David Szela

The meeting included general business approvals, such as the agenda, bills for payment, and committee reports. Department reports highlighted activities including road patching by Public Works, the issuance of 5 building permits in September, a successful Fall Craft Sale by the Park Commission, and rezone requests/Certified Survey Maps for Daniel Busch from the Planning Commission. The Fire Department noted 161 calls in 2025, with 21 attributed to Chase, and anticipated the arrival of a new tender. The Oconto County Policing Officer reported 113 incidents for the month, including traffic stops and safety checks, and announced a deputy's transition to a recreational role. Key actions included tabling proposals for internet upgrades at the Stone Barn and Town Hall, approving multiple rezones and Certified Survey Maps for Daniel Busch, approving the renewal of the Gordon Flesch Contract, approving the 12th Amendment to the Ambulance Service Agreement, and adopting two resolutions pertaining to disorderly conduct forfeiture ranges and the Gold Cross Ambulance Service Agreement. The board also approved the 2026 Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting Services Contract.

The meeting addressed several operational items. Discussions included road conditions, park matters, and activities at the Recycling Center, where an attempt was made to install lights. Chipping operations were conducted at the Compost Site. Information regarding Chapter 9 ordinances was received from legal counsel, and work on the Town Newsletter is ongoing. The Board approved stopping the internet service for the Stone Barn for the subsequent five months. Reports from the Clerk/Deputy Clerk included discussion about election training, and the Treasurer/Deputy Treasurer confirmed budget completion. A significant action taken was the approval to proceed with Waste Management for waste and recycling proposals.

The meeting proceedings included the approval of the agenda, bills for payment, and committee reports. Department reports covered financial status, public works activities such as chipping and bridge repairs, and the issuance of 8 building permits in October. The Planning Commission discussed a rezone request for Hunter Gazella from rural residential to general commercial, which failed a preliminary vote, and approved sending the Oconto County Draft 14.422 RV Ordinance back to the county with one change. Key actions taken included approving business proposals for internet upgrades at the Stone Barn and Town Hall, approving the rezone for Hunter Gazella in a formal vote, and adopting two resolutions concerning electronic mail notification of ordinance amendments and an Intergovernmental Highway Maintenance Agreement with Oconto County. The Board also approved revisions to the Oconto County Draft RV Ordinance, a maintenance agreement for Command Central Election Hardware, Microsoft 365 licenses, and the 2026 Budget. Announcements noted the selection of Waste Management for Waste and Recycling services and a change in the Oconto County Policing Officer role.

The special meeting included a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the approval of the agenda. A primary action item involved the discussion and subsequent opening of bids for Waste & Recycling Proposals for the Town of Chase. Two bids were received from Waste Management and GFL. The proceedings concluded with an adjournment to the next Town Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025.

The proceedings consisted of a Public Budget Hearing and a Special Town Meeting of Electors. During the Public Budget Hearing, the official 2026 Town of Chase Operating Budget was presented for review. Following this, the meeting adjourned to the Special Town Meeting of the Electors. Key business at the Special Town Meeting included the approval of the agenda and a successful motion to adopt Resolution #R-2025-11-02 concerning the Town Tax Levy.