Town of Daniels

Key discussion topics for this board meeting include receiving reports from the Chairman and Burnett County, reviewing the Treasurer's Report for January 2026, and addressing road matters such as maintenance updates, setting spring road restrictions, and scheduling a spring road tour date. The board will also review reports from the Frederic Rural Fire Association, Siren Fire Association, Mudhen Lake Rehabilitation District, and the Burnett Co Towns Association. Additional items include a Cemetery Report, a report on Town Hall/Shop/Park facilities, and the approval of vouchers and check signatures.

The meeting addressed several operational items following the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included directing the transfer of a checking account from a personal account to a commerce account with US Bank, which currently waives fees but will be re-evaluated in 2026. The board approved the mailing of 82 postcards to electors without email addresses, resulting in four new email acquisitions. A contract for the rental of Daniels Town Hall for three future on-site meetings was approved. Revisions to the Lake District Process Flow document and the Agenda Item Request form were discussed and approved, as was the Petition Request form, with subsequent action to determine secure storage locations for these documents.

Key discussions included a report from the Chairman regarding research to be conducted on the cul de sac at the end of Floyd Parker Road, and a report from the Burnett County Supervisor noting a tight budget, planned airport inventory, and hangar construction. Road maintenance efforts using salt sand and tree clearing from heavy snow were highlighted in the Road Report. Information was shared regarding upcoming meetings for the Siren Fire Association, Frederic Rural Fire Association, and the Mudhen Lake Rehabilitation Board of Commissioners. The Cemetery Report noted a recent burial. The Board approved several vouchers for payment.

The key discussions and actions included the administration of the Oath of Office to the new Chief of Siren Fire Department. The Board approved the Final Summary Budget for 2026. The Chairman reported on the WISLR report and General Transportation Aid increase. Actions taken included establishing a Highway Reserve Fund using surplus monies from the 2016 Highway Loan, approving the list of Election Inspectors for 2026-2027, and approving a set of vouchers and check signatures. Reports were given concerning road maintenance, the Siren Fire Association meeting, the Frederic Rural Fire Association meeting (including the 2024 Audit/Review), and the Mudhen Lake Rehabilitation Meeting.

The Town of Daniels held a public budget hearing to present the proposed budget for 2026, which totals $1,085,296. The meeting included a presentation by the Clerk, followed by a question and answer session with the Town Board. Key items discussed included the Local Tax Levy, Fire Departments Levy, debt levy, and the total Municipal Levy for 2025. A special town elector meeting was convened to approve the 2025 Municipal Levy and 2026 Highway expenditures.