2-03-2026

TOWN BOARD MEETING, February 03, 2026 PRESENT: Chair Dick Green, Supervisors Eric Olson, Faith Schuck, Renee Gouaux, Melanie Miller and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan. ABSENT: OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ketih Comstock, 3080 Shadyside Dr., Brian Konz, 1791 County Rd. B., Michele Helland, 3059 Course View Dr., Kevin & Susan Fenton, 2097 Spring Rd. (attended via Zoom) CALL TO ORDER Chair Green called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT: The Board listens to residents speak on any issue (three-minute time limit) Keith Comstock, 3080 Shadyside Dr., observed at the January 20, 2026 Town Board meeting a discussion related town of Town of Pleasant Springs and Town of Dunn referencing the collection of leaves. Discussion turned into what they could be doing, one member of the board discussed bringing in a lake biologist to present the process of leaf breakdown and what it does to the lakes. He also spoke regarding the Parcel on Skyline Dr. and the importance of that parcel being in the sanitary district to help protect the water. He spoke of the leaf vacuum service to be a benefit to everyone, not just the people living on the lake. He is not diminishing the yard waste site. He thought it would be helpful for board members to have information from organizations regarding clean lakes. 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. Approval of minutes of the January 15, 2026 Town Caucus, and the January 20, 2026 Town Board meeting. Approval of the check register dated February 03, 2026. Motion by Supervisor Gouaux, second by Sup. Miller, to approve the consent agenda as listed. Motion carried 5-0. BUSINESS. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of real estate tax overpayment refunds. Overpayment listing is included in the meeting packet. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Schuck, to approve the real estate tax overpayment refunds in the amount of $2462.00. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2025 Fund Balance transfers as approved in the 2025 Budget, as requested by Baker Tilly as part of the 2025 audit. The Board reviewed the 2025 budgeted fund balance transfers. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Gouaux, to approve the 2025 Fund Balance transfers as reflected in the 2025 budget. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion of Public Works projects and duties. Chair Green reported out. They have been busy salting, sanding, and plowing. There was a $500 repair done on the 2012 plow truck. There was a car fire on Pauli Ct., Public Works was called to spread salt on the area due to the water from the fire freezing. A school bus stop ahead sign was placed on Williams Dr., He received feedback from the Dane County Executive regarding the proposed bike trail; they will be asking the railroad to reconsider running the path in the railroad corridor. He spoke with the Emmi Roth regarding the semi -trucks, and they are now dispatching semis to Glacier Moraine Dr. He reported out on a sound barrier request along the Interstate; he is inquiring with Randy Udell. Supervisor Miller asked about a second school bus stop ahead sign placed on Williams Dr. in the opposite direction. Clerk’s report of projects and duties. Clerk/Treasurer Hougan reported out they have been working in finalizing tax collections, the February export of tax payments will be sent to the County later this week, the audit was last week, they are working on the Feb. 17 Spring Primary, issuing dog licenses, boat landing stickers, started selling yard waste stickers in Feb., AR/AP, bank reconciliation, meeting agenda’s, packets, minutes, and the day to day duties of the office. Discussion on items to be placed on the next and / or future agenda: • March 17- 2025 Audit Presentation by Baker Tilly • 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). There was no report given and the Plan Commission did not meet. REPORTS Town Board Reports: Supervisor Gouaux reported out on the progress of the Parks Committee and the next steps in the grant process, she shared an email response from the representative of Dane County Land & Water, it was positive feedback. She reported out on the next phases, and also had put together a collage of native plants for members to view. Supervisor Schuck reported out on the meetings she has attended, and she will be attending the Wisconsin Towns Association meeting this Friday in Barneveld to attend the Board of Review Training. She reported out on a proposal to start a five -member leaf committee. A lengthy discussion ensued between the Board members. A special meeting was discussed to have a speaker do a presentation. The Board reviewed the reports included in the packet. CORRESPONDENCE The Board reviewed the correspondence included in the packet. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Gouaux, to adjourn at 7:09 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Respectively Submitted, Maria “Pili” Hougan Clerk/Treasurer