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Town of Durand · Pepin County · meeting of Feb 11, 2026 · Minutes
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Approved Minutes
Town of Durand
Regular Board Meeting
February 11th, 2026 at 6pm
Call to Order
By Chairman Andy Winkler at 6:04pm
Roll Call
Chairman Andy Winkler, Supervisor I Mark Weiss, Supervisor II John Wayne, Treasurer Audrey Bauer and Clerk Brittany Myers, 5 present
Pledge of Allegiance
Everyone stood together for the Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of January 13th, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the January 13th, 2026 Regular Board Meeting were read. Motion made by Mark Weiss and seconded by John Wayne to approve minutes. All in favor-3, opposed-0, motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
The January Treasurer’s report was presented to the Board by Treasurer Audrey Bauer. Balance on hand as of January 30th, 2026, was $413,627.58.
Payment of Vouchers
Vouchers presented to the Board for payment by Clerk Brittany Myers, totaled $20,802.70.
Motion made by John Wayne and seconded by Mark Weiss for Clerk Brittany Myers to pay vouchers. All in favor-3, opposed-0, motion carried.
Chairman’s Reports
Chairman Andy Winkler talked about the Cedar Corp monthly update, and Steinmeyer Inspections update.
Public Comments
Mark Weiss spoke regarding the last quarterly fire meetings important updates. They will be starting to have audits on fire books, a small raise on water prices will be shown on invoicing, and they are looking at getting new radio’s but should be reimbursed up to 80%.
WTA Unit Meetings
They happen every 4 months and Mark Weiss will update the Board with information. Mark Weiss will be attending the next one on 2.12.2026 and will update the board at the March meeting.
Website Discussion
Clerk Brittany Myers talked regarding the new WIX website that recently went live. Recommended to the board to navigate the website and let Brittany know of any recommendations to the website.
Steve Berger/Rural Mutual
Rural Mutual Insurance representative Steve Berger gave a summary of coverage and premiums for the Town of Durand. Steve stated he wouldn’t change anything from the year before and the price decreased a small dollar amount.
Collection Policy
Board talked through other townships ordinances on collecting fire bills and coming up with an ordinance in place.
Town Credit Card
Board is talking on recommendations of getting a debit or credit card for the Town of Durand, instead of reimbursing.
Wisvote 2026 Memorandum
Chairman Andy Winkler signed the 2026 Memorandum of understanding relating to Wisvote. John Wayne approved the Wisvote 2026 Memorandum and Mark Weiss seconded, all in favor-3, opposed – 0, motion carried.
Checkbook Audit
The town board performed the 2025 checkbook audit.
Future Agenda Items and Meeting Date
The next regular monthly board meeting will take place on Tuesday March 10th, 2026 at 6pm.
Adjournment
John Wayne made a motion to adjourn and Mark Weiss seconded. All in favor-3, opposed-0, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:06pm
Respectfully Submitted by: Brittany Myers, Clerk
Source: Town of Durand website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.