the Plan Commission and/or Public Works, Ordinance, Natural and Recreational Areas, and Finance Committees could occur at this meeting for the purposes of information gathering only. If anyone having a qualifying disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act needs an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations to access these meetings, please contact the Town of Verona @ 608-845-7187 or twithee@town.verona.wi.us. Please do so at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that proper arrangements can be made. Mark Geller, Town Chair, Town of Verona Sent to VP: 07/29/2026 Posted:07/29/2026 1 Town of Verona Strategic Planning Summary Two strategic planning sessions held by the Town Board, committees, and commissions on November 11, 2017 and February 17th, 2018. The purpose of these sessions was to develop an updated vision statement and outline guiding principles for work going forward. Town of Verona Vision Statement To maintain the Town as an independent, financially sustainable, safe, and healthy rural community Guiding principles • Create a welcoming and inclusive community • Provide efficient services • Be fiscally responsible • Anticipate and plan for growth • Protect and enhance cultural and natural resources • Maintain open and transparent government • Coordinate and collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions/key partners 1 Town of Verona Town Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – 6:30 pm Town Board Members Present: Chair Mark Geller, Dave Lonsdorf, Deb Paul, and Mike Duerst Town Board Members Absent: Tom Mathies Staff Present: Administrator/Planner Sarah Gaskell, Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Withee, Public Works Director Chris Barnes and Road Patrol Supervisor Mark Judd Others Present: Herman and Jo Tucker, Doug and Martha Maxwell, Brent Darley 1. Call to Order/Approval of the Agenda – Chair Geller called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm. Motion by Duerst to approve the agenda, second by Lonsdorf. Motion carried by voice vote. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment – Geller read two emails relating to the dark sky ordinance. Doug Maxwell, 11691 Mid Town Rd., was on the town board when this ordinance passed. He stated that it is the garage lights that shine at night. Brent Darley, 2206 Brandancee ln, appreciates the dark sky ordinance. One issue is for new developments to use motion sensor lights, so they don’t remain on all night. Martha Maxwell, 11691 Mid Town Rd., stated that technology has changed, and she found out that bulbs are motion sensor and inexpensive. She hopes that more people will realize this and use these. 4. Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026, and June 17, 2026. Motion by Paul to approve the minutes from June 2, 2026, second by Lonsdorf. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Paul to approve the minutes from June 17, 2026, second by Lonsdorf. Motion carried by voice vote. 5. Committee Reports A. Plan Commission i. Discussion and Possible Action: Land Use Application 2026-06 Submitted by Rick North for a CSM located at 6359 Pheasant Lane. Gaskell updated the board. Plan Commission recommended approval. Motion by Duerst to approve Land Use Application 2026-06 Submitted by Rick North for a CSM located at 6359 Pheasant Lane, second by Lonsdorf. Discussion by board. Motion carried by voice vote. ii. Geller stated that the Joint City/Town Planning Committee meet last month and approved the Rego CSM and Rezone. B. Public Works I. Discussion and Possible Action: Addition of White Crossing to 2026 Road Improvement Project. Duerst updated the board. Discussion by board. Motion by Duerst to approve the addition of White Crossing to the 2026 Road Improvement Project, second by Paul. Motion carried by voice vote. 2 C. Finance Committee D. Natural and Recreational Areas – Jo Tucker gave a presentation. Geller made a motion to direct NRAC to review the Dark Sky Ordinance, second by Lonsdorf. Geller encourages NRAC to review other municipal ordinances and see how they compare to the town ordinance, how other municipalities enforce, and what are the costs involved with enforcement. Discussion by board. Motion carried by voice vote. E. EMS Commission – Lonsdorf stated that they worked on the 2027 budget and it will increase roughly 6% from last year. F. Senior Services Committee – no report G. Town Chair’s Business – Geller stated Dane County Sustainability Leaders Collaborative will host a meeting at the Town Hall July 30 2:30 – 4:00 pm. Comments on the City of Verona comp plan will be accepted until July 15th. New Country View Rd is now open. H. Supervisor announcements – Paul asked if the Town Board will be making a comment to the city regarding the comp plan. Geller stated that Gaskell will provide comments. Geller stated that he is encouraging citizens to submit their own comments rather than condensing all into one from the town in general. Lonsdorf stated that several residents from the town were present to make comments at the COV Public Hearing on the draft Envision Verona plan. 6. Staff Reports A. Administrator/Planner Report was included in the packet. Gaskell stated that the solar panels are completed and the Town are waiting for Alliant to approve. The new website went live yesterday. Staff will be working over the next few weeks as available to reload agendas and minutes. B. Public Works Director Report was included in the packet. The new radar speed signs have not been installed yet but will be soon. They will be placed on Riverside Rd between Sugar River Rd and Fritz Rd. C. Clerk/Treasurer Report was included in the packet. 