Town Board — Minutes

Page 1 of 2 Minutes of Town Board Meeting – March 9, 2026 Chairperson Klimek called the meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Schley to order on March 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Schley Town Hall. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call – Klimek, Brown, Leopold, Dallman, and Podeweltz. Verification of posting meeting notices by Town Board. Leopold motioned to approve the minutes from the 2/9/2026 Town Board meeting, 2nd by Brown. All ayes. Motion carried. Brown motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report, 2nd by Leopold. All ayes. Motion carried. Public Comment: Christy Rasmussen, art teacher with MAPS, presented information on the sign artwork, near Heineman Road, that needs repair. She will be seeking support from the Gleason community. Reports from Town Officers: Leopold stated that a washout was taken care of on Schiller Road. There were several minor ones throughout the Town. Klimek stated that there is Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP) project applications being accepted with the State. It could potentially assist with the box culvert replacement on Heineman Road. Applications are due by May 1, 2026. It would be a 90/10 split with the State paying 90% and the Town paying 10%. Klimek is working with the Lincoln County Highway commissioner on obtaining costs estimates. Leopold motioned to pay bills and transfer $25,300 for general bills to the checking account, 2nd by Brown. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Leopold, 2nd by Brown to request bids for Town grading services. All ayes. Motion carried. A special meeting will be called to expedite the process after proper bidding notice is completed. Town Spring Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pricing will be provided in April. Spring road weight limits were posted at 8:00 a.m. on March 9. Annual meeting date is April 21 at 6:00 p.m. Potential agenda items were reviewed. Open Book is scheduled for April 29 from noon to 2 p.m. Board of Review is scheduled on May 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Spring Election will be held on April 7. Brown provided an annual update for the Wolf Dogs on Town Hall Road. Dallman will contact Michelle Last to obtain an updated listing of the Wolf dogs along with a Certificate of Liability. Page 2 of 2 Dallman has appointed Debra Robl to be the Deputy Clerk pursuant to Wisconsin Statute s. 60.341. Robl has over 12 years of experience working at elections and each year has participated in multiple election related educational sessions. There has been a big push at the State level to appoint Deputy Clerks in all Townships due to the increasing and complex requirements with election administration. If the Town Clerk would be unable to serve due to absence, sickness, or other disability, the Deputy would be able to step in to ensure the election process runs smoothly. Planning Commission: Young’s Conditional Use Permit will be tabled until the April meeting to allow for time for permit processing by the County and review by the Town Planning Commission. Motion by Klimek, 2nd by Leopold to approve the Schielke Minor Land Division, which will create two parcels—one parcel at 4.5 acres with the remaining parcel of 35.5 acres, located in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 13, Township 32 North, Range 8 East. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Welker presented a Data Center Resolution to petition the Lincoln County Board to pass a County interim control ordinance placing a moratorium on Data Centers not yet approved. Motion by Klimek to approve the resolution, 2nd by Brown. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. The resolution will be forwarded to the County. Welker provided broadband updates. The next County roundtable broadband meeting will take place in May 2026 and will be for small businesses. If you know of any small rural businesses that would be interested in joining the discussion, please contact Earl Welker with their information. Welker provided a handout for the Lincoln County Outdoor Recreation Survey. Welker provided a document outlining Charter’s timelines for broadband activation throughout Lincoln County. Welker provided a flyer for a free educational event at The Grand Theater for youth and families to help young people navigate today’s online environment. The event is on March 18 at 5:15 p.m. Register online at grandtheater.org. Welker stated that there is a new address in the Town at N3015 County Road G. Next meeting: Special meeting for grading bid opening—date and time yet to be determined; Town Board Meeting - April 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; Annual Meeting on April 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with a social after. Next month’s Agenda items: Reminder of Annual Meeting Date, Reminder of Open Book and Board of Review Dates, Town Spring Clean Up, Appointment of Plan Commission Members, Review Granite/Gravel Bid Ad for Publication There being no further business, motion to adjourn by Leopold, 2nd by Brown. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Becky Dallman, Town Clerk