6/9/26

Town of Perry Minutes of Town Board Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Perry Town Hall 1. Call to order. Chairman Roger Kittleson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Supervisors Ken Hefty and Mick Klein Kennedy, and Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler were present. Also in attendance: Road Patrolman Mark Eastman, Michele Kittleson, Stephanie Judge, Laura Morland, Terry and Monica Miller, Nick Meier, James Gibson, Brad and Laura Tisch, Ron Josephson, James Gibson, and Doug King via telephone. Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Roger Kittleson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of Silence – Chairman Roger Kittleson requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Ronald Kittleson. 2. Announcements. Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler announced that the Swiss Cheese & Spotted Cows Bicycle Tour will pass through part of the Town of Perry on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Chairman Roger Kittleson also reported on the TDS groundbreaking ceremony held at town hall on June 2, 2026. 3. Comments by Town residents – non-agenda items. Resident James Gibson asked about billing the Town for using his 28-inch roller on town roads. 4. Liquor license application – Laura Tisch, 175 Drammen Valley Rd. The Town Board reviewed the Class A liquor license application submitted by Laura Tisch. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to renew the Class A liquor license held by Laura Tisch, 175 Drammen Valley Rd. upon the Town’s receipt of the $50.00 fee. Motion carried. 5. Land Use: Clerk Stephanie Zwettler presented the Land Use Committee report, recommendations, and informal discussions. a. BadgerLand Foundation, 847 County Rd JG – zoning changes for Lots 1 and 3, totaling 70.6 acres, to NR-C, and Lot 2 to RR-8 for 9.4 acres for the existing residence and driveway. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve zoning changes for Lots 1 and 3, totaling 70.6 acres, to NR-C, for Lot 2, totaling 9.4 acres, to RR-8 for the existing residence and driveway, and to record an encumbrance extinguishing the farm’s one remaining density unit. Motion carried. b. Driftless Area Land Conservancy and BadgerLand Foundation – resolution of support. DALC representative Stephanie Judge answered questions about the conservation program, public and private easements, and the Minutes of Town Board meeting – June 9, 2026 2 proposed resolution. Resident Laura Morland expressed appreciation and support for the conservation efforts. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to adopt the “Resolution in Support of Conservation Programs Led by Driftless Area Land Conservancy and BadgerLand Foundation.” Motion carried. c. Permit Application Form – form revisions. Clerk Stephanie Zwettler reported that the Land Use Committee reviewed the draft form and made additional suggestions. A revised form will be presented at the next meeting. 6. Roads, Equipment, Facilities – a. Petition for Discontinuance of Unpaved Alley – Grove Street – set public hearing date. The Town Board reviewed the statutory requirements to discontinue an unpaved alley. A public hearing will be held on July 14, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM to present the request to discontinue unpaved alley, “Grove Street” and unpaved portions lying north of Clay Hill Rd and north of Sunset Ave. b. Petition for Discontinuance of Part of a Public Way – Josephson Road – set public hearing date. The Town Board reviewed the statutory requirements to discontinue a Town road. A public hearing will be held on July 14, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM to present the request to discontinue part of Josephson Road. c. Recycling Center. Road Patrolman Mark Eastman ordered more plastic bags for the Recycling Center. d. The Town Board reviewed the proposals and MSA Professional Services’ recommendation for the geotechnical services for the Hauge Parkway gravel driveway widening. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve the proposal from CGC, Inc. to excavate four test pits for geotechnical services at a cost of $3,550.00. Motion carried. e. ATV/UTV access on Town roads. Chairman Roger Kittleson opened the floor for public discussion on ATV/UTV access on Town of Perry roads. The Town Board will begin drafting a proposed ordinance for consideration. f. Dane Co. Bridge Aid – Sherven Rd. bridge. The Town Board reviewed correspondence from a Dane County Highway Department engineer explaining the bridge aid application criteria and the reason for denial. Clerk Stephanie Zwettler will contact Wyser Engineering to request documentation showing that the installed 72-inch round culvert meets the Minutes of Town Board meeting – June 9, 2026 3 standards identified in the supplemental hydraulic analysis , required for reimbursement. 7. Mount Horeb Fire Department – proposed change to service payment. Fire Board representative Mark Eastman pr esented background for the proposed change to the service payment based on equalized values, population, and annual fire service calls. The Town Board will review the proposal at the next meeting. 8. Treasurer’s Report. Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler presented the monthly report, including the DNR recycling grant, building permit fees, and the agricultural conversion share. The Town Board also reviewed and discussed the annual fee structure for Plunkett Pest Control. 9. Friends of the Parks of Perry report. Friends’ President Mick Klein Kennedy shared photos of the park benches and announced that the Friends’ Annual Meeting and picnic will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Hauge Historic District Park. 10. Parks and Open Space Committee – Committee Chair Doug King reported that he wrote 64 letters over 4 years to federal, state and county agencies, regulators, congressional, state legislative and county representatives and TDS requesting high-speed internet service in the Town of Perry, discussed the park restroom holding tank, noted that the gravel area at the park will likely be his last major project with the committee, identified a potential grassland conservancy, shared thoughts on the committee’s future, and noted that towns may have difficulty enforcing ATV/UTV regulations without an adopted ordinance. a. Committee appointments. Committee appointments will be made at the July meeting. 11. Dane Co. Towns Association and Wisconsin Towns Association discussions. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy reported that the DCTA Annual Meeting included a presentation by Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett, support for the proposed CUP amendments, and discussion of a moratorium on data centers in Dane County. He also noted that Dane County Supervisor Pat Downing sponsored a resolution to allow private burials on private property. 12. Community meeting / correspondence to elected representatives’ update. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy reported that New Glarus High School will host an upcoming forum for the three Democratic candidates seeking to run against Senator Howard Marklein. Minutes of Town Board meeting – June 9, 2026 4 13. Minutes of Previous Meeting – May 12, 2026. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the Town Board meeting held on May 12, 2026, as presented. Motion carried. 14. 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. 15. Closed Session. Dane Co. Circuit Court case 15CV0065 DSG : Hauge Historic District Park easement negotiations: Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to 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. 16. Adjournment. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:21 PM. Stephanie Zwettler, Clerk/Treasurer _____________________________________________________. _____________________________________________________. _____________________________________________________.