Town Board — Minutes

Minutes of Town Board Meeting – September 9, 2024 Chairperson Klimek called the meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Schley to order on September 9, 2024 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 8/12/2024 Town Board meeting, 2nd by Leopold. All ayes. Motion carried. Brown motioned to accept the treasurer’s report, 2nd by Klimek. All ayes. Motion carried. Reports from Town Officers: Leopold received an inquiry as to when new gravel will be placed on Burgener Road. Klimek stated that the plan is for 2025. Klimek stated that Meverden Materials will begin graveling on Heineman and Schielke Roads soon. Brushing was done around the stop signs and intersections. Brown stated that there is a wolf pack on County Line Road. Klimek requested that the Town Maintenance crew pick up the garbage and TV on Town Hall Road by the swamp. Public Comment: Angie Cummings stated that the proposed referendum for Pine Crest Nursing Home was voted down by the County Board. County Board continues to look at options. Roger Hopp asked for an update on the road signs that were stolen. Klimek ordered new ones weeks ago but they have not arrived yet; he will follow up with Decker Signs tomorrow. Brown motioned to pay bills and transfer $17,335 for general bills from the money market to checking and $6,640 from the building fund to checking for the well drilling, 2nd by Leopold. All ayes. Motion carried. Leopold stated that the metal will be delivered tomorrow for the new Town Hall. All mechanical is done inside. The well and holding tank are done. There will be new electrical to the Town Hall and shop. HVAC will be installed soon. The Town budget meeting will be on November 20 at 6:00 p.m. Young’s Plumbing on Galkin Road requested a waiver for Spring road limits so they can get supplies delivered for their business. Town Board decided to table the issue to get more information on the weight of the trucks and frequency of deliveries. Klimek received complaints on the Apex Angels and Warriors wolf dogs at the Last residence on Town Hall Road due to the number of wolf dogs and noise level. Michelle Last stated that they are licensed for 50 wolf dogs but they don’t plan on having that number. There have been no complaints to the Sheriff’s department. Their main goal is to get more veterans. They have room for 6 more pens. The Town does need an updated liability insurance certificate--the one on file expired in March 2024. Jason Pflieger from NorthCentral Land Surveying, LLC requested that the Town Board review and approve the CSM for AFR Holdings LLC (Al Reinke) land division on the corner of French Ridge and Sunrise Roads, creating a 5-acre parcel and a 13.956 acre parcel. Motion by Klimek to approve the CSM, 2nd by Brown . Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Town Board reviewed registration for the WTA annual meeting in October 2024. Town Board will work on the WISLR road certification after the adjournment of the Town meeting today. Planning Commission: Schroepfer Land Use # L-24-223 – Caleb and Megan Schroepfer to construct a 38’ x 40’ garage on 7.5 acres at N3172 Potato Lane, Gleason. Marcy Land Use #L-24-226 – Adam and Kaylee Marcy to construct an 18’ x 26’ dwelling with an 8’ wrap around porch on 34.7 acres at N4499 Galkin Road, Gleason. Motion by Brown, 2nd by Leopold to approve the land use applications. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Proposed changes to the Right of Way ordinance were reviewed. Motion by Klimek to approve the recommended Planning Commission changes, 2nd by Leopold. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Fee ordinance was reviewed. Dallman provided a list of what other Lincoln County townships are charging for liquor licenses. Town Board did not want to change the current fees for those. Additions/alterations/conversions fees were added to the fee schedule at $50 per inspection. Language was cleaned up for minor and major subdivision fees. Driveway permit/Right of Way excavation fee will be increased from $25 to $50. Motion by Klimek to approve the changes, 2nd by Brown. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Welker stated that he attended a broadband committee meeting. Spectrum will have the eastern part of Schley done by the end of the year and a larger expansion will take place in 2025. Verizon recently purchased Frontier. The tower on Wyant Avenue is currently a relay station and is not broadcasting. Next meetings: October 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Next month’s Agenda items: Town Hall update; November budget meeting reminder; Spring road limits for Young’s Plumbing on Galkin Road; Snowplowing contract; November general election reminder There being no further business, motion to adjourn by Brown, 2nd by Leopold. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. Becky Dallman, Clerk Submitted by Becky Dallman, Clerk