Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Page 1 of 2 Town of Merton Town Board Meeting Minutes of March 9 2026 • Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Klink 6:30 pm • Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Klink • Minutes of the February 23, 2026 Town Board Meeting. A motion to approve the Minutes of February 23, 2026 Town Board Meeting was made by Krogmann/Fleming. Motion carried. Present: Chairman Klink, Supervisors Olson, Fleming and Krogmann, , DPW Director Griffin, and Clerk Hann. Absent: Treasurer Kempen, Supervisor Herrick, and Attorney Murn. Also, in attendance: Chief Wraalstad, Mary Siekmann, Frank & Kathleen Neuser, Barbara Schultz, Michael Schulze, Rick Zimbric, Debra Cull, Gerald & Glenda Dolphin, Melissa Ruck, Karen Loll, Monika Hartz, Asst. Chief Hoffman Western Lakes. Library Director Iyengar Citizen Comments and Concerns: Asst. Chief from Western Lakes talked about recognition ceremony and the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29 at the Stone Bank Station. He also gave an update on the run report and answered questions from the board. Barbara Schultz spoke on the reconstruction letter for Town Line Road and her concerns. Mary Siekmann spoke on widening concerns for Town Line Road. Karen Loll received the letter and had concerns. Chairman Klink stated that the town maintains a list of standards for all town roads. DPW Director Griffin did clarify the standard width for roads. Chairman Klink talked about the recent legislation discussion that have been happening at the capital and that the State is not going to do anything at this time. Michael Schulz spoke on Lake Keesus. Monika Hartl talked to the board about an ordinance. Frank Neuser talked about high water on Lake Keesus. Old Business: None New Business: Discussion on Tax Levy Limits with Town Hall Library Board. Chairman Klink opened the discussion by thanking the Library Board for coming and keeping the discussion open with concerns either board has. Chairman asked about the budget and maintaining a snap shot of what the library needs to operate. Library Director Iyengar talked about maintenance issues she has had recently and the ADA project for the website. Chairman asked about a 5-year contingency plan to show the town board. Chairman Klink stated things can come up before the five years and wanted to let the library know that the town will work with them. There are ways that the boards can work together to keep the costs down. The Library Board Director thought the library budget is open and clear. Chairman Klink thought the day to day operational could be shown for the town board. Clerk Hann talked about the fund balance of the Library and having a policy and funding from Waukesha County. Consider/Act on Additional Election Workers for 2026 -2027. Clerk Hann presented an updated list of Election Workers who recently attended training and asked for them to be approved to the list for 2026 -2027. A motion to approve the additional workers was made by Olson/Krogman. Motion carried. Page 2 of 2 Consider/Act on Outdoor Event for Valley Road and Gun Club. A motion to approve the Outdoor Event for Valley Rod and Gun Club was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Contract Increase for Burke Truck. DPW Director Paul Griffin presented the increase cost for the Burke Truck Equipment that was ordered in 2024. A motion to approve the updated contract with the increased cost to $141,725 was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried Closed Session Immediately following the regular Town Board Meeting on March 9, 2025, the Town Board will meet in Closed Session by roll call vote pursuant to State Statute 19.85 (1) (e) consider deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require closed session. Chairman Klink read the meeting notice for the Town of Merton and called the meeting to order for the Town of Merton by Roll Call Vote. Tim Klink yes Jim Fleming yes Jim Olson yes John Krogmann yes Don Herrick 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 • John Krogmann yes • Don Herrick absent No action taken. Vouchers as Presented – A motion to approve the vouchers as presented was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn was made by Fleming/Krogann. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Donna Hann, Town Clerk