10-14-26 Board meeting

TOWN OF STEPHENSON MARINETTE COUNTY TOWN HALL REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 14, 2026 Chairman Kudick called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 29 others. Supervisor Stradal moved to adopt the agenda. Second by Supervisor Van De Walle and carried. Minutes of the Board meeting of September 9 and Special Board meeting of September 29, 2026 were approved with a motion by Supervisor Stradal, second by Supervisor Dudkiewicz, and carried. Treasurer Uhazie’s financial report showed the following balances as of September, 2026 Stephenson National Bank General Fund $ 107,043.39 LGIF #1- Operating Account $ 141,044.00 LGIF #2 – 2% Account $ 38,408.97 LGIF #3- Depreciation Account $ 839,449.96 LGIF #4 – Tax Account $ 910,268.74 LGIF #5 – Future Purchases 2% Account $ 31,174.93 Nicolet Bank Tax Money Market $ 1,541.89 A motion was made by Chairman Kudick to accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Supervisor Dudkiewicz and carried. Under correspondence, Clerk Olson stated she received letters from WPS concerning gas facilities on Co W, from WPS on Newton Lake Road ROW which is on the agenda, the DNR request which is on the agenda, a request for a speed limit reduction which is on the agenda, and a notice from Commission of the Railroad which was sent to the Chair and Public Works Superintendent. Department reports were given for Fire by Chief Jim Stradal, Canine and Code Enforcer by Mike Stueck, Building Inspector by Jane Meissner, and Water Safety Patrol by Chairman Kudick. CSM 2026-8 was presented by Hugh Guy Land Surveying for 1 lot owned by CTA Ventures LLC, located in part of the SE ¼ of Sec 29, T33N, R19E in the Town of Stephenson, with ingress and egress to County Highway X. Motion by Supervisor Stradal to approve, second by Supervisor McCabe and carried. Representatives of WPS gave an informational update on the dams – operations and warning devices. Concerns on a property on Forbes Road were taken from neighbors of the property. The Chairman stated that the Board is aware of the complaint and both the Code Enforcer as well as the Building Inspector are working on it. A bond schedule is being worked on also and the County has been notified of the property complaints. Owners of Thornton’s Resort presented information they had to the Board to have the license revoked for Muskie Point LLC. After further conversation, the Board informed them that they would need either the current license surrendered or proof that the lease has been revoked in order to revoke the current license. The granting of a Class B combination liquor license for Denise Kissel was tabled until further information is received on the Muskie Point LLC license. Continued from page 1 Board meeting of 10/14/2026 Chairman Kudick read an email request to have the speed limit lowered on Thunder Mountain Road. Supervisor McCabe made a motion to take it to committee. Supervisor Dudkiewicz seconded. Vote showed 3 in favor - 2 opposed. Carried. No information was received from Crivitz Rescue so it was tabled until the next meeting. Motion made by Chairman Kudick to have WPS use the current ROW location for the electrical upgrade rather than the old location. Second by Supervisor Stradal. Carried. Supervisor Stradal moved to approve the declaration of “Deer Donation Month” for November as requested by the DNR. Supervisor Van De Walle offered a second. Motion carried. The 2027 contract with Twin Bridge Rescue was discussed. The amount requested remains the same unless the response area is extended as discussed. Rescue President, Alex Tisler, asked that Twin Bridge be allowed to place their third ambulance in Crivitz at the Public Safety building. It will not be manned, but will be fully stocked and ready for use if necessary. Chairman Kudick stated he saw no problem with doing that. Supervisor Stradal made a motion to accept the contract with the option to expand the response area. Supervisor Van De Walle offered a second. Motion carried. Supervisor Stradal made a motion to inform Marinette Count Treasurer that the Town would be collecting their own taxes. Seconded by Supervisor Van De Walle. Carried. Chairman Kudick stated that Attorney Coggins is still working on the bond schedule. Operators license to expire June 30, 2028 were approved for James Carter, Thomas Pomeroy, Cheryl Jerovetz, and Casandra Powell, with a motion by Chairman Kudick, second by Supervisor McCabe, and carried. Under public comments, Clerk Olson reminded the Board members of the WTA meeting in Pound on Thursday night and read a thank you email from the folks on Fabian Lane for doing their road. Supervisor Dudkiewicz stated that the people on Wild Life Lane were happy with their road also. Veterinarian Linda told the Board that she has taken over Countryside Boarding and has a contract she would like the Board to look at and possibly accept for boarding. Mike Stueck stated that there is a court date on the 19th at 2:30 and wondered if any Board members would be present Motion to adjourn at 8:55 pm by Supervisor Van De Walle, second by Supervisor Stradal and carried. Respectfully submitted, Elaine Olson, Clerk