MINUTES

Regular Town Board Meeting

Wednesday, 3-11-2026

 

Jon called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM

In attendance: Jon, Bob, Jake, Jorja, Carl

Bob made a motion to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Jon and the motion carried.

With additional information received from Tanner Butke, Bob made a motion to recommend approval combining his two parcels on Esker, the motion was seconded by Jake and the motion carried.

Bob made a motion to approve the 2-18-2026 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Jake and the motion carried.

County Sheriff’s Report – not in attendance

Treasurer’s report: fund balances were read:

Office equipment:  $ 11,442

Truck/equipment:  $ 51,390

New building

& maintenance:     $51,302

Tax receipts:          $791,731

Cash account:       $211,147

 

Clerk Report training on Friday; absentee ballots will be sent on 3/17/2026; annual meeting will be 4/22/2026; baker tilly will be in attendance here. Jon made a motion to accept the clerk-treasurer report, seconded by Bob and the motion carried.

 

Supervisor’s report

Bob: no report

Jake: Met with Bob from DNR regarding safety patrol grant. The DNR will no longer pay for anything relating to the buoys. OT for the deputies who are part of the safety patrol will not be reimbursed.

Jon: has a meeting scheduled with Richmond Township and WW lake management regarding lake issues.

 

Public works report: Road posting will be lifted tomorrow 3-12-2026; The Town is renting equipment to clear out some of the tree overgrowth. Road bids are due 3/24 at 8:00 for chip sealing roads this summer. Crack filling will be done on the same roads before they do the chip sealing. Some patching on Willis Ray and Clover Valley is planned. Some roads will have white and yellow striping.

 

Public comment:

Dan – what is the land for near the planned Whitewater Wharf restaurant?  Perhaps a subdivision.

Bradley Gallagher -raised the issue of the unsightly property at the corner of Willis Ray and Hwy 89 and also N8885 County Rd P?

 

Julie Marvin Abramson represented the Southern Lakes Ski Team and explained their plans for practice times and shows for the 2026 season. She did not submit a COI and will send a copy when it is available.  The Team is planning on 3 shows 1 each in June, July and August. Jon made a motion to approve the schedule, seconded by Jake and the motion carried.

Meisner requesting variance on building a garage – they are currently parking on the road want a garage and driveway. Will remodel home to carry the weight of the garage. Bob checked 12’ from road others are 18’ from the road. Bob made a motion to approve the plans/survey as presented, Jake seconded and the motion carried.

John Plant provided information about changes in plans for building the campground. Jon made a motion to approve the changes, seconded by Jake and the motion carried.

Norm Prusener provided information about a partial grant that is available for the installation for a storm warning siren to be erected at the school on Townline Road

 

Jake made a motion to approve an amendment to the current Town Code #38-131 which adds verbiage for the power to contact a towing company to remove the illegally parked vehicle. Ordinance No. 2026-3-11B makes the following change: “additionally, the Town Board extends their power to have the vehicle towed to the Public Works Superintendent, without further authorization”.  Bob seconded the motion and the motion carried.

 

Bob made a motion to add information to the driveway construction ordinance that would provide for the ability to levy fines for anyone who does not secure a permit for any type of driveway construction or reconstruction. The amount of the fine would be added to Schedule A and there would be a 30-day grace period for the permits to be secured. If the application for the permits is not submitted prior to the 30-day grace period, another fine would be levied. The motion was seconded by Jon and the motion carried.

Monthly bills were approved and checks signed.

Jon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jake and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
 Respectfully submitted by Jorja Boiley, Clerk-Treasurer