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Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 7:08 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The Pierce County
Journal Newspaper was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman, Brian Berg called the meeting
to order. Full board was present. The Clerk's minutes were read from the November 10th, 2020
regular monthly board meeting. Chris Truttmann made a motion to approve the minutes as read.
Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Brian Berg made a motion to hold the
next regular monthly town board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 12th, 2021. Rick Bunce
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported a
balance of $146,375.18. Rick Bunce made a motion to approve the treasurer's report. Randy
Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Wendy Schommer gave a report on
plan commission November meeting. The Chairman called for public comment. There was none.
Driveway permits, driveway bonds, and building permits were discussed. There were no new permits.
Road report and road projects were discussed. Corey discussed with the board 1. The loader bucket
needs repair. 2. Getting a 110v pump for the tote of def. 3.Getting a water softener at the shop to help
the pressure washer. 4. A leaf blower is needed for the shop and other uses. Brian Berg made a
motion to get a 110v pump for the def tank, get a water softener for the town shop and purchase a leaf
blower. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The Pierce County / Dole
Explosives blasting permit renewal was discussed. The plan commission has recommended approval
with the same conditions as last year. Brian Berg made a motion to approve the Pierce County / Dole
Explosives blasting permit renewal with the same conditions as last year. Randy Christiansen
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. An additional backup employee was discussed.
Rick Bunce made a motion to approve Jeremy Anderson as a backup employee pending Jeremy's
interest in the job. Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Snow
plowing for Isabelle Township was discussed. Chris Truttmann made a motion to approve the
agreement for snow plowing in Isabelle Township the same as last year, billing at county rates. Brian
Berg seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The board discussed the land timber sales
status. This is on hold for now. The driveway ordinance was discussed. The driveway ordinance was
returned from the attorney and it has the additional changes needed to correct the penalty for not
obtaining a driveway permit before construction and addressing driveway requirements on county
roads. Brian Berg made a motion to approve the driveway ordinance as amended by the town
attorney. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The resolution to create an
Executive Committee for the Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service was discussed. Rick Bunce made a
motion to approve Resolution 2020-1 amending agreement to create an Executive Committee for the
Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service. Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Dennis Rieck made a motion to approve all operators' licenses presented. Randy
Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Bills were reviewed. Dennis Rieck
made a motion to pay all bills presented. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were reviewed. Mike Miller and Barry
Barringer have resigned from the plan commission. Randy Christiansen made a motion to adjourn at
8:08 p.m. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Adjourned.
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8
th, 2020
TO BE HELD AT THE TRENTON TOWN HALL
W7926 250TH
AVE HAGER CITY, WI
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting date
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
a. Equipment repairs
9) Pierce County / Dole Explosives 2021 blasting permit renewal
10) Backup employee discussion
11) Plan commission chairperson removal discussion
12) Snow plowing for Isabelle Township
13) Township land timber sales
14) Driveway ordinance update/review
15) Resolution for ambulance service to create an executive committee
16) Operators license applications
17) Bills
18) Correspondence and follow up
19) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 25th
Day of November 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Public hearing Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. Notice was published in the
Pierce County Journal Newspaper. Chairman called meeting to order. Clerk read the meeting notice
which was called for discussion of the 2021 proposed town budget. The budget and proposed tax levy
were reviewed in detail. The Chairman declared the hearing closed at 7:05 p.m. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Special Town Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:05 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. Notice was published in the
Pierce County Journal Newspaper. Chairman called the meeting to order for the purpose of 1. To
approve the total 2020 highway expenditures pursuant to section 82.03 (2) of the Wisconsin statutes.
2. To adopt the 2020 town tax levy to be paid in 2021 pursuant to section 60.10 (1) (c) of the
Wisconsin Statutes. Chris Truttmann made a motion to approve the 2021 highway expenditures of
$349,000.00. Dennis Rieck seconded. 12 voted in favor 0 voted against. Motion approved. Rick
Bunce made a motion to approve the town tax levy of $339,293.00. Randy Christiansen seconded. 12
voted in favor, 0 voted against. Motion approved. Steve Thoms made a motion to adjourn at 7:07
p.m.. Dennis Rieck seconded. 12 voted in favor 0 voted against. Motion approved. Adjourned .
Steve Thoms Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 7:08 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The Pierce County
Journal Newspaper was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman, Brian Berg called the meeting
to order. Full board was present. The Clerk's minutes were read from the October 13th, 2020 regular
monthly board meeting. Chris Truttmann made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Dennis
Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Rick Bunce made a motion to hold the next
regular monthly town board meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8th, 2020. Randy Christiansen
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported a
balance of $136,382.90. Rick Bunce made a motion to approve the treasurer's report. Dennis Rieck
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The plan commission gave a report on their October
meeting. The Chairman called for public comment. Natasha Anderson has concerns of water and
mud from the proposed sub development along 170th Ave. Driveway permits, driveway bonds, and
building permits were discussed. Brian Berg made a motion to approve two driveway permits for
Brian Furlong on 170th Ave and one permit for Robert & Cynthia Zimdars on 845th Street. Rick
Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Road report and road projects were
discussed. Corey discussed with the board 1.Getting steer tires on the tandem truck. 2.Getting a 275
gallon tote of def. 3. The pressure washer repair status. 4.Getting a water softener at the shop to help
the pressure washer. The board felt the tires, def tank and pressure washer repair were ok. and will
look into a water softener. The Reasonable Contracting LLC / Brian Furlong CSM was discussed.
