September 10

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE JACKSON TOWN BOARD SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 1. Call to order: Chairman Hartwig called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Blawat confirmed proper announcement and posting of the meeting notice. 2. Roll call – Present: Chairman Bob Hartwig, Supervisors, Dave Behringer, Marcy Bishop, Captain Eric Weiss, Zoning Administrator Jim Miceh, Treasurer Jean Wills, Clerk Bob Eichner and Clerk Andrea Blawat. Excused: Supervisors Joe Kufahl and Paul Huettl. 3. Agenda Approval – Motion by Bishop, second by Behringer, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried 3-0. 4. Approval of the minutes – Motion by Behringer, second by Hartwig, to approve the August 13, 2026 Town Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 3-0. 5. Administration of Oath of Office – Oath given to Clerk Blawat by Clerk Eichner. 6. Resident comment on any agenda item – None. 7. Washington County Sheriff’s Department Report – No report. 8. Jackson Fire Department Report – Captain Weiss reported 131 total calls for the month of August, and conducted 129 fire inspections. A fundraiser was held for Stg. Mike Foeger where over $20,000 was raised to help with medical expenses. 9. Treasurer’s and Facility Rentals report - Wills reported that we got the Property Settlement for August. $14,169 in facility rentals, increase of $2300 over last year at this time. $6,493 was raised at picnic, $750 more than last year. Placards will be ordered for the Transfer Station. 10. Zoning Administrator’s report – Micech reported the house at 3711 Division Rd where there was a fire is going to be rebuilt. The garage was torn down and the inside is being cleaned out. Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School has been granted final occupancy of the administrative wing, just waiting for sink and counter in the board room. 11. Clerk’s report – Blawat finished her online Clerk training for WisVote. She would also like to look into ordering one or two AED’s for the Town Hall building and for the Transfer Station and set up training. Eichner shared a thank you card and donation from Marlene Hoffmann regarding the park dedication. 12. Washington County Shared Services Grant Program for Countywide Fire/Emergency Medical Services – presentation by Dave Saeger sharing a draft of the resolution. Once created and adopted by the County Board it will be circulated for our review. 13. Pioneer Rd Preliminary Road Plans – Village of Germantown presented the preliminary plan for the road construction to the Board. A Public Meeting will be held on October 27th from 4 to 5pm, and again from 7 to 8pm. 14. Consider Final CSM to create an additional lot for David & Janean Brudvig – 1040 Sherman Road – T7- 0622., as recommended for approval by Park & Planning Commission on August 26, 2026. Parks & Planning Commission approved the easement subject to Town Board and Town Attorney approval, provided they add the shared easement on Lots 1 and 2, and include provisions for maintenance costs for maintenance and snow removal to avoid future conflicts regarding rights and responsibilities arising from the easement. It should also be recorded on the CSM that the easement should specifically state that it cannot be amended, changed or removed without the Town’s prior approval. Motion by Bishop to approve the CSM contingent upon the Town Attorney getting the wording and proper identifications on the CSM, second by Behringer. Motion passed 3-0. 15. Flooding issue at 1155 Sherman Rd, G Semrad – Town Engineer Matt Clementi was not present at the meeting, nothing to report. Item is tabled until next meeting on October 8 th. Mr. Semrad commented on item Final CSM for Brudvig item #14, he is a neighbor and has no objections to the new lot, but he wants all parties to be cognizant of watershed and flooding issues on Sherman Rd as it may pertain to runoff form any new building. 16. Consider 5-Year Plan – Changes presented by Eichner, if the Board agrees he will get estimates for budgeting purposes. 17. Sale of Truck 16 – Plan is to put a “for sale” sign on the truck at the Highway Departmen t. Motion by Bishop to list the truck on Wisconsin Surplus for bids, then consider bids at October 8th meeting. Motion seconded by Behringer, motion passed 3-0. 18. Consider use of Cedar Corporation for GIS – Bob Eichner will contact them for pricing to be presented at the first Budget Workshop. 19. Proposed Fee Schedule – No changes to existing fees for 2027. Added fee schedule for Barn rental, including weekday, weekend single day, and full weekend package pricing, as well as cleaning fee and refundable security deposit. Motion by Bishop to add changes to fee schedule for Barn use, second by Behring. Motion passed 3- 0. 20. Consider 2027 Employee Compensation – Motion by Bishop to increase employee wages as discussed, second by Behringer. Motion passed 3-0. 21. Hiring of Highway Patrolman and Maintenance worker – Set a date of September 24th to hold interviews, contingent upon Huettl’s and Kufahl’s schedules. 22. Budget Workshop – set a date of October 1st for the second 2027 Budget Workshop, October 21st for the third Budget Workshop, and November 24th for the Elector’s Meeting. 23. CSM Review to combine two parcels and record a 150’ wide Electrical Easement for future ATC Electric Facility – Dale Reetz – 555 County Highway NN – T7-0005 & -0019 – 20.026 Acres – Park & Planning Commission tabled the item until next month’s meeting to give time for the surveyor to get back to the Commission regarding the lack of access to the property. Bishop noted that this property will come off of the tax roll if it becomes an institutional property. Eichner noted that ATC is looking at rerouting the lines and this area would then become the alternate route. 24. Update on Truck 26 – finalizing everything to get it ready for pickup, it should be done soon. 25. Washington County Report – Four students of different age groups were chosen for the final “I Voted” stickers for election day. The County gave updates on the EMS plan. 26. Buildings Report – Behringer reported that Great Lakes Roofing check out the flat roof, but did not have a quote yet. They pointed out possible concerns with water issues. The back door of Town Hall needs to be looked at, it does not close properly. 27. Grounds report – Huettl was looking into a John Deer Gator, but it didn’t work out. 28. Weed Commissioner’s report – No report. 29. Equipment Manager’s report – New battery in Tiger mower, and tire was repaired for the backhoe. 30. Transfer Station Report – Summer hours ended Thurs September 24 th. Changes were discussed for the 2027 Transfer Station insert with the tax bills, there are no changes to fees or hours. 31. Highway/Chairman’s report – Took care of the trees that were down. 32. Communications and Announcements – Comment from a resident that the August 22nd picnic was an outstanding event, and that the new deck looks great. Picnic Committee has been writing thank you cards to the picnic donors. 33. Review of bills and authorization of payment – Motion by Bishop, second by Behringer, to approve the payment vouchers. Motion carried 3-0. 34. Adjournment – Motion by Behringer, second by Hartwig, to adjourn at 9:52pm. Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully Submitted, Andrea L. Blawat Robert H Hartwig Town Clerk Town Chairman Approved: October 8, 2026