Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Supervisors at 7:00pm — Minutes

Town of Lincoln: ToL Board of Supervisors (BoS)Regular Meeting Minutes, Monday, January 6, 2025 I. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:05p.m. by Town Chairman, Jesse Jerabek with the Pledge of Allegiance recited. Other Board of Supervisors (BoS) present: Dave Routhieaux and Tony Strnad. Public attendance: Town Treasurer Tim Strnad, Town Assessor & Zoning Administrator Joe Jerabek, and PC Chairman Mick Sagrillo. Minutes to be written by Town Clerk, Mary Ann Salmon. II. January 6, 2025 Agenda: Motion made to approve January 6, 2025 agenda as submitted (Routhieaux / Strnad). Motion carried 3-0. III. Approval of Meeting Minutes: Motion made to approve December 2, 2024 Regular BoS Meeting minutes as submitted (Routhieaux / Strnad). Motion carried 3-0. IV. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Strnad gave report on December ToL Income/Interest, Checking, CD, Savings, & Loan accounts. Motion made to approve December Treasurer’s Report as submitted (Routhieaux / Strnad). Motion carried 3-0. One check from Nov. 2023 is still outstanding: Clerk has not received any response after multiple messages left re: uncashed check. ARPA Fund has been cashed out and deposited in General Funds. Motion to approve full reimbursement of $159.99 cost of a new printer for Treasurer (Jerabek/Routhieaux). Motion carried 3-0. Treasurer Strnad noted that Windows 11 will be required by October and some town computers may need to be replaced to be compatible. The board agreed to budget for new computers this year as needed. VI. Clerk’s Report: Work completed over the last month: made contact w/ four Town Hall renters, turned in signed tax document to County, left voicemail & text message re: outstanding check (11/2023), filed waiver request for IRS balance statements, emailed two tax bills to property owners, and ordered ballots for possible Feb. Primary Election. Correspondence received: opening of 2% Fire Dues Algoma Fire & Rescue Expenditure/Revenue reports; Sheriff’s Incident Report, DOR Innovation Planning Grant info; and WTA Dec magazine. VII. Town Chairman’s Report: Chairman Jerabek reported work done over last month: attended Algoma Fire & Rescue meeting; addressed & followed up on M. Pinchart mailbox damage; looked into Cherry Rd culverts needing replacement; addressed Hides for Hero’s deer carcasses outside near road on Maple Rd / complaint about animals; called Kewaunee County DA Naze regarding complaint from resident about deer harvesting conflict of interest situation in ToL; contacted Treasurer on two complaints of curbside pickup charges for properties w/ dumpsters & called Going Garbage for cart dump off at a residence; filled out and emailed Tracy Knollenberg road survey for Emergency Management; had discussion w/ S. Fenendael on concerns on pig farm property; emailed WTA w/ Fire & Rescue questions; talked to Tom Stoller of Town of Ahnapee about Fre Dept. legal questions. VIII. County Supervisor’s (District 2) Report: None. Chairman Jerabek noted the County appears to be considering doing roof repairs to keep existing Jail in working order. IX. Zoning: None. X. Planning Commission (PC): a. PC Chairman Monthly Report: (See attached.) No PC meetings were held in December. The next meeting is scheduled for 1.22.25. M. Sagrillo requested the board reappoint B. Kinnard and Tim Strnad, whose terms expire April 1st. He also noted his own appointment should have been for 3 years instead of 2. Chairman Jerabek reported on water testing for the Town Hall well: bacterium, e coliform and nitrates undetected. b. PC 2024 Annual Report: (See attached.) Motion made to accept Plan Commission 2024 Annual Report (Jerabek/Routhieaux). Motion carried 3-0. XI. Public Comment: May also be submitted to Town Clerk in writing. D. Routhieaux noted the passing of Jim Wautlet, former long-time ToL constable; clerk to order funeral plant. XII. Board Discussion: a. Lincoln/Red River Town Road Responsibilities: The chairman discussed an agreement with the Town of Red River regarding snow plowing responsibilities for Town Hall Road. b. Cherry Road Culverts: Chairman Jerabek noted two culverts on Cherry Road that need attention. Supervisor Routhieaux suggested considering wedging instead of full replacement if the culverts are structurally sound; the board agreed to look into both options. c. Weight Limit on Cardinal Rd / County Rd C to Fir Rd: Chairman Jerabek reported no issues or complaints regarding the weight limit. d. Hawk Rd Town of Lincoln Property (old landfill site): The board discussed a potential sale of the old landfill property on Hawk Road. Chairman Jerabek suggested advertising it for sealed bids if they decide to sell, with the current interested parties having right of first refusal. Supervisor Routhieaux suggested using possible proceeds of sale to add to Town Hall parking lot paving fund. e. Algoma Fire & Rescue Contract: Chairman Jerabek reported that Algoma requested reopening the fire and rescue contract. He noted the town's legal counsel advised they are not obligated to reopen the 3-year contract signed last year. f. Algoma Fire & Rescue New Building: The board discussed Algoma's request for the surrounding three towns to contribute a cumulative $1 million shortfall for a new fire and rescue building. The chairman expressed concerns about the town paying for a building they would not own and suggested asking for more detailed financial information. g. Curbside Pickup: The board briefly discussed complaints about curbside pickup charges for residents with existing dumpsters. h. DOR Innovation Planning Grant: Discussion on this item was postponed due to uncertainties with the Algoma Fire & Rescue situation and decided to wait for more information from the upcoming Algoma Fire & Rescue meeting before considering applying. XIII. Business: a. Lincoln/Red River Town Road Responsibilities: Towns of Lincoln & Red River agreed to split the road, with Lincoln plowing the southern half and Red River plowing the northern half. Ditch cutting & brush cutting will be done by the respective Towns. b. Weight Limit on Cardinal Rd / County Rd C to Fir Rd: No action. c. Algoma Fire & Rescue Contract: No action taken. d. Algoma Fire & Rescue New Building: The Board members may attend a meeting on 1.9.25 to discuss further. e. Curbside Pickup: The Board decided to maintain the current policy for curbside pickup charges for residents even with existing dumpsters. f. DOR Innovation Planning Grant: Tabled until next month after gathering more information. g. Candidate Papers: Clerk reminded everyone that candidate papers are due by 5pm on 1.7.25. XIV. Agenda Items for Next Meeting 2.3.25: ToL property on Hawk Road; possible culvert replacements; update from Luxemburg-Casco School District superintendent; discussion on Algoma Fire & Rescue contract & new building; DOR Innovation Planning Grant XV. Bills: January 2025 bills were reviewed, approved, and January check register signed by Board of Supervisors. Motion made to approve and pay January bills (Routhieaux/ Strnad). Motion carried 3-0. XVI. Adjournment: 8:30pm. Motion made to adjourn (Routhieaux/Strnad). Motion carried 3-0. Respectfully submitted by Town of Lincoln Clerk, Mary Ann Salmon