Monthly Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MEETING MINUTES FOR TOWN OF MEDINA BOARD of Supervisors Meeting Wednesday May 13, 2026, Monthly Meeting Minutes The monthly meeting for the Town of Medina Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Todd Weinberger at 6:01 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited during the caucus. Present were Chairman Todd Weinberger, Supervisor Phillip Braithwaite, Supervisor Steven Nampel, Supervisor Sue Zingshiem and Supervisor John Hellenbrand. Also present: Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Lulling, Ross Brown (left at 7:25 pm.), Jim Stuntebeck, Doug Lutz, Scott Noland Meeting Posted: Monday May 11th, 2026; Town Hall, Whisper’s Roadhouse, Barrel Inn, and Townofmedina.wi.gov Public Appearances: None currently. Correspondence for the Board: Dave Schultz from Enbridge regarding new lease for cold storage on Cherry Lane, US Cellular updates to T-Mobile should be automatic so there should not be a problem with the Town of Medina internet turn over, Car Smart dropped off a Motor Vehicle Business Application – per Supervisor Phillip Braithwaite the application does not meet Town of Medina Deed Restrictions. Approve the meeting minutes from April 8th, 2026, meeting: Motion made by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem to approve April 8th, 2026, meeting minutes, motion was seconded by Supervisor John Hellenbrand. Motion passed 5/0. Trek Race Updates: Chairman Todd Weinberger advised that the residents were not happy about the Trek Races starting too early on Friday and buses were turned around, rude riders, belligerent riders, some residents on the end of Box Elder did not get notified, Ross Brown lives on Tower Line Road and raised his concerns and issues he had with riders during his time traveling and not be allowed to go through (especially as a veterinarian he has emergencies), most of the issues were with riders and the event workers- Road Grants and Updates- Lukasz Lywza: Lukasz could not attend the meeting. Chairman Todd Weinberger gave updates in his place. Bridge Aid applications will be filed again, grants for a new Town Hall- possibly having a Town Barrel Inn Alcohol and Beverage License Renewal Application: Motion made by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem to approve the Alcohol and Beverage License Renewal Application for the Barrel Inn, motion was seconded by Supervisor John Hellenbrand. Motion passed 4/0/1. Supervisor Steve Nampel abstained. Whispers’ Roadhouse Alcohol Beverage License Renewal Application and Operators License: Motion made by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem to approve the Whisper’s Roadhouse Alcohol Beverage License Renewal Application as presented, Motion was seconded by Steve Napmpel. Motion passed 5/0. Motion made by Supervisor John Hellenbrand to approve 8 renewal Operators Licenses for Whispers’ Roadhouse as presented, motion was seconded by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem. Motion passed 5/0. Braithwaite driveway permit refund: Motion made by Supervisor John Hellenbrand to refund the driveway permit for Phillip and Lea Braithwaite, motion was seconded by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem. Motion passed 4/0/1. Supervisor Phillip Braithwaite abstained. Vacating Roads: Vacating Koch Road may be an issue, a list will be needed and can be presented to the new Town Attorney, Road Work: The 2026 Budget for road work is $60,000.00 any road work over that amount would need to be approved. Chip Seal with Portage Ash Box Elder to Veith Road, Josh from thunder Road- crack filling estimated $16,000.00, Clarkson Road 2027 should just need chip seal Local Roads Resolution: Chairman Todd Weinberger presented the information from the Wisconsin Towns Association regarding adopting road resolutions. If the Town adopts the road resolution as WTA suggests it should increase local road funding. Motion made by Supervisor Phillip Braithwaite to approve adopting the WTA resolution to increase road funding, Motion was seconded by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem. Motion passed 5/0. WTA/TAC Invoice: Motion made by Supervisor Phillip Braithwaite to approve the WTA/TAC invoice, Supervisor Steven Nampel seconded the motion. Motion passed 5/0. Approve monthly financial information: Motion made by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem to approve the monthly checks; Motion was seconded by Supervisor John Hellenbrand. Motion passed 5/0. Highway Report: Updates given by Highway Patrolman Randy Krause. Battery in 2013 , boom mowing on hills, 2012 to HDM, tree trimming on Crestview, Posthole patching on shoulders, Feenstra culvert unplugged, Thunder Road contacted about crack filling, Robert Blume replacing the culvert at his expense EMS and Fire Commission Reports: Updates given by Supervisor John Hellenbrand. Painting of the bedrooms has been approved at the PSB, Fire Contract with the municipalities was gone over in a separate meeting, another meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May 19th, 2026, after the Commission meeting to discuss the updated draft Clerk/Treasurer Report: Updates given by Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Lulling. Tax Exempt renewals to Kwik Trip, election equipment to Sun Prairie for software updating, dog license spreadsheet ongoing, MOE in process waiting for MFD, new tax bills mailed out by the county and were very confusing- Basically if you paid your taxes in full-you will be getting a refund. If you paid your taxes by installment or partial payment- your July installment/payment will be less. Taxes did not go up. Future Meeting Information: June meeting-Lukasz, vacating roads Adjournment: Motion made by Supervisor John Hellenbrand to adjourn at 7:39 p.m. Motion passed 5/0. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully Submitted May 13th, 2026, by Stephanie B. Lulling Town of Medina Clerk/Treasurer