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Pella Town Board Meeting agendas and meeting notes
Agenda for the monthly meeting – Monday, July 10, 2023
Time:  7:00PM 
Place:  Pella Town Hall
 
 
1.     Call to order.
2.
     Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
     Reading of the agenda.
4.
     Approve previous month’s minutes.
5.
     Input from the public.
6.
     Discuss/take action for snowmobile access to Pella Pond this coming winter.
7.
     Review receipt of payments for late dog licenses that were sent out/take action as needed.
8.
     Review/approve retainer for a town attorney (for use as needed).
9.
     Appoint/approve member to the Riverbank Cemetery Comm. for a three-year term. 
10.
  Zoning.
11.
  Roads. 
12.
  Treasurer’s report and payment of bills.
13.
  Adjourn.
 
Respectfully submitted,Karen Habeck, Town Clerk
 
 
Published:  July 6, 2023

Agenda for the monthly meeting – Monday, April 10, 2023                                                                         Time:  7:00PM
Place:  Pella Town Hall
 
  1. Call to order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance.
  3. Reading of the agenda.
  4. Approve previous month’s minutes.
  5. Input from the public.
  6. Appoint Chairman to the Land Use & Planning Comm. for a 3-year term. (Larry Laude)
  7. Appoint two (2) members to the Land Use & Planning Comm. for a 3-year term.                           Currently:  (Vernon Kratzke and Tracy Laude)
  8.  Appoint alternate to the Land Use & Planning Comm. for a 3-year term. (Deanna Guetschow)
  9. Appoint member to the Board of Adjustments for a 3-year term.  (Jackie Suehring)
  10. Appoint an alternate member to the Board of Adjustments for a 3-year term. (Peter Kucksdorf)
  11. Approve:  Lawn Care Worker for 2023 mowing season for town hall and Pella Park.
  12. Roads.  Set date to do road inventory.
  13. Treasurer’s report and payment of bills. 
  14. Adjourn.
 
 
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Habeck, Town Clerk
 
Published:  April 6, 2023
 
Town of Pella Annual meeting  Tues. April 18, 2023 7:00PM  Town Hall
Open Book     Monday, April 24th, 2023  1-3PM  Town Hall with Town Assessor
Board of Review   Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023  5-7PM  Town Hall
Agenda for the monthly meeting – Monday, March 13, 2023                                                 Time:  7:00PM                                                                                                                                          Place:  Pella Town Hall
1.     Call to order.
2.    Pledge of Allegiance.
3.    Reading of the agenda.
4.    Approve previous month’s minutes.
5.    Input from the public.
6.    Review plans for improvements for the large shelter in the Park bids for materials.
7.     Approve list of election workers for the Spring Election on April 4, 2023.
8.    Review agenda items for annual meeting on April 18, 2023.
9.    Review/Approve/Sign annual report.  (Reports will be made available on Election Day)
10.Appoint a treasurer and a clerk for a two-year term beginning April 18th, 2023.
11. Review and set wages for treasurer and for clerk for the term. 
12. Zoning.
13. Plan to remove old siren pole from south side of town hall grounds.
14. Roads.  Review quotes from hwy. dept. for Evergreen Road.
15. Treasurer’s report and payment of bills.
16. Adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,                        Karen Habeck, Town Clerk
Published:  March 9, 2023                                                                                                                Website: townofpella.com
 
Agenda for the monthly meeting – Monday, January 9, 2023
Immediately following the 2023 Town of Pella Caucus of Election candidates
Time:  7:00PM 
Place:  Pella Town Hall
 
 
1.    Call to order.
2.    Pledge of Allegiance.
3.    Reading of the agenda.
4.    Approve previous month’s minutes.
5.    Input from the public.
6.    Approve list of election workers for “possible” Feb. 21, 2023 Primary Election.
7.    Review/approve renovations for Pella Park large shelter.
8.    Discuss/take action as needed:  temporary dog catcher for the township.
9.    Zoning
10.Roads
11.Treasurer’s report and payment of bills.
12. Adjourn.
 
