September 14, 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting

Regular Town Board Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Town of Lake Hall, W6202 Loomis Road, Porterfield, WI 54159

Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes

1. Call to order by Chairman Sotka
Chairman Sotka called the meeting to order at 6:00pm

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call
Sotka ___p___ Burmek __p____ Hanson ___p___ Wilson ___p___

4. Approval of Agenda
Supervisor Burmek made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0

5. Public Input
A resident would like the intersections of Noquebay Rd & Birchwood Rd cleaned. Chairman Sotka stated a company is coming in to sweep the intersections of roads that were chip sealed.

6. Approve and correct meeting minutes from Plan Commission Meeting August 17, 2026 and Regular Town Board Meeting August 17, 2026
Supervisor Burmek made a motion to approve meeting minutes from Plan Commission Meeting August 17, 2026 and Regular Town Board Meeting August 17, 2026. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0

7. Clerk-Treasurer’s Financial Report
F&M Checking had a beginning balance of $53,861.34, deposits of $284,559.71, withdrawals of $191,644.58, and an ending balance of $146,776.47. F&M Fire Dept Checking had a beginning balance of $59,671.85, deposits of $6,837.00 and an ending balance of $66,508.85. General savings had a beginning balance of $515,850.66, deposits of $1,488.27, withdrawals of $65,000 and an ending balance of $452,339.13. Road Construction had a beginning balance of $95,775.77, deposits of $300.77 and an ending balance of $96,076.54. Fire Dept Savings had a beginning balance of $9,986.47, deposits in interest of $31.36 and ending balance of $10,017.83. Grant Funds beginning balance of $43.82, deposits in interest of $0.14 and an ending balance of $43.96.
Supervisor Hanson made a motion to approve the treasurer’s financial statement. Seconded by Chairman Sotka. Carried 3-0

8. Correspondence – letter to groups using town hall
A letter was given to the historical society, legion, and quilters notifying them that the old vault closet in the town hall will soon be used for municipal record retention and will be locked. The letter asked each group to remove any items within the vault closet area by October 1, 2026.

9. Reports
      a. Plan Commission Report – Nothing to report

      b. Ordinance Committee Report
      A few companies have been contacted to update the ordinance book

      c. Public Works Report
Chairman Sotka gave the public works report. Cut brush from roadsides, patched roads, mowed grass, shoulder work, replaced signs, hauled and graded gravel on Spur Ln, removed and cut fallen brush. Spur Ln was paved with cold mix last week; shouldering was also completed.

      d. Fire Department Report
Fire Chief Sanborn gave the report. Four calls: including 1 lift assist, 1 automated fire alarm, 1 transformer, and 1 vehicle accident. New keys were ordered for pond. Water leak repaired on engine 715. The department is looking at a new truck, applying for two grants, and preparing for their fundraiser breakfast. Chief Sanborn thanked the board for providing a grief and debrief after last months vehicle accident, and for all of their help at the candle light vigil.

10. Unfinished business
      a. Employee Handbook – Set date for special meeting
The board will meet on December 7, 2026 at 5:30pm

      b. Crivitz Rescue Squad Contract
Supervisor Burmek laid the item on the table until the November monthly board meeting

      c. Rekeying Municipal Buildings – cost
Supervisor Burmek made a motion to approve the rekeying of the municipal buildings by Andy’s Ace Hardware (formerly S&O Lock) for a total of 2,731.19. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0

11. New business
      a. Operator Licenses – Jennifer Kosir, Tara Barbian, Sandi Bialkowski, Nicole Stapleton, Tammy Babik, Robert Guns, Skyler McMorran.
Clerk Wilson presented operator license applications to the board. Skyler McMorran did not submit a certificate of taking the responsible beverage server course, so Clerk Wilson said the board could not consider that application for approval. Chairman Sotka motion to approve the list of individuals above excluding Skyler McMorran. Seconded by Supervisor Burmek. Carried 3-0

      b. Marinette County Tax Collection Contract for 2026-2027
The contract for Marinette County tax collection was received. The cost is $1.20 each taxable parcel, and $500 administrative fee. This is the same cost as 2025. Chairman Sotka made a motion to approve the Marinette County Tax Collection Contract for 2026-2027. Seconded by Supervisor Hanso. Carried 3-0

      c. Set date for town board Budget Workshop
The board will have a budget workshop on October 13, 2026 at 6:00pm

      d. Fall preventative furnace maintenance
No action taken

12. Adjournment
Supervisor Hanson made a motion to adjourn at 6:52pm. Seconded by Supervisor Burmek. Carried 3-0