Chad Hoffman

Key discussions included reviewing and accepting the prior month's meeting minutes, with an amendment concerning culvert permits. The board reviewed income and expense reports, noting the necessary recycling of a defective laptop and reviewing the Treasurer's report detailing checking balances and expected county reimbursements. Correspondence noted an upcoming Western Marathon County Towns & Villages Unit Meeting. Public comments addressed road conditions, specifically a bump on Griesbach Road pending frost settlement, and clarification on banner placement/removal logistics, including town liability insurance inquiries. Business updates covered the Plan Commission's progress on the comprehensive plan and zoning draft, and the Road Commission's prioritization for road work utilizing LRIP funds where applicable. Brian Dillinger was nominated to remain on the Plan Commission. Bids were opened for lawn care and granite services, with the lawn care quote from American Mowed Lawn Care/Tim Kann accepted. Dust control bidding resulted in a decision to utilize new material from Behnke for the southwest quadrant and Kafka for the southeast quadrant and areas north of Highway C, offering 200 feet of free control to the latter group. New Clerk training and membership approvals were granted, and a motion was passed to table the JJ Brush Cutting bid until the following meeting.

The meeting focused on establishing the committee, including discussions on bylaws (election of chair and secretary), communication protocol, minimum meeting schedule, procedure for public comment, and record keeping standards. New business involved reviewing Town Objectives for participating towns: addressing issues and discussing project timelines for the Town of Cleveland; preparing for events and education for the Town of Brighton; focusing on Wind and Solar Projects for the Town of Eau Plaine; staying proactive and developing new ideas for the Town of Day; and focusing on fee schedules for the Town of Green Valley. Communication with Developers was also discussed.

Key discussions during the meeting included the Plan Commission's zoning code advancing for county and town board approval, and the Road Commission's report indicating a shortage of salt affecting dust control, while outlining plans for intersection treatment. Correspondence noted a forthcoming Public Hearing regarding the Marathon County Comprehensive Plan update. Public comments featured an individual interested in the road maintenance worker position and an Alliant Energy representative providing an update on the expanded Hub City Wind project, which is now approximately 150 MW. Continued business involved discussing the possibility of utilizing two entities for building inspection services and finalizing the removal of a reference to town policy on the Mailbox and Post Damage Claim Form. New business addressed scheduling the Open Book and Board of Review dates, clarifying limitations on the town's tax-exempt status usage, and finalizing the job description and application for the road maintenance worker position following discussion on purchasing road grooming equipment.

Key discussion points included public comment regarding the town zoning code moving to county board approval and updates on bi-weekly recyclable pickup schedules through Memorial Day. Continued business involved moving forward with Phase 1 of a certified survey map for the cemetery in April, with a down payment due in March, and the town attorney reviewing Ordinance No 2026-01. The Board accepted the Mailbox Policy and Damage Claim Form revisions and authorized placing up to $100,000 in the Allied Investment Account for town hall, roads, and truck reserves. A lawn mowing advertisement was approved for publication in March, and the Board decided to use the presented granite bid form, with specifications to be finalized at the next meeting. No decision was made on utility extensions pending Plan Commission review, and the Board discussed the status of renewable energy applications and a local test tower. New business included signing Resolution No. 2026-02 Supporting A Comprehensive And Sustainable Transportation Funding Resolution and accepting the resignation of town employee Eric Leichtman, effective February 6, 2026. The Board also planned to review a draft job description, application, and advertisement for a new employee, and Supervisor Hoffman will conduct an inventory of the Town Shop items for insurance purposes.

The meeting addressed the county review of the proposed Town of Day zoning code, with representatives scheduled to attend the ERC committee review on February 3, 2026, and the County Board review tentatively scheduled for February 19, 2026. The commission also reviewed the sample ordinance for the Continuation of Business Ordinance (liquor license) and decided to wait for Marathon County Board approval of the Zoning Code before comparing the Brighton Wind Ordinance. Furthermore, the commission reviewed and made changes to the Fee Schedule, submitting them to the Town Board for approval, and decided to set future Plan Commission meetings to occur monthly, two hours prior to the Town Board Meeting.