John T. Crook

The Town Board Meeting agenda included approval of the agenda itself and the Pledge of Allegiance. Committee reports covered the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Update from the Plan Commission, and discussions from the Finance Committee, Natural and Recreational Areas Committee, EMS Commission, and Senior Services Committee. Staff reports included updates from the Administrator/Planner, Public Works Director, and Clerk/Treasurer. New business involved a Check Register Review and a motion to enter a Closed Session to discuss the renewal of the contract for the Planner/Administrator, followed by discussion and possible action on items from the closed session.

The meeting addressed several items, including the approval of auditor services with Johnson Block and the adoption of the 2026 draft budget. The Board also approved the MSA Engineering Services Contract, the 2026 Contract Policing Proposal from Dane County, and a two-year contract for the Town of Verona Website with Civic Plus at the basic level. Furthermore, Resolution 2025-07 regarding the appointment of Election Inspectors for the 2026-2027 Term was approved. Committee reports included a brief update from the EMS Commission, and discussions noted that Electors previously approved the Levy at a Special Meeting and the Boundary Agreement working group held its first meeting.

The special town board meeting included a public comment session where several residents expressed support for the proposed solar panels. Key new business items involved the discussion and awarding of bids for the 2025 Town of Verona Solar Panel Project, which resulted in the approval of the bid from All Energy Solar and the execution of the purchase contract. Additionally, the board discussed and approved Resolution 2025-08, which pertains to the adoption of sewer service charges, sewer connections, and construction fees, including a stated correction.

The agenda for the meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance, staff reports, and committee reports covering the Plan Commission, Public Works, Finance Committee, Natural and Recreational Areas Committee, EMS Commission, Senior Services Committee, and Town Chair's Business. Key discussion items involved possible action on the Annexation of Territory in Area C pursuant to the City/Town Boundary Agreement, and the approval of a bid solicitation for the 2026 Road Program, which includes multiple specific roads and courts. Additionally, there was a discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a member to the Fitch-Rona EMS District Commission. New Business included a review of the Check Register.

The meeting included discussions and possible actions regarding auditor services, adoption of the 2026 draft budget, approval of the 2026 MSA Engineering Services Contract, approval of the 2026 Contract Policing Proposal from Dane County, a Town of Verona Website Contract, and Resolution 2025-07 to appoint Town of Verona Election Inspectors for the 2026-2027 term. Additionally, there was a check register review.