3-03-2026

TOWN BOARD MEETING, March 03, 2026 PRESENT: Chair Dick Green, Supervisors Eric Olson, Faith Schuck, Renee Gouaux, Melanie Miller and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan. ABSENT: OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Nathan Moe, 1896 Williams Dr., Katharin Foster, 511 S. Page St., Michele Helland, 3059 Course View Dr., via zoom, Natally Fisher, Stoughton, via zoom, Sue & Kevin Fenton, 2093 Spring Rd., via zoom CALL TO ORDER Chair Green called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT: The Board listens to residents speak on any issue (three-minute time limit) Katharin Foster, 511 S. Page St., spoke in opposition to the Whitewater Park. The DNR held a public hearing and did not notify the townships or the riparian owners. The water levels will be lowered in phase 1 of the “new dam” and the township will be affected. Phase 2 will lower the water levels permanently. She noted the permit is tentatively approved. She urged if phase 1 is denied, then phase 2 cannot move forward. She suggests to update the previous resolution to add public trust doctrine, and add phase 1 and phase 2 and send to the DNR, and media. Any item listed on the agenda is subject for action. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed under consent agenda will be approved in one motion without discussion unless any Board member requests that an item(s) be removed for individual discussion. That item then can be considered at an appropriate time during the Board’s regular order of business. 1. Approval of minutes of the February 19, 2026 Town Board meeting. 2. Approval of the check register dated March 03, 2026. 3. Approval of the return of driveway damage deposit(s) for: (Public works inspected, no issues found, approval recommended) • Everstream, 324 E. Washington Ave. ($2,000) Motion by Supervisor Miller, second by Sup. Gouaux, to approve the consent agenda items as listed. Motion carried 5-0. BUSINESS. Discussion and possible action regarding the Skyline Dr. Pond maintenance agreement. The Board reviewed the agreement. A short discussion followed. The previous agreement noted the pond at approximately 4ft. The property owner will file this agreement with the register of deeds. Motion by Supervisor Miller, second by Sup. Gouaux, to approve the Skyline Pond Maintenance agreement. Friendly amendment by Olson, to add/include the map as referenced in the original pond design by Duane Wagner dated October 1, 2013, to the agreement. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding the first reading of the DNR required amendment/update to Chapter 180: Responsible Unit Recycling Ordinance. The Board reviewed the ordinance amendment. This will be on the next agenda for a second reading. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution R-01-2026 Transportation Resolution, as recommended by the Wisconsin Towns Association. The Board reviewed the resolution. Motion by Supervisor Gouaux, second by Sup. Schuck, to approve resolution R-01-2026 Transportation Resolution, as recommended by the Wisconsin Towns Association. Motion carried 5- 0 on a roll call vote with Supervisors Miller, Gouaux, Olson, Schuck, and Chair Green voting in favor. Discussion of Public Works projects and duties. Chair Green reported out the public works employees have been brush cutting, some snow plowing, sanding & salting, and will be doing some landscaping work in the ditch along Country Club Rd. Clerk’s report of projects and duties. Clerk/Treasurer Hougan reported out staff have been preparing for the upcoming April Spring Election. Updating license and permit forms for 2026, AR/AP, bank reconciliation, agenda’s -packets-minutes, and the daily responsibilities of the clerk/treasurer’s office. Discussion on items to be placed on the next and / or future agenda: • March 17- 2025 Audit Presentation by Baker Tilly • DNR Responsible Recycling Ordinance • Spring/Summer newsletter topics • 2026 Road Projects/Bid Timeline • Other items as requested PLAN COMMISSION REPORT (Reports will generally only be reported upon after the Plan Commission has met between Town Board meetings; unless there is additional information to report). The Plan Commission did not meet. REPORTS Town Board Reports: (Five-minute limit) Supervisor Schuck attended the Stoughton Fire meeting and they discussed a feasibility study regarding consolidating fire departments, active shooter training, wearing ballistic vests, grass fire prep radio protocol. She also talked to Chief Ripp regarding the hazard mitigation plan/procedure. Supervisor Gouaux reported out there is a Parks Committee meeting on Monday, they may be discussing a budget request. Review of Bridge Inspection Reports Review of Draft 2025 Audit Report CORRESPONDENCE The Board reviewed the correspondence included in the packet. The Board reviewed the information regarding the DNR Hearing which took place in the City of Stoughton, they reviewed the letter Chair Green drafted. It was determined the Board would renew the Wisconsin Towns Association dues in the amount of $1695.00 for 2026. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Schuck, to adjourn at 7:17p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectively Submitted, Maria “Pili” Hougan Clerk/Treasurer