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1 Town of Verona Town Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – 6:30 pm Town Board Members Present: Chair Mark Geller, Tom Mathies, Dave Lonsdorf, Deb Paul and Mike Duerst Staff Present: Administrator/Planner Sarah Gaskell, Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Withee, Public Works Director Chris Barnes and Road Patrol Supervisor Mark Judd Others Present: 1. Call to Order/Approval of the Agenda – Chair Geller called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Geller requested to move item 8. A. after item 4. Motion by Geller to approve the agenda with modification, second by Duerst. Motion carried by voice vote. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment - none 4. Approval of minutes from March 3, 2026. Motion by Duerst to approve the minutes from March 3, 2026, second by Mathies. Motion carried by voice vote. 8.A. Discussion and Possible Action: Resolution 2026-02 to Express Sincere Appreciation to Mark Judd for his 25 years of Service and Contribution to the Town of Verona. Motion by Geller to approve Resolution 2026-02 to Express Sincere Appreciation to Mark Judd for his 25 years of Service and Contribution to the Town of Verona, second by Duerst. Motion carried by voice vote. 5. Committee Reports A. Plan Commission i. Discussion and Possible Action: Land Use Application 2026-01 submitted by Michael Jensen for a CSM and rezone for parcel number 062/0608-263-8821-0 located at 2000 Range Trail. Gaskell updated the board and referenced letter from the City of Verona regarding the proposed Comprehensive Land Use amendments, and the response from the Town Attorney regarding the letter. Motion by Geller to approve Land Use Application 2026-01 submitted by Michael Jensen for a CSM and rezone for parcel number 062/0608-263-8821-0 located at 2000 Range Trail, second by Duerst. Gaskell stated with condition of approval of joint committee if required. Discussion by board. Motion carried by voice vote. ii. Discussion and Possible Action: Land Use Application 2026-02 submitted by Leticia Hernandez for a CSM for parcel number 062/0608-063-8370-4 located at 3068 Timber Lane. Gaskell updated the board. Motion by Geller to approve Land Use Application 2026-02 submitted by Leticia Hernandez for a CSM for parcel number 062/0608-063- 8370-4 located at 3068 Timber Lane, second by Mathies. Discussion by board. Motion carried by voice vote. iii. Discussion and Possible Action: 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Updates 2 i. Land Use Application 2025-04 from Kurt Wedig requesting a change from RR4-8 to RR 2-4 for lands located on Riverside Road between Flint Lane and Sugar River Road (76.36 acres) - Parcel numbers: 062/0608-322-8000-7 and 062/0608-322-8550-0. Gaskell reviewed the process for comprehensive plan amendment updates. Plan commission recommends denial of the application. Motion by Geller to deny Land Use Application 2025-04 from Kurt Wedig requesting a change from RR4-8 to RR 2-4 for lands located on Riverside Road between Flint Lane and Sugar River Road (76.36 acres) - Parcel numbers: 062/0608-322-8000-7 and 062/0608-322-8550-0, second by Mathies. Discussion by board. Motion carried by voice vote. ii. Land Use Application 2025-05 from Robert and Sandra Rego requesting a change from RR 4-8 to RR 2-4 for 1828 CTH PB (49 acres). Gaskell updated the board. Plan commission recommends approval. Motion by Geller to approve Land Use Application 2025-05 from Robert and Sandra Rego requesting a change from RR 4-8 to RR 2-4 for 1828 CTH PB (49 acres), second by Duerst. Discussion by board. Lonsdorf does not see a compelling reason to change the comprehensive plan for this parcel. Mathies stated due to issues raised by the City of Verona regarding the boundary agreement, he feels this should be postponed. Geller stated this is only a future land use change and is not in reference to any development plan, this is also not regarding the boundary agreement, he is strongly in favor, all surrounding land is 2 – 4-acre category. Motion carried by voice vote. iii. Land Use Application 2025-06 from JMM LLC requesting recognition and identification of the subject property as a potential non-metallic