Rachel Naber

The town board's budget includes property tax levy, intergovernmental revenue, licenses and permits, fines, public charges, and other income sources. Expenses cover general government, public safety, public works, health and human services, parks and recreation, conservation and development, capital outlays, and other financing uses. The budget also details fund balances for the General Fund and Wehmhoff Park Fund, along with a mill rate comparison.

The Town of Burlington's budget for 2024 includes property tax levies, intergovernmental revenues, licenses and permits, fines and forfeitures, and public charges for services. Expenses cover general government, public safety, public works, health and human services, parks and recreation, conservation and development, and capital outlays. Specific items include police department contracts, water patrol, fire protection, highway department maintenance, landfill operations, and waste removal.

The meeting addressed several key items including Planning & Zoning recommendations for the 2050 Land Use Plan, a land division, and a conditional use application. The Aquaducks annual petition was approved. A presentation was given on the Burlington Area School District Referendum. There was discussion regarding the appointment of a town judge, and the matter was tabled. The board also discussed the piers at Lagoon Beach.

The Town Board convened a special meeting to discuss the process of filling the vacant Supervisor II seat, which was opened due to Neal Czaplewski accepting the role of chairman. The board considered options such as leaving the seat open, appointing someone, or holding a special election. Public comments were heard regarding the filling of the seat. A consensus was reached to proceed with an application process, setting a submission deadline and encouraging candidates to attend the May 8, 2025, meeting.

The Town Board meeting included discussions and possible actions regarding a payment to Dredge America for the Browns Lake dredging project, phase 2 of the drainage plan for Forest Drive, selling a reserve liquor license to the City of Burlington, a resolution to hold a special election for the municipal judge vacancy, and a 5-year contract proposal with ASDA. The board also discussed the Town of Burlington Fire/EMS future operations and entered a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation.