Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Page 1 of 2 Town of Merton Town Board Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025 • Meeting Called to Order by Supervisor Herrick 6:30 pm • Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Herrick • Minutes of August 11, 2025 and August 25, 2025 Town Board Meetings. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Olson/Fleming. Motion carried. Present: Supervisors Herrick, Olson, Fleming and Krogmann, DPW Director Griffin, and Clerk Hann. Absent: Chairman Klink, Treasurer Kempen, Attorney Murn and Chairman Klink, Also, in attendance: Kaushalya Iyengar, Christine Dierbeck, Nicki Baxer, Glenda Dolphin, Rick Zimbric, Steve Grimm, David Kreidler, Roberta Thompson, Doran & Mary Blum, Donna Vincent, Jan Grimm, Dennis & Karen Barney. Citizen Comments and Concerns: Chris Dierbeck handed out a study on wake boats and reviewed results for the board. Supervisor Herrick said it would be nice if someone from the DNR would be able to come to a town meeting. Clerk Hann stated that she has been trying to get in touch with someone and they have not returned her calls. Donna Vincent spoke on Library Funding. Jan Grimm spoke on the Library Activity. Old Business: Consider/Act on Repeal and Recreate Ordinance 7.15 Traffic Code/Penalty. No action taken at this time. New Business: Presentation of Townhall Library 2026 Budget. Library Director Kaushalya Iyengar gave a presentation on the Library 2026 Budget. She stated that the library got reimbursement other counties for their use the Town Hall Library. The Library also gets revenue from Waukesha County for residents who don’t live in the town. Supervisor Herrick asked how much money is in their general fund that was not spent from prior years. Director Iyengar stated around $125,000. Clerk Hann asked about the expenses. Iyengar stated that there are four people who are full time Wages and benefits are going up. Consider/Act on Outdoor Event At Stone Bank Community Park by Stone Bank Lions. A motion to approve the Outdoor Event At Stone Bank Community Park was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Consider/Act on the Transfer of Stone Bank Mobile Home License to Driftless Stone Bank MHP, LLC. Clerk Hann stated the Mobile Home Park in Stone Bank was sold and the Town Board has to approve the transfer of the Mobile Home Municipal License. The new owners live an hour away and were not able to make the board meeting. Clerk Hann state the new owners had to pay a $10 transfer fee per WI Statue and they Page 2 of 2 pay a yearly renewal fee. Supervisor Herrick stated that they should be present since they are new owners for questions. Fleming stated it has already been sold. A motion to approve transferring the License to Driftless Stone Bank, MHP was made by Krogman/Olson. Motion Carried three to one with Supervisor Herrick voting no. Consider/Act on Recommendation from the Plan Commission to Amend Zoning Code Chapter 17 (4) Accessory Buildings and Structures (h) by for a Proposed Shipping Container Ordinance and schedule a Joint Public Hearing on October 1, 2025. Clerk Hann stated that this a public hearing to look at amending the Zoning Code. A motion to recommend to the Plan Commission to Amend Zoning Code 17 (4) Accessory Buildings and Structures by adding Section (h) for Shipping Containers was made by Olson/Fleming. Motion carried. Clerk, Board, Highway, Treasurer and Attorney Reports. DPW Director stated the parking lot is getting sealed on Sunday, September 14. Supervisor Fleming stated the Library is getting painted and the LKMD meeting next Tuesday. Clerk Hann stated there is a Budget Meeting at 4:00 on September 22. There is a joint owner meeting on September 10 at the City of Oconomowoc Police Department. Vouchers as Presented – A motion to approve the vouchers as presented was made by Krogmann/Fleming. Motion carried. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Donna Hann, Town Clerk