Kari Emmerich-Roeper

The meeting included the approval of the public notice and agenda, and the payment of bills. The Treasurer presented the November financial report, detailing income, expenses, and month-end balances. Key discussions included reviewing insurance coverage and obtaining an updated list of covered equipment, reviewing Marathon County's ordinance regarding snow plowing across the road (with plans to post this information on the website in March), and adopting a resolution to the County Zoning Program concerning the Comprehensive Revision to Marathon County Zoning.

The meeting included reviewing and approving the payment of bills. The Treasurer presented the November financial report detailing income, expenses, and month-end balances. A significant discussion focused on a resident's concern regarding excessive rounds being fired during hunting season, noting the township currently lacks a specific ordinance on the matter. The board also discussed engaging North Central Regional Consultants for the Comprehensive Plan, preferring to meet with Marathon County first. Gratitude was expressed to Waste Management for a donation to the October Towns Association meeting. A motion was passed to allow the full-time town grader to carry over 80 hours per calendar year. Furthermore, the township expressed interest in adopting Marathon County's ordinance regarding citing residents for plowing snow across the street.

The document details two meetings held on the same day. The first was an annual budget meeting where the 2025 town levy was approved. Following this, a special town meeting was convened to approve the 2026 Town of Frankfort budget. The subsequent regular monthly meeting covered the approval of bills and the October financial report, which showed income of $33,111.58 against expenses of $20,090.07. Key discussion points included the upcoming bridge replacement on Butternut, which is fully funded and scheduled for 2027, and a discussion with the Comprehensive Plan Committee regarding their exact responsibilities. The Chairman also provided a warning regarding a phone scam targeting elderly residents concerning missed Jury Duty.

The meeting focused on discussing grader options, including financing through USDA, Nicolet Bank, and John Deere, as well as the possibility of the Town paying for it directly. Different options and add-ons were discussed, and a call was made to McCoy for additional information. A special meeting was scheduled to further discuss and decide on the grader.

The meeting included discussions about dogs running at large, which are currently handled by Marathon County due to the lack of a town ordinance. The treasurer's report was presented, showing income and expenses for September, and the board discussed quotes for a cemetery sign, recommending option 1 from Stratford Tech Club. There was also a discussion regarding the town's 2-acre minimum lot size for residential building and the allowance of trailer houses for immediate family or farmhands on a farm. The board scheduled a budget meeting for November. The chairman mentioned an upcoming Western Meeting.