Town of Marshfield

The board discussed road-related matters, including updates on LRIP for Town Hall Road and ARIP for Walnut Road. Equipment maintenance was addressed, including repairs to the lawn mower and preparations for snowplowing. The 2026 fee schedule was approved. An EMS Agreement was approved with specific changes to item 12, Exhibit A, and Exhibit B regarding population and fees. A contract with COM2 Recycling Solutions was accepted. Concerns were raised regarding insurance ratings for fire protection, and updates were given on potential ATV/UTV route applications. The arrival of a new ambulance was anticipated, and the board was kept informed about the Ozaukee County Distribution Interconnection Project. Special Use Permit hearings were scheduled, and the 2025 newsletter was reviewed. The board also discussed a tentative bill regarding posted hours for in-person absentee voting.

The board meeting addressed a clerical error in Resolution 2025-006 regarding the percentage of increase to exceed the allowable levy limit. The original resolution incorrectly stated the percentage as 3.08% instead of 30.789%. The board rescinded Resolution 2025-006 and approved Resolution 2025-007, which accurately reflects the correct percentage of the increase to exceed the allowable levy limit, proposing it via a Special Town Meeting of Electors.

The meeting addressed a resolution for electors to exceed the levy limit by 30.789%, resulting in a $60,000 increase, which was approved. The electors discussed and approved the compensation for town employees in 2026, including positions such as Zoning Administrator, Poll Workers, Recycling Center/Dump Custodian, and others. The 2025 total town tax levy was also voted on and approved.

The board discussed and approved a 3% increase for the 2026 ambulance assessment, contingent upon unanimous approval by all participating municipalities. Additionally, the board approved a payment of $10,000 to the Joint Hall Commission for the contingency fund related to caulking the brick on the outside of the Village Hall and Town Hall.

The 2026 proposed budget was reviewed, including a requested tax increase of 30.789% ($60,000) over the levy limit. A substantial increase in intergovernmental revenues was noted due to the Town receiving an Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) grant.