Brian explained that he is looking at a plat for this site but is applying for 2- 1.25 acre lots only at this
time. The plan commission has recommended approval when payment has been made. Payment and
paperwork has been received. Brian Berg made a motion to approve the two lot CSM for Reasonable
Contracting LLC / Brian Furlong. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The
Bevcomm broad band request was discussed. Chad Whitcomb had contacted the chairman and stated
that Bevcomm is applying for a grant to expand the broad band fiber optic cable system. Chad would
like a letter of support from the board and stated that a small financial contribution would be helpful in
obtaining the grant. Brian Berg made a motion to approve a $300 donation and letter of support to
Bevcomm in their grant application to expand broad band. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in
favor. Motion approved. Change of agent for Cute Sugars LLC was discussed. Dennis Rieck made
a motion to approve Michael Duane Quiding as agent for Cute Sugars LLC. Rick Bunce seconded.
All voted in favor. Motion approved. The Board discussed the land timber sales status. The
Chairman had contacted the logger and he is still interested. No action was taken. The driveway
ordinance was returned from the attorney and will need additional work to correct the penalty for not
obtaining a driveway permit before construction and addressing driveway requirements on county
roads. Dennis Rieck gave an update on the ambulance status. The resolution received from Dan
Fischer will be placed on next month's agenda. The 2021 budget was discussed. Dennis Rieck made
a motion to adopt the 2021 town budget. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Bills were reviewed. Brian Berg made a motion to pay all bills presented. Rick Bunce
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were
reviewed. Rick Bunce read a statement regarding issues with the Plan Commission Chairperson and
would like the Town Board Chairperson to remove from his position on the plan commission. Randy
Christiansen made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor.
Adjourned.
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE Immediately following the public hearing and special town meeting that begin at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10th
, 2020
TO BE HELD AT THE TRENTON TOWN HALL
W7926 250TH
AVE HAGER CITY, WI
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting date
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
a. Truck replacement update
9) Reasonable Contracting LLC CSM application
10) Bevcomm broad band discussion
11) Approval of change of agent for Cute Sugars LLC
12) Township land timber sales
13) Driveway ordinance update/review
14) Ambulance service update
15) Adopt 2021 town budget
16) Bills
17) Correspondence and follow up
18) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 30th
Day of October 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
NOTICE OF PlJBLIC HEARING THE TOWN OF TRENTON
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the Trenton Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on the PROPOSED BUDGET for 2021. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the office of the clerk (792-5218) by appointment. It is the right of the citizens of the Town of Trenton to attend this hearing and provide written or oral comments and ask questions regarding the entire budget of this town.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR
THE TOWN OF TRENTON Revenues Budgeted 2020 Proposed 2021 %Change
Taxes General Propery Taxes $ 334,582 $ 339,293.00
Special Assessments $ 1,752 $ 1,598.00 Other Taxes $ 2,130 $ 3,597.00
Intergovernmental $ 177,490 $ 177,712.00
Licenses & Permits $ 19,660 $ 25,670.00
Public Charges for Services $ 1,075 $ 3,S00.00
Miscellaneous $ 6,173 $ 3,550.00
TOTAL REVENUES $ 542,862 $ 554,920.00 2.22%
TOTAL REVENUE $ 542,862 $ 554,920.00
CASH BALANCE APPLIED $ 65,561 $ 70,801.65
TOTAL $ 608,423 $ 625,721.65
EXPENDITURES
GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 143,613 $ 143,612.65
DEBT SERVICE $ 26,609 s 26,609.00
PUBLIC SAFETY $ 94,796 $ 104,000.00
PUBLIC WORKS $ 316,800 $ 349,000.00
RECREATION $ - $
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES $ 2,500 $ 2,500.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 584,318 $ 625,721.65
Property Tax Contribuition $ 334,137 S 339,293.00 1.54%
All Governmental and Property Funds Fund Balance Total Revenues Total Expenditures Fund Balance
General Fund
Equipment Fund
1/1/2021 12/31/2021 $ 85,000 $ 554,920.00 $ 625,721.65 $ 26,599.00
$ $ 25,000.00
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF TRENTON
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed budget which begins at 7:00 P.M. at the Trenton Town Hall, a special town meeting of the Electors called pursuant to Section 60 .12( 1) ( c) of Wisconsin Statutes by the town board for the following purposes will be held:
1. To approve the year 2021 highway expenditures pursuant to Section 82.03(2) of Wisconsin statues.
2. To approve the 2020 town tax levy to be paid in 2021 pursuant to Section 60.IO(l)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes.
Dated this 20th day of October, 2020
Steve Thoms, Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The Journal Newspaper
was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman, Brian Berg called the meeting to order. Full board
was present. The Clerk's minutes were read from the September 8th, 2020 regular monthly board
meeting. Brian Berg made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Dennis Rieck seconded. All
voted in favor. Motion approved. Rick Bunce made a motion to hold a budget hearing at 7:00 p.m.,
and hold a Special Town Meeting pursuant to section 60.12(1) (c) of the Wisconsin Statutes
immediately following the budget hearing to: 1. Approve the year 2021 highway expenditures
pursuant to section 82.03(2). 2. Adopt the 2020 town tax levy to be paid in 2021 pursuant to section
60.10 (1) (a). of Wisconsin Statutes., and hold the next regular monthly board meeting immediately
following the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020. Randy Christiansen
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported a
balance of $214,724.57. Randy Christiansen made a motion to approve the treasurer's report. Chris
Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The plan commission did not meet in
September. The Chairman called for public comment. There was none. Driveway permits, driveway
bonds, and building permits were discussed. There were no new driveway permits this month. Road
report and road projects were discussed. Corey discussed with the board 1. trading up the brush hog.
