Town Board — Minutes

Town of Rutland Board Meeting minutes June 3, 2026 This board meeting was held via Zoom and in person. 1. Call to Order and roll call. Town Chair Kent Knutson called the meeƟng to order at 6:31 pm. Present in addiƟon to the Chair were Supervisors Michelle Perz, Sue Williams, Mark Porter and Jim Dorn. Also pre- sent in addiƟon to the Board were Clerk Dawn George, Treasurer Kim Sime, Deputy Clerk Amanda Bart- leƩ, Rutland IT Technician Derek Nedveck and Patrolman Chester Ace. The aƩendance list of others pre- sent is on file. 2. CerƟficaƟon and compliance with open meeƟngs law. The Deputy Clerk verified that all noƟces were posted and we are in compliance with open meeƟng law. 3. Madison InternaƟonal Speedway report. Gregg McKarns presented the monthly report. He noted 2 new events. The high school Formula One club would like to add Tuesday October 27 to their event and Green County would like to do EVOC training on Tuesday 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 9/8, and 9/15. MoƟon and second by Williams and Perz to approve the schedule changes; moƟon passed 5-0. 4. Patrolman Ace’s report. Patrolmen Ace discussed the road bids, tree trimming, and removal of the sep- Ɵc and well at the old town hall. He noted the chip seal is done and he would like to use Sweep All to remove the excess rock. MoƟon and second by Willliams and Dorn to approve the use of Sweep All to remove excess rock and store at Sime property; moƟon passed 5-0. 5. IT Director Nedveck Report. None 6. Deputy Clerk- report. Review Capital Budget updated worksheet. Deputy Clerk BartleƩ discussed the loan porƟon of the Capital Budget spreadsheet. 7. Public Comment for items on or off the agenda. Robin Stroebel discussed the Town Hall installing a flag pole. 8. Chairs report. None. 9. Planning Commission Report. 1. Two lot CSM for JusƟn Frederick on 40 acres east of 538 Windmill Rd. Surveyor was asked by Dane Co Zoning to correct some wording in this CSM. Knutson moƟoned to recommend the Town Board approve the final CSM aŌer Dane Co reviews and approves CSM with Deed restricƟons of no further development on both Lot 1 and Lot 2. Second by Nedveck. MoƟon passed 4-0. Board acƟon: MoƟon and second by Williams and Knutson to approve the final CSM aŌer Dane Co. reviews and approves CSM with Deed restricƟons of no further devel- opment on both Lot 1 and Lot 2; moƟon passed 5-0. 2. Preliminary inquiry by Adam Crisp, Peoples, for possible splits for the Vike Investments property on Old Stage Rd. Dillon Muth represented People’s with potenƟal land division. No acƟon taken. 3. Discussion and possible acƟon on 2 lot CSM located north of 538 Windmill Rd. on 2 lot CSM located north of 538 Windmill Rd. A 14 acre lot surrounding 2-3 acre lots is to be divided in half to be sold with each of the 3 acre lots. The parcels will stay separate for each sale, each will be sold as a 2 parcels, 3 acres and 7 acres. This will be on the next Dane Co Zoning meeƟng. Knutson moƟoned to recommend the Town Board approve the CSM with Dane Co approval. Second by Perz. MoƟoned passed 4-0. Board acƟon: MoƟon and second by Williams and Perz to approve new lot lines for property on 2 lot CSM located north of 538 Windmill Rd conƟngent on Dane Co. approval; moƟon passed 5-0. 4. Preliminary inquiry by Jeff Moyer regarding possible rezoning of property located at 3173 McComb Rd. Purchased residenƟal parcel. Would like to rezone to Commercial for office. Would like to transfer the residenƟal development right to property on Starr School Rd. No acƟon taken 5. Preliminary Inquiry by Alex Weber regarding possible Marthison split(s). Looking for informaƟon on best way to divide up land. Knutson will include Alex in correspondence with Majid Allen. No acƟon taken. 6. Discussion and possible acƟon on a resoluƟon supporƟng the proposed Dane County moratorium on data centers. Knutson moƟoned to recommend to the Town Board to approve supporƟng ResoluƟon 2026-RES-039. Second by Nedveck. MoƟon passed 4-0. Board will discuss later in board meeƟng. 