Annual Meeting — Minutes

1 Annual Meeting April 16, 2024 Town of Schley Annual Meeting Minutes – April 16, 2024 Town Chairperson Klimek called the Annual meeting of the Town of Schley to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Schley Town Hall. Pledge of Allegiance Roll call: Klimek, Brown, Plamann, Podeweltz, Dallman Verification of posting of meeting notices by Town Board. Attendees read the minutes from the April 18, 2023 Annual meeting. Craig Brown motioned to accept the minutes, 2nd by Earl Welker. All ayes. Motion carried. Financial report reviewed. There were no questions. Diana Petruzates motioned to accept the report, 2nd by Sandy McCrory. All ayes. Motion carried. Gerald Plamann stated that the Town spring clean-up is scheduled for 5/4/2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Flyers are being handed out on recycling Saturdays. Recommendation made by Christina Vorpagel to notify WJMT of the Spring clean up; Dallman will look into this. Ads will be in the Foto News the next 2 weeks. Tim Klimek stated there is a Special Town Board meeting on April 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to review and select winning bids for the demolition of the existing Town Hall, site prep for the new Town Hall, and construction of the new Town Hall. Klimek stated that sealed bids are being accepted for 2,300 yards of gravel for approximately 1 ½ miles on Schielke Road through the LRIP funding program. The bids will be opened at the 5/13/2024 Town Board meeting. Town Board will be seeking additional bids for 1,700-2,000 yds of gravel for other Town roads, more information on this will be forthcoming. Culvert replacements will be done on Town Hall and Robinson Roads. Town Hall Road is being spray patched by the County Highway Department. If funds are available, gravel shoulder work will be done on Town Hall Road. Road signs will be replaced. Culvert inventory will be done by the Town Board and sent to the State. Annual report overview for Town of Russell Fire Department was given by Tim Klimek. There were 63 calls for service in 2023. The Fire Department has worked closely with neighboring departments to establish a better Mutual Aid System. The Fire Department has 96% of their volunteers fully qualified for all aspects of firefighting. If any residents are interested in becoming a member, contact Chief Kressel. Heather Klimek provided the First Responders report. There were 265 calls, 58 were from the Town of Schley. Donation dollars were used to for an Elk Lifting Cushion, oxygen bags, AED batteries, pagers, and medical supplies. Monetary donations can be sent to the Town of Russell First Responders, P.O. Box 165, Gleason, WI 54435. 2 Open book will take place on May 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Board of Review is on May 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rich Grefe stated that there were 9 building permits issued in 2023: 2 new homes, 4 additions, and 3 service upgrades. For 2024, Grefe stated that he only had 1 service permit and a meeting to discuss requirements for a barndominium. He stated that permits are good for 2 years from date of issue. Earl Welker reported for Planning Commission. In 2023, there were 18 land use applications, 1 soil disturbance permit, and 1 land division. The Commission provided 24 recommendations to the Town Board. Welker attended meetings with Land Services Committee and meetings at Zoning office in support of various Town resolutions. He also attended a Lincoln County Broadband Committee meeting and one broadband seminar held by the UW Extension. At last year’s annual meeting, Welker stated that he made recommendations to the Town Board on financial reviews for accounts payable, hearing capabilities during meetings, and post-meeting social gatherings, which were addressed and resolved. He would like the Town Board to look at upgrading Microsoft and Windows, as the Town’s versions are no longer being supported. Motion by Tim Klimek, 2nd by Gerald Plamann to appoint Earl Welker for a 3 year term as Planning Commission Chairperson. All ayes. Motion carried. Welker stated that he would like to look at training a new chairperson in the very near future. Next year’s Annual meeting will be held April 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Schley Town Hall. Town Planning Commission oath completed. Gary Gretenhardt motioned to adjourn, 2nd by Mary Ann Gretenhardt. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. Becky Dallman, Clerk________________ Respectfully submitted by Becky Dallman