Kevin Breit

The board approved financial vouchers and reviewed various departmental reports, including updates on road maintenance, fire department operations and call statistics, and wind and solar committee progress. The treasurer provided financial updates and facilitated the processing of settlement checks and fund transfers. The clerk's report covered regulatory filings, election preparation, and internal ordinance updates. Unfinished business involved discussions regarding pending grant statuses and the preparation of the spring newsletter. New business included planning for the upcoming annual meeting, the approval of an amended recycling ordinance, and the review of a potential new grant opportunity.

Key discussions included the approval of vouchers totaling $771,761.05. Reports covered road maintenance, including new grader tires and a broken shed door, and fire department plans for security cameras and potential service area adjustments. The Treasurer's report, including cash balances, was approved, and the Clerk reported on regulatory filings and finalized the 2025 budget to actual. New business featured the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-01-13 to create an Intergovernmental Committee regarding Wind Ordinances, the establishment of a $50 per meeting per diem for committee representatives, and a decision to use the 2025 budget surplus to pay off the road improvement loan and make an additional principal payment on the town garage loan. Road improvement plans for 2026, focusing on Schuette Road and the Fairview culvert replacement, were also reviewed, and deadlines for the spring newsletter were set.

The meeting commenced with a public comment segment where an update on the wind ordinance was provided, noting a potential expansion of the wind turbine project in Brighton. The board approved the minutes from the previous Budget & Levy Limit Meeting and Regular Town Board Meeting held in November 2025. Voucher approval was granted for payments totaling $57,870.15. Department reports included grading and culvert replacement updates from the Road Supervisor, a report from the Fire Commission regarding the investigation into security camera installation following vandalism, and the Treasurer's report which included approvals for fund dispersal and end-of-year invoice processing. Unfinished business involved the approval of a liquor license for Floppy Crappie LLC starting January 1st, 2026. New business included finalizing the ARIP grant, reviewing insurance renewal options, accepting the list of 2026-2027 Election Inspectors, and approving performance-based pay increases for three employees: the Road Supervisor and two Sanitation Employees. Correspondence noted Alliant Energy taking over wind turbine contracts.

The board meeting included discussions on a potential change to the township wind ordinance, snowmobile clubs using town roads, road maintenance and repairs, and updates from the fire commission and treasurer. The board also addressed regulatory filings, the newsletter, LRIP grant, WISLR and PACER reports, and the 2026 budget and levy. New business included a liquor license request and correspondence regarding county-wide special charges for residents with septic tanks, bridge inspections, and requests to add township curbside garbage and the portapotty at the Maryel Boat Landing to the annual meeting agenda.

The board discussed insurance coverage, road improvements including grading, culvert changes, and dust control, and the potential storage of an ambulance in the new town garage. The treasurer presented cash balances and a transfer of funds, and loan rates for road improvement were scheduled for the next meeting. The clerk reported on regulatory filings, the fall newsletter, and the upcoming budget hearing. The board also discussed dog license fees, an application for the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP), and correspondence regarding road grading and a Wisconsin Towns Association meeting.