Attendees: K. Kleckner, R. Olson, R. Morris, T. Ehlert, S. Ehlert, J. Kleckner, F. Bartow, B. Brockway, Z. Thome, G. Brockway, M. Allen
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 7pm by Chair Bartow.
Approve Agenda and Posting
Motion to approve Z. Thome 2nd by G. Brockway. Approved.
Approve August 14, 2025 Minutes
Motion to approve G. Brockway 2nd Z. Thome. Approved
Approve Treasurer’s Report
B. Brockway reported on all accounts. Motion to approve Z. Thome 2nd G. Brockway. B. Brockway reported on changes that will be taking place during tax collection season for time frames and checks for taxes needing to be separate from checks for garbage and dog licenses.
Town Chair Remarks
No Remarks
Reports
a. Supervisors: G. Brockway was a pedestal hit in Lone Rock, turned out not to be ours. Garbage not being picked up complaints. Discrepancy with Spring Green on what is ours and theirs on a couple roads. Z. Thome nothing new.
b. Clerk Report: Richland County Zoning packet mailed to Clerk that will be taking affect January 1, 2026. Available for Board review.
i: Election worker Recruitment 2026-2027 Update: Currently 2 people have volunteered. Motion to run another ad, 1 in the Observer and the same week one in the Shopping News by F. Bartow 2nd by G. Brockway. Carries.
c. Patrolman/Road: ¾ done with the mowing, seal coating complete.
d. Lone Rock Fire District: No meeting.
e. Richland Fire District: Budget passed for upcoming year, updates to building and vehicles.
Variance Request- Scott Ehlert -31440 US Hwy 14, Lone Rock: Looking to put a second residence on an AG/Residential property of less than 960 sq ft and to get a CUP. Motion to approve G. Brockway 2nd Z. Thome. Carries.
Discussion & Possible Action – Richland Fire Call Billing: F. Bartow presented a power point. Wanting to move Richland Fire District to not billing residents, still billing nonresidents, like what Lone Rock and Spring Green are doing. No action taken.
Discussion & Possible Action – New Town Website: Z. Thome presented what the Shopping News gave him for pricing of building an official website and what the monthly fee would be depending on what option we go with. Motion to have the Shopping News build the website for $500, $35/mo fee for hosting and optional $60/hr training by F. Bartow 2nd by Z. Thome. 2 yays 1 nay supervisor Brockway opposed, motion carries
Buena Vista Lions Club: New Play equipment going in. Halloween party planned. Asked if for their Halloween Party they could close the street in front of the Town Hall. For a future meeting, wants to know if the town would be willing to match 25-50% of what they raise for the next round of equipment. No action taken.
Pay Bills: Motion to pay as presented with the correctional check to Ron Morris by G. Brockway, 2nd by F. Bartow. Bills paid.
Citizen Comments: Elected Officials wanting their incorrect 2023 w-2’s corrected, chair stated this doesn’t require town approval and was suggested to work with the clerk to get this corrected. Question asked about where the investigation is. Still reviewing records.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn Z. Thome, 2nd G. Brockway. Adjourned 8:40.
Melissa Allen
Buena Vista Clerk