Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Page 1 of 2 Town of Merton Town Board Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2026 • Meeting Called to Order by Supervisor Herrick 6:30 pm • Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Herrick • Minutes of the August 24, 2026 Town Board Meeting. A motion to approve the Minutes of August 24, 2026 Town Board Meeting was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Present: Supervisors Herrick, Olson, Fleming, and Krogmann, DPW Director Griffin, and Clerk Hann. Absent: Chairman Klink, Treasurer Kempen and Attorney Murn. Also, in attendance: Chief Wraalstad, Citizen Comments and Concerns: Chief Wraalstad presented the patrol summary for the board. Things have slowed down a little now that kids are back in school. Clerk Hann send to Chief an email on a political organization canvasing in the Town of Merton. They will be here from now until January and will be going door to door from 3 pm to 9 pm. Chief will be reviewing that. Supervisor Fleming comment on a property that has junk outside. Clerk Hann stated she will get an address and send a letter. Old Business: None New Business: Consider/Act on Renewal of Property and Liability Insurance for the Town of Merton. Clerk Hann commented on the two companies that presented quotes for the Town’s Property and Liability Insurance. The quotes where not that much different and recommended staying with Horton Group since the town has been with their company for many years. Supervisor Herrick recommended bring a resolution to the next town board meeting. Review Establishing the Annual Char ge per residential unit for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Fee on the 2026 Tax Bill. Clerk Hann brought to the town board a breakdown on the anticipated cost for 2027 which would be a 3.8% increase from last years. Supervisor Herrick asked what about takin g off the administration fee. Clerk Hann recommended to talk to Treasurer Kempen to make sure that if that administration fee is taken off that the town would still brea k even. The concern is the tonnage for 2027 is an estimate based on 2026 figu res and compare taking the revenue off for 2027 would we still break even. Consider/Act on Payment for 2026 Road Project. DPW Director Griffen reported on the cost of the 2026 Road Project and we were able to add another 500 feet to the road project and still stayed under contract. A motion to approve payment of $645,771.04 and $215,845.59 for the 2026 Road Project was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Page 2 of 2 Consider/Act on Outdoor Event for Tim Rice/Sue Schultz. A motion to approve the outdoor event for Tim Rice and Sue Schult was made by Olson/Krogman. Motion carried. Clerk, Board, Highway, Treasurer and Attorney Reports. DPW Director stated Hwy E should be open. State Road 83 was having some patching done to it and should be done in two days. Clerk Hann stated there is a budget workshop coming up. Vouchers as Presented – A motion to approve the vouchers as presented was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Donna Hann, Town Clerk