Minutes

Minutes for Town of Wilson Monthly Meeting 4/15/2025 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dan Meyer at 7:17 pm at the Town Hall. Present was Chairman Dan Meyer, Supervisors Ed Shilts and Aaron Vizer, Clerk Danielle Barka and Treasurer Robin Richardson. Also present were Tom Richardson and Wayne Bonick. On motion by Vizer/Shilts the Board approved the minutes of the March meeting as printed. The Treasurer's report was presented to the Board. Of note was the timber severance of $76,783.49. There was also $55,000 withdrawn from the machine fund to purchase a new plow truck. In road related items, the Board moved to remove road ban signs from all roads. Meyer also noted that Gravel/Granite Bids should be noticed in the papers. Meyer inquired about replacing the decal on the new truck from the Town of Troy to the Town of Wilson. Vizer recommended Ron’s Designs and Signs in Cadott. The side mirror of the Chevy truck was accidentally broken and Meyer noted that he would contact Breezy Acres to have it repaired. The Board also discussed selling the old Town truck as well as the sander, plow blade and tires and rims for around $20,000. The Board would also take inventory of any other items that are no longer used and could be sold as well. The Town of Wilson will host the next WTA meeting on May 1st, 2025. Both the Clerk and the Treasurer will have the hall cleaned for the occasion. The Board discussed implementing a Town website with a startup cost of $900 and $25/month maintenance fee. The Board would like Josh Myers to come to the next meeting and discuss before moving forward. Open Book is April 22nd, 2025 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Board of Review is May 19th, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The Board discussed increasing operator wages for Dave Shilts, Ron Schmitt and Jearld Darrow. The road crew (Dave and Ron) will increase from $20/$25 per hour to $30/hour and the park crew (Jearld) will remain at $20/hour. All were in favor. Finally the Board approved using Affordable Roadside Cutting for ditch mowing again this year. The Clerk submitted bills for payment; all of which were approved along with any others that arrive and are due before the next monthly meeting. The next monthly meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 at 7:00p.m. at the Town Hall. On motion by Meyer/Vizer the meeting adjourned at 8:08pm. Danielle Barka, Clerk