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Town of Perry Minutes of Town Board Meeting Thursday, August 6, 2026 Perry Town Hall 1. Call to order. Chairman Roger Kittleson called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Supervisors Ken Hefty and Mick Klein Kennedy, and Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler were present. Also in attendance: Road Patrolman Mark Eastman, Doug King, Larry and Mary Price, Michele Kittleson, John Oimoen, and Jordan Abruzzo. Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Roger Kittleson led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Announcements. Clerk Stephanie Zwettler announced that Dane County intends on sharing the cost of the new voting equipment. 3. Land Use: Clerk Stephanie Zwettler reported that the Land Use Committee continues to make progress on updating the Town Comprehensive Plan. 4. Roads, Equipment, Facilities – a. Petition for Discontinuance of Unpaved Alley – Grove Street. The Town Board reviewed the draft resolution. Clerk Stephanie Zwettler reported that Attorney Joe Bartol from Stroud, Willink and Howard, LLC, is reviewing the alley discontinuance process and draft resolution. b. Petition for Discontinuance of Part of a Public Way – Josephson Road. Clerk Stephanie Zwettler provided an update on the status of the Josephson Road discontinuance process. c. ATV/UTV access on Town roads. The Town Board reviewed the draft ordinance and discussed speed limits and current access via county and state highways. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded the motion to present the proposed ATV/UTV Ordinance at a public hearing on September 8, 2026, beginning at 7: 00 PM. Motion carried. d. Town of Perry Driveway at Hauge Historic District Park – construction bidding process. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy reported that MSA Professional Services has prepared and published the bid notice and bidding documents. Bids are due to MSA by August 20, 2026, and the Town Board will hold a special meeting on August 25, 2026, to award the driveway construction contract for Hauge Historic District Park. He also noted that the Dane County Stormwater Management and Erosion Control permits are complete and ready for signature and submission. Ken Hefty moved and Roger Kittleson seconded the motion to pay the Minutes of Town Board meeting – August 6, 2026 2 Stormwater Management and Erosion Control permits and to authorize Mick Klein Kennedy to sign the permits. Motion carried. 5. Treasurer’s Report. Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler presented the monthly report, including current bank balances, and deposits of shared revenue, computer aid, and building inspection fees. 6. 2026 Board of Review – appoint alternates, review Open Book and Board of Review sessions. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to appoint Larry Price, Mary Price, and Michele Kittleson to serve as alternates on the 2026 Board of Review to be held on August 17, 2026. Motion carried. 7. Friends of the Parks of Perry report. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy presented additional information on playground equipment, fundraising efforts, and provided an update on the benches donated for placement at the Hauge Log Church and Hauge Historic District Park. 8. Parks and Open Space Committee report. The Town Board presented Doug King with a wooden, engraved plaque in recognition of his years of dedication and service to the Town of Perry. Doug King expressed appreciation to the members of the Parks and Open Space Committee for their service and contributions. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to mail letters thanking POSC members for their accomplishments and service. Motion carried. Doug King asked the Town Board for permission to discuss conservation efforts with the DNR and Tom Voss, representative of DSG Evergreen Family Ltd Partnership. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to authorize Doug King to speak on behalf of the Town with the DNR and Tom Voss regarding conservation efforts. Motion carried. Doug King also proposed pursuing another conservation easement to help preserve the park’s conservation and recreational value. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion authorizing Doug King to work on the conservation easement. Motion carried. Lastly, Doug King requested that the Town create a dedicated budget line for annual maintenance expenses at Hauge District Park and maintain a digital record of correspondence and letters for future reference. 9. Town Hall Renovations – sound boards. Jordan Abruzzo presented mock-up images of sound board and floor covering options intended to reduce noise in the Town Hall. The Town Board will continue the discussion at the next meeting. Minutes of Town Board meeting – August 6, 2026 3 10. Minutes of Previous Meeting – July 14, 2026. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the Town Board meeting held on July 14, 2026, as presented. Motion carried. 11. 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. 12. Adjournment. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. Stephanie Zwettler, Clerk/Treasurer _____________________________________________________. _____________________________________________________. _____________________________________________________.