August 13

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE JACKSON TOWN BOARD AUGUST 13, 2026 1. Call to order: Chairman Hartwig called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Eichner confirmed proper announcement and posting of the meeting notice. 2. Roll call – Present: Chairman Bob Hartwig, Supervisors Joe Kufahl, Dave Behringer, Marcy Bishop, and Paul Huettl, Battalion Captain Mark Oesterich, Treasurer Jean Wills, Clerk Bob Eichner and Clerk Andrea Blawat. Excused: Zoning Administrator Jim Micech. 3. Agenda Approval – Motion by Huettl, second by Bishop, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Approval of the minutes – Motion by Bishop, second by Hartwig to approve the July 9, 2026 Town Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Resident comment on any agenda item – Comment by resident Charlotte Gruszynski at 1015 Sherman Rd, suggesting signage for The Gordon Hoffmann Park on top of the existing Town of Jackson sign at the entrance to the Town Hall property. 6. Washington County Sheriff’s Department Report – No report. 7. Jackson Fire Department Report – Captain Oestreich reported 102 EMS Calls and 29 Fire calls, including 8 structure fires in Jackson, Cedarburg, West Bend, Port Washington, Menomonee Falls and Hartford. JFD completed 94 fire inspections. Training this month included a tour of the Lannon Stone Quarry, Washington County Fair Prep/Training, and a lecture on Active Shooter training. Nine members enrolled in the fall semester training; one member enrolled in Firefighter 1 call and one member enrolled in EMT. JFD is attending on- going meetings with the County regarding EMS funding. 8. Treasurer’s and Facility Rentals report - Wills presented the Treasurers report and facility rental report. 9. Zoning Administrator’s report – Micech (absent) sent report via email, report read by Clerk Eichner. No recent update on Windmill Trace subdivision. The County informed Jim that the developer withdrew the submittal for County Preliminary Plat Review due to missing information, will submit later. Four new single-family homes were issued building permits. Building permit was issued for a greenhouse at Stowan Farms on Hwy P. Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Administrative Office received a temporary occupancy permit while finishing some remaining items. 10. Clerk’s report – Partisan Primary Election is complete, 977 voters which is 34% of 2874 of registered voters. 17 same day registrations. Steve Fischer submitted resignation, his last day was August 12th. The septic tanks need to be inspected again, James will coordinate. 11. Public Hearing No. 1 – Consider, in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan for the town of Jackson: 2050 and Title X, Town of Jackson Zoning Code, consider petitions to the Town Board to amend the Town Comprehensive Plan Map from Manufacturing to Business, and rezoning the land herein described from M-1 to B-2 Highway Business District – the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 06, T10N, R20E. Tax Key #T7-0106-00C, Universal Storage, LLC. a. Open Public Hearing – Motion by Bishop, second by Huettl to open the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote. Comments: None. b. Close Public Hearing – Motion by Kufahl, second by Bishop, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote. 12. Public Hearing No. 2 – Consider, in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Jackson: 2050, and Title X Town of Jackson Zoning Code the petition to the Town Bard to ame nd the Town Comprehensive Plan Map from Agricultural and Rural Single Family Residential to Urban Single Family Residential, and rezoning the land herein described from A-1 Agricultural / Rural Residential to R-1 Single Family Residential District – NW ¼ of the NWv1/4 of Section 33, T10N, R20E and the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 33, T10N, R20E. Tax Key #T7-0850-00A, Brian & Jennifer Witzel. a. Open Public Hearing – Motion by Bishop, second by Huettl to open the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote. Comments: Resident Mary Ciha at 2004 Western Ave asked if the property was going to be subdivided. Answer: Yes, but into two lots just over two acres each. b. Close Public Hearing – Motion by Kufahl, second by Bishop to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0 on a roll-call vote. 13. Motion to approve petition to amend the Town Comprehensive Plan Map from Manufacturing to Business and amend the zoning map from M-1 Manufacturing to B-2 Highway Business District – Motion by Kufahl, second by Huettl, to amend the maps as described. Motion carried 5-0. 14. Motion to approve petition to amend the Town Comprehensive Plan Map from Agricultural and Rural Single Family Residential to Urban Single Family Residential and amend the zoning map from A -1 Agricultural / Rural Residential to R-1 Single Family Residential District – Motion by Kufahl, second by Bishop, to amend the maps as described. Motion carried 5-0. 