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AUGUST 2025 MINUTES
Note: These are the proposed Minutes that will be approved at the next meeting.
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Town of Sharon Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – Immediately After Public Hearing at 6 p.m.
Sharon Town Hall
Call to Order: Chairman Check called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call: Chairman Check, Supervisor Gibbs, Supervisor Gagas, Clerk Treasurer Filtz and
7 others 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 Gagas, seconded by Supervisor
Gibbs to approve the agenda. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of July 8, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes: Motion made by Supervisor
Gibbs, seconded by Supervisor Gagas to approve the Minutes. Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
Approval of the Bill Listing for July 9, 2025, through August 12, 2025: Motion made by
Supervisor Gibbs, seconded by Supervisor Gagas to approve the Bill Listing. Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Proposals for Solid Waste and Recycling Services: The Board entertained requests from
Harter’s and GFL. Representatives from both companies were present for questions.
However, the Board will review both proposals at length. Motion made by Supervisor
Gagas, seconded by Supervisor Gibbs to table a decision until the September meeting.
Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Ordinance to Amend the Town of Sharon Comprehensive Plan for Parcels 032-24-0909-
10.24 and 032-24-0909-11.01: Motion made by Supervisor Gibbs, seconded by Supervisor
Gagas to approve the Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan for the named parcels.
Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Discussion on the Request of Kate Taylor and Sara Studinski for the Amendments to the
Town of Sharon Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map: Motion made by Supervisor
Gagas, seconded by Supervisor Gibbs to approve the requested changes of both
property owners. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Plan Commission Report: Ronald Hensler, 8754 Carriage Lane, Custer. Ron is requesting
to change zoning of 40 acres from A1 to A3. This is needed to create a buildable 5-acre
lot for his daughter/family to continue the farming operations. Parcel # 032-24-0913-01.
Motion by Supervisor Gagas, seconded by Supervisor Gibbs to approve the requested
changes by Hensler. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Polonia Park Report: Park Chair, Lori Printz, reported to the Board on the last month of
activities.
RFD Trailer and Truck Purchase by Firemen: Chairman Check reported that the firemen
purchased a trailer without prior approval from the Fire District Board. He explained
that all purchases must come before the Board before purchases are made. Motion
made by Supervisor Gibbs, seconded by Supervisor Gagas to table the agenda item
until more information is presented. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Operator Licenses: Motion by Supervisor Gagas, seconded by Supervisor Gibbs to
approve the Operator Licenses of Jacob Danielsen and Brandon Hintz. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
Chairman’s Report: Bruce Boenski gave the Sharon EMS report.
Chairman Check reported Fahrner is done chip sealing; however, they need to repair a
couple of patches on Legend’s Lane and Huntington. Ditching should be completed
on Woodland Road project.
Closed Session: The Town Board entered into Closed Session at 7:24 p.m. Motion made
by Supervisor Gibbs, seconded by Supervisor Gagas to enter into Closed Session. Ayes:
All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Open Session: Motion made by Supervisor Gibbs, seconded by Supervisor Gagas to
enter back into Open Session at 8:20 p.m. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Town of Sharon Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Adjournment: Motion made by Supervisor Gagas, seconded by Supervisor Gibbs to
adjourn. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Source: Town of Sharon website. First collected Oct 1, 2026.