Town Board — Minutes

Town of Lincoln Regular Meeting March 11, 2025 Chairman Bill Hassey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., Pledge of Allegiance, Present: Hassey, Supervisors Kim Simac, Ken Fox, Bill Marshall, and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Sherry Schmidt. Two other interested people were in attendance. Hassey gives an Open Meeting Statement and Verification Media Notification. The agenda was board- approved on a motion by Simac, seconded by Marshall, all in favor, and the motion carried. February 11, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes were approved on a motion by Simac, seconded by Marshal!,and all Were in favor. The motion was carried. The February Treasurer's Report was provided to the Town Board. Incredible Bank general account balance, $744,683.66. The tax savings account balanceris $10,672.3@•, the 'town hall maintenance account balance is $85,463.17; the Peoples Bank savings account balance is $198,772.23; and Nicolet National Bank CD is $167,909.66 Deputy Clerk Schmidt reported that there will be an easement road off Silver;L e Rd to be named. There are six structures and eight lots, three of which have the same fire number. The Vilas 'CountySheriffs Office contacted the address coordinator to help with this change. This road is shared with the City of Eagle River. Schmidt reported that the Northland Pines High School Girls Co-op is seeking donations for the High School locker room project. The board mentioned hosting a fundraiser at the Town Hall and/or other avenues to help with this project. Schmidt reported interesf$rog\MaryKate?s Wine Bar for the town's reserve liquor license. The board wants to keep this license open for businesses@theTO',yof Lincoln. Schmidt reported that on March 26, 2025, the town hall will rnypection by the DNR of our water system. Chairman Hassey reported that Republic had increased the town'S fcycling center price. He contacted them to reduce the cost, stating that we are a government entity thaifollowsabudget. Hassey also reported that the Landover ATV Club, has been in contact th a proposed ATV trail to gonnect HWY H to the City of Eagle Rivers Trails via HWY 70. He wants the town to amend the ordinance to approve ATVs on this route. The DOT left it to the town, and Sheriff Fath said it was too dangerous Supervisor Marshall reported that a thank you letter was sent to Norvado C mmunications for their presentation. Supervisor Fox reported that the landfill project is on hold and waiting for a wetland permit. The board approved moving forwaygwith an application for a loan in the amount of $600,000 from the Board of Commissioners of Pubhc Lands. $500,000 of the loan will go toward road repaving projects, and $100,000 will go toyard purchasing a new pumper truck for the fire department on a motion by Fox, seconded by Simac, all in favor, motion carried. The board approved participation in the 2025 Vilas County Highway Department Annual Beaver Program for approximately $700.00 on a motion by Simac, seconded by Marshall, all in favor, motion carried. The board approved participation in the Vilas County Highway Department - 2025 Deer Removal Program for $200.00 on a motion by Fox, seconded by Marshall, all in favor, motion carried. The board approved an operator license for Jessica Adamovich, a motion by Marshall, seconded by Fox, all in favor, and the motion carried. The board approved ABC Pest Control to service the town hall this spring on a motion by Marshall, seconded by Fox, and all were in favor. The motion was carried. Hassey reports that Ludwigs Season Service has been salting the west and east roads due to the sun melting the ice. He also noted that tree trimming will continue this spring and that shared roads between Cloverland and Three Lakes will be repaved. The board approved the payment of bills, vouchers #18085 through #18120. The motion to adjourn was made by Marshall and seconded by Fox. All were in favor, and the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Sherry R. Sc • dt, Deputy Town ClerWTreasurer