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Town of Lincoln
Regular Meeting
November 11, 2025
Supervisor Ken Fox called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m., Pledge of Allegiance, Present: Fox, Supervisors;
Bruce Richter and Dick Stoegbauer, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Sherry Schmidt, and ClerWTreasurer Shelly
Sauvola. Kim Simac was available via telephone conference. Six other interested persons were in attendance.
Open Meeting Statement and Verification Media Notification given by Fox. The agenda was board-approved
on a motion by Richter, seconded by Simac, all in favor, motion carried. The minutes from October 14, 2025,
Regular Meeting and November 3, 2025, Budget Workshop were approved on a motion by Stoegbauer,
seconded by Richter, all in favor, motion carried. The October Treasurer's Report was provided to the Town
Board. Incredible Bank general account balance, $580,830.41, the tax savings account balance, $10,674.44, the
town hall maintenance account balance, $88,317.50, the Peoples Bank savings account balance, $203,998.20,
and the Nicolet National Bank CD $173,343.69 (current balance).
In correspondence, Clerk Sauvola reported that a letter was received from Scott Foster, District Administrator
of the Northland Pines School District. Foster has requested to present and answer questions at an upcoming
town board meeting. Board members will also have the opportunity to share any concerns they have.
Supervisor Simac reponed that the 2026 Aspirus Ambulance expense has been provided to the participating
communities of Cloverland, Eagle River, Hiles, Lincoln, and Washington, totaling $564,596.76. The proposed
increase was about 4%, which was less than what was anticipated. The Lincoln amount of the total is
$211 , 723.78. Supervisor Fox reported that there is a Landfill Meeting scheduled for November 14th.
Supervisor Richter reported that a Joint Municipal Fire Commission Meeting is scheduled for November 12th
Supervisor Fox gave an update on the 2025 roadwork that was completed and what is planned for completion in
2026.
The board approved the payment of bills, vouchers #18340 through #18380.
Motion to adjourn made by Stoegbauer, seconded by Richter, all in favor, motion carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Shelly D. Sauvola Town ClerWTreasurer
Town of Lincoln
Budget Hearing
December 1, 2025
The Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Bill Hassey. Pledge of Allegiance, Present: Hassey,
Supervisors, Ken Fox, Dick Stoegbauer, Kim Simac, and Bruce Richter, Clerk/Treasurer, Shelly Sauvola,
Deputy ClerWTreasurer, Sherry Schmidt, and Town Attorney, Steve Lucareli. Sixteen interested town residents
were also in attendance.
The Open Meeting Statement and Verification Media Notice given by Hassey.
The agenda was approved on a motion by Barb Leveille, seconded by Steve Burr, all in favor, motion carried.
The meeting was open to a question-and-answer session on the proposed 2026 budget.
There were no questions from the floor.
Motion to adjourn made by Roger Williams, seconded by Michael Anderson, and carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
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Shelly D. Sa Ola, Clerk/Treasurer
Town of Lincoln
Special Town Elector Meeting
December 1, 2025
The Meeting was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Chairman Bill Hassey. Present: Hassey, Supervisors, Ken Fox,
Dick Stoegbauer, Kim Simac, and Bruce Richter, Clerk/Treasurer, Shelly Sauvola, Deputy ClerWTreasurer,
Sherry Schmidt, and Town Attorney, Steve Lucareli. Sixteen town residents were in attendance.
The Open Meeting Statement and Verification Media Notice given by Hassey.
The agenda was approved on a motion by Patrick Schmidt, seconded by Dan Kramer, all in favor, motion
carried.
Motion made by Michael Anderson to approve the elected officials' salaries for the April 2026-2028 term,
Chairman $17,000 yearly and Supervisors $8,600 yearly pursuant to Section 60.32 of Wisconsin Statutes,
seconded by Dan Kramer, all in favor, motion carried.
Motion made by Roger Williams approving the 2025 town tax levy of $1,357,400.00 to be paid in 2026
pursuant to Section 60. of the Wisconsin Statutes, seconded by Laurie Stoegbauer, all in favor, motion
carried.
Motion to adjourn by Patrick Schmidt, seconded by Laurie Stoegbauer, and carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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Shelly D. Sauvola, ClerWTreasurer
Town of Lincoln
Special Town Board Meeting
December 1, 2025
The Meeting was called to order at 5:41 p.m. by Chairman Bill Hassey. Present: Hassey, Supervisors, Ken Fox,
Dick Stoegbauer, Kim Simac, and Bruce Richter, ClerWTreasurer,Shelly Sauvola, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer,
Sherry Schmidt, and Town Attorney, Steve Lucareli. Sixteen town residents were in attendance.
The Open Meeting Statement and Verification Media Notice given by Hassey.
The agenda was approved on a motion by Simac, seconded by Stoegbauer, all in favor, motion carried.
Motion by Richter, to adopt the 2026 Budget in the amount of $2, 196,719.00 with a tax levy payable in 2026 in
the amount of $1 seconded by Fox, all in favor, motion carried.
Motion to adjourn by Stoegbauer, seconded by Richter, and carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
Shelly D. S vola, Clerk/Treasurer
Source: Town of Lincoln website. First collected Oct 20, 2026.