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MEETING MINUTES FOR TOWN OF MEDINA BOARD of Supervisors
Meeting
Wednesday August 14th, 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, Rochelle Chadwic k, Brian Casper, Samantha Boman-
for her presentation, Jessica Meyers and Lonn Walter -for their GFL presentation, Makayla Bakken
and Jay Bennett-for their audit presentation , Willie and Sarah Osborne, Kim Kohler, Gregg Geier,
and Jim Stuntebeck
Town Board Meeting Posted: Monday August 12th, 2024; Town Hall, Whisper’s Roadhouse,
Barrel Inn, and Townofmedina.wi.gov
Road Grants and Updates- Samantha Boman: Updates given by Samantha on the Box Elder
road project plans are done- construction would possibly be next summer, Sherman Road project,
ARIP is due by September 30th-submit 2 roads (Missouri and Canal Roads), 90/10 split
GFL trash/recycling Presentation: GFL presentation regarding the dumpsters at the dump site
$950.00 per month, rates are locked for 12 months, 2–5-year increments increase 3% during those
years. Porta potty can be supplied also-that they work with, roll off dumpster would be $250.00 a
haul and $52 a ton-they can provide quotes for the other items-would be serviced out of Horicon-
add to Budget agenda
Audit Presentation by Johnson Block: Jay Bennett gave the audit presentation, recommend Fraud
policy, Fund Balance policy and a written account of accounting policies and procedures, computer
and software security policy and training, Cybersecurity insurance,
Public Appearances: None currently.
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Correspondence for the Board: Correspondence from the Osborne’s regarding Van Holten’s,
agreement from LinqThinqz regarding signed contract, Carrie from Emergency Management to
return the bladders from the water behind the Town Hall,
Approve the meeting minutes from the July 10th, 2024, meeting: Motion made by Supervisor
Phillip Braithwaite to approve the July 10th, 2024, meeting minutes with a small amendment to be
made to include that no developments be made to the sending parcel, motion was seconded by
Supervisor John Ward. Motion passed 5/0.
Approve monthly checks: Motion made by Supervisor John Ward to approve the monthly checks;
Motion was seconded by Supervisor John Hellenbrand. Motion passed 5/0.
Planning Commission Updates: Next Planning Commission meeting will be August 27th, 2024,
with Van Holten’s on the agenda.
Update status of Missouri Road property and funding information: Updates on cleanup given
by Supervisor John Ward- damage and debris is cleared, the trees have been cut up and the brush
has been added to the pile at the farm, the barn floor is still there and a bit rough
Discussion/status/approval of insurance claims for tractor repairs: Chairman Todd Weinberger
gave updates on the insurance regarding the truck and tractors. Tractor damage estimates have been
sent to CWG and will need to be a separate claim. No adjuster has been assigned yet for the tractors.
Discuss and Approve RCR electric bid for dump shack electricity: Motion made by Supervisor
Sue Zingshiem to approve the RCR electric bid for electric hook up at the dump shack for
$2830.00. Motion was seconded by Supervisor John Hellenbrand. Motion passed 5/0.
Discuss on road maintenance agreement regarding Van Holten’s rezone application:
Supervisor Phillip Braithwaite recommended that a road maintenance agreement should be in place
before a Planning Commission vote on the rezone and should be intact until the Dane County
Zoning vote. Recommendation to have the Town Attorney draft an agreement and have a meeting.
Discuss the Village of Marshall/MFD shared staffing proposal: Chairman Todd Weinberger
gave the update that the proposal was voted down until a municipal agreement was drafted with the
municipalities and the fireman department. Discussions will be ongoing.
Discuss and Approve Village of Marshall equipment use agreement: Tabled until next month.
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Discuss and Approve 2025 Canal Road paving project: Proposal to meet with Village of
Marshall to discuss.
Highway Report: Updates given by Randy Krause. Storm clean up continues, rented tractor repair
estimates, boom mower repair estimates, Traut Road culvert installed sealed and straw matted it and
gravel added for soil erosion control, Berlin Road had mesh showing-gravel added and Berlin Road
is open, patching of the roads, brakes are not working appropriately on one of the trucks, culvert at
the last curve on Sherman is damaged, Cherry Lane below Maple Heights- new driveway has been
put in and will need the ditch cleaned out due to sediment
EMS and Fire Commission Reports: Updates given by Supervisor John Hellenbrand.
Clerk/Treasurer Report: Updates given by Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Lulling. LinqThingz trial
proposal for trial period received, Absentee ballots mailed out, Dog license report sent to Dane
County, unused dog tags returned to Dane County, receipt books ordered and received for the
dump, Partisan Primary completed, 2025 budget preparation started, WE energies information
updated.
Future Meeting Information: Next meeting September 11th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., Vam Holten’s om
the September agenda, budget on September agenda, tractor rental agreement, modified equipment
use agreement with the Village of Marshall, salt shed estimate on September agenda, equipment
assessment,
Adjournment: Motion made by John Hellenbrand to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 pm, Chairman
Weinberger adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted on August 14th, 2024, by Stephanie B. Lulling Town of Medina
Clerk/Treasurer
Source: Town of Medina website. First collected Oct 20, 2026.