 
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Habeck, Town Clerk
 
 
 
Published:  January 5, 2023
Agenda for the monthly meeting – Monday, November 14, 2022
Time:  Immediately following the completion of the Budget Hearing and
Special Town Meeting that begins at 7:00PM.
Place:  Pella Town Hall
 
 
  1. Call to order.
  2. Reading of the agenda.
  3. Approve previous month’s minutes.
  4. Input from the public.
  5. 4-Dams Snowmobile Club – Snowmobile trails/roads for 2022-2023 season.
  6. Approve 2022 Town of Pella Budget, with tax levy of $200,374.00.
  7. Update/approve plans for handicap dock by the boat landing in the Park.
  8. Update/approve plans for renovation of inside the large shelter in the Pella Park.
  9. Review/approve CSM for Schmidt property on Apple Road.
  10. Update/approve to repair or replace fire siren.
  11. Review request to become town constable.
  12. Approve review of town financials by third party, to be done in early 2023.
  13. Approve official notice of publications and posting for “open meeting law” requirements.
  14. Review/approve two new fire fighter applications for the Pella Fire Dept.
  15. Review/approve CSM for N3937 River Pine Drive.
  16. Zoning. 
  17. Roads.
  18. Treasurer’s report and payment of bills.
  19. Adjourn.
 
 
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Habeck, Town Clerk
 
Published:  November 10, 2022
 
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Chairman Gary Thomack called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Board members: Chairman Gary Thomack, Supervisor Ken Genskow, Supervisor Dohn Laude ,
Treasurer Dennis Zahn and Clerk Karen Habeck.
Public included: Brian Westfahl, Bill Korth, Greg Reeck, Vernon Kratzke, Arlyn Tober, Zach and Josh
Bussian.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Clerk read the agenda that had been posted in three public
places, put on the website and published in the Marion Advertiser. The minutes were read from the January
8, 2024, Board meeting. Motion was made by Laude/Thomack to approve the minutes as read. Motion
carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
Public input: County Supervisor Arlyn Tober reported that the County has adopted the change of
ATV/UTV speed limits on County roads from 35mph to 55 mph,
or whatever the roadway posted speed
limit is;
if different than 55mph, such as 25, 35, 45, etc…..There has been some work done in the basement
of the County library where water issues were found. No mold was found in the process. A type of
expanding chalking was used to fill in the cracked areas. Additional work will be done on the outside of
the basement wall as weather permits.
As the Board had met with Troy Springborn of EDS Restoration about the renovations to be done in the
town hall…
motion was made by Laude/Thomack to accept the bid estimate and proceed with the
demolition and upgrades to the interior. Motion carried
by voice vote, with three in favor, zero against.
It is noted that if any issues are found once the paneling is torn off, there may be additional costs to the
project…….
The Board also discussed putting in an entrance to the town hall from the south parking
lot
. An estimate for materials is being sought, the work will be done by Larry Laude. This will be
reviewed, and action taken at the monthly board meeting in March. The handicap entrance will remain on
the north side.
The Clerk informed the Board that the contract with building inspector Paul Hermes expires in April. She
will have further information about several options for consideration at the March meeting. The Board will
then set up interviews with potential inspectors before making a decision; either to continue with Hermes or
hire someone new.
