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Town of Germantown

Regular Meeting Minutes

August 13, 2026

 

Present:             Chairman Gregg Haunroth, Supervisors Keith Korbein, Ken Jax, Ray Feldman, Public Works Director Craig Cox, Clerk/Treasurer Susan Ganther, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michaele Korbein

Absent:              Supervisor Tamaya Loewe, Zoning Administrator Dick Martin

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at the town hall at 5:30 p.m.

 

Posting

Proper posting was verified by Susan Ganther and Craig Cox.

 

Minutes

A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Keith Korbein, to approve the minutes of July’s meeting.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Bank Reconciliation

The reconciliation was read and placed on file for the auditor.

 

Checks

A motion was made by Keith Korbein, seconded by Ray Feldman, to approve general fund check 15386-15438 totaling $165,046.26, impact fee EFT totaling $500.00 and payroll liabilities totaling $7,014.16.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Committee Members

A motion was made to appoint the planning commission members and town board members as the Room Tax Committee until income is received and use planning begins at which time new board will be appointed.  A roll call vote was taken:  Keith – Y, Gregg – Y,

Ken – Y, Ray – Y.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Liquor Licenses

A motion was made by Keith Korbein, seconded by Ray Feldman, to approve Beer, Wine and Soda licenses to Castle Rock Services, d/b/a Modern Twist.  Motion carried 4-0. 

A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Keith Korbein, to approve Class A Liquor License, Soda License, and Tobacco License to Gemantown Junction.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Fireworks License

A motion was made by Ray Feldman, seconded by Keith Korbein, to approve a firework permit to the Juneau County Forestry and Parks Department for August 29th at the county park.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Computer Software

A motion was made by Keith Korbein, seconded by Ken Jax, to approve the purchase of software for the purpose of automating permit applications not to exceed a total of $20,500.00.  Motion carried 4-0. 

 

Budget Amendment

A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Keith Korbein, to approve Resolution 2026-7 Amending the 2026 Budget.  A roll call vote was taken:  Keith – Y, Gregg – Y, Ken – Y, Ray – Y.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Fee Schedule

A motion was made by Keith Korbein, seconded by Ken Jax, to approve updates to the fee schedule for weight limits on roads, short term rentals, and room tax.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Sand Point Preliminary and Final Plats

A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Keith Korbein, to approve the preliminary and final plats of the first addition to Sand Point.  As a part of discussion, a comment from a neighboring landowner was read.  A roll call vote was taken:  Keith – Y, Gregg – Y, Ken – Y, Ray – Y.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Public Works

  • Having Perry Hargrove working some limited hours has been a big help.
  • Problems with beavers on 15th have been mitigated.
  • Working on getting salt shed roof repair/rebuild quotes.
  • 19th Avenue LRIP road project was completed.
  • Craig is gathering information about a different mower. There will be more about this in the future.
  • Sand was brought in and placed around the playground.

Zoning/Building Permits

6 permits were issued in July.  4 were for new homes.

 

Parks

No Report

 

Board Reports 

Keith Korbein –      Rehabilitation of radios is complete.  There were thousands of dollars in savings versus buying new.

                                 Golf carts continue to be a problem. Ken Jax noted there is a difference between golf carts and low speed vehicles which look similar. 

 

Gregg Haunroth – Playground was completed.  

                                Park piers have been updated with ramps to make them fully handicapped accessible.

 

Public Comment

There was a question about the potential for a data center in the town.  Answer – The planning commission will be looking at this issue.  The town is in a stronger position than the county and some neighboring municipalities because of its zoning ordinance.  Anything related to a permit would be subject to a public hearing because of the zoning ordinance.  Signing an NDA will not happen. 

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Susan Ganther

Clerk/Treasurer