15. Resolution J-2026-005 supporting participation in the Washington County Countywide EMS System – Continue to discuss and work out details for program. Letter from Fire Chief Aaron Swaney was read. Motion by Bishop, second by Behringer, approve resolution J-2026-005 with redactions as discussed by the Board. Motion carried 5-0. 16. Gordon Hoffmann Monument Sign – Memorial will be engraved in stone rather than a bronze plaque. Motion by Kufahl, second by Hartwig, to add a second “Hoffmann Park” sign along the entrance driveway and to be paid for by an anonymous donor. Motion carried 5-0. 17. Resolution J-2026-006 - This resolution is not required to approve mid-year adjustments to an approved budget, only a simple majority vote is required. Motion by Bishop, second by Behringer, to approve the mid-year adjustments as presented. Motion carried 5-0. 18. Ordinance TOJ-2026-004 amending Ordinance J-11-001 – Motion by Biship, second by Huettl, to approve Ordinance TOJ-2026-004 rules, management & operations of Immanuel Cemetery, adding Zion Cemetery as a Town Cemetery. Motion carried 5-0. 19. Garden tractor/UTV for Building & Grounds Maintenance – Authorization to spend up to $3500 for UTV and small trailer. Motion by Bishop, second by Kufahl. Motion carried 5-0. 20. Help Wanted ads – Place ad in papers and online week of 8/17 for part-time Buildings & Grounds Maintenance, and Full-time Highway Patrolman with CDL, and seasonal plow drivers. Revisit next month with possible interviews. 21. Town Picnic – Discussed logistics of setting up including tables, tents, grass cutting, mosquito spraying and volunteer help. 22. Barn Rental fees – Treasurer Wills presented comparisons for similar rentals in the area to help set fees for the Town of Jackson Barn rental. No formal action was taken. Final determination of fees will be made as part of the 2027 Fee schedule during the first September 2026 Budget Workshop. 23. Pioneer Rd Construction – Discussion only. The project is still in design. Bob will Check with the Village of Germantown to see if a Public Information meeting will be held when the project design is 30% complete. 24. Washington County Board report – Hartwig reported on the County Executive’s six-year financial update and the authorization of $2.75 million for the American Rescue Plan Act for lead pipe replacement in water laterals. 25. Buildings Report – Behringer is seeking a quote for the flat roof repairs/replacement on the north end of the Town Hall building. The roof still has life left, he is waiting for a timeline and quote from Great Lakes Roofing. The deck on the barn is complete, just waiting on the lighting hook-up and construction of the access path from the parking lot. Overhead Garage door installation is complete, and the new window was installed on the west side of the barn. The glass in the broken window on the south side of the barn needs to be replaced. 26. Grounds report – Kufahl reported that the Liberty Tree has been planted by the deck and will be dedicated at the August 22nd Town Picnic. 27. Weed Commissioner’s report – Clerk Eichner reported one resident complaint of excessive weeds in neighbor’s yard which he will pass on to Spvr. Huettl. 28. Equipment Manager’s report – Hartwig reported that truck 26 is almost done, just waiting for the plow package to be completed. 29. Transfer Station Report – Tarp and straps are needed to cover full dumpster to keep raccoons out. Contact GFL to get tarps and straps back that were inadvertently taken with dumpster pickup. We were going through three compactor dumpsters a week mainly due to larger furniture items. Those larger items will be put on the truck with recyclables so we should be able to get back to needing only two compactor dumpsters. 30. Highway/Chairman’s report – This month was spent mostly on shouldering on Maple/Church, roughly 9 days and $14,800 in labor and materials. Estimate for Church Rd was about 9 days and $16,350 in labor and materials. Consider getting separate bids for shouldering paved roads, or making it part of the paving contract, in the future. The culvert on Division and Spring Valley was replaced, as well as the culvert on Spring Valley between Maple and Division. Branch Out Land Clearing cut the west lot behind the shop. He hopes to start clearing on the north side of Sherman Rd between Division and Church Rd in early September . Road grass cutting will start again week of August 17 th. Some road signs need to be replaced, as well as trimming back brush in front of road signs. Steve Fischer resigned August 12th. We will post for new full-time Patrolman with a CDL. 31. Communications and Announcements – Nothing to report. 32. Review of bills and authorization of payment – Motion by Bishop, second by Huettl, to approve the payment vouchers. Motion carried 5-0. 33. Adjournment – Motion by Kufahl, second by Behringer, to adjourn at 9:34pm. Motion carried 5- 0. Respectfully Submitted, Andrea L. Blawat Robert H Hartwig Town Clerk Town Chairman Approved: September 10, 2026