7. Discussion and possible acƟon on revising CondiƟonal Use Permit Procedure to add Dark Sky LighƟng Ordinance. Knutson would like the language to be the same on CUP and the Ordinance. Cooper will work on revising and bring back to next PC meeƟng. No acƟon taken. 10. Alcohol license applicaƟons and tobacco license applicaƟon. a. Class A Liquor and beer license for Stoughton Lumber. b. Tobacco License for Stoughton Lumber. c. Class B Liquor and beer license for Dave’s White Rock. d. Coin operator’s license for Dave’s White Rock. e. Class B liquor and beer license for Wisconsin Shop. f. Class B beer for Madison Speedway (2) g. Operator’s License for Jazzlyn Radecki, Savannah Paumen, Shannon Canchola (new) and renewal is Cynthia Jazdewski. AddiƟonal renewals: Dennis Daane, Daniel Frion, Dawn Bierma, Krysten- George, Kassandra Ayala, Paul Schmeling, Ashley Schmeling, Bethany Sly, KrisƟne Grueneberg. MoƟon and second by Williams and Dorn to approve Class A Liquor and beer license, tobacco license, Class B liquor and beer license, and coin operator’s license for agenda items #10 a through f; moƟon passed 5-0. MoƟon and second by Williams and Perz to approve all new and renewal operator’s license for agenda items #10 g; moƟon passed 5-0. 11. Discussion and possible acƟon Crack Fill Bids. Patrolman Ace discussed the crack fill bids the town re- ceived. The proposals submiƩed were Thunder Road - $19,500.00 and Crack Filling Service - $20,000.00. Following discussion by the board, moƟon and second by Porter and Dorn to award bid to Crack Filling Service in the amount of $20,000.00; moƟon passed 5-0. 12. Discussion and possible acƟon on PCS Energy InnovaƟon Grant. The Board discussed the different op- Ɵons for use of an Energy Grant. They will request for informaƟon on solar power. No acƟon taken. 13. Discussion on the progress of 2027 County Bridge Aid program. Clerk George discussed the County Bridge Aid program. Three bridges are eligible to be submiƩed in 2026, Franklin Road has been submit- ted, Hill Road is waiƟng on an Engineers Statement and Lake Kegonsa Road is ready to be submiƩed. The quesƟon is should we submit Lake Kegonsa now or wait to make sure all the invoices have been processed. MoƟon and second by Williams and Dorn to submit Lake Kegonsa Road informaƟon now; moƟon passed 5-0. 14. Discussion and possible acƟon on a resoluƟon supporƟng the proposed Dane county moratorium on data centers. Discussion regarding supporƟng Dane County moratorium on data centers. MoƟon and second by Williams and Dorn to approve ResoluƟon 2026-06-01 to support Dane County resoluƟon 2026-RES-039 imposing a moratorium on the receipt of applicaƟon for or issuance of zoning permits for the siƟng or placement of data centers in Dane County; moƟon passed 5-0. 15. Discussion and possible acƟon to reduce the speed limit on Sunrise Rd and Lake Kegonsa Rd between Townline Road and Highway 138. Discussion on reducing the speed limit on Sunrise Rd and Lake Kegonsa Rd between Townline Rd and Highway 138 from 45 mph to 35 mph. MoƟon and second by Williams and Dorn to reduce speed limit on Sunrise Rd and Lake Kegonsa Rd between Townline Rd and Highway 138 from 45 mph to 35 mph; moƟon passed 5-0. 16. MeeƟngs aƩended. The Board reported on meeƟngs aƩended. 17. Consent Agenda. a. Approval of May Minutes. b. Approval of Checks and Vouchers – Discussion/Board acƟon. c. Approval of Treasurer’s Report – Discussion/Board acƟon. d. Budget Summary MoƟon and second by Williams and Dorn to approve consent agenda as presented; moƟon passed 5-0. 18. Correspondence. Discussed correspondences received. On next month’s agenda will be discussion about placing a flag pole at the town hall and updaƟng the speed ordinance. 19. Upcoming meeƟng dates July 8, 2026 August 5, 2026 September 2, 2026 20. Adjournment. MoƟon and second by Dorn and Perz; moƟon passed 5-0. Respectfully submitted by Amanda Bartlett – Deputy Clerk