Town of Cable

The meeting included discussions and possible actions regarding a joint meeting with the Town Board, a Short Term Rental Application for property on Jenkins Road, and a Motyka Rezone Application for a propane storage tank. The commission also touched on Ordinance Review and the Recreation Committee. The Short Rental Permit License was approved, and a recommendation was made to the Town Board to approve the Motyka Rezone Application.

The Cable Recreation Committee meeting included discussions on leadership transition, with Amanda Hamilton assuming the role of Chairperson. The committee has seed funding of $1,000 provisioned by the Town of Cable. There was a presentation on the proposed Telemark Activity Center (TAC), including its vision, challenges, and potential partnerships. Improvements at the Cable Bike/Skate Park were discussed, considering options for surface replacement and feature enhancements. The committee also covered outreach efforts, a hiking map for the Cable area, the Namakagon/Cable Connector Trail, and homework assignments for members to rank action items.

The meeting included discussions on service updates, highlighting call volumes and the status of unit maintenance, including the return of Unit 3 and the anticipated return of Unit 5. A key focus was the purchase of a new vehicle for 2026 and the remounting of Unit 4, with a long-term plan for vehicle rotation and maintenance. Financial updates were provided, and the board considered creating a no-tipping policy and reviewed the 2026 budget. Security cameras at the station were updated, and a resolution for inclusion under the WI Public Employers' Group Health Insurance Program was approved. Changes to bank account signatures were made, and the board entered a closed session to discuss employment matters before reconvening.

The meeting included discussion of the treasurer's report, financial actions, and the monthly accounts payable report. An ongoing audit of user fees is nearing completion. The board also entered a closed session in compliance with WI Statute 19.85(1)(f).

The meeting addressed several agenda items, beginning with administrative tasks such as checking the status of the Community Centre and tabling the discussion regarding the Forest Lodge Library and Municipal Parking Lot Paving. Concerns about the paving project included the bid amount, the need for written agreements regarding property lines and usage, and clarification on the scope of work, such as concrete removal and paving depth; the decision was tabled pending answers to these questions. The board also discussed transitioning the Waste/Recycling Fees Payment process from the tax roll system to a simpler ticket-based system, agreeing to research historical costs and ticketing options. Finally, a motion was passed to grant a conflict of interest exemption for Carl Lippert concerning Thomas Westlund related to the Forest Lodge Library Grant.