Town of Packwaukee

Key discussions during the Town Board meeting included reports from the Clerk and Treasurer, and several updates regarding the Library, such as allowing a story trail event through the park from April through October 2026. Citizen concerns addressed a social media comment made by a Supervisor, the process for updating the obnoxious weed list, and complaints about a visible sign advertising a product. An update was provided on the Montello School district curriculum and an upcoming referendum. The Fire District reported moving forward with a capital purchase for new breathing apparatuses and noted the Chief's upcoming resignation in 2026. Regarding town assets, praise was given for the Recycling Center operations, and road brushing on 11th Avenue was noted, with discussion deferred on sustainable road funding resolutions. Decisions were made regarding the cleaning service agreement for the Town Hall, with a new cleaning cycle effective immediately and a request for a formal bid. Other topics included inquiry into the cost of removing a leaning pier annually and updating directional street signs. The board also reviewed the durability of golf cart stickers and passed a motion to have the town attorney review a wake-enhanced boating ordinance for Williams Lake before forwarding it to the DNR. Finally, the board approved a $100 donation and waived the park pavilion rental fee for the Easter Egg Hunt in April 2026, and signed the 2026 permit preference for the Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative.

Key discussions included the confirmation that no primary election is required in February 2026, updates from the Library regarding programs and the success of the Giving Tree, and reports on Fire District matters, notably the delayed delivery of the fire engine until March or April 2026. The Board acted on the brushing plan, approving expenditures up to $50,000 to complete work on Fox Road and 11th Drive. Further actions involved scheduling the cleaning of the Town Hall and following up on ADRC belongings. Old business covered updates on ordered directional street signs, research into durable golf cart stickers, and discussion of a wake enhanced boating ordinance. New business involved a discussion regarding Town Board members attending the Towns Association Meeting in February 2026.

Key discussions and actions included addressing the untimely submission of Republican Party nominations for 2026-2027 election inspectors, ultimately approving the Democratic Party's nominations. The Library report covered various activities, facility usage, and progress toward director certification, including the installation of a blood pressure device. Citizen concerns involved property tax increases and the quality of snow plowing on town roads. Actions taken included suspending penalty fees for the Recycling Center and tabling the use of speed bumps until spring. Road work prioritization was set for Fox Road and 11th Avenue. The Board addressed maintenance items such as replacing town hall lights and purchasing new flags, and approved purchasing replacement chairs for the town hall. The Board also decided to work toward an ordinance restricting wake enhanced boating and voted not to move forward with an offer from Land LaCitadelle Investments to purchase recycling center property.

The meetings included a public budget hearing where town electors provided feedback on the 2026 budget, followed by a special meeting where electors approved the 2025 total town tax levy to be collected in 2026. The Town Board meeting covered various topics, including the clerk's and treasurer's reports, discussion on reallocation of ARPA funds from broadband to fire engine purchase, updates on license fees and recycling center operations, and updates on road brushing plans. The board also discussed golf cart stickers, a potential ordinance on wake enhanced boating, and the Wisconsin Towns Association Christmas Party.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various town matters. The board approved a fire protection ordinance with a fee schedule and discussed updates to license fees. The recycling center's winter clean-up was in progress, and the center passed a DNR inspection. The board discussed speed bumps at the recycling center and accepted a plowing proposal. Road work updates included work on Fern Avenue's shoulder, addressing a "dead gut pile" on the causeway, and ADA accessibility completion on the causeway. The board also discussed striping costs for the town hall and park, checking Christmas lights and bulbs, lake management surveys, weed spraying, and the Veteran's Memorial repaint. The purchase of directional street signs for the intersection of Highway C and Chestnut and Highway D and Liberty was approved. Trick or treat hours were set for October 31, 2025, and flag etiquette was discussed. Community members were allowed to clean up the "outhouse garden" in the town park, with funding allocated for new plants.