2. There is a beaver problem on the island. 3. The pressure washer needs replacement. 4. Graphics are
needed for the new truck. The town has been getting them from Jill Sears. 5. The new truck has been
picked up and it could use heated mirrors. Chris Truttmann stated the brush trimming looks good.
Township land timber sales/bids were discussed. No bids were received. The Chairman will contact
the loggers and see if anyone is still interested. Chris Truttmann made a motion to approve an
operator's license application for Christy Brazee. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. The comprehensive land use plan was discussed. Brian Berg made a motion to send the
comprehensive land use plan back to Plan Commission to incorporate the non-metallic mining and
blasting ordinance. Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Dennis
Rieck gave a update on the ambulance status. The Ambulance Board might go with Alina Health and
is looking for a director. The Town Board reviewed a resolution from Dan Fischer at the ambulance
service regarding creating an Executive Committee. The Town Board would like more information on
this first. The assessor and building inspector contracts were discussed. Galen Seipel has offered to
do both for one more year at the same cost as the previous contracts. Chris Truttmann made a motion
to approve the one year assessing and building inspector contracts with Galen Seipel. Dennis Rieck
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Rick Bunce made a motion to designate Lee Turonie
with Dempsey Law as the town attorney. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. The 2021 Town Budget was discussed. The Clerk will use the maximum levy allowed in
the estimates and the best guess on the fire and ambulance amounts in preparing the budgets. Bills
were reviewed. Dennis Rieck made a motion to pay all bills presented. Randy Christiansen seconded.
All voted in favor. Motion approved. Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were reviewed.
Brian Berg made a motion to adjourn at 7:46 p.m. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor.
Adjourned.
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13
th, 2020
TO BE HELD AT THE TRENTON TOWN HALL
W7926 250TH
AVE HAGER CITY, WI
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting dates
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
9) Township land timber sales bid opening
10) Operators license applications
11) Comprehensive land use plan review
12) Ambulance service status
13) Assessor and Building inspector contract
14) Designate Town Attorney
15) 2021 Budget discussion
16) Bills
17) Correspondence and follow up
18) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 30th
Day of September 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The Journal Newspaper
was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman, Brian Berg called the meeting to order. Randy
Christiansen was excused. The Clerk's minutes were read from the August 18th, 2020 regular monthly
board meeting. Brian Berg made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Rick Bunce seconded. All
voted in favor. Motion approved. Rick Bunce made a motion to hold the next regular monthly board
meeting Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor.
Motion approved. Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported a balance of $249,277.89. Chris
Truttmann made a motion to approve the treasurer's report. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in
favor. Motion approved. The plan commission did not meet in September. The Chairman called for
public comment. Deb Althaus spoke regarding the condition of her neighbor's property on 150th Ave.
The trees and grass are overgrown. Deb stated that she has spoken with him and he has promised to
clean it up but it never happens. Rick suggested contacting Steve Melstrom at the County. Brian will
take a look at the property again. Driveway permits, driveway bonds, and building permits were
discussed. There were no new driveway permits this month. Road report and road projects were
discussed. Brian Berg made a motion to purchase 100 tons of patching blacktop at $55.77 /ton.
Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The chassis for the new town truck
will be in and payment will be needed by the end of this month. Brian and Corey will pick up the
truck chassis. Tax collection with the treasurer were discussed. The treasurer will collect taxes in
person by appointment only due to COVID-19. There were no operator license applications this
month. The comprehensive land use plan status was discussed and will continue to discuss next
month. Township land timber sales was discussed. Brian Berg made a motion to advertise for bids
and sell the timber from the 53 island buyout lots. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Bills were reviewed. Rick Bunce made a motion to pay all bills. Chris Truttmann
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were
reviewed. Dennis Rieck stated the ambulance service is looking for a new director. Brian Berg made
a motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Adjourned.
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8
th, 2020
TO BE HELD AT THE TRENTON TOWN SHOP/GARAGE
N2551 County Road VV
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting dates
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
a. patching oil
9) Treasurer tax collections
10) Operators license applications
11) Comprehensive land use plan review
12) Township land timber sales
13) Bills
14) Correspondence and follow up
15) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 26th
Day of August 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The Journal Newspaper
was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman Brian Berg called the meeting to order. Chris
Truttmann was excused. The Clerk's minutes were read from the July 23rd, 2020 regular monthly
board meeting. Rick Bunce made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Randy Christiansen
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Randy Christiansen made a motion to hold the next
regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Dennis Rieck seconded.
