Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Page 1 of 3 Town of Merton Town Board Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2025 • Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Klink 6:30 pm • Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Klink • Minutes– Minutes of May 12, 2025. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Present: Chairman Klink, Supervisors Herrick, Olson, Fleming and Krogmann, DPW Director Griffin, Attorney Van Kleunen, and Clerk Hann. Absent: Treasurer Kempen, Also, in attendance: Joseph Bartelt, Dan Guiser, Brian Gerner, Patty Mueller, Mark & Tiffany Davis, Kevin Laabs. Citizen Comments and Concerns: Chief Wraalstad gave the patrol summary to the board. Chief stated that they did watch one of the subdivisions for speeding that we had received a complaint on. Supervisor Herrick thanked the officers on their patrol of the trucks. Patty Mueller talked to the board about the Lake Keesus Enhanced Wake Committee Survey and Process. She handed the Lake Survey from April 2025 and stated the survey indicated an equally divided lake to the question on what the lake should do. Mark Davis talked about Wake Surfing on Lake Keesus and the makeup of the committee. He talked about the results of survey and there was not a majority vote to ban wake board. He is recommending there should be a discussion to co-exist with all the activities on the lake. Chairman Klink stated that the Town is looking for a response from the DNR and is not close to any ordinance at this time until we get information and more facts. The DNR needs to be part of the solution. Old Business: Consider/Act on Agreement for the Town of Merton to become a Municipal Owner In Western Lakes Fire District. Chairman Klink stated that this is something the Town has been working with Western Lakes Fire District for that past year. Attorney Van Kleunen highlight a few corrections to the agreement for the Town Board. A motion to Approve the Agreement with Western Lake Fire District to be part owner with the recommendation of changes by the Town Attorney Van Kleunen was made by Fleming/Herrick. Motion Carried.ch New Business: Consider/Act on Approval for Kevin Laabs to be a Town of Merton Representative on the Western Lakes Fire District Board . A motion to approve Kevin Laabs to be the Town Representative on the Western Lakes Fire District Board was made by Herrick/Fleming. Motion Carried. Consider/Act on Approval for Brian Gerner to be a Town of Merton Representative on the Western Lakes Fire Commission. A motion to approve Brian Gerner to be the Town Representative on the Western Lakes Fire Commission was made by Herrick /Fleming. Motion Carried. Page 2 of 3 Consider/Act on the Certified Survey Map to combine 2 parcels of record to construct a single- family residence, N56W30946 CTH K & N56W30970 CTH K, as requested by William and Jaclyn Rehm, TAX KEYS MRTT 0395-997 and MRTT 0395-998 as approved by Plan Commission on October 2, 2024. Chairman reviewed the request for us. A motion to approve the CSM to combine 2 parcels N56W30946 CTH K & N56W30970 CTH K, TAX KEYS MRTT 0395-997 and MRTT 0395-998, as requested by William and Jaclyn Rehm was made by Herrick/Olson. Motion carried. Consider/Act on a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an In-Law Unit addition to a principal structure, N68W31050 Club Circle E, Hartland, Sheway Chen and Dan Guiser. TAX KEY MRTT0374-007 as approve by Plan Commission on May 21, 2025. A motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an In- Law Unit to an existing principal structure located at N68W31050 Club Circle E, Hartland, TAX KEY MRTT0374-007S, requested by Sheway Chen and Dan Guiser was made by Herrick/Olson. Motion carried. Consider/Act on the Certified Survey Map to combine parcels on the same tax key into one legal description, to construct a single- family residence on, N78W29070 Flynn Road, Hartland. John and Ellen Hayes, TAX KEYS MRTT 0341-019-003 as approved by Plan Commission on November 20, 2024. A motion to approve the CSM to combine parcels at N78W29070 Flynn Road, Hartland, TAX KEYS MRTT 0341-019-003, requested by John and Ellen Hayes, was made by Herrick/Krogmann. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Special Events in Barn for Hanson’s Pub. A motion to approve the Two Special Events for Hanson’s Pub was made by Fleming/Krogman. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Special Event for North Lake Yacht Club. A motion to approve the Special Event for North Lake Yacht Club was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Special Event for Kuhtz’s July 4th Outside Beer & Food Tent. A motion to approve Kuhtz’s July 4 Outside Beer and Food Tent was made by Fleming/Herrick. Motion carried. Consider/Act on an appointment for Plan Commission. No action taken on this item at this time. Will be on the next agenda. Consider/Act on 2025-2026 Alcohol Licenses per Attached List. Clerk Hann read all the license renewals for the board. A motion to approve the 2025-2026 Alcohol Licenses was approved by Fleming/ Krogmann. Motion carried. Consider/Act on 2025-2026 Cigarette Licenses per Attached List. Clerk Hann read the licenses for Cigarette/Tobacco for the board. A motion to approve the 2025-2026 Cigarette Licenses was approved by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3 Consider/Act on 2025-2026 Amusement Licenses per Attached List. Clerk Hann talked about the recommended changes to renewing amusement licenses that the WI Dept of Revenue Code Enforcement had made and Town is only renewing amusement machines like pool tables, dart boards, music machines, and games with no payout. A motion to approve the 2025-2026 Amusement Licenses was made by Krogmann/Herrick. Motion carried. Discussion on updates to Town Hall offices and Possible action on hiring SEH to do State Approved Plans. Clerk Hann presented to the board a proposal from SEH to reconfigure two offices and add a storage closet and remove a wall to make the conference room bigger. Supervisor Fleming was looking at another option by utilizing some of the space in the historical room which would not need state plan and a lower cost. DPW Directo Griffin suggested another area across from the historical room that is not being used. Chairman Klink recommended looking at that plan and determine if state plans would be needed with that option. No action taken. Clerk, Board, Highway, Treasurer and Attorney Reports. DPW Director Griffin talked about the road work that was continuing in the area. The mowers are out cutting grass. Supervisor Fleming asked about more mowing at the soccer park and some tables leaning. DPW Director Griffin state that he and Planner Haroldson had met with the Soccer Club about mowing but will follow up with them again. Supervisor Krogmann stated there was an ATV/UTV Meeting which they looked at other municipalities ordinances and the next meeting will be on June 24. Clerk Hann read a Thank You from Lois Morris and stated there would be a Celebration of Life for Richard Nawrocki on Saturday, June 14. Clerk Hann also read a notice from the WI Dept of Transportation about a future road project tentatively planned for 2029 for 4.9 miles of WIS 83 from Vettelson Road to the Oconomowoc River for improvements to the pavement, operation, and safety of the road way. Vouchers as Presented – A motion to approve the vouchers as presented was made by Herrick/Olson. Motion carried. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 Respectfully Submitted Donna Hann, Town Clerk