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Town of Perry Minutes of Town Board Meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Perry Town Hall 1. Call to order. Chairman Roger Kittleson called the meeting to order at 7:42 PM, following the public hearing for the ATV/UTV Routes and Regulations Ordinance. Supervisors Ken Hefty and Mick Klein Kennedy, and Clerk-Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler were present. Also in attendance: Road Patrolman Mark Eastman, Michele Kittleson, Chad Hefty, Nick Urumoglu, Jenny Minter, Terry Miller, Ron Josephson, Nicole Espe, Greg and Robyn Van Hollen, Dale Judd, Steve Meassick and Kelly McCarthy, Jeff Anderson, Jim and Cindy Way, and Jordan Abruzzo. Doug King attended via teleconference. Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Roger Kittleson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of Silence – Chairman Roger Kittleson requested a moment of silence to honor Susan Gehl and Elton Duffy who recently passed. 2. Announcements. Clerk Stephanie Zwettler announced that the Town of Perry is now registered as an authorized E -Cycle Wisconsin collector, allowing the Town to host an electronics collection event for residents ; the clerk also applied for a DNR grant to help cover collection costs. 3. Comments by Town residents – non-agenda items. Steve Meassick inquired about permits for a solar project. Greg Van Hollen reported that individuals have been parking in front of his residence on Perry Center Road to skateboard down the hill. 4. Land Use: a. Chad Hefty ,10217 Blue Valley Rd – accessory building. Clerk Stephanie Zwettler provided an updated site map from the applicant and presented the recommendation from the Land Use Committee. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Roger Kittleson seconded the motion to approve the accessory building permit submitted by Chad Hefty. Motion carried. b. Samantha Hearn, 1104 State Rd. 78 – deck addition. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to approve the deck addition as presented. Motion carried. 5. Roads, Equipment, and Facilities: a. Discontinuance of Unpaved Alley, Grove Street, resolution. Clerk Stephanie Zwettler reported that Atty . Ethan Clouser of Stroud, Willink & Howard prepared and filed a lis pendens with the Register of Deeds. The Town Board reviewed the introductory resolution to vacate the alley. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded to sign the introductory Minutes of Town Board meeting – September 8, 2026 2 resolution and hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as required by Wis. Stat. § 66.1003(4)(b). Motion carried. b. Petition to Discontinue Part of Josephson Road, resolution. Clerk Stephanie Zwettler reported that reported that Atty. Ethan Clouser of Stroud, Willink & Howard prepared and filed a lis pendens with the Register of Deeds . The Town Board reviewed the introductory resolution to vacate part of Josephson Road. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded to sign the introductory resolution and hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as required by Wis. Stat. § 66.1003(4)(b). Motion carried. c. Town of Perry driveway at Hauge Historic District Park – update. A special Town Board meeting will be held tomorrow at 11:00 AM to discuss rebidding the project. d. Road Patrolman Mark Eastman discussed right-of-way tree trimming with a neighboring town patrolman and obtained rental quotes for an aerial lift and man basket. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded the motion to authorize $800 for a one -week rental for tree trimming. Motion carried. 6. Mount Horeb Fire Department 2027 budget hearing and authorizations. Fire Chief Jenny Minter presented the fire department’s budget information and answered questions. Ken Hefty moved and Roger Kittleson seconded the motion to authorize Mick Klein Kennedy to attend the fire department meeting on September 23, 2026, and vote on the Town’s behalf. Motion carried. 7. ATV/UTV Routes and Regulations Ordinance – ordinance adoption. The Town Board reviewed comments from the public hearing and agreed to amend the ordinance to address muffler noise, emphasize agricultural ATV use, and change operating hours to 5:00 AM–10:00 PM. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded the motion to p ostpone action until the October meeting. Motion carried. 8. Peoples Community Bank loan due January 24, 2027 – refinancing. The Town Board will discuss refinancing at the next meeting when additional budget information is available. 9. 2026–2027 snowplowing contracts. The Town Board reviewed proposed rate changes based on labor, FEMA equipment rates , and salt and sand costs. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to approve the 2026–2027 Snow Removal Contract at $140 per half hour for snowplowing services at Perry Lutheran Church and Holy Redeemer Church. Motion carried. 10. New Glarus EMS service contract. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy reported the information presented at a recent meeting with EMS Chief Kristie Mueller. No action was taken at this time. Minutes of Town Board meeting – September 8, 2026 3 11. Treasurer’s Report. Clerk -Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler presented the monthly report, including current bank balances, the August settlement deposit, and building inspection fee deposits. 12. Friends of the Parks of Perry report. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy reported that feedback on the proposed playground equipment is being gathered from Daleyville residents. 13. Town Hall renovations – sound boards. Jordan Abruzzo presented pricing information for sound boards and floor coverings intended to reduce noise in the Town Hall. The Town Hall Renovation Committee will review the options and make a recommendation. 14. Community meeting and correspondence with elected representatives. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy reported that Representative Jacobson’s campaign had expressed interest, however, he noted that s cheduling may not be possible before the November 3 general election. 15. Minutes of Previous Meeting s – August 6, August 25, 2026 . Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the Town Board meetings held on August 6 and August 25, as presented. Motion carried. 16. Pay Bills due. The Town Board reviewed the invoices presented for payment. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to pay the bills. Motion carried. 17. Closed Session. Dane Co. Circuit Court case 15CV0065 DSG; Hauge Historic District Park easement negotiations: convene a closed session under WI § 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel concerning strategy and WI §19.85(1)(b) and (c) personnel. Roll call: Ken Hefty, Yes. Mick Klein Kennedy, Yes. Motion carried. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to reconvene an open session. Roll call: Ken Hefty, Yes. Mick Klein Kennedy, Yes. Motion carried. 18. Adjournment. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM. Stephanie Zwettler, Clerk-Treasurer _____________________________________________________. _____________________________________________________. _____________________________________________________.