Clare McNamara

The board reviewed and approved a zoning request involving a lot split and zoning change for a new residential construction project. Updates were provided regarding completed road projects, noting specific expenses for various local roads. The board authorized projects associated with the Ho Chunk Transportation Grant. Administrative reports included an update on increasing costs for assessment services and preparations for the upcoming election. The chairperson reported on ongoing road maintenance activities.

The meeting was called to order and adjourned until a future session scheduled for June 20th. No other business was conducted during this meeting.

The meeting included the review and approval of the 2023 financial report. Key financial decisions involved authorizing a $150.00 donation to Whispering Hills and a $2,500.00 donation to the Cataract First Responders, noting the latter's response to 39 calls within the township. Additionally, the council discussed future budget concerns regarding a request from EMS Services for the upcoming year, which may exceed town levy limits.

The board discussed the 2024 financial report, specifically addressing a request to include the previous year's ending balance in future reporting. Donations were approved for the Whispering Hills 4H Club in the amount of $150.00 and the Cataract First Responders in the amount of $2,500.00. Additionally, a request was noted to allocate funding in the 2026 budget for the Cataract First Responders to cover the cost of a training dummy.

The board conducted a special meeting focused on the preparation of the 2026 budget. Key discussion topics included a review of the previous year's budget, expected shared revenue and General Transportation Aid, a proposal to increase the donation to the Cataract First Responders for a CPR teaching aide, and addressing the remaining costs associated with the town's reassessment.