Town Board — Minutes

DRAFT 634 State Road 19 PO Box 37, Marshall, WI 53559 www.townofmedina.org 1 MEETING MINUTES FOR TOWN OF MEDINA BOARD of Supervisors Meeting Wednesday November 13th, 2024 Monthly Meeting Minutes The monthly meeting for the Town of Medina Board of Supervisors was called to order by Chairman Todd Weinberger at 6:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present were Chairman Todd Weinberger, Supervisor Phillip Braithwaite, Supervisor John Ward, Supervisor Sue Zingshiem and Supervisor John Hellenbrand. Also present: Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Lulling, Highway Patrolman Randy Krause, Willie Osborne-left at 6:16 p.m., Kim Kohler -left at 6:47p.m., Marla and Beverly Hellenbrand-left at 6:16 p.m., Greg Perkins, Jacob Newman-left at 6:45 p.m., Carolyn Feran, Carrie Weinberger, Sue Meffert, Jim and Donna Hellenbrand, Lea Braithwaite- left after plaque presentations, John Lutz, Keith Reamer- left at 8:09 p.m., Town Board Meeting Posted: Monday November 11th, 2024; Town Hall, Whisper’s Roadhouse, Barrel Inn, and Townofmedina.wi.gov Plaque Presentations: Chairman Todd Weinberger presented plaques to Jim Hellenbrand for 19 years of service and to Lea Braithwaite for 30 years of service. Public Appearances: None. Correspondence for the Board: Follow the Law letter regarding far practices during the election- they just wanted it noted in the meeting minutes that the letter was received. Meeting minutes from October 9th, 2024, meeting: Motion made by Supervisor John Hellenbrand to approve October 9th, 2024, motion was seconded by Supervisor John Ward. Motion passed 5/0. Approve monthly checks: Motion made by Supervisor John Hellenbrand to approve the monthly checks; Motion was seconded by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem. Motion passed 5/0. Osborne Petition: Willie Osborne read information from the Dane County meeting regarding Van Holten’s petition. Specific mention as to why Supervisor Sue Zingshiem abstained from the vote, why the petition was not forwarded to the county and specifically entered into the minutes, and his feelings like Chairman Todd Weinberger and the Medina Town Board defamed him.. DRAFT 634 State Road 19 PO Box 37, Marshall, WI 53559 www.townofmedina.org 2 Intersection of HWY TT/Berlin Road: Greg Perkins and Jacob Newman would like something done regarding that intersection due to vehicles not stopping at the stop signs and the numerous accidents that have occurred on their property. Wondering about guard rails, speed limit signs, solar flashing stop sign, etc.. The Town of Medina will contact the County Highway Commissioner or contact Dane County to sit there. Planning Commission Updates: None currently. Braithwaite Rezone: Braithwaite’s would like to rezone 2 acres of their current parcel to Rural Residential. Motion made by Supervisor John Hellenbrand to approve the rezone with the deed restrictions in place, motion was seconded by Supervisor John Ward. Motion passed 3/2. Supervisor Phillip Braithwaite and Chairman Todd Weinberger abstained. Update status of Missouri Road property and funding information: Dog License Costs: Motion made by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem to raise the dog license fees by $5.00 to match the rise in cost by Dane County. Motion was seconded by Supervisor John Ward. Motion passed 5/0. Boring under the roadway: Residents of 5604 Box Elder road would like to bore under Box Elder Road for the purpose of getting water to graze cattle. The board will be contacting the Town attorney for guidance. Budget Discussion: Chairman Todd Weinberger went over proposed budget numbers line by line. Highway patrolman Randy Krause went over budget numbers for a new tractor with loader, selling the boom mower, truck and tractor issues, next Budget meeting will be November 18th, 2024, at 6 p.m., obligate AARPA funds Spring Election: Supervisor John Ward will not be running, Supervisor John Hellenbrand and Chairman Todd Weinberger will advise of their decisions on Monday November 18th, 2024 Highway Report: Updates given by Randy Krause. Insurance coverage, ditch mowing, 2006 transmission slipping-fluid changed and working well, plow and wing on the 2006, tire low-new tire needed, 2013 running poorly-pinched wire was fixed and working better, gravel to Berlin Road, walls up on the salt shed, roof on the salt shed should be delivered at the end of November EMS and Fire Commission Reports: Updates given by Supervisor John Hellenbrand. DRAFT 634 State Road 19 PO Box 37, Marshall, WI 53559 www.townofmedina.org 3 Clerk/Treasurer Report: Updates given by Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Lulling. WDF grant funds deposited, election entered, reconciled and completed, budget in progress, 2025 dog tags picked up from Dane County 1. Convene into Closed Session per Wisconsin Statute §19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session-2025 payroll . 2. Reconvene to Open Session per Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(2). 3. Action from Closed Session Chairman Todd Weinberger made the motion to enter closed session, at 8:09 p.m. Motion was seconded by John Hellenbrand. Motion passed 5/0. Motion by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem to head into open session at 9:08 p.m., motion was seconded by Supervisor John Ward. Motion passed 5/0. Motion made by Supervisor Sue Zingshiem to approve raises in January of 2025 and rescinding the original agreement of partial raises in January 2025 and partial raises in July 2025, Highway Patrolman David Horstmeyer will receive $30.00 in January 2025, Highway Patrolman Randy Krause will receive $34.00 in January 2025 and Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Lulling will receive $32.00 in January 2025. Motion was seconded by Supervisor John Ward. Roll call vote: Supervisor Phillip Braithwaite-yes, Supervisor John Hellenbrand-yes, Supervisor Sue Zingshiem-yes, Chairman Todd Weinberger-yes. Motion passed 5/0. Future Meeting Information: Next Town Board meeting will be on November 18th, 2024, at 6:00p.m. to discuss the budget. The next monthly Town Board meeting will be December 11th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment: Motion made by Supervisor John Hellenbrand to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 pm, Chairman Weinberger adjourned the meeting at 9:14p.m. Respectfully Submitted on November 13th, 2024, by Stephanie B. Lulling Town of Medina Clerk/Treasurer DRAFT 634 State Road 19 PO Box 37, Marshall, WI 53559 www.townofmedina.org 4