The Park committee has been informed, (as the Town is responsible for any costs associated with roof
repair/replacement of the large shelter per several months of discussion),
the Town will not be pursuing
this project at this time due to the renovation costs for the town hall.
There doesn’t appear to be any
immediate need as leakage is minimal, only from a couple of nail holes.
The Board was informed about the meeting results with the town attorney. They were given a “draft “letter
to read concerning the noise issue complaints on Center Street.
Motion was made by Laude/Thomack to
approve the draft and instruct the attorney to
proceed with mailing this out to the owner in question
on Center St. Motion carried
by voice vote with three in favor, zero against. The Clerk also
informed them of what came out of the initial meeting concerning the dog barking issues on County D and
Riverside Road. The attorney stated that the owners that were breeding dogs and selling the puppies have
not been licensed by the State DATCP since November of 2022. They are currently being investigated by
the DATCP for two violations, which have nothing to do with the Town of Pella complaints. Treasurer
Zahn reported that Mr. Probst had stopped at his residence and told him
that they are no longer
breeding/raising dogs to sell
. They are currently in the process of licensing what dogs they have in the
Town. The Clerk will inform the attorney that the Board would like
this put-on hold for the time being,
until we hear about the State’s involvement. This discussion will be placed on the March agenda.
Zoning: Zack and Josh Bussian were in attendance to speak about the tire business that is in progress on
their property on Elm Grove Road.
It is noted that the proper procedures were not taken from the
onset.
To rectify the problem(s), a meeting will be set up as soon as possible with the zoning committee
and the owner
; where it will be spelled out as to what needs to be done to be in compliance and discuss
what fines might need to be
incurred for the violations. The results of that meeting will be brought to the
Town Board for review and approval…
….On another matter, a PODS storage container has been moved
onto the Janice Willman property without consent of the Board…this will be checked on.
Roads: The Board discussed the costs incurred by the Town on Stub Road and Apple Road done by
heavy farm machinery. This will be reviewed and brought back to the March Board meeting.
The Treasurer reported the January bills totaled $466,355.92, leaving a balance of $2,545.84 in the
checking account and $781,082.98 in the Premier Savings Account. Motion was made by
Genskow/Thomack to approve the January report and pay the February bills. Motion carried with three in
favor, zero against.
Motion was made by Laude/Genskow to approve the application for Donald “Donny” Ewald to the
Pella EMS and Fire Department and to approve the application from Erik Johnson (from the July
2023 meeting) to the fire department. Motion carried
by voice vote with three in favor, zero against. It
is noted that both already have fire training, as they are coming from a neighboring department. Ewald will
be attending the EMS training as it becomes available sometime this Fall.
The WTA Unit meeting is this Thursday, February 15
th 7:00PM at the Richmond Town Hall, several of the
Board may be attending. Supervisor Laude and Clerk Habeck will be attending the WTA District meeting
on Sat. Feb. 17
th in Stevens Point and will be completing the required BOR training.
With no further business, motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to adjourn the meeting at 8:37PM.
The next meeting will be Monday, March 11th
, 2024, 7:00PM, either in the town hall or
the fire hall, depending on how the renovations are going.

MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2023

Chairman Gary Thomack called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.                                                 
Board members:  Chairman Gary Thomack, Supervisor Ken Genskow, Supervisor Dohn Laude, Treasurer Dennis Zahn and Clerk Karen Habeck.                                                                                    
 
Public included:  Brian Westfahl, Amy Olson, Bill Korth, Vernon Kratzke, Sean Shumaker, Arlyn Tober, Dan Lohrentz, Greg & Jaime Reeck, Jody Schoen, Dawn McCullough and Matt Hietpas Shawano County Tech Services.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  The Clerk read the agenda that had been posted in three public places, put on the website and published in the Marion Advertiser.  Matt Hietpas, Director of Tech Services for Shawano County presented information about a project through Cirrinity of Wittenberg (formerly Wittenberg Phone Co.) to build infrastructure that would be going through a portion of the Town of Pella.  Currently, grant funding is being sought for the project in Shawano County, the matching dollar amount for the grant is $200,000.  This amount would come from municipalities and the county.  The line would begin in Leopolis, Town of Herman, running north/south across both the Town of Pella and Town of Herman, hooking up on West Rangeline Road/Swamp Road.  The route would run approximately 22 miles in length, there would be an estimated 180 homes in the Town of Pella who could eventually hook into that service if the project proceeds.  This project would be very helpful in improving 911 services in the County for emergency services also.  If the project is approved, boring of fiber optic would begin in February of 2024.  Matt addressed several questions from residents.  As the Board felt that this project would be beneficial to our township; motion was made by Laude/Genskow to commit $5,000 to the monies needed for the grant proposal.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.  If the grant is approved by the Public Service Commission, the town would be invoiced for the commitment amount in Feb. of 2024.
The minutes were read from the September 11, 2023 Board meeting.  Motion was made by  Genskow/Laude to approve the minutes as read.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.  It was stated that the snowmobile club should put up signage that the ice around the dam is not safe as aerators are in use.  The Clerk will contact a member of the snowmobile club with that request.
Public input:  County Supervisor Arlyn Tober reported that County Budget is complete.  There is a mold issue at the County Library that needs to be addressed immediately, an appointed committee is meeting for recommendations to either move to a different location or build a new library.  Jody Schoen reported that estimates are not in as to what to do about the roof issues in the large shelter in the Pella Park.  This discussion will be continued at the November Board meeting.  The Park committee inquired if they could put Christmas lights up in the village, they have contacted Alliant Energy about power.  Motion was made by Thomack/Laude to approve the request.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.  The Park committee will take care of any costs incurred.
As the second Monday of November is the 13th, and the Clerk/Treasurer need to get tax levies into the County by the 15th  for this year’s tax bills, motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to hold the Budget Hearing/Special Town meeting of Electors, and the November Board meeting on Tuesday, November 7th, beginning at 7:00PM.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
There is one town resident who is still outstanding on dog licensing for this year, this should be taken care of by the end of this month.  There are several complaints about the excessive barking of the dogs at W11042 Co. Rd. D resident.  A letter will be sent to the owner about the situation that needs to be addressed ASAP.
Motion was made by Laude/Thomack to appoint Jaime Reeck as Animal Control Person for the township.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.  For stray animals, contact her at 715-460-1440 by text or phone.  Parameters were set by Board approval as to hold time of animals, cost reimbursement, etc.
The CSM for the Blashe is tabled to the November meeting….The shipping container at W10567 Co. D is being used for remodeling a house, it will be removed in the Spring of 2024…We are still receiving complaints about the excessive sawmill noise on Center St.  As this is in a residential area, a letter will be sent to the owner that the following stipulations are being put on:  Operation on the property can only be done Mon. – Fri. from 8AM – 4PM, Saturdays 8AM – 12 Noon., no machinery may be used for the operation outside of these time frames.  If the situation continues the owner may have to move the equipment out of the residential area. Zoning:  one building permit was issued.  Roads:  Fahrner has yet to do crack filling, the Chairman will contact them for their timeline……Frontier Comm. has requested permission to place a pedestal south of Blashe Restoration on Stony Hill Road, motion was made by Laude/Genskow to approve the request.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against. 
The Treasurer reported that the September bills totaled $33,799.45, leaving a balance of $3,497.87 in the checking account and $333,849.41 in the Premier Savings Account.  Motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to approve the September report and pay the October bills. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
Motion was made by Laude/Genskow to approve the CSM for the Wissmann/Defazio properties as presented.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
With no further business, motion was made Genskow/Laude to adjourn the meeting at 8:40PM.  The Board remained to work on the upcoming Budget.  The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, with Budget hearing/Special Town meeting at 7:00PM.

MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Chairman Gary Thomack called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.                                                 Board members:  Chairman Gary Thomack, Supervisor Ken Genskow, Supervisor Dohn Laude, Treasurer Dennis Zahn and Clerk Karen Habeck.                                                                         Public included:  Brian Westfahl, Greg Reeck, Bill Korth, Arlyn Tober, Kirt Kettenhoven, Rick Briske, Dotty Nolan, Carla Thebo, Matt and Marcena Neil, Peter Probst, Curtis Korth, Bill Shumaker and a deputy of the County Sheriff Dept.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  The Clerk read the agenda that had been posted in three public places, put on the website and published in the Marion Advertiser.  The minutes were read from the August 14, 2023 Board meeting.  Motion was made by Genskow/Laude to approve the minutes as read.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.  It was noted that 2000 gallons of propane have been contracted through L & L Propane for the winter heating season at a price of $1.33 a gallon.  A set of steps have been built for use in the park to place garbage into the dumpster. 
Public Input:  Arlyn Tober, County Supervisor, reported that there was a two-hour electrical outage on the fairgrounds on Sunday of the fair.  Due to the excessive heat, the fire dept. was called in to spray water on the roof of the poultry/rabbit barn to help cool it down for the animals; the Fair Board did allow the exhibitors of that building to take their animals/poultry home on Sunday, as the fans were not operational during that time period.  A generator was brought in from Charlie’s Country Store to use until the blown transformer was repaired.   Fairgoers had favorable comments about the new horse barn, all the new stalls were donated.  It is hoped that the new facility will be used during the upcoming summers for rodeo and horse show events……..The County Board has completed work on the budget for the upcoming year, giving wage increases to county employees.  And once again, during a heavy downpour of rain in Shawano, the courthouse basement was flooded. They are uncertain where the water is coming in….Kirt Kettenhoven of the Park committee is in the process of getting costs for a possible upgrade in the large shelter.  It is noted that the roof has several leaks in it, the contractor who was hired to paint the roof did not do a good job.  Kirt will bring cost estimates to the October meeting for the upgrades and what could and should be done to repair the roof.  Motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to approve the construction of a 12’ x 12’ cement slab near the shelter to be used for grilling at Pella Daze and a 10’ x 12’ area to be graveled for erecting of the tent for stability.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
Motion was made by Laude/Genskow to approve registration and lodging costs for the Clerk to attend the Wis. Town Assoc. State Convention in October.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
The CSM for the Blashe property was not ready for this meeting, this will be placed on the October agenda for review.  Joe Lacy has given permission for snowmobiles to cross his property and access the Pella Pond during the winter.  The snowmobile club has been contacted to rope off and sign the area prior to the riding season.
Dog license fees and vaccination papers have been received from the owner of W11042 Cty. D.  There are still two residents that are working on getting their information and payment to the treasurer.  This will be reviewed once again in October.
Motion was made by Laude/Genskow to approve an operator license for Katherine Bartz for the Corral.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
There was a miscommunication to contact the owner of W10567 Cty. D about the shipping container that is on their property.  The Clerk will send a letter, this will be reviewed again at the October meeting…..The on-going noise complaint from Center Street and the excessive number of vehicles on the property will be monitored and reviewed in October.  If the noise complaints continue, the owner may need to remove the sawmill off the property.  For Zoning: a permit has been issued for a lean-to for a garage.  Roads:  All projects of blacktopping and shouldering have been completed for this year.  The Board reviewed the map of the roads that were done by Spraymaster.  Fahrner has been contacted about crackfilling, it is unclear as to when they will be doing the roads.  The Treasurer reported that the August bills totaled $122,888.68, leaving a balance of $2,296.12 in the checking account and $367,583.09 in the Premier Savings account.  Motion was made by Thomack/Genskow to approve the August report and pay the September bills. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.  Motion was made by Laude/Thomack to allow Scott Reuss, Regional Crops/Soils Educator with UW Madison, to use an area of the parking lot for a corn silage sample collection site a time or two in September and to remind him; any excess on the pavement must be cleaned up.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
The Clerk informed the Board that an employee of the town was harassed by a town resident as she was spraying weeds near the dam on August 24th.  He was verbally abusive and stated that he “was going to contact the DNR, as you are breaking the law”.  The Clerk was contacted by a representative of the WATCP that same day….outcome:  1) as she is an employee of the town, she does not need to be licensed to apply spray, 2) the product being used is approved by the EPA for what it is being used for, 3) the product is being used according to mixing instructions…….in the future, the employee will place a small flag at the entrance to the park that spraying has been done, they are to be in place for 24 hours.
Information will be provided to a resident on Birch Lane who is requesting that their private road become a town road.  By law, the residents on a private road must develop the road to four rods in width, ditch it, blacktop it, and as it is a dead end, must also have a cul-de-sac, all at their expense in order for a municipality to consider taking it over.
With no further business, motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to adjourn the meeting at 8:05PM.  The next meeting will be Mon. Oct. 9, 2023   7:00PM   in the Pella Town Hall.

