Town Board — Minutes

Minutes of Town Board Meeting – January 12, 2026 Chairperson Klimek called the meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Schley to order on January 12, 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. Brown motioned to approve the minutes from the 12/8/2025 Town Board meeting, 2nd by Leopold. All ayes. Motion carried. Brown motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report, 2nd by Leopold. All ayes. Motion carried. Reports from Town Officers: Leopold stated that a Town resident’s apple tree got hit during roadside brushing. Town will take care of this in the Spring. Brown stated that lights on the shed were taken care of yesterday. Klimek stated that 70 hours of brushing were done in December. Brushing continues on Heineman Road. Klimek attended a County stream crossing culvert inventory meeting. The Lincoln County Unit meeting will be held on 1/15/2026 at the Town of Wilson; Jason Lemmer, highway commissioner, will be presenting at the meeting. Public Comment: John Thom asked if there was any update on the box culvert on the Heineman Road bridge; Klimek stated that no updates have been provided by the County or State. Thom also inquired about paving Heineman Road west of Highway 17 to the landfill; Klimek stated that it is cost prohibitive unless we can get some large grants. Currently, the Town is receiving just over $5,000 to maintain that section of road. Leopold motioned to pay bills and transfer $522,000 for general bills from the money market to the checking account, 2nd by Klimek. All ayes. Motion carried. Milestone Materials Conditional Use Permit Update (Mathy/Beyer Gravel Pit) – Bob Servaiss provided the surety bond of $100,000 for any damage caused to the Town roads for review. Motion by Brown to accept, 2nd by Leopold. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Town Web Design Upgrade Invoice for 2026 was reviewed. They are offering a “white glove service” to manage all content on the website, under the direction of the Town Board and Clerk. Motion by Klimek to accept the invoice, 2nd by Brown. All ayes. Motion carried. Town Board reviewed Resolution 2025-12.8 Treasurer’s Bond. No changes needed. Podeweltz will inform the Lincoln County Treasurer. Discussion on RFP for ditch mower. Klimek presented information on some potential New Holland options from Swiderski. He will get some additional options on John Deer models. He will also look at the cost for contracting it out rather than purchasing a mower. Information will be discussed at the February meeting. Motion by Brown, 2nd by Klimek to approve the 2026 Building Inspector contract. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Leopold, 2nd by Brown to approve the revised Recycling Ordinance. Changes noted were requirements for multifamily properties, batteries recycling, composting, and food waste. Handouts were provided to attendees. More information can be found on the Town website. Links to the handouts were included in the Town newsletter. Planning Commission: Mondeik/Young Minor Land Division – Town Board reviewed the minor land division map for the property located in the Northeast ¼ of Section 4, Township 32 North, Range 8 East. The division would create 2 parcels. One parcel of 5.64 acres with remaining parcel of 12.03 acres. Motion by Leopold to approve the minor land division, 2nd by Klimek. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Lincoln County Forest Department Soil Disturbance Permit – Town Board reviewed the Lincoln County Soil Disturbance Permit Applications #L-25-360 and #L-25-361 to construct a walkway on Lincoln County property along the Prairie River. The properties are located at W2680 and W2730 Prairie Dells Road, tax parcels 022-3207-133-9999 and 022-3207-131-9982. Motion by Klimek to approve the permit applications, 2nd by Brown. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Welker provided broadband updates. As part of the BEAD/BOB programs, low cost options need to be provided for those who are at a certain poverty level. Welker stated that Digital Pathways Roundtable meetings will be held on 2/5/26 from 12-1 p.m. and 2/10/26 from 9-10 a.m. These meetings are designed for public/government agency stakeholders Welker stated that there have been some issues with AI Data Centers in the southern part of the State. New legislation may be forthcoming. Welker stated that there was 1 new address reported on County Road G. Next meeting: February 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.- monthly Town Board meeting Next month’s Agenda items: Annual Meeting Date, Open Book and Board of Review Dates, Discussion on Ditch Mower There being no further business, motion to adjourn by Leopold, 2nd by Brown. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Becky Dallman, Clerk Submitted by Becky Dallman, Clerk