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Town of Germantown
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 12, 2024
Present: Chairman Gregg Haunroth, Supervisors Tamaya Loewe, Keith Korbein, Ken Jax, Ray Feldman, Zoning Administrator Dick Martin, Emergency Management Director Christopher Leopold, Clerk/Treasurer Susan Ganther, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Michaele Korbein
Absent: None
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:53 p.m. at the town hall with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Verification of Posting
Susan Ganther verified posting by Craig Cox and herself.
Minutes
A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Keith Korbein, to approve the minutes from October’s meetings. Motion carried 5-0.
Bank Reconciliation
The bank reconciliation was read and placed on file for the audit.
Checks
A motion was made by Keith Korbein, seconded by Tamaya Loewe to approve general fund checks 14414-14466 totaling $100,597.78, park account transfer $63.36, municipal court check 2019 totaling $285.00, impact fee transfer totaling $325.57, tax account transfer to general fund totaling $33670.63, and payroll liabilities totaling $6,768.92. Motion carried 5-0.
Operator’s Licenses
None
Resolution 2024-8 Amending the 2024 Budget
A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Tamaya Loewe, to approve Resolution 2024-8 Amending the 20241 Budget. A roll call vote was taken: Loewe – Y, Korbein – Y, Haunroth – Y, Jax – Y, Feldman – Y. Motion carried 5-0.
ARPA Designations
None
Emergency Management
Mauston Ambulance is working towards competitive wages to attract and retain staff.
Roads Report
Sand/Salt Shed has been completed.
Equipment being prepared for winter.
It was recently brought to Dick Martin’s attention that the large tree covered hill behind the brush dump is a sand pit that was created many years ago when excavating was done to create the ponds within O’Dells Bay and Half Moon Bay. There is enough sand there to use on the roads for several decades saving money on the purchase of sand from Juneau County. Dick and Craig will prepare access to the sand next spring/summer so use can begin next fall.
Zoning Administrator’s Report
5 permits were issued in October. 4 were for new homes. There have been permits for 58 permits issued year to date for new homes.
Parks/Town Hall
The park benches and grills will be installed yet this fall.
The bathroom remodel in the town hall has been completed.
Playground will be completed in the spring.
Board Reports
Keith Korbein – Attended the WTA Convention and received great information especially on Emergency Services.
Gregg Haunroth – The Town needs to consider in the future, and begin planning for, a town administrator.
Public Comment
Questions regarding a real estate sign near High Ridge, and a dilapidated house in Whistling Wings. Those issues are still being worked on because others to precedence.
Closed Session
A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Tamaya Loewe, to go into closed session. A roll call vote was taken: Loewe – Y, Korbein – Y, Haunroth – Y, Jax – Y, Feldman – Y. Motion carried 5-0.
Open Session
A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Keith Korbein, to go into open session. A roll call vote was taken: Loewe – Y, Korbein – Y, Haunroth – Y, Jax – Y, Feldman – Y. Motion carried 5-0.
As a result of the closed session: A motion was made by Ken Jax, seconded by Tamaya Loewe, to approve a 3% wage increase for the hourly employees and Christopher Leopold. A roll call vote was taken: Loewe – Y, Korbein – A, Haunroth – Y, Jax – Y, Feldman – Y. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Gregg Haunroth, seconded by Tamaya Loewe to provide a $25 bonus to the election poll workers and a $50 bonus to Susan Ganther and Michaele Korbein for their work related to the election. A roll call vote was taken: Loewe – Y, Korbein – A, Haunroth – Y, Jax – Y, Feldman – Y. Motion carried 4-0 with the Board’s thanks.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Keith Korbein, seconded by Ken Jax, to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Ganther, Clerk/Treasurer