All voted in favor. Motion approved. Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported a balance of
$186,738.06. Rick Bunce made a motion to approve the treasurer's report. Randy Christiansen
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The plan commission did not meet in August. The
Chairman called for public comment. There was none. Driveway permits, driveway bonds, and
building permits were discussed. There were no new driveway permits this month. Dennis Rieck
made a motion to apply the driveway bond from Samantha Webb to the general fund to complete the
unfinished culvert. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Road report and
road projects were discussed. Corey will check on prices for rear tractor tires. Patching oil was
discussed. The county might be doing patching in September. Randy Christiansen mentioned that
some road signs are leaning and could be straightened up. The Routes to Recovery grant was
discussed. The town is eligible for about $30,000 and can use this money for Covid-19 related
expenses. Voting equipment is eligible as it speeds up voting within the town hall building. Also
other expenses like the plexiglass and cleaning supplies are covered. Unused funds can be shared with
other municipalities and any unused funds will go back to the state. It was felt that the township
should cover its costs and share any unused funds. There is also a second grant called the Cares grant
that will help cover postage and some election expenses. Randy Christiansen made a motion to
purchase 2 additional Express vote units using the Routes to Recovery grant. Dennis Rieck seconded.
All voted in favor. Motion approved. Operator licenses were reviewed. Dennis Rieck made a
motion to grant all operator licenses presented. Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor.
Motion approved. The driveway ordinance was discussed. Brian Berg made a motion to send the
driveway ordinance to the town attorney for review of section "f " regarding penalties for not getting a
permit. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The comprehensive land use
plan status was discussed and will continue to discuss next month. Bills were reviewed. Rick Bunce
made a motion to pay all bills. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved.
Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were reviewed. Dennis Rieck stated he has signed a
contract for propane with Countryside Coop for .89 per gallon with no pre-payment required. Logging
of township property was discussed. Some trees have already been removed by a logger. Brian will
get a copy of the notice to advertise for logging. Brian Berg made a motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Adjourned.
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
TO BE HELD AT THE TRENTON TOWN SHOP/GARAGE
N2551 County Road VV
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting dates
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
9) Roads to recovery grant.
10) Operators license applications
11) Driveway ordinance review/update
12) Comp Plan status
13) Bills
14) Correspondence and follow up
15) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 6th Day of August 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The Journal Newspaper
was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman Brian Berg called the meeting to order. The Clerk's
minutes were read from the June 9th, 2020 regular monthly board meeting. Rick Bunce made a
motion to approve the minutes as read. Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Brian Berg made a motion to hold the next regular monthly board meeting Tuesday,
August 18th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved.
Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported a balance of $146,144.73. Dennis Rieck made a
motion to approve the treasurer's report. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. The plan commission did not meet in July. The Chairman called for public comment. Bill
Schroeder spoke regarding the Pierce County Board voting to amend language with the public health
duties, also the plan commission is a waste of time and expense. Randy Trok spoke also about the
plan commission and felt their duties could be moved to the town board. Driveway permits, driveway
bonds, and building permits were discussed. There were no new driveway permits this month. Brian
Berg made a motion to return the driveway bonds for Priest and Hanson pending the inspection of the
Hanson driveway. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Chris Truttmann
made a motion to return the following CSM escrow funds as these CSM all have been recorded. 1.
Dick Heineman. 2. Hager Height Drive In/ Russ Duden. 3. The McCormack family trust/ Alex
Vodinelich. 4. Nancy Johnson. 5. Paul Hotchkiss. 6. Kelly Anderson. 7. Tom Healy / Covia. 8.
Wayne Anderson. 9. Adam Swanson. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved.
The town truck is back from MAR repair and has a couple of safety issues that need to be addressed.
Patching oil was discussed. Corey was not sure he has enough spots yet. The brush dump was
discussed. The brush had caught fire and it took 6 loads of water to put the fire out. Several
unapproved items have also been dumped at the sight and how to control the problem was discussed.
It was felt to not put a gate up just yet. Rick Bunce made a motion to have a sign made that the brush
dump will be open Saturday's from 9 a.m. to noon. Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor.
Motion approved. The reserve Class "B" Liquor license and beer license for Cute Sugars LLC was
discussed. The questions from the back ground check were resolved. Rick Bunce made a motion to
grant but not issue until a fire inspection and health inspection if necessary has been completed, a
reserve Class "B" Liquor license and on sale beer license to Cute Sugars LLC. Dennis Rieck
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Brian Berg made a motion to approve Ashley Rae
Winch as agent for Cute Sugars LLC . Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved.
Dennis Rieck made a motion to grant all operators license's presented. Rick Bunce seconded. All
voted in favor. Motion approved. Compensation for the plan commission was discussed. No action
was taken. Town Board compensation for mileage and helping with road duties was discussed. It was
felt to maybe seek out volunteers to help run town errands. The comprehensive land use plan status
was discussed. The Town Board will review the comp plan. Brian Berg made a motion to pay all
bills except the remaining Ellsworth Fire Service invoice and the remaining Ellsworth Ambulance
Service invoice. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Correspondence
and other miscellaneous items were reviewed. Dennis Rieck gave a report from the ambulance
meeting. A traffic sign has been hit and the treasurer will bill the responsible party. Brian Berg made a
motion to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Adjourned.
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23rd, 2020
TO BE HELD AT THE TRENTON TOWN SHOP/GARAGE
N2551 County Road VV
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting dates
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
a. Equipment repairs
b. Patching oil
c. Brush dump issues and access control
9) Cute Sugars LLC reserve class B liquor, Beer and agent license applications
10) Operators license applications
11) Plan commission meeting compensation.
