6-03-2025

TOWN BOARD MEETING, June 03, 2025 PRESENT: Chair Dick Green, Supervisors Eric Olson, Renee Gouaux, Faith Schuck, Melanie Miller and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan. ABSENT: OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Mike Luther, Plan Commission Candidate, Jeff Winge, Wildflower Ln., (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) No one spoke during the public comment period. 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 May 20, 2025 Town Board meeting, and May 22, 2025 Special Town Board meeting. 2. Approval of the check register dated June 03, 2025. 3. Approval of the return of driveway damage deposit(s) for: (Public works inspected, no issues found, approval recommended) • Ashley Sweeney, 2715 S. Park St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527 Motion by Supervisor Schuck, second by Sup. Olson, to approve the consent agenda as listed. Motion carried 5-0. BUSINESS. Interview and possible appointment of the Plan Commission Candidate. Mike Luther was in attendance and answered questions of the Town Board. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Schuck, to appoint Mike Luther to the Plan Commission. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding the quote from Mad City Techs for purchasing 1 -4 new computers to allow for windows 11 compatibility. The Board reviewed the proposals. A discussion was held. Motion by Supervisor Miller, second by Sup. Gouaux, to approve the purchase of one Dell Slim Desktop computer to replace Bryce’s computer at this time, in the amount of $1084.00, and to add the other three in the 2026 budget to be replaced in early 2026. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action on renewal of the Class “A” Retailers License for the sale of fermented malt beverages only for consumption away from the premises where sold for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for: (Background check completed-no issues found, renewal is recommended) • Road Ranger LLC, agent, Judy Mitchell, d/b/a Road Ranger, at the premises located at 2762 CTH N. Motion by Supervisor Schuck, second by Sup. Olson, to approve the renewal of the Class “A” Retailers License for the sale of fermented malt beverages only for consumption away from the premises where sold for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for: • Road Ranger LLC, agent, Judy Mitchell, d/b/a Road Ranger, at the premises located at 2762 CTH N. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action on the renewal of the Class “A” Retailers license for the sale of fermented malt beverages and the “Class A” Retailers license for the sale of intoxicating liquors for consumption away from the premises where sold for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for: (Background check completed-no issues found, renewal is recommended) • Wisconsin Fuel, LLC, agent Parveen Bardwaj, d/b/a I-90 BP, at the premises located at 2763 CTH N. Motion by Supervisor Miller, second by Sup. Schuck, to approve the renewal of the Class “A” Retailers license for the sale of fermented malt beverages and the “Class A” Retailers license for the sale of intoxicating liquors for consumption away from the premises where sold for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for: • Wisconsin Fuel, LLC, agent Parveen Bardwaj, d/b/a I-90 BP, at the premises located at 2763 CTH N. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action on renewal of the alcohol beverage license for Retailer Sales Class” B” Beer and “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor for the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for: (Background checks completed-no issues found, renewal is recommended) • The Pub at Pleasant Springs, LLC, agent Abbey Bailey, d/b/a The Pub at Pleasant Springs, at the premises located at 2630 CTH N, • Springers of Lake Kegonsa Inc., agent Laura Rowley, d/b/a Springers, at the premises located at 3097 Sunnyside Street, • Base Camp Resorts, LLC, agent Thomas Pena, d/b/a Badgerland Campground, at the premises located at 2671 Circle Drive. • The Fields Reserve, Inc., agent Jonathan Jaeck, d/b/a The Field’s Reserve, at the premises located at 2479 Glenn Drive. (Reserve “Class B” Beer and Intoxicating Liquor) Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Schuck, to approve the renewal of the alcohol beverage license for Retailer Sales Class” B” Beer and “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor for the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for: • The Pub at Pleasant Springs, LLC, agent Abbey Bailey, d/b/a The Pub at Pleasant Springs, at the premises located at 2630 CTH N, • Springers of Lake Kegonsa Inc., agent Laura Rowley, d/b/a Springers, at the premises located at 3097 Sunnyside Street, • Base Camp Resorts, LLC, agent Thomas Pena, d/b/a Badgerland Campground, at the premises located at 2671 Circle Drive. • The Fields Reserve, Inc., agent Jonathan Jaeck, d/b/a The Field’s Reserve, at the premises located at 2479 Glenn Drive. (Reserve “Class B” Beer and Intoxicating Liquor) Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action on the operators’ license applications to serve fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors for the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for the applicants as listed below: (Background checks completed-no issues found, renewal is recommended) • Kristen K. Jaeck, The Fields Reserve • Denise D Posthuma, The Fields Reserve • Nick A. Debner, The Fields Reserve • Naomi D. Bloomer, The Fields Reserve • Luke A. Nelson, The Fields Reserve • Amalie L. Nelson, The Fields Reserve • Allison A. Clark, Badgerland Campground • Thomas C. Pena, Badgerland Campground • Patricia C. Calkins, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Mai Doua Vang, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Toni Marie Lopez Garcia, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Casey J. Grinde, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Shannon E. Jones, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Chase D. Johnson, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Lily T. Long, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Abbey L. Bailey, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Jillian K. Johnson, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Kayla J. Huettl, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Marcia J. Faulkner, Springers of Lake Kegonsa • Darla S. Stampfli, Springers of Lake Kegonsa • Tony C. Alter, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Michelle L. Shapiro, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Evan