2/19/26

Town of Perry Minutes of Town Board Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2026 Perry Town Hall 1. Call to order. Chairman Roger Kittleson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Supervisor Ken Hefty and Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy, and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler. Also in attendance: Mark Eastman, Michele Kittleson, Monica Boutelle, and Steve Ligler. Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Roger Kittleson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of Silence and Remembrance: Fred Roberts, Marietha Jelle. 2. Announcements. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler announced the Dane Co. Highway Department bridge aid grant applications were submitted on February 6, 2026, for the culverts replaced on Lee Valley Road and Sherven Road in 2025. 3. Comments by Town residents – non-agenda items. Steve Ligler expressed his gratitude to all for their support following the loss of his shed due to fire. He noted that the Blanchardville Fire Department's 18-minute response time was impressively fast, especially considering the department is staffed by volunteers. 4. Land Use: Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler presented the Land Use Committee report, recommendations and informal discussions. a. John Willborn, Jr., 10833 CTH A – zoning changes – 3 ac. to RR-2; 5 ac. to FP -1; 0.7 ac. to HAM -R; site plan for residence, driveway. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve the zoning changes for 3 acres to RR-2, 5 acres to FP-1, and 0.7 acres to HAM-R, site plan and driveway as presented. Motion carried. b. Steve and Gamze Ligler, 75 State Hwy. 78 – accessory building permit. The Town Board reviewed the building permit application to replace an accessory building damaged by fire on December 18, 2025 . Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve the accessory building permit application submitted by Steve and Gamze Ligler , 75 State Hwy 78 to replace an accessory building. Motion carried. 5. Roads, Equipment, Facilities – a. Recycling Center operations. The Town Board discussed the placement of the bench that was awarded to the Town for recycling plastic film at the Recycling Center. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded the motion to place the bench at the Recycling Center allowing it to be secured or moved inside the building if needed. Motion carried. b. Sale of Western Star truck update. Road Patrolman Mark Eastman stated that the truck has been available for bidding for four days, with twelve days remaining in the bidding period. Minutes of Town Board meeting – February 19, 2026 2 c. Assistant Patrolman position update. Chairman Roger Kittleson reported that he received two initial phone calls but has not yet received any further response from either party. The Town Board advised the ads should not be published again until fall. d. Set Road Tour date, bids due date, contract award date. The Town Board reviewed scheduling options for road bids. The 2026 Road Tour will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM. e. Town Hall phone service options . The Town Board reviewed prices for an additional analog line offered by TDS at the Town Hall and other available options such as Zoom . Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to utilize Zoom Meetings for videoconferencing for a trial period. Motion carried. 6. Liability insurance renewal terms. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler reported that Chris Monge, the Town’s insurance agent, planned to have renewal information before the meeting, but no information has been received. 7. Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler presented the monthly report: tax collections are completed, funds were deposited in the general fund account from Lake Ridge Bank, and settlement payments are due. A tax invoice was prepared and sent to the cell tower company for their portion of the tax bill and payment is currently being processed. 8. Friends of the Parks of Perry report . Friends’ President Mick Klein Kennedy announced DNR grant approval to build a gravel parking area covering 50% of costs and proposed a timeline for resurfacing the Park parking lot; the latest newsletter was also published. 9. Parks and Open Space Committee report. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy reported that the Committee discussed forming a subcommittee to assist with the selection of park equipment for Daleyville Park. 10. Dane Co. Towns Assoc iation and Wisconsin Towns Association discussions. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy provided an update on the current projects of the Dane County Towns Association. Deputy Clerk/ Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler attended the Wisconsin Towns Association Board of Review training on February 6, 2026. 11. Community meeting / correspondence to elected representatives update. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy is discussing potential dates with staff members from possible speakers, and he noted that State Representative Jenna Jacobson has called to express interest in attending a meeting. 12. Town Hall Renovations committee report. Supervisor and Committee Chair Mick Klein Kennedy thanked Jim Way for constructing and installing the blackboard Minutes of Town Board meeting – February 19, 2026 3 and Mark Eastman for the town hall date sign and gave updates on the soundboard and plat map projects following the committee’s meeting on February 9, 2026. 13. Minutes of Previous Meetings – January 13, January 21 , 2026. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the Town Board meetings held on January 13 and January 21, 2026, as published. 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). 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 9:15 PM. Stephanie Zwettler, Town Deputy Clerk _________________________________________________. _________________________________________________. _________________________________________________.