Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Page 1 of 3 Town of Merton Board of Review Monday, May 12th, 2025, @ 6:30 W314N7624 Hwy 83, North Lake WI On Monday, May 12th, 2025 the Town Board will meet to adjourn the Board of Review at 6:30p.m. At the Merton Town Hall, W314N7624 Hwy 83, North Lake, WI 53064. • Call to Order. Supervisor Herrick called to Order the Board of Review at 6:20 pm and read the notice. • Consider/Act on Board of Review Adjournment until August 28th, 2025 when the assessment roll will be ready. A motion was made by Fleming/Olson to Adjourn the Board of Review until April 28th at 4:30 pm due to the fact that assessment roll is not complete at this time. Motion carried. • Adjourn - A motion to adjourn was made by Fleming/Herrick. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Town of Merton Town Board Meeting Minutes of May12, 2025 • Meeting Called to Order by Supervisor Herrick 6:32 pm • Pledge of Allegiance led by Supervisor Herrick • Minutes– Minutes of April 14, 2025. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Fleming/Krogman. Motion carried. • Minutes -Minutes of April 21, 2025. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Fleming/Krogman. Motion carried. Present: Supervisors Herrick, Olson, Fleming and Krogmann, DPW Director Griffin, Chief Wraalstad, and Clerk Hann. Absent: Chairman Klink, Treasurer Kempen, Attorney Murn Also, in attendance: Thomas Boelkow, Kevin Laabs. Citizen Comments and Concerns: Chief Wraalstad reported on the calls that were responded to in the Town for the past few weeks. Thomas Boelkow talked to the Town Board on traffic issues like down shifting and mini bikes on Prairie View at all hours. He has spoken to the kids and neighbors. Chief Wraalstad is aware of the problem and will make sure the officers address the issues. Chief also stated residents should call the non-number with Waukesha County Sheriff and they will dispatch the officers. Kevin Laabs introduced himself to the Town Board as a possible candidate as a Town Representative to be on the Western Lakes Fire Board if the board approves becoming owners in Western Lakes Fire Department. Kevin Laabs also talked about Moose Lake Association held a meeting and is looking at forming a Lake District for Moose Lake. Old Business: Discussion on the Town of Merton becoming a Municipal Owner in the Western Lakes Fire District . Clerk Hann reviewed the current owners of the Western Lakes Fire District and how the new ownership would be set with town representatives on the Page 2 of 3 First Board and Fire Commission. Chief Bowen was not in attendance for discussion on the agreement. New Business: Discussion and possible action regarding an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0301 between the Town of Merton and Stone Bank School District for the purpose of entering into Drainage Easement Agreement. DPW Director reviewed the work being done by himself and Town Planner Haroldson for Storm Water Management in the Town. This Agreement would allow land owned by Stone Bank School to be used for storm water management and allow the Town to have access if necessary. A motion to approve the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0301 between the Town of Merton and Stone Bank School District for the purpose of entering into Drainage Easement Agreement was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Approving Seal Coating Roads for 2025. DPW Director Griffin present the bid received from Fahrner for seal coating. There is a portion that would be Chenequa’s portion. A motion to approve the 2025 Seal Coating Roads with Fahrner was made by Olson/Krogmann. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Approval of Library Board Members on a Three-Year term. A motion the approve Neil Boettcher and Mary Rogers Blum to a three-year term and Jim Fleming as Town Representative was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Approval of Plan Commission and Board of Adjustment Members. A motion to approve Greg Good, Board Member, Paul Griffin, DPW Member and Jim Olson, Town Representative was made by Krogmann/Fleming. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Approval of Current Treasurer Appointment for Two-Year Term. A motion to approve Melissa Kempen for a two-year term as Treasurer was made by Krogmann/Fleming. Motion carried. Consider/Act on Approval of Current Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Appointment for Three- Year Term. A motion to approve Donna Hann for a three-year term as Clerk/Deputy Treasurer was made by Krogmann/Fleming. Motion carried. Consider/Act on an Outdoor Event for Chicken fest @ Monches Park on June 14, 2025. A motion to approve the outdoor event for Chicken fest @ Monches Park was made by Olson/Krogman. Motion carried. Consider/Act on an Outdoor Event for Jean Schlidt, Woodrest Drive, LKAA Annual Meeting. A motion to approve the outdoor event for Jean Schlidt for LKAA Annual meeting was made by Fleming/Olson. Motion carried. Clerk, Board, Highway, Treasurer and Attorney Reports. DPW Director Griffin reported the work in the Chenequa Club Highland with shouldering work to be done Page 3 of 3 over the next few weeks. Supervisor Krogmann stated that he has a ATV/UTV meeting this week. Clerk Hann reported on a letter sent to the Chairman of Waukesha County Board about assistance on the formula being used when establishing funding for Libraries in the Bridges System. Vouchers as Presented – A motion to approve the vouchers as presented was made by Olson/Fleming. Motion carried. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn was made by Fleming/Krogmann. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40. Respectfully Submitted Donna Hann, Town Clerk