7. Old Business 8. New Business A. Discussion: Western Dane County Joint Municipal Court. Judge Meurer addressed the board regarding the Municipal Court. Caseload has become substantially lower than what was expected when it was formed. It was expected that there would be roughly 350 citations per year and it has averaged about 60 per year. Discussion regarding disbanding the court, action must be taken before October 1st of this year if that is the decision of the board. Discussion by board. 3 B. Discussion and Possible Action: 2026 Town of Verona Stormwater Pond Maintenance Project. Duerst updated the board. Motion by Duerst to approve the bid from Edgerton for $45,000, second by Geller. Motion carried by voice vote. C. Discussion: 2026 Budget to Actual Review D. Discussion: Check Register Review E. Motion to convene into closed session pursuant to sec. §19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes for purposes of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session (Discussion regarding negotiation of new or extended Boundary Agreement with the City of Verona). Geller stated he doesn’t feel a need for closed session at this time since the town has not received any reply from the city. Lonsdorf stated he was at the city meeting, and it is apparent that the city is planning to expand into many areas of the town. He addressed the city council and stated that the comp plan isn’t worth working on unless they have a boundary agreement with the town. Geller stated he would like an agreement with the city; the town has not deviated from the boundary agreement and comprehensive plan. 9. Motion by Paul to adjourn, second by Duerst, meeting adjourned without objection at 8:23 pm. Prepared by: Teresa Withee, Town Clerk Approved: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02 Town of Verona Dane County, Wisconsin ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE SPEED LIMITS ON SWEETWATER LANE, DAYDREAM DRIVE, CONSTELLATION COURT, FIREFLY RIDGE, NORWEGIAN WOOD CIRCLE, WILD CRANBERRY WAY, TOBOGGAN TRAIL AND JUSTINE’S WAY WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, has received approval from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 349.11(3)(c) Wis. Stat. to establish speed limits of 25 miles an hour on Sweetwater Lane, Daydream Drive, Constellation Court, Firefly Ridge, Norwegian Wood Circle Wild Cranberry Way, and Toboggan Trail (Sugar River Vista Plat) and Justines Way (Riverside Visa Plat) NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board, in order to promote public safety and welfare, does ordain as follows: Section 5.03(2) of the Town of Verona Code of Ordinances shall be amended as provided below by adding the underlined language: (a) To 25 Miles per Hour. 14. Sweetwater Lane, Daydream Drive, Constellation Court, Firefly Ridge, Norwegian Wood Circle Wild Cranberry Way, and Toboggan Trail in the ir en tirety. 15 Justine’s Way in its entirety. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication or posting as required by law. Adopted this ____ day of ___________ , 20 . ________________________________ Mark Geller, Town Board Chair Attest: _______ Teresa Withee, Clerk/Treasurer TOWN OF VERONA TO: Town Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah Gaskell, Planner/Administrator SUBJECT: Administrator Report for August 2026 Upcoming Meetings • NRAC – no meeting • Public Works – August 18th, 7:00am Town Hall • Plan Commission – August 20th, 6:30pm Town Hall General • Solar Panels installed; awaiting final Alliant approval • TB Workshop to be scheduled • Vacations: Gaskell 6th – 11th; 25th; Judd 14th; Withee 17th; 31st – September 4th Work Plan • Land Use and Planning Applications – Comp Plan Amendments to County; ZLR to review in August; response to County • 2025 Budget Amendment • 2026 Town Board Workshop/Goals • 2026 Town Wide Revaluation • 2026 Town Website data fill • Knowledge Capture/calendar • Communications Plan • Succession Plan • Emergency Plan 1 TOWN OF VERONA TO: Town Board of Supervisors DATE: July 30, 2026 Public Works Committee FROM: W. Christopher Barnes, Public Works Director SUBJECT: July 2026 Report The monthly Public Works Department Activity report is submitted for the information and review of the Board and the Committee. July was a very active month with numerous callouts for downed trees. Seasonal mowing and brush cutting alos was ongoing. Road construction was also in full swing. Numerous citizen and resident concerns and action requests were received and addressed on a daily basis. If you should