March 23

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE JACKSON TOWN BOARD MARCH 23, 2026 1. Call to order – Chairman Hartwig called the meeting to order at 6:00pm with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Eichner Confirmed that the meeting notice has been properly posted and the Media was notified. 2. Roll call – Present: Chairman Bob Hartwig, Supervisors Dave Behringer (6:05), Joe Kufahl (6:05), Marcy Bishop, and Paul Huettl. Also Present were Treasurer Jean Wills, Lead Patrolman James Brei, and Clerk Bob Eichner. 3. Agenda approval – Motion by Huettl, second by Bishop, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 3-0. 4. Presentation of Draft Ordinance TOJ- 2026-002; a replacement recycling ordinance to conform with new Wisconsin DNR recycling grant requirements – Clerk Eichner presented the Draft ordinance. The Ordinance will be considered for passage at the April 9 Board Meeting. No action taken. 5. Discussion and possible action – consider quote from John Mueller Tree Service for roadside tree trimming and/or removal - After initial discussion, motion by Bishop, second by Behringer to recess to tour the area under consideration. Motion carried 5-0. The Board toured the area on Church Road between Sherman Road and Western Avenue. There are at least a dozen large trees in, or partially in, the right of way of Church Road that are a safety threat to the roadway and should be trimmed back to the right-of-way or totally removed. Mueller Tree Service has given a quote of $6800 to complete this work. After returning to Town Hall, Motion by Bishop, second by Huettl, to reconvene the meeting. Motion carried. 5-0. After further discussion, Motion by Bishop, second by Behringer, to accept the quote from Mueller Tree Service for $6800 to remove or trim back trees on Church Road between Sherman Road and Western Avenue, as directed by Town of Jackson highway department staff. Motion carried 4-1, Kufahl Nay. 6. Discussion and possible action – consider quote from Branch Out Land Clearing to clear woody vegetation and small trees and brush from vacant lot west of the Town Garage – Motion by Bishop, second by Behringer, to table this item until the April 9, 2026 Town Board Meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 7. Discussion and possible action – Consider purchase of a new tool cabinet for the Town Garage – Motion by Huettl, second by Behringer, to table this item until the April 9, 2026 Town Board Meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 8. Adjournment – Motion by Huettl, second by Bishop to adjourn at 7:28pm. Motion carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Robert M Eichner Robert H Hartwig Town Clerk Town Chairman Approved: April 9, 2026