mineral extraction site for 7230 Pine Row (160 acres). Gaskell updated the board. Plan commission recommends approval. Public Comment: Brandi Mueller, 7222 Pine Row Road, appreciates the updated wording. She referenced a study that showed that this area should be protected for the Badger Mill Creek. Mineral extraction could become more important than the water in the area. She worries about what is the most important with natural resources in that area. Will Springer, 100 S Main Janesville, WI. Starting in 1997 the state decided by state statute, certain requirements must be met to recognize non-metallic mineral extraction. The owner must obtain all necessary permits to extract the non-metallic minerals. Applicant is asking only that the town recognize this is a non-metallic mineral site. Discussion by board. Motion by Duerst to approve Land Use Application 2025-06 from JMM LLC requesting recognition and identification of the subject property as a potential non-metallic mineral extraction site for 7230 Pine Row (160 acres), second by Paul. Motion carried by voice vote. iv. Land Use Application 2025-07 from Gary Ishmael requesting a change from RR – 8+ to RR 4-8 for 1694 Range Trail (9.15 acres). Gaskell updated the board. Plan commission recommends approval. Motion by Geller to approve Land Use Application 2025-07 from Gary Ishmael requesting a change from RR – 8+ to RR 4 – 8 3 for 1694 Range Trail (9.15 acres), second by Duerst. Discussion by board. Motion carried by voice vote. v. Land Use Application 2025-08 from Amy Sanborn requesting a change from Farmland Preservation to RR 4-8 for 7771 Riverside Road (114 acres). Gaskell updated the board. Plan commission recommends approval. Motion by Geller to approve Land Use Application 2025-08 from Amy Sanborn requesting a change from Farmland Preservation to RR 4-8 for 7771 Riverside Road (114 acres), second by Paul. Discussion by board. Motion carried by voice vote. vi. Other – Lands proposed by the Town of Verona. Gaskell updated the board on the changes to the town’s comprehensive plan. These are only changes to the future land use map and are changes that the Plan Commission feel are appropriate. Plan Commission recommended approval. Motion by Geller to approve, second by Duerst. Discussion by board. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Public Works i. Discussion and Possible Action: Authorize the purchase of two radar detection driver Feedback signs and traffic collection modules from Decker Supply Co. Inc. in the amount of $7,990.00. Duerst updated the board. Motion by Duerst to approve Authorize the purchase of two radar detection driver Feedback signs and traffic collection modules from Decker Supply Co. Inc. in the amount of $7,990.00, second by Geller. Discussion by board. Motion carried by voice vote. C. Finance Committee – no meeting D. Natural and Recreational Areas – Lonsdorf stated they are working on the signs for the prairie. E. EMS Commission – no meeting F. Senior Services Committee – Paul stated they are updating the properties with money from the capital budget. The Center will be submitting a grant to EPIC for tables and chairs. They are looking at adding a membership fee for non-residents. There has been an Increase in town residents using the center. G. Town Chair’s Business i. Geller issued a 2026 International Dark Skies Week Proclamation. He stated Annual Town Meeting is April 21st at 6:30 pm. He congratulated Paul and Duerst on their election wins and appreciates their commitment to the town. H. Supervisor Announcements – Duerst stated he will be out of town for the May and June meetings. Lonsdorf also congratulated both reelected Supervisors on their wins. 6. Staff Reports 4 A. Administrator/Planner Report was included in the packet. B. Public Works Director Report was included in the packet. C. Clerk/Treasurer Report was included in the packet. Geller thanked Clerk Withee for running the election. Withee stated there was a 54% turnout. 7. Old Business 8. New Business a. Moved after item 4 Approval of Minutes. b. Discussion: Check Register Review 9. Motion by Mathies to adjourn, second by Paul, meeting adjourned without objection at 8:15 pm. Prepared by: Teresa Withee, Town Clerk Approved: May 5, 2026