Town of Red River

The meeting addressed multiple agenda items, including the approval of the Treasurer's report and the minutes from the previous Plan Commission meeting. Key discussions involved approving a rezoning request for Karen Ann Smith. The County Supervisor reported on the budget passing, the status of Winter Park, and plans for highway paving. Public input led to action regarding non-compliant 53-foot trailers in Dyckesville, with letters of violation to be issued. New business included addressing violations found during a fire inspection at the Town Hall, an update on the Luxemburg Fire & Rescue Station formation, confirmation of availability for the WTA Board of Review Certification, and approval of a service agreement from Wulf Bros. In old business, the Board accepted the low bid from Peters for the ARIP Project at $564,746.75. Updates were provided on zoning changes, brush cutting, and town road maintenance issues, including culverts and road conditions. The Board reviewed the new website, approved setting up a payable account at Lemens Watercare for supplies, and discussed implementing password controls for town emails. Finally, the payment of all outstanding invoices was approved.

Key discussions included the approval of the Treasurer's report and specific inquiries regarding the Luxemburg Fire Department billing schedule for 2026. The board approved the 2026 Town of Red River Budget after reallocating funds to cover increased expenses for treasurer operations, software, and postage. The 2026 Fee Schedule was also approved. Old business featured updates on the ARIP Project, including submitted funding applications for Tonet Rd, and progress reports on brush cutting/tree cutting initiatives, where physical cutting is complete, but final signage remains pending. Maintenance issues for town roads were reviewed, including a pothole repair and confirmation of no snowplowing complaints. The Town Clerk's updates noted progress on the .gov email transition and website development, with a request made for a resolution clarifying spending authority at Lemens Watercare.

The meeting agenda included the Pledge of Allegiance, call to order, roll call, declaration of a quorum, and agenda approval. Reports were presented by the Treasurer, Plan Commission, and County Supervisor. The Public Input session was allocated 10 minutes. New Business items comprised a discussion with the Attorney regarding Zoning Changes for the 2026 Annual Meeting, consideration of the Lowell Road Bridge Replacement, opening bids for the Countyline Road Culvert Replacement, a discussion about the website and potential change of the website company, and approval of a Spending Resolution. Old Business included a progress report on the ARIP Project, including a new round of applications, pricing for brush/tree cutting (and marking trees for cutting along roadways), a Town Road Update on maintenance issues, and a Town Clerk Update. The session concluded with the Payment of Invoices and Adjournment.

The meeting agenda includes several significant items. Key discussion points cover reports from the Treasurer (including scheduling a Preliminary Budget Meeting), the Plan Commission, and the County Supervisor. New business features an update from the Fire Department, the organizational meeting for the Board of Adjustment, and an update on the Thiry Daems Road Boat matter. Old business focuses heavily on the ARIP Project, which includes a progress report, review of a new round of applications, and signing contracts with J.Jadin Inc. Updates are also scheduled for brush/grass/tree cutting initiatives, town road maintenance issues, and a Town Clerk update, followed by the payment of invoices.

The agenda for the meeting includes a public hearing regarding a request by Macco Lane Holdings, LLC, for a conditional use permit (CUP) to construct private mini-storage club rental units on a parcel located at E2052 Macco Lane, as these units fall under Mini-Warehouses in a B-1 District. Other discussion topics scheduled include reports from the Town Board meeting, review of the 2025 Bay Lakes Regional Community Survey, receiving public input, and reviewing the Zoning Administrator's report. Old business and items for the next meeting in September 2025 are also planned for discussion.