Randy Sullivan

The treasurer's report was reviewed and accepted, showing a beginning balance of $448,979.14, monthly income of $438,376.95, monthly expenses of $20,859.87, and an ending balance of $866,496.22. Information was provided regarding hosting a May WTA meeting at the Sportsmen's Club, with catering by Danita and Virgil Schmitz. The order of candidates for the April ballot was determined by drawing. The board discussed the need for a new town mower, with quotes to be obtained. Plans for a holiday party were made. The board also discussed the new process for fire number signs, and resident complaints regarding property maintenance and campers.

The meeting included the review and approval of the 2024 minutes and financial report. A summary of 2024 events, including road work, was presented. The updated equipment inventory list was also reviewed and approved. Reports from Erv's Rural Fire Department, Cataract 1st Responders, and Sparta Area Ambulance were reviewed, noting a $21,000 grant received by Cataract 1st Responders. Discussion included a road closed sign and plowing agreements. The meeting concluded with the announcement of the 2026 annual meeting date and time.

The board meeting included discussion and a motion to accept seal coat bids from Scott Construction. The board discussed and approved a letter for a snowmobile grant for the Mill Pond bridge, agreeing not to pave gravel on each side of the bridge. A new bartender license for Colleen Lee was approved. The board discussed new bank signature cards for the River Bank account, removing William Wadephul and adding Matthew Swenson. Issues at the Recycle Center and a stamp price increase were discussed. Open Book and Board of Review were scheduled, and an alternate for the BOR was appointed. An update was given on an alleyway near Cataract Mart, and the 1st aid kit at the Recycle Center was discussed.

The town board supports an increase in the town tax levy for 2025 that will exceed the amount allowed by the state levy limit. The town board directs that the question of increasing the allowable town tax levy for 2025 be placed on the agenda for the special town meeting to be held on November 19, 2025.

The meeting included the approval of the treasurer's report, which showed a beginning balance of $628,517.45, monthly income of $30,280.37, monthly expenses of $43,317.56, and an ending balance of $615,480.26. Gravel bids were opened, with Har-Mur Excavating's bid from the Anderson quarry at $30,096.00 being accepted. A sign inventory quote from BCE Sign Shop totaling $4,756.17 was approved. A road easement request from the Snowmobile Club was tabled. Updates were provided on a local junkyard, road seal coating, and potential assistance to the Town of Lafayette. Two applicants for the Recycle Center were noted. Bills were reviewed and approved.