Town Board Meeting — Minutes

1 FEBRUARY 2026 MINUTES Note: These are the proposed Minutes that will be approved at the next meeting. ____________________________________________________________________________ Town of Sharon Board Meeting Thursday, February 12, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. Sharon Town Hall Call to Order: Chairman Check called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call: Chairman Check, Supervisor Gibbs, Supervisor Gagas, Clerk Treasurer Filtz and a few other residents were present. Notice of Meeting Postings: Notice of the meeting was posted in three places in the Town of Sharon (town hall window, kiosk between Sylvia’s and Polonia Café, kiosk in front of North Star Machine) and on the town website and Facebook. Approval of Agenda: Motion made by Supervisor Gibbs, seconded by Supervisor Gagas to approve the agenda. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes of January 8, 2026, Board Meeting: Motion made by Supervisor Gagas, seconded by Supervisor Gibbs to approve the Minutes. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Approval of the Bill Listing for January 9, 2026, through February 12, 2026: Motion made by Supervisor Gibbs, seconded by Supervisor Gagas to approve the Bill Listing. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Rosholt School District Referendum Presentation: The Superintendent of the Rosholt School District explained to those present the necessity of the referendum and explained the financial impact it would have on Town of Sharon taxpayers if it passed and if it would not pass in the Spring General election in April. Plan Commission Report: No report. Polonia Park Commission Report: Park Chair, Lori Printz, reported on the recent activities of the Commission. Operator License: Motion made by Supervisor Gagas, seconded by Supervisor Gibbs to approve the Operator License for Mark McHugh. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Portage County Wellhead Protection Ordinance: Jeanne Dodge, County Board Supervisor, was present to explain the negative impact the proposed changes in this ordinance will have on the Town of Sharon. She explained that the County is over-reaching into taxable improvements. There is a hearing on this Ordinance change on February 24, 2026, and the town has the opportunity to object. In the meantime, a letter will be sent to Planning and Zoning and Jeanne Dodge that the town does not agree and does not want the Ordinance passed in its current form. The town needs more time to decide how it should be written and does not believe it is a benefit for Portage County. The County cannot make this decision without input from the townships. 2 Motion made by Supervisor Gagas, seconded by Supervisor Gibbs to send a letter to P&Z expressing the town’s disapproval of the Portage County Wellhead Protection Ordinance. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Chairman’s Report: Bruce Boenski, Sharon EMS, gave the Sharon EMS report to the Board. Chairman Check reported that tree cutting was completed on 10th Street and Polonia Road. The Board expressed disappointment with Zielies work. Joe provided the Board with a list of roads for chip sealing for 2026. Next Meeting: Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Town of Sharon Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Adjournment: Motion made by Supervisor Gibbs, seconded by Supervisor Gagas to adjourn. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.