Attendees: L. Johnson, C. Morris, R. Morris, R. Crook, J. Francois, J. Ringelstetter, J. Kleckner, B. Voyce, L. Olson, R. Olson, R. Stanely, S. Underwood, F. Bartow, M. Allen, G. Brockway, Z. Thome, B. Brockway
Call to Order
Chair Bartow called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Approve Agenda and Posting
Clerk Allen verified properly posted. Motion to accept the agenda as posted by Supervisor Brockway, 2nd by Supervisor Thome. Motion Carried.
Approve May 8, 2025 Minutes
Motion to approve minutes as presented by Supervisor Brockway, 2nd by Supervisor Thome. Motion carried.
Approve Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Brockway gave her report on all accounts. Chair Bartow made a motion to approve with the correction of changing the month of March to May, 2nd by Supervisor Brockway. Motion Carried.
Town Chair Remarks
Chair reminded board/constituents that with the 4th of July coming up a permit is required to set off fireworks. For a permit contact Chair. No action needed.
Reports
- Supervisors’ Reports: Supervisor Brockway reported a good turnout for the town clean up, two citizens helped on and off unloading items. Supervisor Thome purchased a computer with a town specific email, will be returning to Computer Doctors to finish setting up, still under the amount approved by the board in May.
- Patrolman/Road Report: Crack filling needed on County Line Road for our portion; Clerk will place an ad for bids for the job by the road. Motion made by Chair Bartow, 2nd by Supervisor Brockway. Motion carried.
- Road Tour Date set for Wednesday, June 18, 7 AM, Supervisors and Patrolman, Chair has other engagements
- Lone Rock Fire District: Representative Bartow reported the election of their new officials, banquet went well, the new truck is still getting its bells and whistles, next meeting is July 22,2025 at 7 PM
- Richland Fire District: Representative Brockway reported from two meetings since our last meeting, a utv was sold and a different one purchased, new pick up purchased and Explorer for sale, was found that blankets can’t be used on electric car fires.
Logan Olson – Variance Request 28295 US Hwy 14: Looking to tear down the current structure and rebuild on the same footprint, variance because of the distance between structure and highway. Motion to approve by Supervisor Brockway, 2nd by Supervisor Thome, motion carried.
Jan Francois – Conditional Use Permit Request 32649 Cold Springs Ln: Looking to put in a 40 x 60 mobile job trailer on an ag/forest property, new septic, for family to stay in. Motion to accept by Supervisor Brockway, 2nd by Supervisor Thome. Motion carried.
Discussion and Possible Action of Sealcoating Town Roads 2025: The roads to be seal coated, single and double, for this year were decided on. Motion to approve as discussed by Supervisor Brockway, 2nd by Supervisor Thome. Motion carried.
Discussion and Possible Action of Ordinance 2025-1: Beverage and Licensing ordinance, currently don’t have a signed ordinance governing this. Board discussion on the different breakdowns of this including pricing and deciding on what the town would charge for each license within the state statute. Motion by Supervisor Thome to approve as discussed, 2nd by Supervisor Brockway. Ordinance 2025-1 adopted.
Liquor License Renewal: DJ’s Kwik Stop, The Bat Cave, Wyoming Saddle Company, Clerk Allen verified no current holds placed on any of these applicants. Supervisor Thome motion to renew as applied for, 2nd by Supervisor Brockway, licenses renewed.
Discussion and Possible Action of Town’s Certificates of Deposits: The five banks in Richland Center all submitted their CD rates that the treasurer opened at the meeting. The best rate was The Peoples Community Bank 9mo special. Chair Bartow motion to move the CDs to Peoples 9mo special, 2nd by Supervisor Brockway. Motion carried.
Purchase of Tax Envelopes from Richland County: 1,000 envelopes needed at about $100. Motion by Supervisor Brockway, 2nd by Supervisor Thome. Motion carried.
Third Street Closure Request: The Bat Cave looking to shut down 3rd street from Alex’s driveway to corner of 3rd and 60, leaving driveway open to Alex from 3 PM to 10 PM on Friday, June 20, 2025 for a birthday party. Supervisor Brockway motion to close as presented, 2nd Supervisor Thome. Road closure approved.
Buena Vista Lions Club:
- Schreiber Grant: Lions Club is asking the town to apply for the Schreiber grant, with the club attached, to help them pay for playground equipment at the park. Motion by Supervisor Brockway, 2nd by Supervisor Thome. Motion carried.
Pay Bills: Question by Supervisor Brockway on attorney bill, explained the majority was for phone calls and emails regarding transition of the clerk office. Motion to pay bills as presented by Supervisor Brockway, 2nd by Supervisor Thome. Bills paid.
Citizen Comments: Question regarding the unofficial town website not being updated, explained that no current board members have the ability to update this site. Potholes in the roads in Whispering Pines were asked about. The question of the different amounts that the board members get paid and is some of it salary vs per diem. The salary for each position was explained. Treasurer Brockway asked for a new laptop computer before the fall training as hers is getting very slow and has been taken multiple times to be cleaned and sped up, asked if there is money in the budget for one and to have it put on next month’s agenda.
Adjourn: Chair Bartow motion to adjourn, 2nd by Supervisor Brockway. Meeting adjourned.
Melissa Allen
Clerk