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Town of Perry Minutes of Town Board Meeting Tuesday, January 13, 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, Treasurer – Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler and Clerk Mary Price were present. Also in attendance: Mark Eastman, Michele Kittleson, James Gibson, Ron Josephson, Skyler Myers, Kristie Mueller. Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Roger Kittleson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of Silence and Remembrance: Delores Esser, Fritz Mani. 2. Announcements. Clerk Mary Price announced the Primary Election will be conducted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The election equipment Public Test will be conducted on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00AM. Absentee ballot applications received to date are 28. The Dane Co. Surveyor’s Office has contracted Talarczyk Land Surveyors, LLC to determine Section corners in the Town to be recorded on updated Town and County maps. 3. Comments by Town residents – non-agenda items. James Gibson presented information to record deed restrictions on surveyed lots recently rezoned; 1860 document describing Moen Rd.; discussed Town sign and mowing practices. Ron Josephson presented information received from the Dane Co. Surveyor rejecting the Dane Co. building permit for a machine shed approved by the Town. The Board offered suggestions for possible resolutions. 4. New Glarus EMS service discussio n. New Glarus EMS Chief Kristie Mueller explained the current EMS services provided in the Town including mutual aid to other providers in the Town; reported current staffing levels; current rates and commitment to honor current contract. Chief Mueller offered to return in July, 2026 with to present updates to the Town Board. Skyler Myers, the Town’s representative at the New Glarus Fire District, presented current District information and operations with Belleville EMS. The Town Board explained concerns about address information relayed by Dane Co. and Green County’s 911 Dispatchers for calls in the Town. 5. Land Use: Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler presented the Land Use Committee report, recommendations and informal discussions. a. William Erickson, 1076 STH 78 . The Town Board reviewed the preliminary CSM to combine four existing parcels and existing zoning. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve the Certified Survey Map to combine parcels 050617221177; 050617221382; 050617221597; 050617224085. Motion carried. b. John Willborn, Jr., 10833 CTH A – zoning changes – 3 ac. to RR-2; Minutes of Town Board meeting – January 13, 2026 2 5 ac. to FP-1; 0.7 ac. to HAM-R; site plan for residence, driveway. The Land Use Committee tabled action on zoning changes and will conduct a second site view. c. Dane Co. zoning updates. The Town Board reviewed the proposed blanket zoning changes on selected parcels to correct the Dane Co. Zoning Map discrepancies. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to approve the zoning changes on selected parcels as presented. Motion carried. 6. Roads, Equipment, Facilities – . a. Recycling Center operations. Road Patrolman Mark Eastman reported the plastic film and Styrofoam collected was delivered to the recyclers; an additional Recycling Attendant might be available and Chairman Roger Kittleson will contact him. b. Sale of Western Star truck update. Road Patrolman Mark Eastman indicated two Towns and Wood Co. might be interested or the truck will be delivered to Wisconsin Surplus to be auctioned with a reserve. c. Assistant Patrolman position update. Chairman Roger Kittleson reported no response was received to date. The Town Board advised the ads should be published again. d. TDS internet and telephone service agreement. The Town Board reviewed the upgrade offered by TDS for phone and internet service at the Town Hall. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve the TDS upgrade new router, service agreement and telephone. Motion carried. 7. Blanchardville Fire and Ambulance Service . The Town Board reviewed the proposed 2026 contract and reviewed rate changes. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to approve the 2026 Blanchardville Fire and Ambulance Service contract as presented. 8. Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler presented the monthly report: tax collections are processed through the new system at Lake Ridge Bank and working well. 9. Peoples Community Bank loan due Jan. 24, 2026, renewal terms. The Town Board reviewed the renewal terms for the new truck interim loan. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to renew the Peoples Community Bank loan by January 24, 2026 for one year at 5.25%. Motion carried. 10. Friends of the Parks of Perry report. Friends’ President Mick Klein Kennedy reported membership renewals are being processed; the next newsletter will be published soon. Minutes of Town Board meeting – January 13, 2026 3 11. Dane Co. Towns Assoc iation and Wisconsin Towns Association discussions. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy plans to attend the next Dane Co. Towns Association meeting. Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler will attend the Wisconsin Towns Association Board of Review training. 12. Community meeting with elected representatives update. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy is negotiating possible dates with the staff of potential speakers. 13. Town Hall Renovations committee report. Mick Klein Kennedy, committee chair, will call a committee meeting to discuss additional soundboards, and other installations. 14. Minutes of Previous Meetings – December 16, 2025. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the Town Board meeting held on December 16, 2025 as published. Motion carried. 15. 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. 16. 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. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to approve the MSA Professional Services agreement as presented. Motion carried. 17. Adjournment. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:20PM. Mary L. Price, Town Clerk _________________________________________________. _________________________________________________. _________________________________________________.