have any questions, please let me know. Road Maintenance Activities • Continued second round of roadside mowing. • Performed numerous tree and limb removals from downed trees on Range Trail, Sunset Drive, and Spring Rose Road. • Replaced 3 old/damaged road signs. • Completed paving an shoulder construction of 2026 Road Improvement project. Chip sealing remains to be completed in mid-August. Paving on Spring Rose Road near Prairie Vista Drive 2 Equipment and Facility Activities • Set up for various community room events. • Assisted All Energy Solar with finalizing the solar panel project. • Assisted Master Builders with HVAC Control repair. Sanitary Sewer Utility Activities • Continued working with MMSD on the interceptor sewer replacement from Goose Lake to the Fitchrona Road Pump Station #12. Bidding is currently scheduled for late August/September with construction to tentatively begin this year. Engineering Activities • Produced new voting and street maps of the town with current addresses and boundaries. • Continued working with Fitchburg city staff and utility companies on the Fitchrona Road Reconstruction project. Two property owners are contesting the city’s right to acquire right of way near the proposed Lacy Road roundabout Without the right of way acquisition, utility relocations cannot be completed until the suit is resolved. The City bid out the separate tree remove and grubbing contract in order to begin utility relocations. Additionally, City of Fitchburg is working to gain approval from the DNR for a non- motorized trail under the Military Ridge State Trail bridge. Subsequently, the project bid opening has been postponed until late fall and construction to begin in early 2027. • Continued construction inspections on the Sugar River Vista subdivision. Paving is complete through binder and gravel shoulder is installed. Final grading and ditch restoration are underway. • Continued liaison work with the US 18/151 task force and scheduled public information meeting seeking community input from businesses, residents, and commuters throughout the corridor. cc: Sarah Gaskell, Town Planner/Administrator Mark Judd, Road Patrolman TOWN OF VERONA TO: Town Board of Supervisors FROM: Teresa Withee, Clerk/Treasurer SUBJECT: July 2026 Clerk/Treasurer Report Clerk • Attended Town Board meeting and recorded minutes • Completed 5 special assessment letters from title companies • Provided notary services • Prepared for in person absentee voting • Completed EDR and movers mailings in WisVote • Contacted election workers to set schedule for August election • Prepared ballots, envelopes and necessary documentation for Special Voting Deputies to conduct absentee voting at Badger Prairie Health Care Center Treasurer • Reviewed invoices, printed checks, prepared unpaid invoice reports, check detail reports and bank reconciliations • Completed Quarterly Survey of Property Tax Collections for the US Census Bureau • Entered building permit payments in QuickBooks and iWorq Application for Temporary Class "B" / "Class B" Retailer's License See Additional Information on reverse side. Contact the municipal clerk if you have questions. FEE $ Application Date: 06/09/2026 [E! Town D Village d City of Verona __ County of Dane The named organization applies for: (check appropriate box(es).) l^J A Temporary Class "B" license to sell fermented matt beverages at picnics or similar gatherings under s. 125.26(6), Wis. Stats. H A Temporary "Class B" license to sell wine at picnics or similar gatherings under s. 125.51(10), Wis. Stats. at the premises described below during a special event beginning 09/20/2026 _ and ending 09/20/2026 _ and agrees to comply with all laws, resolutions, ordinances and regulations (state, federal or locaf) affecting the safe of fermented malt beverages and/or wine if the ticense is granted. 1. Organization (check appropriate box) -> 0 Bona fide Club D Church D Lodge/SocJety D Veteran's Organization D Fair Association or Agricultura} Society D Chamber of Commerce or similar Civic or Trade Organization organized under ch. 181, WJs. Stats. (a) Name FairShare CSA Coalition (b) Address 211 S Paterson St, Suite 280, Madison, W)53703 (sfre^ D Town D Village 0 City (c) Date organized 01/01/1993 (d) If corporation, give date of incorporation 01/01/2003 (e) If the named organization is not required to hold a Wisconsin seller's permit pursuant to s. 77.54 (7m), Wis. Stats., check this box: F^l (f) Names and addresses of all officers: President Liz Gross> Waterloo, Wl Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sarah Larson, Madison, Wl (g) Name and address of manager or person in charge of affair: Tess Romanski, Madison, Wl 2. Location of Premises Where Beer and/orWine Will Be Sold, Served, Consumed, or Stored, and Areas Where Alcohol Beverage Records Will be Stored: (a) Street number ^654 Maple GroveOr, , Verona, Wf 53593 (Badger Prairie County Park) (b) Lot Block (c) Do premises occupy all or part of building? No (d) !f part of building, describe fully all premises covered under this application, which floor or ffoors, or room or rooms, license is to cover: Beer & wine wiii be served by the vendors from 2:30 - 6pm on the date of the event. 