Town Board — Minutes

Town of Lincoln Regular Meeting Septem ber 9, 2025 Chairman Bill Hassey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., Pledge of Allegiance, Present: Hassey, Supervisors; Bruce Richter, Kim Simac, Ken Fox, and Dick Stoegbauer, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Sherry Schmidt and Clerk/Treasurer, Shelly Sauvola. Five other interested persons were in attendance. Open Meeting Statement and Verification Media Notification given by Hassey. The agenda was board- approved on a motion by Simac, seconded by Stoegbauer, all in favor, motion carried. The minutes from the August 12, 2025, Regular Meeting and August 1 9, 2025, Special Meeting and Board of Review were approved on a motion by Stoegbauer, seconded by Richter, all in favor, motion carried. The August Treasurer's Report was provided to the Town Board. Incredible Bank general account balance, $734,024.38, the tax savings account balance, $10,673.92, the town hall maintenance account balance, $86,873.42, the Peoples Bank savings account balance, $202,689.94, and the Nicolet National Bank CD $173,343.69 (current balance). Chairman Hassey reported that the Sundstein culvert replacement project was completed, and the invoice from Pitlik & Wick came in at $122,390.00 ($ 140,000.00 was estimated for the project). Reimbursement from Vilas County will be forthcoming for half of the project expenses. Supervisor Fox gave a Landfill update. Supervisor Richter reported that a Joint Municipal Fire Commission Meeting is scheduled for September 17th, and Supervisor Fox will also be attending. Supervisor Simac reported that an Ambulance Commission meeting is scheduled for September 22nd. The board discussed a request for a winter burn from Northwoods Tree Service, LLC, Loon Lake Road (parcel#14-1751-02). The Chairman reminded everyone that the town adopted Ordinance No. 2025-01 in February to Prohibit Commercial Open Burning in the Town of Lincoln. Northwoods Tree Service was aware of the ordinance but continued to add to the growing pile of trees and stumps anyway. The board discussed the potential risks to groundwater, air quality, and the people living in the immediate area who have serious lung problems. The DNR doesn't allow this type of commercial burning for anyone else. The request was denied on a motion by Fox, seconded by Richter, all in favor, motion carried. The Pitlik & Wick 2025 roadwork project bid for Rangeview Drive, in the amount of $27,814.00, was approved on a motion by Richter, seconded by Stoegbauer. All were in favor; the motion carried. An Operator License Application for Virginia E. Evans was approved on a motion by Richter, seconded by Fox, all in favor, the motion carried. The board approved the payment of bills, vouchers #18272 through #18306. Motion to adjourn made by Stoegbauer, seconded by Fox, all in favor, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Shelly D. Sauvola Town Clerk/Treasurer