8/12/25

Town of Perry Minutes of Town Board Meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2025 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, Treasurer – Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler and Clerk Mary Price were present. Also in attendance: Mark Eastman, James Gibson, Michele Kittleson, Martin Witt, Jacqueline Witt and Doug King via teleconference. Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Kittleson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Kittleson requested a moment of silence in memory of Bob Ferwerda and Greg Oimoen. 2. Announcements. Clerk Mary Price presented the WI Dept. of Administration’s population estimate – 745 as of Jan. 1, 2026; US Cellular’s merge with T - Mobile for the Patrolman’s cell phone service; the Town’s Assessor will hold the Open Book session on Aug. 27, 2025; the W I Dept. of Revenue’s preliminary equalized valuation as of July 29, 2026; the Mt. Horeb Area Joint Fire Department will hold the budget approval meeting on September 24, 2025; 3. Comments by Town residents – non-agenda items. Doug King commended Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler’s assistance with permits, information, etc. and Clerk Mary Price’s 25 years of service. 4. Community meeting with elected representatives update. Supervisor Mick Klein Kennedy reported conversations and information from representatives’ office staff. The Town can offer September or October meeting date options and staff will review for availabilities. Senator Ron Johnson is not available per staff. 5. Land Use : Martin Witt, 9647 Overland Rd., deed restrictions . Martin and Jacqueline Witt presented background information on 30-year deed restrictions placed on three CSM 7981 Overland Road lots in 1995. The Land Use Committee will review and develop recommendations for the Town Board in September. 6. Roads, Equipment, Facilities – . a. Sale of Western Star truck update. Road Patrolman Mark Eastman reported the Town’s ad to sell the Western Star truck appeared in the WI Towns Association magazine and website. Several Tows have requested additional information and photos. Minutes – Town Board meeting – August 12, 2025 2 b. Town Hall security maintenance and monitoring agreement . The Town Board reviewed the security monitoring renewal agreement. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to approve the Mid-Wisconsin Security Inc. security monitoring agreement as presented at $295.00/year. Motion carried. c. Town Hall renovations recommendations. Committee Chair Mick Klein Kennedy presented recommendations developed by the committee to add additional soundproofing and decorative enhancements. Ken Hefty moved and Roger Kittleson seconded a motion to authorize additional soundproofing elements and other enhancements to the Town Hall, estimate $600.00. Motion carried. d. Town timeclock, security cameras. Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler presented three options for a Town timeclock. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to approve the purchase of the ATR 480 timeclock at $189.00. Motion carried. e. Dane Co. Bridge Aid program update. Road Patrolman Mark Eastman reported the Sherven Road bridge was installed. Clerk Mary Price indicated the engineer’s report was received and submitted for the Town’s application for Dane Co. Bridge Aid. f. Discontinuance of Part of Moen Road resolution. James Gibson presented additional information required by the Dane Co. Register of Deeds. 7. Recycling Center. Pellitteri Waste Systems – 3-yr. contract renewal. The Town Board reviewed the Pellitteri Waste Systems contract due to renew Oct. 10, 2025. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to renew the Pellitteri Waste Systems contract on October 10, 2025 for three years. Motion carried. 8. Treasurer’s Report. Lake Ridge Bank account update. Treasurer Stephanie Zwettler presented the monthly report of receipts and disbursements including Shared Revenue and Computer Aid received from WI Dept. of Revenue. As authorized the Lake Ridge Bank accounts were opened – checking and money market @ 4.4%. Stephanie demonstrated the option to deposit checks electronically with a Panini scanner to save travel time, and for deposit processing and safety features. 9. Friends of the Parks of Perry report . Mick Klein Kennedy , Friends’ president, reported two pavers have been sponsored for inscriptions and installation. Minutes – Town Board meeting – August 12, 2025 3 10. Parks and Open Space Committee – Doug King, committee chair, reviewed additional edits to the draft Hauge Historic District Park joint easement agreement. The Town Board developed additional edits to be reviewed. 11. Farm Bureau membership renewal. The Town Board reviewed Farm Bureau membership benefits. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to renew the Town’s Farm Bureau membership. Motion carried. 12. Minutes of Previous Meetings – July 8, 2025. Mick Klein Kennedy moved and Ken Hefty seconded a motion to approve the minutes for Town Board meetings held on July 8, 2025 as presented. Motion carried. 13. Clerk’s report. Succession planning. Clerk Mary Price announced reports were filed at WI Dept. of Revenue before deadlines – CT report prepared and filed by Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler; Liquor license report, Official contact information, and Maintenance of Effort report filed by Mary Price. Clerk Mary Price and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Zwettler attended the Dane Co. Clerks Training on July 24, 2025. ES & S presented information to replace the Town’s ES&S election equipment in 2026. 14. Pay Bills due. The Town Board reviewed 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: 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. 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. Roger Kittleson, 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. Roger Kittleson, Yes. Motion carried. 16. Adjournment. Ken Hefty moved and Mick Klein Kennedy seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM. Mary L. Price, Town Clerk _____________________________________________. ______________________________________________. ______________________________________________.