Minutes

MINUTES SPRINGDALE TOWN BOARD MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025 AT 1:00 P.M. 1. Call to order and certification of compliance with open meetings law by Rosenbaum at 1PM. A quorum of TB members present included Rosenbaum, Altschul and Schwenn. Also present was Admin/Clerk Arthur, and Todd Bollenbach from Pellitteri Waste Systems. Arthur confirmed posting 12/2 springdalewi.gov and 12/2 & 12/16 at Town Hall. Mt. Horeb Mail & Sunlight Report notified 12/2, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.84(1)(b) and in accordance with the open meetings law. 2. Approval of the agenda by unanimous consent. 3. Bid opening: town hall back hall remodel no bids submitted. Only quote is from S. Faidley from MHC Renovations, submitted weeks ago. Rosenbaum agreed to go to the co-op and ask for names of other possible contractors to contact and then re-advertise. Altschul mentioned that “handymen” cannot legally pull permits. Richard will call Vernon from Tri-Brothers LLC. Resident W. Hefty suggested contacting Marling Lumber to see if they have any contacts, Arthur will follow up with them. 4. Discussion of/meet with code companies regarding recodification of town code of ordinances. 2026 budget has $14,000 set aside for this project. Board discussion focused on the facts that the two quotes – MuniCode and General Code, are nearly identical with only minor differences. Arthur reviewed both proposals in-depth and highlighted questions to be submitted to both companies. Both companies will be asked if we can just simply recodify and not be subject to yearly maintenance & update services/fees. 5. Discussion of garbage contract and review draft letter to residents. Pellitteri proposal was reviewed in detail along with another municipal contract for comparison. Rosenbaum firmly insisted that the fuel surcharge be deleted from the proposal; Bollenbach will see what he can do. Altschul pointed out that there should be a 24-hour timeframe for missed pickups. Todd agreed. Rosenbaum questioned whether residents could be given the option of smaller carts now instead of the default 96-gallon ones, requiring a swap at a later date. Bollenbach explained that delaying the cart rollout would require Pellitteri to continue manual pickup longer than they are able to, due to crew availability. A postcard will notify residents that carts are coming. Each cart has a hanging packet, walking residents through requirements and FAQs. Bollenbach left the meeting. MOTION (Altschul/Schwenn) to choose the 10-year option with Pellitteri. Discussion: Rosenbaum disagreed and favored the 5-year contract to start, with the option to switch to 10 within 18 months. Arthur highlighted that waiting simply postpones the inevitable and costs more upfront. Altschul and Schwenn aye, Rosenbaum no. Motion carried. MOTION (Altschul/Schwenn) to proceed to direct Bollenbach to begin issuance of the 96- gallon carts. Discussion: Rosenbaum disagreed – residents need a choice and we should hold firm. Arthur reminded that waiting longer for postcards to be issued and returned will not work for Pellitteri as Bollenbach highlighted earlier. Altschul and Schwenn aye, Rosenbaum nay. Motion carried. MOTION (Altschul/Schwenn) to give Rosenbaum and Arthur the ability to sign the contract when it comes from Bollenbach, without the need for another board meeting, as long as Rosenbaum behaves himself. 3 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried. 6. Town Hall Road bridge ROW acquisition, parcel 3 update. Aleckson (parcel 3 owner) proposed additional compensation for future survey costs to make his new lot more marketable. Because the rights (zoning) associated with the parcel will not change, there is not a marketability concern. 7. Payroll approvals for Plan Commission and PC Chair. MOTION (Rosenbaum/Schwenn) to approve submitted 2025 payroll for PC chair and PC members. 2 ayes, 1 abstain. Altschul abstained due to being paid as a PC member earlier in the year. 8. Adjournment. MOTION (Schwenn/Altschul) to adjourn at 4:45 PM. 3 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried. Minutes taken and submitted by Administrator/Clerk, Jackie Arthur.