12) Town Board compensation for mileage and helping with road duties
13) Comp Plan status
14) Bills
15) Correspondence and follow up
16) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 2nd Day of July 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Town board meeting Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The Journal Newspaper
was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Brian Berg called the meeting to order to take action on all
Liquor, beer, operators and tobacco license applications presented. Board member Randy
Christiansen was excused. The board reviewed all license applications in detail. A list of all current
and expiring operators' licenses were provided to all liquor and beer establishment owners. Rick
Bunce made a motion to grant all license applications presented except Cute Sugars LLC as more
details will need to be provided regarding possible dismissed charges from law enforcement action
discovered from the background checks.. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Brian Berg made a motion to adjourn at 8:09 p.m. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in
favor. Adjourned
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23
rd, 2020
TO BE HELD AT THE TRENTON TOWN SHOP/GARAGE
N2551 County Road VV
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Take action on all liquor, beer, operators and tobacco license applications presented.
3) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147 th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 12th
Day of June 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The Journal Newspaper
was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Rick Bunce called the meeting to order. The Chairman, Brian
Berg was excused. Clerk's minutes were read from the May 12th, 2020 regular monthly board
meeting. Randy Christiansen made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Chris Truttmann
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Rick Bunce made a motion to hold the next regular
monthly board meeting Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Randy Christiansen seconded. All
voted in favor. Motion approved. Chris Truttmann made a motion to hold a board meeting to process
Liquor license and related applications Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Dennis Reick
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported a
balance of $158,837.14. Dennis Rieck made a motion to approve the treasurer's report. Rick Bunce
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The plan commission report was read. The acting
Chairman called for public comment. There was none. Driveway permits, driveway bonds, and
building permits were discussed. There were no new driveway permits this month. Letters will be sent
again to the Dennis Anderson estate regarding driveway permit issues and the Robert and Kathy Priest
family trust. Dennis Rieck made a motion to return the CSM escrow to Kelly Anderson. Chris
Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. There was no road report this month. The
Wayne and Rochelle Anderson CSM was discussed. The plan commission has recommended
approval of this CSM. Dennis Rieck made a motion to approve the Wayne and Rochelle Anderson
CSM application. Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The Larry
Swanson CSM was discussed. The plan commission has recommended approval of this CSM. Rick
Bunce made a motion to approve the Larry Swanson CSM application pending the fees being paid.
Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The plan commission
appointments were discussed. Dennis Rieck made a motion to approve the Plan Commission
appointments of Mike Miller for an expiring term and Chris Truttmann to fill the term of Randy Trok.
Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Randy Christiansen made a motion to
pay all bills except the remaining Ellsworth Fire Service invoice and the remaining Ellsworth
Ambulance Service invoice. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved.
Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were reviewed. Randy Christiansen made a motion to
adjourn at 7:49 p.m. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Adjourned.
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 9th, 2020
TO BE HELD AT THE TRENTON TOWN SHOP/GARAGE
N2551 County Road VV
Agenda 1) Call to order 2) Approve minutes 3) Set next meeting dates 4) Treasurer's report 5) Plan commission report 6) Public comment 7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits 8) Road report/road projects a. Equipment repairs b. Sprayer purchase 9) Wayne and Rochelle Anderson CSM request 10) Larry Swanson CSM request 11) Approve plan commission appointments 12) Bills 13) Correspondence and follow up 14) Adjourn All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting. Dated this 27th Day of May 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The Journal Newspaper
was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman called the meeting to order. Full board was present.
Clerk's minutes were read from the March 17th, 2020 regular monthly board meeting. Dennis Rieck
made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Brian Berg made a motion to hold the next regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, June
9th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Treasurer's
report was read. Treasurer reported a balance of $174,380.70. Chris Truttmann made a motion to
approve the treasurer's report. Randy Christiansen seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved.
The plan commission report was read. The Chairman called for public comment. It was brought up
that the cable is still down across the road into the township property across from Everts Resort. The
board will have the cable put back up and replace the lock. Bob McRoberts asked if/why County road
V is closed to ATV's. It was explained that County roads are under Pierce County's regulations
regarding ATV routes. Driveway permits, driveway bonds, and building permits were discussed.
There were no new driveway permits this month. Corey stated that the snow plowing done for
Isabelle Township this past season was 4 hours and 10 minutes and 17 tons of salt sand was applied.
Corey needs propane cylinders for the patch unit. The town has an account with Lakes Gas and Corey
will check with them. It was discussed spraying weeds and brush and getting an account with
Deepland Supply for supplies. The condition of the Island Road and other areas needing patching was
discussed. Randy Christiansen made a motion to purchase up to 35 tons of patching mix for road
work. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The purchase of a used paver
was discussed. Rick Bunce made a motion to reimburse Brain Berg for a used 1994 Stillwater 2700
LP heated asphalt patch trailer purchased from Pierce County and if Brian can get the sales tax back he
will refund the Township that amount. Chris Truttmann seconded. Brain Berg abstained from voting.
All others voted in favor. Motion approved. The broom/brush attachment was discussed. Brian Berg
made a motion to add a broom to the new truck equipment purchase to be presented at the annual
meeting. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The Covia-Healy CSM was
discussed. The plan commission has recommended approval of this CSM. Chris Truttmann made a
motion to approve the Covia-Healy CSM application. Dennis Rieck seconded. All voted in favor.
