2-19-2025

TOWN BOARD MEETING, February 19, 2025 PRESENT: Chair Dick Green, Supervisors Eric Olson, Renee Gouaux, Faith Schuck, Melanie Miller and Clerk/Treasurer Maria Hougan. ABSENT: OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: 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 registered to speak 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 February 4, 2025 Town Board meeting. 2. Approval of the check register dated February 17, 2025. 3. Approval of an operator’s license for: (Background check has been completed and no issues have been found) • Lacy Jo Olson, 3734 John St. Madison WI 53714 Motion by Supervisor Schuck, second by Sup. Gouaux, to approve the consent agenda item as listed with the amendment of adding “Pt.” to Williams Dr. Motion carried 5-0. BUSINESS. Discussion and possible action regarding the Comprehensive Plan Survey. The Board reviewed the draft survey. The survey will be posted on the town’s website, available at the Town Hall for pickup, available via email and also can be sent out in the mail to those who request it. Information about the survey can also be placed in the HUB. A discussion was held on having the survey due date after the April 1 election. It was discussed to send a post card mailer notifying residents about the survey, and where / how they can take the survey. Motion by Supervisor Schuck, second by Sup. Gouaux , to approve the survey as written with the adjustment of the typo of the extra word “has”, and to include ample spacing provided in the survey to answer questions. Staff will be directed to prepare the draft postcard notice and send to Supervisors Miller, Olson, and Plan Chair Dalsoren for approval of the postcard notice. Discussion and possible action regarding Town Board support of the BEAD (Broadband Equity Access, and Deployment). The Board is in favor of Broadband Equity the BEAD request. They feel there is a great need in the Town of Pleasant Springs. They reviewed the letter of support. Motion by Supervisor Gouaux, second by Sup. Schuck, to approve the letter of support dated Feb. 19, 2025. Motion carried 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding a maintenance agreement with the City of Stoughton regarding the previous annexation property along Skaalen Rd. and Williams Dr. (as available). Chair Green reported out he spoke to Mayor Swadley who stated he has seen the rough draft of the agreement; however, it needs to go to the Finance Committee and then to the City Council for approval. This will be on a future agenda as available. No action taken. Discussion of Public Works projects and duties. Chair Green reported out. Public Works has been busy snowplowing, the hallway has been painted, a picnic table has been repaired, brush cutting, repairing trucks after snow plowing, the spinner on the 3rd plow truck is not working properly. He will be meeting with Jeff Winge and Ryan Dalsoren regarding the ATV / UTV signs. The summer help seasonal mower ad was discussed. The ad will be revised to state the wage of $19.00 to $23.00 per hour based on experience. The deadline for the applications to be received by April 14, 2025. Clerk’s report of projects and duties. Clerk/Treasurer Hougan reported out the turnout for yesterday’s Spring Primary election was 14%. They are working on the post-election reporting and procedures, submitted the annual MS4 report, and the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of the office. Discussion on items to be placed on the next and / or future agenda: • Williams Pt Dr. request for landscaping / Spring • Road Maintenance Agreement as requested • Final CSM for Skjolaas • 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 Miller reported out. The Plan Commission unanimously approved the Skjolaas rezone and Certified Survey Map, and supported Dane County’s CUP ordinance amendment. REPORTS Town Board Reports: Supervisor Gouaux reported out she was contacted by Grace Ann of the Brazen Drop Outs cycling group about the upcoming event. Supervisor Schuck reported out she attended the WTA 2025 district meeting in the Wisconsin Dells on February 8, 2025. She attended the Board of Review training and received her certification. She provided handouts from the meeting and reported out on the legislative portion of the meeting to include a discussion on annexations / jurisdictions, EMS funding. She will be attending the Deer Grove EMS meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. The Board reviewed the reports included in the packet. CORRESPONDENCE Chair Green reported out he received a call from several residents, one from a resident on Tower Valley Rd., regarding a complaint in which the Pellitteri garbage truck which was speeding, and came close to hitting the resident. A speed limit sign was posted on Tower Valley. Another call was from a resident on Klubertanz Lane regarding issues with their neighbor. He had a conversation with the Town of Cottage Grove Chairman regarding the upcoming proposed cycling event. Chair Green stated some concerns he has with the proposed event. The Board reviewed the correspondence included in the packet. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Olson, second by Sup. Schuck, to adjourn at 6 :49 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectively Submitted, Maria “Pili” Hougan Clerk/Treasurer