Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Page 1 of 3 AGENDA Town Special Board Meeting Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 5:30On Monday, June 8, 2026 the Town Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. for a Special Town Board Meeting in Closed Session. Session pursuant to State Statute 19.85 (1) (g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or likely to become involved. Reconvene to Open Session immediately following the Closed for Possible Clerk Hann read the meeting notice for the Town of Merton. Chairman Klink called the meeting to order for the Town of Merton by Roll Call Vote. Tim Klink yes Jim Fleming yes Jim Olson yes Don Herrick yes John Krogmann absent A motion to Reconvene to Open Session was made by Krogman/Herrick. Chairman Klink called roll call vote. Tim Klink yes Jim Fleming yes Jim Olson yes Don Herrick yes John Krogmann absent No action taken and closed session was adjourned. Town of Merton Town Board Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026 • Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Klink 6:30 pm • Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Klink • Minutes of the May 26,2026 Town Board Meeting. A motion to approve the Minutes of May 26, 2026 Town Board Meeting was made by Herrick/Olson. Motion carried. Present: Chairman Klink, Supervisors Herrick, Olson, Fleming, DPW Director Griffin, Attorney Hammes, and Clerk Hann. Absent: Treasurer Kempen and Supervisor Krogmann. Old Business: None Page 2 of 3 New Business: Consider/Act amending ordinance sections 20.05 Moose Lake and 20.08 Lake Keesus of the Town of Merton Municipal Code in the interest of public health, safety, and/or welfare, including the public’s interest in preserving natural resources, as they relate to the equipment, use, or operation of boats or to any activity regulated by Wis. Stat. 30.60 to 30.71. Chairman Klink thanked all the residents who took time to comment on the ordinance either for or against. This has taken a lot of time to review. Chairman Klink turned the floor over to Attorney Hammes. Attorney Hammes stated that the Town Board was not required to have a public hearing however the town took the opportunity for the public to comment on issue. This ordinance doesn’t prohibit wake boats. It only prohibits certain operations or boats to operate in a certain manor. The Town does have the legal authority and has followed other ordinances of towns in the state. The Town’s Insurance policy does cover attorney costs if there was a lawsuit. Any adoption of the ordinance it is recommend to update signage. A witness could provide testimony and document with phone video & pictures of any town ordinances that are violated on the lakes. Chairman Klink as if anyone on the board had questions for the Attorney. After hearing none he asked for a motion. A motion to adopt the ordinance as written was made by Supervisor Herrick/Supervisor Olson. No further discussion. Motion carried. Consider/Act on 2026-2027 Alcohol Licenses per Attached List. Chairman Klink stated the list was in packet and asked if there were any questions. A motion to approve the 2026-2027 Alcohol Licenses was made by Herrick/Fleming. Motion carried. Consider/Act on 2026-2027 Cigarette/Tobacco Licenses per Attached List. Chairman Klink asked if there were any questions on the Cigarette/Tobacco licenses. A motion to approve the 2026-2027 Cigarette/Tobacco License was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Consider/Act on 2026-2027 Amusement Licenses per Attached List. A motion to approve the 2026-2027 Amusement License was made by Herrick/Olson. Motion carried. Discussion on Possible Changes to the Website Company for the Town. Clerk Hann explained the website the Town currently uses was bought out by another company. On another company gave the Town of Merton a quote which is much less and would be locked in for five years. A motion to approve going with Town Web was made by Herrick/Olson. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3 Clerk, Board, Highway, Treasurer and Attorney Reports. Chief Wraalstad gave the call report for the board and stated the volume is picking up because it is summer. DPW Director Paul Griffin talked about all the road projects going on in the town. Chairman Klink meet with the New Library Board President and looks forward to keeping the discussion going. Vouchers as Presented – A motion to approve the vouchers as presented was made by Herrick/Krogmann. Motion carried. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn was made by Fleming/Herrick. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Donna Hann, Town Clerk