Town Board — Minutes

Minutes of Town Board Meeting – August 12, 2024 Chairperson Klimek called the meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Schley to order on August 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Schley Town Hall. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call – Klimek, Brown, Leopold, Dallman, and Podeweltz. Plamann was recognized for 15 years of service as Town Supervisor. Mark Leopold sworn in as Town Supervisor. Verification of posting meeting notices by Town Board. Brown motioned to approve the minutes from the 7/8/2024 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 attended a virtual meeting regarding State Highway 17. The culverts will be redone in 2026 and the highway will be repaved in 2029. Brown inquired if the Town had a noise ordinance. Not at this time. Klimek stated that a beaver problem has been taken care of on Town Line Road. Town of Schley’s population increased by 11 people from 2020 to 2024. Jason Lemmer is the new Lincoln County Highway Commissioner. Mavo Systems removed the asbestos in the Town Hall in early August. Public Comment: Forster asked if more brushing and mowing would be done, particularly by the intersections. Most areas have had 2 passes for mowing but brush may be impacting the effectiveness. Klimek will contact someone to do brushing on the intersections. Brown motioned to pay bills and transfer $27,100 for general bills from the money market to checking, 2nd by Klimek. All ayes. Motion carried. Klimek stated that the foundation has been poured for the new town hall. Framing will start soon. Estimated date of completion is 10/30/2024. Existing bricks will need to be cleaned up for the new building. At the September 9 meeting, Town residents will have first chance at purchasing the doors, door knobs, trim, blackboards, etc. by sealed bid—Klimek will check with Brett Woller to see if any of that was included in the demolition bid before the meeting. The Heller School sign and clock will not be part of the sale. Motion by Klimek, 2nd by Brown to appoint Diana Petruzates as election inspector, Sue Podeweltz as election registrator, and Leah Brown as greeter. All ayes. Motion carried. Reminder that that Partisan Primary election is scheduled for 8/13/2024. Dallman provided information on using the ExpressVote for voting. Motion by Brown, 2nd by Leopold to approve updated Election Day Emergency Response Plan. Plan was updated to reflect staff changes and phone numbers. Planning Commission: Hetzel Land Use # L-24-178 – Todd Hetzel to construct a 12’ x 20’ storage building on 40 acres at W1905 Vascheau Road, Gleason. Juan Land Use #L-24-188 – Fernando Juan to construct a 27’ x 47’ dwelling with a 16’ x 13’ deck, a 12’ x 16’ storage building, a 16’ x 24’ farm building and a 10’ x 12’ green house on 4.78 acres at W2980 Sunrise Road, Merrill. Winter Land Use #L-24-197 – Christopher Winter to construct a 12’ x 20’ wood shed on 36 acres at N3042 County Rd X, Gleason. Motion by Klimek, 2nd by Brown to approve the land use applications. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Right of Way ordinance was reviewed. Town Board will provide feedback on the recommended changes. Fee ordinance was reviewed. Town Board will provide feedback on the recommended changes. County Floodplain ordinance amendment was reviewed. The County is looking to put a bridge over the Prairie River by the Prairie Dells. Welker stated that he attended the last broadband committee meeting. They are trying to restructure the committee due to a quorum issue. By going to the Wisconsin Economic Developmental Corporation website, residents can enter their address to see broadband plans for that area. Next meetings: September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Next month’s Agenda items: Town Hall update; set date for November budget meeting; WTA annual meeting registration; bids for removal of doors, trim, floors, knobs, etc.; right of way ordinance; fee schedule ordinance There being no further business, motion to adjourn by Brown, 2nd by Leopold. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Becky Dallman, Clerk Submitted by Becky Dallman, Clerk