minutes 9-29-2026

TOWN OF STEPHENSON MARINETTE COUNTY TOWN HALL SPECIAL BOARD MEETING September 29, 2026 Chairman Kudick called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. He then led everyone in the pledge of allegiance. Roll call showed Supervisors Dudkiewicz, McCabe, Stradal, and Van De Walle, Treasurer Uhazie, and Clerk Olson, in attendance along with 13 others. Supervisor Stradal moved to adopt the agenda. Second by Supervisor Van De Walle. Carried. There was a lengthy discussion with Brooke from Crivitz Rescue. She gave the Town Board information on call volume for 2025.When asked her feelings on the boundary changes, she stated she was concerned about the longer response times. She further state4d that they try to call what ever unit is closer to the call if they do not have a unit to respond. They take into account if a first unit is out, so they don’t deplete a service area. Supervisor Stradal asked why when they call out for lift assist and then leave the scene before fire gets there, that they don’t get on the radio and cancel fire. Brooke stated that fire is not their first priority. Medical control was discussed as well as contract payment. The Town Board asked why Twin Bridge is not called for mutual aid when it is in the Town of Stephenson to the west of the highway. There have been calls that Coleman was called instead of Twin Bridge. Brooke stated that they have a lot of new people that don’t know the area and need to be trained. Chairman Kudick stated that Crivitz has been talked to about that several times and it doesn’t change. Supervisor McCabe suggested that maybe the 1st mutual aid call should be to Twin Bridge if it is in the Town of Stephenson west of 141. Quarterly payment for the contract was also discussed. Brooke stated that would be up to the membership so she would need to take that back to their squad. Brooke stated that she is willing to work with the Town if she knows what we are looking to accomplish. Chairman Kudick stated that the Town has been trying to get answers from Crivitz for years and just keeps getting shut down. Brooke stated that as long as she is in the President position, she is more than happy to answer any and all questions. She then stated that she is not going to be President in the next term. After more discussion, Chairman Kudick asked that Crivitz submit 2 proposed 1-year contracts, both with quarterly payment amounts. One with the current boundaries and one with the new boundaries. The Town Board will look at those and make decisions from there. Supervisor Stradal gave the Board information on a quote for doors for Fire Station 2. The quote for $10,094.70 was approved with a motion by Chairman Kudick and second by Supervisor Van De Walle. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn at 7:17 pm by Supervisor Stradal, second by Supervisor Van De Walle and carried. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Olson, Clerk