Motion approved. The Pierce County Tavern League request for lowering the alcohol license fees due
to COVID-19 was discussed. The board felt no change was warranted at this time. Bills were
reviewed. Brian Berg made a motion to pay all bills except the remaining Ellsworth Fire Service
invoice and the remaining Ellsworth Ambulance Service invoice. Randy Christiansen seconded. All
voted in favor. Motion approved. Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were reviewed.
Brian Berg made a motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Chris Truttmann seconded. All voted in favor.
Adjourned
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
TO BE HELD AT THE TRENTON TOWN SHOP/GARAGE
N2551 County Road VV
Agenda 1) Call to order 2) Approve minutes 3) Set next meeting date 4) Treasurer's report 5) Plan commission report 6) Public comment 7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits 8) Road report/road projects a. Equipment repairs b. Blacktop paver purchase c. Broom/Brush Attachment 9) Covia- Healy Land Surveying CSM request 10) Pierce County Tavern League Requests 11) Bills 12) Correspondence and follow up 13) Adjourn All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting. Dated this 30th Day of April 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14
th, 2020
The Town Board Meeting scheduled for April 14th
2020 will
not be held due to the current Covid-19 situation.
Dated this 2nd
Day of April 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The River Towns
Newspaper was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman called the meeting to order. There were
four board members present as there is one vacant board position.. Clerk's minutes were read from the
February 11th, 2020 regular monthly board meeting. Rick Bunce made a motion to approve the
minutes as read. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Rick Bunce made a
motion to hold the next regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Randy
Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported
a balance of $167,886.52. Brian Berg made a motion to approve the treasurer's report. Rick Bunce
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The plan commission report was read. The plan
commission has recommended approval of the Kelly Anderson CSM and the Paul Hotchkiss CSM
applications with the condition a soil test be completed on the Hotchkiss CSM. The Chairman called
for public comment. There was none. Driveway permits, driveway bonds, and building permits were
discussed. Brian Berg made a motion to approve the driveway permit application for Adam Swanson.
Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. It was discussed stockpiling about 500
ton of crushed rock at the town shop and to take a look at the used patcher that Pierce County has and
a sweeper for the loader. The air dryer has been repaired on the truck. The purchase of a new truck
was discussed. River States has the best price including trade for $71,791.00, Boyer is $75,186.00.
The estimate from Universal truck body is $77,836 for the equipment. Brian Berg made a motion to
purchase a new truck from River States and present it at the annual meeting for approval and approval
of financing. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The 850th Street culvert
issue was discussed. A hole has developed in the road from a bad culvert. The road has been made
safe. Huppert gave a price of $2,850.00 to dig and install a new culvert. Dick Leonard gave a price of
$1,950.00 with no culvert. It was felt to hire Glen Anderson to dig in a replacement culvert when the
frost is out. The Paul Hotchkiss CSM was discussed. Brian Berg made a motion to approve the Paul
Hotchkiss CSM application pending a soil test. Paul will send the soil test in when complete. Rick
Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The Kelly Anderson CSM was discussed.
Brian Berg made a motion to approve the Kelly Anderson CSM application. Rick Bunce seconded.
All voted in favor. Motion approved. The Everts Resort use of Trenton property was discussed. It
was discussed to not push the issue this year and let it sit idle. The Olson Explosives blasting permit
application was discussed. Rick Bunce made a motion to approve the blasting permit application of
Olson Explosives with the same conditions of prior years. Herb Oberg seconded. All voted in favor.
Motion approved. The Comprehensive land use plan was discussed. The revised comp plan and
related ordinances are under review by the town attorney. The official town news paper was
discussed. Most other township and Pierce County have gone with the Journal. The Clerk explained
that this will make it hard for the town to a run joint a notice with other townships to help save costs if
we have different offical news papers. Herb Oberg made a motion to designate the Journal as the
official town newspaper. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The
replacement of the current town board vacancy held by Dennis Anderson was discussed. Steve Thoms
made a motion to establish a procedure to discuss the candidates and narrow the list to two, then vote
on the final two. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Kelly Anderson, Mike
Johnson, Dennis Rieck and Mike Miller are all interested in the open town board vacancy. After
discussion the top two candidates were Dennis Rieck and Mike Miller. Brian Berg made a motion to
appoint Dennis Rieck to finish the term of Dennis Anderson. Herb Oberg seconded. All voted in
favor. Motion approved. The Town board audited the town books of the Clerk and Treasurer.
Operators license application were presented for Amy Ottman and Robert Ottman. Herb Oberg made
a motion to approve the operators license application of Amy Ottman and deny the application of
Robert Ottman due to excessive DWI/OWI's. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Bills were reviewed. Rick Bunce made a motion to pay all bills except the remaining
Ellsworth Fire Service invoice and the remaining Ellsworth Ambulance Service invoice. Randy Trok
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were
reviewed. Brian Berg made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in
favor. Adjourned
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2020 7:00 p.m.