S. McAdams, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Kimberly J. Malmquist, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • James P. Bedrosian, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Leslie M. Winge, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Bobbie J. Turnmire, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Lacy J. Olson, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Robert E. Crofoot, The Pub at Pleasant Springs Motion by Supervisor Miller, second by Sup. Olson, to approve the operators’ license applications to serve fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors for the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for the applicants as listed below: • Kristen K. Jaeck, The Fields Reserve • Denise D Posthuma, The Fields Reserve • Nick A. Debner, The Fields Reserve • Naomi D. Bloomer, The Fields Reserve • Luke A. Nelson, The Fields Reserve • Amalie L. Nelson, The Fields Reserve • Allison A. Clark, Badgerland Campground • Thomas C. Pena, Badgerland Campground • Patricia C. Calkins, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Mai Doua Vang, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Toni Marie Lopez Garcia, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Casey J. Grinde, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Shannon E. Jones, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Chase D. Johnson, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Lily T. Long, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Abbey L. Bailey, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Jillian K. Johnson, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Kayla J. Huettl, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Marcia J. Faulkner, Springers of Lake Kegonsa • Darla S. Stampfli, Springers of Lake Kegonsa • Tony C. Alter, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Michelle L. Shapiro, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Evan S. McAdams, Pleasant Springs Travel Center • Kimberly J. Malmquist, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • James P. Bedrosian, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Leslie M. Winge, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Bobbie J. Turnmire, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Lacy J. Olson, The Pub at Pleasant Springs • Robert E. Crofoot, The Pub at Pleasant Springs Motion caried 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2024 Bridge Inspection Reports. Chair Green reported out on the 2024 bridge inspection reports. The Spring Rd. bridge is in the worse condition. An application for bridge aid will be submitted in the fall for replacement in 2026 or 2027.He answered questions of the Board regarding the reports. No action taken. Discussion and possible action regarding the renewal of the contract with Accurate Appraisal LLC for assessment services. Current contract expires 12/31/2025. 5-year contract with Interim Market Update (IMU) is recommended. The Board reviewed the renewal contract with two options. A discussion was held. Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Schuck, to approve the renewal contract with Accurate Appraisal, for the alternating interim market update, in the amount of $195,000.00 for a period of five years. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding the draft maintenance agreement with the City of Stoughton regarding the previously annexed property along Skaalen Rd. and Williams Dr. (If received back from the City of Stoughton) Chair Green reported out he has not heard anything from the City of Stoughton regarding the agreement. A discussion was held. Chair Green was directed to contact Mayor Swadley regarding the status of the agreement. Discussion of Public Works projects and duties. Chair Green reported out on the projects and duties Public Works have been working on to include gravel placed on Williams Dr. and Erdahl Dr. Strauss Rd. has been graded, ditch mowing has started, grinding stumps in various areas of the town, they received the new parks mower, the new seasonal mower employee is doing a great job, they have applied for bridge aid for the culverts on Williams Dr., they met with Wolf Paving and the paving projects will start by June 16. Gravel has been placed on Kong & Asleson Rd. Supervisor Schuck stated that during a 6-month probationary period evaluation, she asked the new public works employee if there was anything that would make the job easier, it was mentioned a post hole digger and sweeper attachment would help. These will be added to the 2026 budget. A discussion on the boat landing citations took place. Clerk’s report of projects and duties. Clerk/Treasurer Hougan reported out on the projects and duties office staff have been working on to include Liquor/Operator and other misc. license renewals and prep work, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer to attend the Wisconsin Towns Association Clerks workshop, selling of boat landing and yard waste stickers, AP/AP, agenda’s, minutes, and packets for various meetings, final newsletter, and the day- to-day duties and responsibilities of the office. A Joint Town Board / Plan Commission meeting to be held regarding the Transfer of Development Rights proposed for July 15 @ 5:00. Discussion on items to be placed on the next and / or future agenda: • Results of Skaalen Rd. speed study • Class B License-BP Golden Oil • Update on Spring Hill Park structure • Road maintenance agreement (if revised & revisited) • 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 during this period. REPORTS Town Board Reports Supervisor Gouaux reported out she sent an email to the Parks Committee regarding setting up a future meeting. Supervisor Schuck reported out she attended the Senior Center Commission on Aging meeting. Letters were sent out to Randy Udell and Melissa Ratcliff regarding concerns for the elderly and response letters were received back from both, a new evaluation plan and a new marketing plan for the Senior Center, she attended the Deer-Grove Fire meeting where they discussed the Pleasant Springs Funds usage, and a Knox Box issue. She also attended the Stoughton Fire meeting. CORRESPONDENCE The Board reviewed the correspondence included in the packet. Chair Green reported out on the request for pickle ball striping at Spring Hill Park. He also called a resident back regarding a complaint received about dump trucks driving on Williams Dr. Supervisor Miller asked about the building permits for roof projects. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Miller, to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectively Submitted, Maria “Pili” Hougan Clerk/Treasurer