Tom Waydick

The meetings included a review and discussion of the proposed 2026 town budget, setting the tax levy for 2025 to be collected in 2026, and a discussion regarding a training center on the old town dump. The approval was requested from the town electors to put up a training center on the old town dump. The status of the Squash Lake Boat Landing was discussed. The 2026 budget was accepted as presented with a tax levy.

The meeting included the appointment of a new member to the Town Plan Commission and the acceptance of a contract proposal from an architectural firm for town shop renovations. The board also reviewed and acted upon operator's license applications, approved financial vouchers, and conducted a closed session to discuss a legal claim related to Logging Camp Road, which resulted in no formal action.

Key discussions during the meeting involved receiving the permit for the Squash Lake Boat Landing, with work to be completed in the spring, and establishing a policy for road weight limits, aligning with the County Road Commissioners' recommendations, while maintaining historical authority for variances. Correspondence from Ronald Teclaw regarding a Board of Adjustment matter was noted, while a variance request from Dan and Marjory Mehring had already been approved. The board approved operator's licenses for three individuals. A closed session was held to confer with legal counsel concerning a potential litigation matter related to the Notice of Circumstances of Claim for Logging Camp Road End Point. Vouchers were approved for payment.

Key discussions included thanking the road crew for their work and praising the Fire Department for a quick response to an accident on County K. The board reviewed the final report from Innovative Public Advisors concerning the fire department, noting concerns about the representation of conflicts between the Crescent and Rhinelander fire departments, and expressed intent to mend relations and explore a state study on volunteer fire departments. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to planned improvements for the town shop in 2027, covering the roof replacement (budgeted for 2026), doors and windows, insulation, heating efficiency, and leaking holding tanks. The board also appointed the 2026-2027 Election Workers, approved 2025 budget line item transfers, and denied an operator's license application.

Key discussions during the meeting included identifying potential new committee candidates and exploring methods for recruitment, such as including a notice in the tax statement stuffer. The committee continued its resume discussion from the previous meeting regarding zoning changes in the northeast business corridor, specifically mentioning River Street, Highway 47, and Highway K. A suggestion was made to adopt Oneida County District 6: Business (B-1) zoning standards, although one member expressed a preference for ordinances over zoning. Information regarding successful ordinance implementation in another township was requested for the next meeting. Finally, a farewell ceremony was held for committee member Jim Altenburg.