8.4.26 TB Minutes

6157 County Hwy P. Dane, WI 53529 Phone 608-849-7887 townhall@town.springfield.wi.us www.town.springfield.wi.us Meeting minutes of Aug. 4, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Approved: 8/18/26 MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 7:00 P.M. Town Board Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Laufenberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call shows Chairperson Dave Laufenberg and Supervisors Tyler Jankowski, Matt Wright, and Ashley Ballweg present. Supervisor Leon Zinck III was absent. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer Dianah Fayas, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Lori Eckes, Road Patrolman Darin Ripp, James Pulvermacher, Tyler Dresen, Kevin Dresen, Will Brunson, and Dan Brunson. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS LAW The Clerk confirmed that the agenda was posted at town hall and on the Town website. 3. INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENT TIME – James Pulvermacher provided the board with some history of the Waunakee Fire District and building, and suggested the Town look at other agencies for fire protection services as he anticipates the Town’s costs will double or triple in the future if the Town stays in the Waunakee Fire District. Chairman Laufenberg reported the Town is looking at alternative providers, and that Westport and Waunakee are in ongoing discussions to form their own Fire Department that Springfield may be able to contract with. 4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: July 21, 2026 Motion by Sup. Jankowski, seconded by Sup. Ballweg to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2026 meeting. Motion carried, 4 -0. 5. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PC: a. Design Review, Parcel #0808-043-4272-0, Approx. 7373 Darlin Drive, Kevin Dresen PC Action: Motion by Commissioner Statz, seconded by Commissioner Acker to approve the design review for parcel 0808-043-4272-0 at approximately 7373 Darlin Drive with a one-year follow up review by the Town to ensure implementation of the landscape plan and the addition of accent colored wainscotting painted on the building. Property owner is to apply for a CUP for outside storage by the end of the year, with no outside storage allowed on the property until the necessary CUP is approved by the Town; and, t o provide the pending answers and clarification to the Town engineer’s stormwater questions. Any signage requires a permit. Motion carried, 6 -1. Motion by Sup. Jankowski, seconded by Sup. Ballweg to approve the design review for parcel 0808-043-4272-0 at approximately 7373 Darlin Dr. with a one-year follow up review to ensure implementation of the landscape plan and the addition of accent colored wainscotting painted on the building. Property owner is to apply for a CUP for outside storage by the end of the year, with no outside storage allowed on the property until the necessary CUP is approved by the Town; and, to provide the pending answers and clarification to the Town engineer’s stormwater questions. Any signage requires a permit. Motion carried, 4 -0. Meeting minutes of Aug. 4, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Approved: 8/18/26 b. Old Business PC Action: Motion by Commissioner Ballweg, seconded by Commissioner Wright for the town board to issue written notice or reminder to Springfield property owners &/or residents that outdoor storage is prohibited, lawns are to be no longer than 8”, that the To wn does have property maintenance standards, planting is not permitted in the road right of ways, and home businesses should be zoned appr opriately. Motion carried, 7-0. Motion by Sup. Ballweg, seconded by Sup. Wright to send out a written notice or reminder to Springfield property owners &/or residents that outdoor storage is prohibited, lawns are to be no longer than 8”, that the Town does have property maintenance standards, planting is not permitted in the road right of ways, and home businesses should be zoned appropriately. Chairman Laufenberg spoke with Bill Acker in regards to his property. Mr. Acker will be building a shed next spring Motion carried, 4 -0. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. 2026 Road Projects & Kopp Rd. road work Road Patrolman Ripp will be holding a reconstruction meeting with residents at 6773 Kopp Road on August 5 at 6 pm. The Contractor will start in two weeks. b. Pape Park playground development The Town is waiting for DOT approval before installing the playground equipment. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS Cross Plains EMS budget is projected to increase $2-3,000 in 2027. 8. ROAD PATROLMAN’S REPORT Road Patrolman Ripp is filling potholes, mowing, and trimming trees. Posting for bids on Whippoorwill Road will be out very soon, results will be available at a September board meeting. 9. CLERK-TREASURER’S REPORT AND CORRESPONDENCE Next Tuesday August 11 is Election Day. We have 2 new Chief Election Inspectors. We are looking for more Election Inspectors. They have to be at least 16 yrs. old and a resident of Dane County. 10. APPROVAL OF BILLS AS PRESENTED Motion by Sup. Jankowski, seconded by Sup. Ballweg to pay the bills. Motion carried, 4-0. 11. ADJOURN Motion by Sup. Jankowski, seconded by Sup. Wright to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Motion carried, 4- 0.