August Minutes

Minutes Town of Vermont Board Meeting August 11, 2025 Vermont Town Hall 4017 County Rd JJ, Black Earth WI 53515 7:00 P.M. To Join the meeting by phone: +1 347-896-0991 PIN: 481 262 925# In attendance: Kirk Lynch Doug Meier Polly Kawalek Alex McKenzie1. Call to Order and certification of notice posting Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Katie certified that the meeting notices had been posted according to statute. 2. Approval of agenda Doug made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0 3. Approval of July minutes Kirk made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion carried 4-0 4. Citizens’ Input Steve Frame reminded the board that he will be on the agenda with the county in September. 5. Treasurer’s report Overall we have about $180,000, but we will get the August settlement in the next few days. The bridge reimbursement should also be within the next two weeks. We did receive our 3rd installment of the General Transportation Aid as well as shared revenue and computer aid. 6. Clerk’s report No permits this month for new construction. Bills of note included our levy for Mount Horeb Fire, the balance due to H. James and Sons for the bridge project. We also passed along the funds for the dog licenses to Dane county, in the amount of $2603. 7. Payment of bills Doug made a motion to approve payment of the bills. Motion carried 4-0 8. Patrolman Report, Mt. Horeb Fire Department, Black Earth Fire District and District 1 EMS Reports District One has a contract with the town that states that our district One representative is a board member. Currently, Scott Moe is our representative, so we need to either amend that contract or appoint a new representative. Kirk made a motion to amend that contract with District One. seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0. Doug MeierKirk will reach out to Dylan and attempt to get the contract amended. 9. Consideration and possible approval of a resolution for the participation in the Dane County Urban County Consortium The board previously approved our continuing participation in the Dane County Urban Consortium. They are asking for a resolution to that effect. Polly made a motion to approve the proposed resolution. Alex seconded. Motion carried 4-0 10. Consideration and possible approval of Mount Horeb Fire Department budget Tabled until next month 11. Draft 2025 Town of Budget budget preparation The board began discussions on the budget. The intention is to build up some reserve dollars as the last two years have drawn down reserves. The board is proposing no new road projects for next year. 12. Town of Vermont 2025 Picnic planning We will ask the town residents to bring sides, and the town will provide brats/hot dogs, beverages, etc. Polly is donating ice cream from Chocolate Shoppe. 13. Agenda items for September Picnic debrief District 1 Contract amendment Electronic payment of bills Mount Horeb Fire budget approval Budget 14. Adjournment Polly made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 9:22 The Town Board’s agenda includes a period for public comments. That period, which is not mandated by state law, is offered to permit orderly and civil discussion of Town public business and matters. During the remainder of the Town Board meeting, persons other than Board members and Town officers are permitted to speak only if recognized by the Chair. Public comment may address any matter pertaining to Town, but must not be repetitive, involve personal attacks, profanity, or disruptive comments. The Chair may rule any person out of order and terminate their comment period. By adhering to these principles, we aim to ensure productive and fair discussions while respecting the rights of all to be heard. We appreciate active engagement and encourage participation in the governance of our wonderful Town of Vermont.