Minutes of July 10, 2023
Chairman Gary Thomack called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Board members: Chairman Gary Thomack, Supervisor Ken Genskow, Supervisor Dohn Laude, Treasurer Dennis Zahn and Clerk Karen Habeck.
Public included: Brian Westfahl, Bill Korth, Vernon Kratzke, Arlyn Tober, Joe Loesl, Kasey Roethle, Michael & Becky Keehan, Tim Silvius, Curt Korth, and a representative from Fahrner Asphalt. Two officers of the Sheriff Dept. were also observing the proceedings.
Public input: County Supervisor Arlyn Tober stated that there wasn’t a County Board meeting in June. The Board is presently working on the upcoming Budget. He encouraged the town board members to attend the July 18th County meeting to ask questions about the invoice that was received from the July 7th storm damage.... Scott Thomack relayed some information concerning putting up solar panels on his property sometime in the future....Becky Keehan asked the Board if they would approve putting up a book lending library in the Pella Park. The box is approximately 18” x 24”, has a door with a plexus glass window, and would hold about 30 books. The box could be placed on one of the posts of the current Small Shelter in the Park. Purpose of the lending book boxes are to encourage anyone of any age to take a book and read it, keep it if they’d like to or return it to the library and get others. She would be responsible for upkeep and maintenance. Motion was made by Laude/Thomack to approve the box. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
Two officers were in attendance at the meeting, per request of the County Sheriff, to periodically be present at township board meetings, for no specific reason. Those in attendance were asked if anyone had questions of them while they were there. Concerning the current situation we have with a dog owner in the township not having their dog licenses/vaccination papers current; it was stated as they have already been sent two notices by the Town with no action on their part; this can now be turned over to the Sheriff Dept. and the owner will be issued a citation on behalf of the Town. The officers were also questioned about the speed limit for ATV-UTVs, as our town ordinance states that the speed limit is 35 miles an hour. Apparently the DNR has made a change to that limitation. The officers will contact them to inform municipalities of the new rulings.
Discussion was had about the fencing around the dam, when it was installed, the intent was to keep small children safe. The snowmobilers would like a portion opened in order to get through on the ice during the winter. Residents in attendance were asked to bring more information to the August Board meeting.
To date, the Clerk has not received retainer paperwork from Keith Steckbauer, who verbally agreed to be the town attorney. This will be tabled to the August meeting.
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Motion was made by Thomack/Genskow to appoint Steve Beltz to a three-year on the Riverbank Road Cemetery Committee. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
A fire dept. application was reviewed. Motion was made by Laude/Thomack to not approve the applicant at this time. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against. The application will be kept on file.
An application for the EMS was reviewed. Motion was made by Laude/Genskow to approve the application for Michelle Koehler. Motion carried with three in favor, zero against.
The fire truck was taken out in several areas to check if there is proper clearance into roadways, and driveways. Letters will be sent to three areas to have branches, and etc. cleared to protect the fire department equipment from damage if having to access these areas in time of emergency. 1) Birch Lane, 2) residents in the area off Riverside Road known as “Hooterville” and 3) the driveway into N4476 Willow Creek Road.
The Clerk will take care of purchasing a receptacle container for use by residents on Birch Lane for co-mingled recyclables. This will be placed alongside the garbage dumpster for pickup by 4 Season Disposal. The Board will review the current regulations for the Riverbank Road Cemetery and make changes as needed at the August Board meeting. Specifically concerning a new type of monument that is on the market which has an urn built into it. Any burial in the cemetery must have purchased a lot, be it for a casket or for an urn, the cost is the same either way.
Zoning: Zahn has issued several building permits, mostly for sheds.
Roads: A rep from Fahrner Asphalt presented their list of town roads that need crack filling. The Board will review the list and contact him as to which ones we choose to do this year. Two estimates were reviewed for prep work/blacktopping of .7 of a mile on Swamp Road. As the County Hwy. Dept.’s came in lower and it was for .8 of a mile, they will be contacted to do that work as they are available.
The Treasurer reported that the June bills totaled $52,179.31, leaving a balance of $4,375.91 in the checking account and $438,943.55 in the Premier Savings Account. Motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to approve the June report and pay the July bills. Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
Supervisor Laude will contact Kirt Kettenhoven about replacement of the light bulbs in the town hall and the fire hall and also about the Park Committee moving the playground equipment from the Hayman Falls Park and placing them in the Pella Park.
With no further business, a motion was made by Laude/Thomack to adjourn the meeting at 8:25PM. The next meeting will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023 7:00PM in the Pella Town Hall.