This meeting was canceled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Steve Thoms Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
th, 2020
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting date
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
a. Equipment repairs
b. Plow truck replacement
c. 850th
Street culvert issue
9) Paul Hotchkiss CSM request
10) Kelly Anderson CSM request
11) Everts Resort use of Trenton property
12) Leasing of former Barb’s Dam Resort buyout property
13) Olson Explosives blasting permit application
14) Comprehensive land use plan review
15) Designate official town newspaper for legal notices
16) Appointment to fill current town board vacancy
17) Audit town books
18) Operators licenses applications
19) Bills
20) Correspondence and follow up
21) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 5th
Day of March 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The River Towns
Newspaper was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman called the meeting to order. There were
four board members present as Dennis Anderson has passed away. The Chairman read the following
statement, "I'd like to take a moment to speak on behalf of this board, and our community. We'd like
to express our deepest sympathy to the Anderson family with the passing of Dennis Anderson. We'd
like to acknowledge Dennis' commitment to our community and express our respect for his over 35
years of public service to this township. Dennis has been a friend to many of us, and will be greatly
missed in our community". Clerk's minutes were read from the January 22nd, 2020 regular monthly
board meeting. Rick Bunce made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected to show Herg Oberg
as absent. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Rick Bunce made a motion
to hold the next regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Randy Trok
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported a
balance of $1,095,212.18. Randy Trok made a motion to approve the treasurer's report. Herb Oberg
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The plan commission report was read. The plan
commission has recommended approval of the Dole Explosives / Pierce County blasting permit
application with the same conditions of prior years. The Chairman called for public comment. There
was none. Driveway permits, driveway bonds, and building permits were discussed. There were no
new driveway permit applications. The chairman is getting estimates together on a replacement plow
truck. Corey reported the man-basket for the loader has been repaired. The T&A Management/
Border Lounge issues were discussed. Special Agent William Gray with the State of Wisconsin
Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement office and Sheriff Nancy Hove were present. Agent Gray explained
that on October 4th, 2019 an inspection was conducted at the Border Lounge and several liquor
violations were found including no agent or licensed operators on staff, buying liquor from other bars
and reselling the liquor. Suspecting human trafficking and signs of drug dealing along with multiple
fire code violations were also noted. Then again on January 20th, 2020 another inspection was
performed and additional violations were found including mixing alcohol in the parking lot, no
licensed operators on staff, and additional fire code violations including blocked and locked exit
doors. The Sheriff reported several calls of service to the property including a possible shooting. The
board questioned if anyone or the bar has been cited, charged or convicted of the violations. The
Sheriff said no, however, the latest findings have been given to the District Attorney's office for
review and it will be up to the DA to charge and prosecute. The Chairman stated that our town
attorney has said it is almost impossible to revoke or suspend a liquor license without charges or
convictions. The condition of the building was discussed as it has unsanitary conditions, holes in the
floor, mold and is in major disrepair. The fire department has been asked to inspect the property but
has not been able to gain entry as of this date. Pierce County Health has also been involved but does
not have any jurisdiction as no food is sold. It was suggested that the board look into an ordinance
requiring building inspections for fire and sanitation conditions. There is a possible new buyer for the
Border Lounge at this time, however, no application has been received. The Everts Resort use of
Trenton property was discussed. Randy Trok reported that the cost to survey and place 6 stakes was
$1,600 from Johnson Schofield. No further action was taken. The leasing of the former Barb's Dam
Resort buyout property was discussed. The board will seek permission to lease this property at the
annual meeting. The Dole Explosives / Pierce County blasting permit application was discussed.
Rick Bunce made a motion to approve the blasting permit application of Dole Explosives / Pierce
County with the same conditions of prior years. Herb Oberg seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. The Comprehensive land use plan was discussed. Randy Trok made a motion to approve
$1,500 of attorneys fees to have the revised comp plan and related ordinances reviewed by the town
attorney. Herb Oberg seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Brian Berg made a motion to
have Pierce County perform bridge inspections this year. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor.
Motion approved. The CRP land was discussed This land will be coming out of the program this
year. Rick Bunce made a motion to reapply for CRP for 10 years. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in
favor. Motion approved. Bills were reviewed. Rick Bunce made a motion to pay all bills except the
remaining Ellsworth Fire Service invoice, the remaining Ellsworth Ambulance Service invoice, and to
hold the River States Truck and Trailer invoice. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were reviewed. Brian Berg made a motion
to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Herb Oberg seconded. All voted in favor. Adjourned
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11
th, 2020
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting date
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
a. Equipment repairs
b. Plow truck replacement
9) T&A Management DBA The Border Lounge issues with Alcohol and Tobacco enforcement /
Pierce County Sheriffs Department
10) Everts Resort use of Trenton property
11) Leasing of former Barb’s Dam Resort buyout property
12) Dole Explosives / Pierce County Blasting permit application
13) Comprehensive land use plan review
14) Bridge Inspection
15) CRP Renewal
16) Audit town books
17) Operators licenses applications
18) Bills
19) Correspondence and follow up
20) Adjourn
Agenda is amended this 4th
Day of February 2020 to include:
Dennis Anderson driveway permit issues
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 29th
Day of January 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
Regular monthly board meeting Wednesday, January 22, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Notices were posted in three public places and on the town website. The River Towns
Newspaper was notified of the meeting by E-mail. Chairman called the meeting to order. Dennis
Anderson and Herb Oberg were excused. Clerk's minutes were read from the December 10th, 2019
regular monthly board meeting. Rick Bunce made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected to
show the new wage of Corey Gadient to be $26.50. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor.
