Town Board Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Town of Verona Town Board Meeting Town Hall Community Room 7669 County Highway PD, Verona WI 53593 Tuesday February 3, 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 January 6, 2026 5) Committee Reports A. Plan Commission i. Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Update B. Public Works 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: Check Register Review B. Motion to go into Closed Session per Wis. Stats. §19.85 (1) (c) Considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation Data of any Public Employee over which the Governmental Body has Jurisdiction or Exercises Responsibility; the purpose of the Closed Session is to discuss renewal of the contract for the Planner/Administrator. C. Motion to return to Open Session D. Discussion and Possible Action: Issues discussed in closed session. 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: 01/23/2026 Amended: 01/27/2026 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, January 6, 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 Patrolman Mark Judd Others Present: Bernie Coughlin, Nathan Lockwood A. Call to Order/Approval of the Agenda – Chair Geller called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Motion by Lonsdorf to approve the agenda, second by Mathies. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Public Comment - none D. Approval of minutes from December 2, 2025, and December 18, 2025. Motion by Lonsdorf to approve the minutes from December 2, 2025, second by Mathies. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Mathies to approve the minutes from December 18, 2025, second by Lonsdorf. Motion carried by voice vote. E. Committee Reports A. Plan Commission I. Discussion and Possible Action: Request for Approval of Annexation of Territory in Area C Pursuant to Section 8.04(a) and 17.01 of the City/Town Boundary Agreement. Gaskell updated the board. Plan Commission recommended approval at their December 2025 meeting. Discussion by board. Discussion included any boundary agreement renewal would likely include these parcels as City-Interest areas; minimizing construction impact on neighbors and acknowledgment of current traffic safety issues. Motion by Mathies to approve the Annexation of Territory in Area C Pursuant to Section 8.04(a) and 17.01 of the City/Town Boundary Agreement, inclusion of additional right of way approval is subject to town chair, second by Duerst. Motion carried by voice vote. B. Public Works I. Discussion and Possible Action: Approve Bid Solicitation for the 2026 Road Program including: Bobcat Lane, sections of Spring Rose Road, Wesner Road, Boulder Hill Court, Stony Ridge Circle, Sandy Ridge Court, Rock Ridge Court and a section of White Crossing Road (alternate). Motion by Duerst to approve bid solicitation for the 2026 Road Program including: Bobcat Lane, sections of Spring Rose Road, Wesner Road, Boulder Hill Court, Stony Ridge Circle, Sandy Ridge Court, Rock Ridge Court and a section of White Crossing Road (alternate), second by Mathies. Motion carried by voice vote. C. Finance Committee – no meeting 2 D. Natural and Recreational Areas – no meeting E. EMS Commission – Paul stated that the Commission approved the union contract. Staff received 3% increase in pay. F. Senior Services Committee – Paul will give a report next meeting G. Town Chair’s Business – Geller stated there is a Wisconsin Towns Association district meeting on February 6th in Barneveld. I. Discussion and Possible Action: Appointment of a Member to the Fitch-Rona EMS District Commission for a term expiring on May 15, 2027. Motion by Geller to approve Dave Lonsdorf to the Fitch-Rona EMS District Commission for a term expiring on May 15, 2027, second by Duerst. Geller thanked Sue Luginbuhl and Deb Paul for their service. Motion carried by voice vote. H. Supervisor Announcements – Mathies stated that Dane County Towns Association meeting will be held January 21st. Lonsdorf stated that he contacted Verona Press to publish an article in the paper regarding the Town Hall Solar Panel project. The Press requested that he provide the article. F. Staff Reports 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. Deb Paul and Mike Duerst have filed paperwork to be placed on the spring ballot. Clerk Withee reported that approximately $3.5 million was collected for the January settlement with about $4,700 collected in interest. Settlement checks were mailed today. G. Old Business H. New Business A. Discussion: Check Register Review I. Motion by Mathies to adjourn, second by Duerst, meeting adjourned without objection at 7:40 pm. Prepared by: Teresa Withee, Town Clerk Approved: TOWN OF VERONA TO: Town Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah Gaskell, Planner/Administrator SUBJECT: Administrator Report for February 2026 Upcoming Meetings • NRAC – February 18th, 6:30pm, Town Hall • Public Works – no meeting • Plan Commission – February 19th, 6:30pm Town Hall General • Spring Primary February 17th, 2026 • Barnes out of office February 9-13th Work Plan • Boundary Agreement amendments/renewal • Land Use and Planning Applications – Comp Plan Amendments • 2025 Budget Amendment • Audit • Town Board Goals • Town Wide Revaluation • Town Website Migration • Plan Commission Project/Public Works Projects added to Town Website • Knowledge Capture/calendar • Communications Plan • Succession Plan • Emergency Plan TOWN OF VERONA TO: Plan Commission FROM: Sarah Gaskell, Planner/Administrator DATE: February 3rd, 2026 RE: Administrator’s Memo – Town-wide Revaluation Update Field Work Field staff is currently scheduled to begin exterior inspections on April 13, with work expected to last approximately two weeks. Tentative Meeting Dates For planning purposes, the tentative dates are as follows: • O pen Book Tuesday, September 15 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM In person at Town Hall. Our office will also offer phone appointments throughout September to accommodate property owners who prefer to meet by phone. • B oard of Review Thursday, October 22 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 1 TOWN OF VERONA TO: Town Board of Supervisors DATE: January 29, 2026 Public Works Committee FROM: W. Christopher Barnes, Public Works Director SUBJECT: January 2026 Report The monthly Public Works Department Activity report is submitted for the information and review of the Board and the Committee. December was an unusually busy month as early snowfall and extreme cold conditions made for challenging road conditions. 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 • Performed daily road snow and ice control operations. • Received 100 tons of salt materials. • Enforced no parking signs and Class B highway signs along Stoney Ridge Circle. Equipment and Facility Activities • Completed various truck maintenance for winter operations • Assisted All Energy Solar for Solar Panel installation site investigation. • Assisted with annual fire protection/alarm inspection • Set up for various community room rentals Sanitary Sewer Utility Activities • Completed the utility district sewer televising review and inputting system data into the upgraded utility GIS system. The entire system was viewed and all pipe issues noted. One letter was sent to a resident notifying them of concerns in their own sewer lateral. 2 Sewer debris exiting from private residence • Continued working with MMSD on the interceptor sewer replacement from Goose Lake to the Fitchrona Road Pump Station. Engineering Activities • Received confirmation from the Dane County Highway Dept the speed limit on PD in front of the town Hall will be lowered to the west to account for the limited sight distance. • 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. • Issued for bidding the 2026 Road program including an alternate for adding White Crossing Road. Bids to be received February 13th. • Submitted the Shagbark Road Project for LRIP reimbursement in the amount of $17,208. • Continued with Fitchburg City staff and with several Fitchrona Road property owners regarding the upcoming project and the right of way acquisition necessary to complete the project. Bidding of the project is forthcoming construction in 2026. • The city intends to submit a request for extension of the grant funds. • Began preparation of standard construction details for the Town. % details have been completed • Began updating the town Driveway Ordinance cc: Sarah Gaskell, Town Planner/Administrator Mark Judd, Road Patrolman