Minutes of June 12, 2023

Chairman Gary Thomack called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Board members:  Chairman Gary Thomack, Supervisor Ken Genskow, Supervisor Dohn Laude, Treasurer Dennis Zahn and Clerk Karen Habeck.
Public included:  Brian Westfahl, Sean Shumaker, Joe Loesl, Bob Loesl, Bill Shumaker, Arlyn Tober, Gregg Reeck, Richard Briske and Dorothy Nolan.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  The Clerk read the agenda that had been posted in three public places, put on the website and published in the Marion Advertiser.  The minutes were read from the May 8, 2023, Board meeting. Motion was made by Genskow/Laude to approve the minutes as read.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
Public input:  County Supervisor Arlyn Tober reported that was some flooding at the Courthouse due to foundation issues, temporary fixes are being made.  The building was built in 1954….Bill Shumaker reported that one of the fins on the prop for the aerator at the dam needs to be placed.  Supervisor Laude will take care of ordering two, so we have a spare for future use…. A resident reported that there were several children playing on the dam area behind the fencing over the weekend.  The area is already signed to stay out.
Motion was made by Thomack/Laude to approve the following Class B beer and Class B liquor licenses for:  the Corner Bar & Grille, The Corral, Hurricane Dawn’s and Hopper’s Bar and for operator licenses for:  Sylvia Zimdars, Cynthia Schneider, Abby Schmallenberg, Libby Buettner, Brittnay Schmallenberg, Nicole Beyersdorf, Jake Zimmerman, Perry Rueckert, Marcus Lendved, Kimberly Petrich, Heather Zimmerman, Jessica Kust, Brooke Breitrick, Morgan Weinig, Rayne Ruch, Tammy Adams, Abbigale Akstulewicz, Kyle Miller, Ashley Steenbock, Trista VanAllen, McKenzie Thoma, Allison Faehling, Jenny Bloedow, Melony Westphal, Gabrielle LeNoble, Kayla Verg, Roger Peterson, Brian Westfahl and Amy Olson.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
As no one had information about snowmobile access to the Pella Pond for the winter, this will be tabled until the July Board meeting.
The Treasurer is still waiting for action on letters that were sent to several residents for dog licenses/vaccination papers.  This will be addressed again at the July meeting for compliance.
Zoning:  There have been building permits issued for two house decks, one porch roof and four sheds.  One permit was issued for a driveway permit on Center Street.
Roads:  The blacktopping has been completed on Angle Road, shouldering still needs to be done.  The County Hwy Dept. has stated that they will not be able to shoulder until sometime this Fall.  Supervisor Laude will check what other companies might be available to complete the work that is needed in place of the County doing it.  Quotes will be requested; the Board will then have a better understanding of what other blacktopping can be done with the funds we have available.
The Treasurer reported that the May bills totaled $74,083.43, leaving a balance of $3,907.97 in the checking account and $486,315.76 in the Premier Savings Account.  Motion was made by Genskow/Thomack to approve the May report and pay the June bills.  Motion carried by voice vote with three in favor, zero against.
There have been some issues in past weeks with items being put in the dumpster on Birch Lane that are not acceptable at the landfill.  The Clerk will send letters to the residents on that road about dos and don’ts for what is acceptable to be put in the garbage and how it is to be done.  This situation will be monitored.
Marion Plaza has gone to prepay, or card purchases only at their station.  In the past, the fire department and the Town have done purchases on a charge basis, this can be continued as follows:  when purchasing gas or diesel for the Town or the fire department, let the attendant know that the purchase is a charge for the Town of Pella, give them a guesstimate of what you plan to pump, sign that receipt, go out and pump your fuel, re-enter the station and get a receipt from the attendant that has the actual amount on it.  Turn the receipts into our treasurer for his records.
Bill Shumaker was thanked for his many hours of work during the dam repair/gate installation.  The Town has received the second half of the grant monies from the DNR, in the amount of $79,620. 24…..The fire department has received a check for $51,615.17 from the Clerk of Courts as restitution for the funds that were taken by Lyle Krueger.  Brian Westfahl was thanked for his many hours of dedication to get those funds back into the fire department account.  This will be deposited in a CD for future use.
With no further business, a motion was made by Genskow/Laude to adjourn the meeting at 8:25PM.  The next meeting will be Monday, July 10, 2023  7:00PM in the Pella Town Hall.