Town of Germantown

Town of Germantown

Regular Meeting Minutes

July 8, 2025

Present:              Chairman Gregg Haunroth, Supervisors Tamaya Loewe, Keith Korbein, Ken Jax, Emergency Management Director Christopher Leopold, Public Works Director Craig Cox, Clerk/Treasurer Susan Ganther, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michaele Korbein

Absent:                 Supervisor Ray Feldman, Zoning Administrator Dick Martin

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

Posting

Proper posting was verified.

 

Minutes

A motion was made by Tamaya Loewe, seconded by Keith Korbein, to approve the minutes from June’s meetings.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Bank Reconciliation

The reconciliation was read and placed on file for audit.

 

Vouchers

A motion was made by Keith Korbein, seconded by Ken Jax, to approve general fund checks and EFTs 14794-14835 totaling $178,136.40, tax account checks 1587-1591 totaling 15657.00, and payroll liabilities totaling $6,180.67.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Operator’s Licenses

None

 

Committee Appointments

A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Tamaya Loewe, to approve committee appointees as presented.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Emergency Management

Mauston Ambulance has elected a new President.

Christopher will be attending a crisis leadership course in the fall.

Mauston Ambulance is planning for a busy weekend due to Wa Du Shuda Days.

A reminder was given about the importance of using life jackets when boating.

 

Roads

Mowing continues.

Patching and shoulder work continues on roads.

 

Zoning/Permits

5 permits issued in June.  0 for new homes.

 

Pavloski Development has provided updates on their active PUDs and their projected completions dates. 

Sand Point 2032. Barefoot 2035.

 

Parks/Grounds

No report.

 

Board Reports

Tamaya Loewe                Federal broadband grants were withdrawn.  A new round of applications based on reduced funds should be coming for internet service providers.

Keith Korbein                    Lots of fireworks over the holiday.  Complaints should be filed with the Sheriff’s Department.

Gregg Haunroth               ADA compliant boat ramp should be completed by the end of the week. Cameras at brush dump should be installed soon. Waiting for payment on a fire bill for a fire in O’Dells Bay.  The board may want to consider a policy or ordinance that would allow interest to be charged when there is a lack of timely payment.

 

Public Comment

When contacting the Sheriff’s Department about fireworks do not call 911.  It could cause a delay in service for emergencies. 

 

Adjournment

A motion was made by Keith Korbein, seconded by Tamaya Loewe, to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. 

Motion carried 4-0.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Susan Ganther

Clerk/Treasurer