Melody Scheckel

This Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Ridgeway provides background information, demographic characteristics, and outlines objectives for guiding future development over a 20-year planning period, with projections extending to 2030. Key policies focus on protecting and improving the health, safety, and welfare of residents, preserving and enhancing the quality of life, and protecting the rural character. The plan's vision is to preserve the family farm/rural heritage while accommodating community growth and recognizing the needs of diverse age groups. It incorporates community surveys and visioning sessions, with significant updates made in 2017 and 2018.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on land use change recommendations for specific parcels, a request from the Pec Valley ATV/UTV Club to open township roads, and the establishment of liquor license fees. The Board will also review the Ridgeway Main Street project, a special event permit for the Horribly Hilly event, and a moratorium on data center projects. Additional topics include the town hall meeting space, land use application updates, wind ordinance reviews, project updates from Pattern Energy, and the ambulance contract with Dodgeville. Finally, the Board will address financial statements and the approval of payment for outstanding bills.

The board meeting agenda includes discussion and potential action on a Republic Services contract, various bids for seal coating and gravel, and the Brotherhood Road project. Key topics also cover updates on local approval for wind and solar projects, a review of the wind ordinance, data center projects, a temporary liquor license for Meadowlark, the 2025 amended budget, and a land use committee appointment. Additional business items include updates on the ambulance contract with Dodgeville and Pattern Energy, as well as the review of financial statements and the payment of outstanding bills.

The board discussed housing concerns, evaluated the impact of ambulance service transitions, and accepted a bid for the Hyde Mill Bridge overlay. Other key topics included approval of an operator license, the authorization of a letter regarding Upland Wind development, and the approval of financing for a new plow truck. Additionally, the board addressed potential amendments to the driveway ordinance, reported on road repair needs, and approved the payment of outstanding bills.

The board conducted the opening and award of bids for the Brotherhood Road project, ultimately selecting Fahrner for the work. Financial approvals were granted for a contribution to the Barneveld Brigham Fire Rescue District for a new ambulance and for a propane contract with Premier Co-op. The meeting also included discussions regarding the earmarking of ARPA funds, potential updates to the firework permit application process, and the schedule for the plow truck replacement. Furthermore, the board addressed various concerns regarding road maintenance, property damage on black oak road, and administrative updates regarding driveway reviews and permit fees.