July 9

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JACKSON TOWN BOARD JULY 9, 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, Marcy Bishop, and Paul Huettl, Sheriff Deputy Brennan Kulibert, Zoning Administrator Jim Micech, Treasurer Jean Wills, and Clerk Bob Eichner. Excused: Supervisor Dave Behringer. 3. Introduction of new Town Clerk - Andrea Blawat was introduced as the new Town Clerk. Her starting date will be July 27, 2026. 4. Agenda Approval – Motion by Bishop, second by Huettl, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0. 5. Approval of the minutes – Motion by Bishop, second by Huettl to approve the June 11, 2026 Town Board meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0. 6. Resident comment – No comments. 7. Washington County Sheriff’s Department Report – Deputy Kulibert presented the June Sheriff’s report for June, 2026. 8. Jackson Fire Department Report – No representative of the Jackson Fire Department and no report presented. 9. Treasurer’s and Facility Rental Reports. – Wills presented the June Treasurer’s Report and the Facility Rental Report. We received the 2026 Fire Dues which were immediately paid out to the Jackson Fire Department as required. 10. Zoning Administrator’s report – There will be 2 Public Hearings on the agenda for the August 13, 2026 Town Board Meeting to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Zoning Map. The house at the Northwest corner of STH 60 and Division Road that was destroyed by fire in May has been deemed a total loss. A Zoning Board of Appeals hearing was held on June 29th to hear the appeal to allow a pole barn in the front-yard setback. The appeal was denied. The preliminary plat for Windmill Trace Subdivision is still not ready for submittal to the Town. The developer needs to get state and county approval of off-site mound systems before submitting. We have discovered that the Town’s Storm Water Management Ordinance is out of date and needs to be changed. The consensus of the Board is to adopt a new Ordinance to adopt the new County Plan. There is an ongoing ‘feud’ between three properties on Western Ave east of Kirchhayen. We Energies is beginning construction of a new 8” natural gas main running from Hartford to a sub-station in Jackson using the Pleasant Valley Road corridor. ANR Pipeline has requested an extension for their stormwater management plan, until their restoration is complete. 11. Clerk’s report – The Partisan Primary is August 11, 2026. Absentee ballots went out on June 25th. This election is primarily for State and Federal Offices. 12. Application for Operator’s Licenses renewal – Motion by Bishop, second by Kufahl, to approve the Operator’s License for Justin Olson, The Jail House, for a period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. Motion carried 4-0. 13. Charman Hartwig’s appointment to the Board of Appeals – Motion by Huettl, second by Kufahl, to confirm the appointment of Todd Diaz as regular member and Henry Rofritz as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals. Motion carried 4-0. 14. Consider Cemetery Deed and Fees for Zion Cemetery – Motion by Huettl, second by Bishop, to approve the purchase of Lot 1 in Zion Cemetery by Paul Puestow, for a fee of $400.00. Motion carried 4-0. 15. Jackson Town Hall Park Memorial recognizing Gordon Hoffman’s Town Service – Motion by Kufahl, second by Huettl, place the dedication to Gordy Hoffman on a brushed bronze plaque mounted on a slab of limestone donated by Lannon Stone Products and placed in the park near the baseball field’s flagpole. Motion carried 4-0. 16. Update to Town of Jackson 5-Year Capital Highway Improvement Plan 2026 – 2030 – After review and discussion of amendments to the5-year plan. The Board approved the plan by consensus. No Formal action was taken, and the plan is attached to these minutes. 17. Ordinance TOJ-2026-003 Reducing the Speed Limit on Jackson Drive from Pioneer Road to Sherman Road and on Maple Road from Pleasant Valley Road to CTH NN to 45 mph – Motion by Bishop, second by Huettl, to Adopt Ordinance TOJ-2026-003 Reducing the speed limits on Jackson Drive and on Maple Road. Motion carried 4-0. 18. Consider Resolution J-2026-005, a Resolution Supporting Participation in the Washington County Countywide EMS System & Authorizing Execution of the Countywide EMS System Service Provider Agreement – After discussion, this item was tabled until a representative from the County, provides more information on agreement and how it affects the Town of Jackson. Eichner will try to have a representative appear at the August meeting. No formal action was taken. 19. Consider Draft Ordinance TOJ-2026-004, amending Ordinance J-11-001 rules, management, & Operations of Immanuel Cemetery, adding Zion Cemetery as a Town Cemetery – No formal action was taken. The Ordinance will be considered for adoption at the August 13, 2026, Town Board meeting. 20. Update on Pioneer Road Reconstruction – Eichner reported that the survey and base plan for the project is proceeding. A wetland delineation was required, and the Town’s portion of that work will be $2,250. Hartwig and Eichner will meet with the Village of Germantown next week for a progress meeting. 21. Washington County Board report. – The County recognized Mary Jo Banfield, Sheriff’s Department 25 years, and Ralph Roskopf, Highway Department 26 years. Scott Schmidt and Josh Glass of the Highway Department and Supervisor Shannon and County Board Chairman Schleif attended Wisconsin Counties Association Road School. 22. Buildings report – The ceiling in the Upper ladies Room is repaired and ready for painting. The leaking toilet valve in the apartment has been replaced. The barn deck construction is continuing and should be done soon, weather permitting. The contractor is ready to install the overhead door as soon as the deck is finished. A new window was installed. 23. Grounds report – Keith and Butch have been mowing grass, weeding, and trimming trees. The Jackson Town Hall letters on the front of the carport need to be re-painted before August 22nd. 24. Weed Commissioner’s report – There are a lot of Canadian Thistles along Sherman Road between CTH M and the County Line. 25. Equipment Manager report – Most of the dump/plow package has been installed on Truck 26 by Ozaukee County Fleet Services and the truck should be in service soon. 26. Transfer Station report – The station will be closed on July 4th. It will be open from 3:00 to 7:30pm on Thursday July 2nd and 9th. We are checking video to get a plate for someone who did not separate recyclables so we can send a warning letter. We need to revisit having a second kill switch on the west side of the compactor. 27. Highway/Chairman’s report – Church Road and Maple Road paving is done. We began shouldering them. Chip sealing is almost done. There is still some sweeping to be done. Roadside mowing is almost done. The Town Hall parking lot is sealed, and Striping will be done by the end of the week. 28. Communications and announcements - None 29. Review of bills and authorization of payment – Motion by Huettl, second by Bishop to approve the vouchers for payment. Motion carried 4-0. 30. Adjournment – Motion by Bishop, second by Kufahl to adjourn at 8:30pm. Motion carried 4-0. Respectfully Submitted, Robert M Eichner Robert H Hartwig Town Clerk Town Chairman Approved: August 13, 2026