11-18-2025

TOWN BOARD MEETING, Nov. 18, 2025 PRESENT: Chair Dick Green, Supervisors Eric Olson, Faith Schuck, Renee Gouaux, Melanie Miller and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan. ABSENT: OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Registered to speak: Laura Bardouche, 1744 Oakview Dr., Brendan Downing, 2521 Williams Dr., George Corrigan, 2168 Colloday Point Dr., Steve Jackson, 2697 Rolling View Rd., Mark Waltz, 1779 Williams Dr., Lora Denniston Klitzke, 2738 Yahara Rd., Doug & Colleen Schell, 1789 Williams Dr., Regina Kolbow, 2515 Williams Dr. In attendance: Rebecca and Virgil Schulenburg, 6200 Millpond Rd., Madison WI, 53718, Deb Kundert, 2952 Tracy Ln., Melissa Whittingill, 3145 Sunnyside St., Claudia Quam, 3107 Sunnyside St., Mark Waltz, 1779 Williams Dr., Colleen & Doug Schell, 1789 Williams Dr., Janice Kellogg, 2035 Skyline Dr., Regina Kolbow, 2515 Williams Dr. Via Zoom: Michelle Denk, Erin 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) Brendan Downing, 2521 Williams Dr., spoke regarding the speeding on Williams Dr., is in opposition of raising the speed limit. Colleen & Doug Schell, 1789 Williams Dr., spoke regarding the speeding on Williams Dr., is in opposition of raising the speed limit. Regina Kolbow, 2515 Williams Dr., spoke regarding the speeding on Williams Dr., is in opposition of raising the speed limit, submitted a written testimony for the record. Steve Jackson, 2697 Rolling View Rd., spoke regarding the speeding on Williams Dr., is in opposition of raising the speed limit. Mark Waltz, 1779 Williams Dr., spoke regarding the speeding on Williams Dr., is in opposition of raising the speed limit. Laura Denniston Klitzke, 2738 Yahara Rd., spoke regarding the speeding on Williams Dr., is in opposition of raising the speed limit. Laura Bardouche, 1744 Oakview Dr., spoke regarding he speeding on Williams Dr., is in opposition of raising the speed limit, also wants to see the town utilize a Facebook page. Michelle Denk, 1792 Oakview Dr., Via Zoom, her testimony was read aloud, is in opposition of raising the speed limit on Williams Dr. 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 October 21, 2025 Town Board meeting, October 23, 2025 Special Town Board budget meeting, and October 28, 2025 Special Town Board meeting. 2. Approval of the check register dated Oct. 22, 2025 Nov. 4,2025, and Nov. 13, 2025. 3. Approval of Operator’s License application for: (Background check completed, within ordinance policy perimeters) • Artemio Urbina, Road Ranger 4. Approval of the return of driveway damage deposit(s) for: (Public works inspected, no issues found, approval recommended) • Christopher Erickson, 2770 Spring Hill Dr. Motion by Supervisor Schuck, second by Sup. Olson, to approve the consent agenda as listed. Motion carried 5-0. BUSINESS. Items #1 and #2 were switched from the original agenda. Discussion and possible action regarding the Final Certified Survey (Rezone) Map from Rebecca Schulenburg (applicant) and Paul Spetz/Travis Leeser (agents) for parcel #’s 046/0611- 092-0455-6 and 046/0611-092-0475-2, map number 7805. The Schulenberg’s were in attendance. Supervisor Olson reported out the final CSM was approved unanimously at the Plan Commission. There is a shared driveway agreement in place. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Miller, to approve the Final Certified Survey (Rezone) Map from Rebecca Schulenburg (applicant) and Paul Spetz/Travis Leeser (agents) for parcel #’s 046/0611-092-0455-6 and 046/0611-092-0475-2, map number 7805. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion with representative from Friends of Lake Kegonsa (FOLKs) regarding the leaf pick- up program. George Corrigan with the Friends of Lake Kegonsa (FOLKS), was in attendance. He stated he appreciates the opportunity to work with the Town. He explained that the last several years, they have leased the City of Stoughton’s leaf vacuum truck for the Town of Dunn and Town of Pleasant Springs to utilize for two to three weekends to pick up leaves for properties around the lake. The City of Stoughton notified them they would not have the opportunity to lease the truck in the future; however, the truck could be purchased between FOLKS, the Town of Dunn and hopefully Pleasant Springs. They would like to continue to work with the Town of Pleasant Springs with this program. The Town of Dunn has a special assessment placed on the tax bills for the residents that are provided this service. Questions were asked by the Town Board. A lengthy dis cussion followed. It was determined if the town proceeded with the purchase, there would need to be an extensive equipment sharing agreement. The Town would also need to look into placing a special assessment on the tax bills of the property owners benefiting from this service, if it is allowable. Some pros and cons were discussed. It was determined the possible purchase of the leaf vacuum truc k should be placed on the next Town Board agenda. No action taken. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the of the 2026 Town Budget to include employee wages. No action taken as this was approved by the Board at the Special Town Board meeting held prior to the Town Board meeting, to adopt the 2025 tax levy payable 2026 in the amount of $1,092,115.00 to include a 3% wage increase for all employees. Discussion and possible action regarding the results of the Williams Dr. speed study. Chair Green reported out there was a speed study done earlier this year on Skaalen Rd. and now a speed study was done on Williams Dr. The Town does not intend to raise the speed limit on Williams Dr. The process is the County gives a recommendation regarding the results of the speed study, but that does not mean the Town will raise or lower the speed limit. Further discussion followed. No action taken. Discussion and possible action regarding topics for the winter edition of the newsletter outside of the normal inclusions. The Board reviewed the draft newsletter and made some recommendations for changes/ updates. It was determined to use pastel blue for the upcoming newsletter. Discussion of Public Works projects and duties. Chair Green reported out Public Works drafted up a sheet with the pros and cons of purchasing the leaf vacuum truck . They have finished shouldering, they used a mulching head on the skid steer to grind up brush, getting the trucks ready for winter, adding trim around the garage doors, they spent 19 hours over the weekend vacuuming up leaves, there will need to be a line installed for LP for the furnace in the office. Clerk’s report of projects and duties. Clerk/Treasurer Hougan reported out on some of the projects and duties they have been working on in the office to include the tasks involved in the emergency services jurisdiction new boundary lines, attending tax collection training on the new LandNav system, adding the new amounts to the tax roll for the special assessments for garbage and recycling, street lights, Pleasant Springs Sanitary District delinquent users, preparing for the preliminary audit, preparing for the tax bills and collection, agendas, packets, meeting minutes for various meetings, and the regular day to day duties of the office, Discussion on items to be placed on the next and / or future agenda: • Set date for town caucus • Leaf vacuum possible purchase/ process for special assessment if allowable • Possible Discontinuance Resolution for a portion of Kong Rd. • 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). Supervisor Olson reported the Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee met and the town is on Majids radar, each group of the Subcommittee has made suggestions for changes to the Comprehensive Plan update, the suggested changes will go to the Plan Commission and then to the Town Board. The Plan Commission met and approved the Schulenberg final certified survey map. REPORTS Town Board Reports Supervisor Gouaux reported out the Parks Committee met and they are working on a grant, she also was in touch with Brady Salter regarding Oak Knoll Park needs. He provided good useful information. Supervisor Schuck provided the Stoughton Senior Centers survey results, reported out on the Fire and EMS meetings she has attended recently, and also the two recent fires in Stoughton on the same day and minutes apart. 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. Miller, to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectively Submitted, Maria “Pili” Hougan Clerk/Treasurer