Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 ...

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 [email protected]

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


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


W7926 250TH

AVE HAGER CITY, WI


2) Approve minutes




6) Public comment



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


13) Driveway ordinance update/review

14) Ambulance service update

15) Adopt 2021 town budget

16) Bills


18) Adjourn







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


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


W7926 250TH

AVE HAGER CITY, WI


2) Approve minutes

3) Set next meeting dates



6) Public comment



9) Township land timber sales bid opening


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


18) Adjourn







Dated this 30th

Day of September 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk

Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 7:00 p.m.


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


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


2) Approve minutes




6) Public comment



a. patching oil

9) Treasurer tax collections




13) Bills


15) Adjourn







Dated this 26th

Day of August 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk

Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:00 p.m.


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




2) Approve minutes




6) Public comment



9) Roads to recovery grant.


11) Driveway ordinance review/update

12) Comp Plan status

13) Bills


15) Adjourn







Dated this 6th Day of August 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk

Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2020 7:00 p.m.


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




2) Approve minutes




6) Public comment




b. Patching oil

c. Brush dump issues and access control

9) Cute Sugars LLC reserve class B liquor, Beer and agent license applications


11) Plan commission meeting compensation.

12) Town Board compensation for mileage and helping with road duties

13) Comp Plan status

14) Bills


16) Adjourn







Dated this 2nd Day of July 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk

Town board meeting Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 7:00 p.m.


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




2) Take action on all liquor, beer, operators and tobacco license applications presented.

3) Adjourn



information or to request this service, please contact the Town Clerk Steve Thoms, W8074 147 th Ave Hager City WI, 715-792-5218 or [email protected]




Dated this 12th

Day of June 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk

Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2020 7:00 p.m.


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


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



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 [email protected] 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.


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



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 [email protected] 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


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


2) Approve minutes




6) Public comment




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


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


21) Adjourn







Dated this 5th

Day of March 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk

Regular monthly board meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2020 7:00 p.m.


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


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


2) Approve minutes




6) Public comment





9) T&A Management DBA The Border Lounge issues with Alcohol and Tobacco enforcement /

Pierce County Sheriffs Department



12) Dole Explosives / Pierce County Blasting permit application


14) Bridge Inspection

15) CRP Renewal

16) Audit town books


18) Bills


20) Adjourn

Agenda is amended this 4th

Day of February 2020 to include:

Dennis Anderson driveway permit issues







Dated this 29th

Day of January 2020. Steve Thoms-Clerk

Regular monthly board meeting Wednesday, January 22, 2020 7:00 p.m.


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


2) Approve minutes




6) Public comment





9) David and Nancy Johnson CSM



12) Policy for payment of impounded animals


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


19) Bills


21) Adjourn







Dated this 16th


TOWN OF TRENTON BOARD MEETING NOTICE 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14

th , 2020


2) Approve minutes




6) Public comment





10) David and Nancy Johnson CSM



13) Policy for payment of impounded animals


15) Dennis Anderson driveway permit issues

16) Town Board email address

17) Bills


19) Adjourn







Dated this 2nd


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