10s are checked at checkh, Ateohot will be served under the park shelter and the event tent erected adjacent to the shelter. All attendees must be registered. 3. Name of Event (a) List name of the event Bike the Barns (b) Dates of event 09/20/2026 DECLARATION An officer of the organization, declares under penalties of law that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief. Any person who knowingly provides materialiy false information in an application for a license may be required to forfeit not more than $1.000. Officer ^jM^^co. _ FairShareCSA Coalition (Signature / Date) (Name of Organization) Date Filed with Clerk Date Reported to Council or Board Date Granted by Council License No. AT-315 (R. 9-19} Wisconsin Depaftment of Revenue Additional Information May be Granted and Issued only to (sees. 125.26(6), and 125.51(10), Wis. Stats.): (1) Bona fide clubs. (2) State, county, or local fair associations, or agricultural societies. (3) Churches, lodges, or societies that have been in existence for at least 6 months prior to the date of application. (4) Posts of veterans organizations. (5) Chambers of commerce or similar civic or trade organizations organized under ch, 181, Wis. Stats. Application: (1) Filing: !n writing, for each event, on Form AT-315. (2) The local licensing authority may act on application or authorize an offidai or body of the municipality to issue the license. (sees. 125,26(1) and 125.51(10), Wis. Stats.) (3) The written application shall be filed with the clerk of the municipality in which premises are located: Class "B" (Beer); a. The governing body shall establish any waiting period before granting of a license for events lasting less than 4 days (sec. 125.04(3)(f), Wis. Stats.) b. At least 15 days prior to the granting of the license for events lasting 4 or more days. "Class B" (Wine): The application shall be filed with the clerk of the local municipality in which the event will be held at least 15 days prior to the granting of the license. (4) Seller's Permit: (sec. 77.54 (7m), Wis. Stats.), provides an exemption from Wisconsin sales and use taxes relating to certain sales by a nonprofit organization. Check the box if your organization qualifies for the exemption and therefore is not required to hold a seller's permit. (5) Publication: Not required, (sec. 125,04(3)(g), Wis. Stats.) Fee: Determined by the municipality, but may not exceed $10. (Exception: No additional fee may be charged if organization is applying for both a Temporary Class "B" and a Temporary "Class B" license for the same event.) (sees. 125.26(6) and 125.51(10), Wis. Stats.) Duration: The day, or consecutive days, that the specified event is in progress. A municipality may issue up to 20 licenses to the same licensee for a single event, if each license is issued for the same date and time. (sec. 125.51(10)(b), WJs. Stats.) Restrictions: (1) License may not be issued to individuals, (sees. 125.02 (14), 125.26(6), 125.51(10), Wis, Stats.) (2) Licenses to organizations, other than ex-servicemen's organizations, can be issued only for a picnic or similar gathering. (sees. 125.26(6) and 125.51(10), Wis. Stats.) (3) License may cover either a specified area or the entire picnic grounds, (sees. 125.26(6) and 125.51(10), Wis. Stats.) (4) License issued to a county or district fair must cover the entire fairgrounds (sees. 125.26(6) and 125.51(10), Wis, Stats.) (5) No license to clubs having any indebtedness to any wholesaler for more than 15 days for beer (sec. 125.33(7), Wis. Stats.) and 30 days for wine (s. 125.69(4)(b), Wis. Stats.) (6) Licensed operator(s) must be present at all times (sees. 125.17, 125.26(6), 125.32(2) - Beer; 125.17,125.51(10), 125.68(2) - Wine; Wis. Stats.) (7) The licensed c!ub, club members, or any other persons are not permitted to possess intoxicating liquor on licensed premises on the Temporary Class "BTCIass 8H licensed picnic area. (sec. 125.32(6), Wis. Stats.) (8) Not more than 2 wine licenses may be issued to any club, county or local fair association, agricultural association, church, lodge, society, chamber of commerce or similar civic or trade organization or veterans' post in any 12 month period. A municipality may issue up to 20 wine licenses to the same licensee if: 1) each license is issued for the same date and times, 2) the licensee is the sponsor of an event held at multiple locations within the municipality on this date and at these times, 3) an admission fee is charged for participation in the event and no additional fee is charged for service of alcohol beverages at the event, and 4) within the immediately preceding 12-month period, the municipality has issued these muKlple licenses for fewer than 2 events. In addition, each event for which multiple licenses are issued shall count as one license toward the 2-iicense limit, (sec. 125.51(10), Wis. Stats.) (9) Licensed organizations must purchase their alcohol beverages only from permitted Wisconsin wholesalers, breweries and brewpubs. (sees. 125.33(6), and 125.69(6), Wis. Stats.)