Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Page 1 of 2 Town of Merton Town Board Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2025 • Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Klink 6:30 pm • Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Klink Present: Chairman Klink, Supervisors Herrick, Olson, Fleming and Krogmann, Treasurer Kempen, and Clerk Hann. Absent: DPW Director Griffin, Attorney Murn Also, in attendance: Ed Schlumpf, Mary Rode, Linda Ziemer, Jeff Wesell, Hayley Ruklic, Rick Zimbric, Tom & Laura Milbrath, Monika Hartl. Citizen Comments and Concerns: Ed Schlumpf spoke on living on Lake Keesus and wake boating. He spoke on fishing concerns, not draining water from boats and shoreland damage to his property. Laura Milbrath spoke on the LKMD survey results and when wake boating will be on the Town Agenda. Linda Ziemer spoke on wake enhancement concerns on Lake Keesus. Chairman Klink stated there are legal issues on banning wake boating/wake surfing maybe they can be restricted. The Town is waiting for more information from the State/DNR and will not be making a decision this year. He stated the best thing is for both sides of the issue to sit down and make something that make sense to follow. Chief Walstad spoke on the Tie Up on Okauchee Lake and presented the board with the recent patrol summary. Supervisor Fleming asked Chief Walstad to review the truck traffic on Hwy E /Kilbourn Road and the signage at that intersection to prevent semi’s from driving down that section. Kilbourn Road is a posted road. Chairman Klink stated we will have to check with the highway department about moving the signs for the truckers to see. Old Business: Discussion on updates to Town Hall offices and Possible Action. Supervisor Fleming said we are waiting for some quotes however he had the build and material bid. A motion to approve to move forward to construct a new closet at the town hall was made by Herrick/Olson. Motion carried. New Business: Consider/Act on CSM to Re-Configure 2 Existing Parcels into 2 Lots that will be 1.27 acres and 3.56 acres on Dorn Road – Requested by Hayley Ruklic – Tax Keys MRTT0392- 974 & MRTT0392-975 and approved by Plan Commission on May 21, 2025. Chairman Klink stated the request came in front of the plan commission and reviewed what they are they are dividing. Supervisor Herrick if zoning is R1 or R3. Chairman Klink stated it was R1. A motion to approve the Certify Survey Map to Re-Configure 2 Existing Parcels into one 1.27-acre lot and one 3.56-acre lot on Dorn Road was made by Herrick/Olson. Motion carried. Page 2 of 2 Consider/Act on Outdoor Event Car Show at Stone Bank Community Park on August 24, 2025. A motion to approve the Car Show at Stone Bank Community Park was made by Herrick/Fleming. Motion carried. Discussion and possible action on an ATV / UTV Ordinance. Chairman Klink asked the Board members to review a draft ATV/UTV Ordinance. The Police Chief has reviewed the draft and it is similar to the Village of Lac La Belle. The Town Attorney is currently reviewing the legal requirements. If anyone has any additions or concerns to contact the Town Hall or the Town Attorney to make changes. Clerk Hann stated the Town Attorney will be at the August 11 board meeting. Discussion and possible action on funding of 2025 Capital Projects . Treasurer Kempen reviewed the Capital Projects budgeted for 2025 and wanted direction from the board on funding these project s with financing or fund balance. One of the projects was bathrooms at Stone Bank. Chairman Klink stated that he has talked to the people about fund raising which they are now thinking about just getting bathrooms in which would have to come back to the board. Clerk Hann just wanted to make sure what dollar amount to submit bank for financing and that will be brought back for approval. No action taken. Clerk, Board, Highway, Treasurer and Attorney Reports. Clerk Hann presented information from the Waukesha County Towns Association. August 28 will be Board of Review from 4 to 6 pm. The Town’s Convention is October 12, 13 & 14. Vouchers as Presented – A motion to approve the vouchers as presented was made by Olson/Krogmann. Motion carried. Budget to Actual – Treasurer Kempen presented the second quarter budget to actual report for 2025. A motion to approve the Budget to Actual report was made by Fleming/Herrick. Motion carried. Quarterly journal – A motion to approve the quarterly journal entries was made by Krogmann/Olson. Motion carried. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Donna Hann, Town Clerk