Motion approved. Brian Berg made a motion to hold the next regular monthly board meeting
Tuesday, February 11th, 2020. at 7:00 p.m. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Treasurer's report was read. Treasurer reported a balance of $513,401.44. Rick Bunce
made a motion to approve the treasurer's report. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. The plan commission report was read by Wendy Schommer. The plan commission has
recommended approval of the Dave and Nancy Johnson CSM with conditions. Chairman called for
public comment. There was none. Driveway permits, driveway bonds, and building permits were
discussed. A driveway permit application for Alex Vodinelich was presented. Brian Berg made a
motion to grant a driveway permit to Alex Vodinelich. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor.
Motion approved. Corey Gadient was not available for the road report. The Chairman stated all
equipment is in working order. The chairman is getting estimates together on a replacement plow
truck. The Dave and Nancy Johnson CSM was discussed. Rick Bunce made a motion that the Dave
and Nancy Johnson CSM be approved with the condition that an agricultural easement is recorded on
the deed. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The Everts Resort use of
Trenton property was discussed. Chris Winchester from Everts Resort spoke regarding the two lots
the township owns at the west end of his property and what would be a fair value for rent. Mr.
Winchester stated that there is only about 50 feet of usable land before the hillside. Also, he is not
interested in renting the lots without the Town having a survey completed. The chairman suggested
$3,000 per year for the two lots and the former Barb's Dam Resort site for parking. The cable could
be put up at night allowing foot traffic into the site. Randy Trok will check into the cost of a property
corner survey. A policy for payment of impounded animals was discussed. Rick Bunce made a
motion that all fees be paid in full before impounded animals are released to the owner. Randy Trok
seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The Comprehensive land use plan was discussed.
Some changes were suggested for solar panels and the procedure for adopting the revised comp plan.
The board will continue reviewing the comp plan. An additional backup employee was discussed for
plowing snow. Rick Bunce made a motion to hire Jeremy Anderson as a seasonal part time backup
employee with no benefits. Randy Trok seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Brian
Berg made a motion to remove Randy Trok, Randy Christiansen and Mark Enberg from the backup
employee list. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The official township
newspaper for the publication of required legal notices was discussed. RiverTowns Newspaper stated
that they will publish our notices in the Star Observer at the State of Wisconsin approved rates and
also publish the notices in the Red Wing Eagle at no cost to get the most local exposure. Randy Trok
made a motion to designate the Star Observer as the official Township newspaper for legal notices.
Brian Berg seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. The Dennis Anderson driveway
permit issue was discussed. The chairman stated Dennis owns both sides of the road along 290th
Ave. It was discussed that driveways have been installed on both sides of 290th Ave accessing the
Anderson properties without the required Town permits. Randy Trok made a motion to send Dennis
Anderson a letter requiring driveway permits be obtained for two new driveways and that all after the
fact fees be charged. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion approved. Town e-mail
addresses were discussed. The Wisconsin Towns Association is working with the state in getting the
.GOV address opened up to all townships. This address is more secure. More information will be
available after the district meeting. The Board will wait for more information before proceeding with
new e-mail addresses. Bills were reviewed. Brian Berg made a motion to pay all bills except to pay
only 1/2 of the Ellsworth Fire Service invoice, 1/2 of the Ellsworth Ambulance Service invoice, and to
hold the River States truck and Trailer invoice. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Motion
approved. Correspondence and other miscellaneous items were reviewed. Randy Trok made a
motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Rick Bunce seconded. All voted in favor. Adjourned
Steve Thoms, Clerk.
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE Rescheduled to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22
nd, 2020
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting date
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
a. Equipment repairs
b. Plow truck replacement
9) David and Nancy Johnson CSM
10) Everts Resort use of Trenton property
11) Leasing of former Barb’s Dam Resort buyout property
12) Policy for payment of impounded animals
13) Comprehensive land use plan review
14) Hiring of backup/seasonal employees
15) Designate official town newspaper for legal notices
16) Dennis Anderson driveway permit issues
17) Town Board email address
18) Operators licenses applications
19) Bills
20) Correspondence and follow up
21) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 16th
Day of January 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk
TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14
th , 2020
Agenda 1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes
3) Set next meeting date
4) Treasurer's report
5) Plan commission report
6) Public comment
7) Driveway permits, driveway bonds, escrow accounts and building permits
8) Road report/road projects
a. Equipment repairs
b. Plow truck replacement
10) David and Nancy Johnson CSM
11) Everts Resort use of Trenton property
12) Leasing of former Barb’s Dam Resort buyout property
13) Policy for payment of impounded animals
14) Comprehensive land use plan review
15) Dennis Anderson driveway permit issues
16) Town Board email address
17) Bills
18) Correspondence and follow up
19) Adjourn
All agenda items are posted for discussion and possible action by the Town Board
Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional
information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or Trentonclerk@bevcomm.net
Notice is further hereby given that a majority of the Plan Commission may be present at the foregoing Town Board meeting for purposes of gathering information over
which the Plan Commission has decision making responsibility. This may constitute a meeting of the Plan Commission pursuant to State ex Rel. Badke v. Greendale
Village Board, 174 WIs.2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), although the Plan Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting.
Dated this 2nd
Day of January 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk