Board Meeting Minutes (DRAFT): April 9, 2025

Town of Clinton Board Meeting

April 9, 2025

7:00 pm at the Town Hall, S1299 County Road D

Board Minutes

Meeting called to order by Chairman Leis at 7:00pm

Pledge of Allegiance:

Roll Call:

Chairman Corey Leis, Supervisor #1 Darin Von Ruden, Supervisor #2 Bill Stock, Town Treasurer Jan Clark, Town Clerk Lori Hemmersbach.

Matt Albright, Vernon County Zoning:

Talked about the new Comprehensive Plan that was signed February 20, it’s a roadmap and plan for moving forward on many different projects
Asked/talked about the dam situation in the Township. All are decommissioned with the priority of removing the most hazardous first (Mlsna Dam b/c of failure). The rest removed as needed with the County writing/looking at grants to help remove the rest of the dams, and even some box culverts. Will also be looking at the infrastructure beyond the dams and what they can do/grants/funds available.
Any news on dump? A new test hole was dug, waiting on DNR.

Financial Report and Bills:

M/S/P: Von Ruden/Stock moved to approve the Financial Report. (3 ayes)
Corey asked that the bank statements be presented each meeting to be reviewed. Another Township had some large cash withdrawals. WCCU requires only one signature on them, so reviewing the bank statement would double check this.
M/S/P: Stock/Von Ruden moved to approve the 4.10.25 transfer of $28,300 from Savings to Checking. (3 ayes)
M/S/P: Von Ruden/Stock moved to approve the transfer of $64.84 from Tax Savings to Savings. (3 ayes)
M/S/P Von Ruden/Stock to pay the bills, holding Treasurer’s monthly salary check until duties reviewed at Annual Meeting. (3 ayes)

Supervisor Stock mentioned the costly repairs on town truck was a good example of why we need a new truck.
Also due to Treasurer refusing to sign the Bank of Cashton note payoff, interest continued to accrue. Chairman Leis paid the additional interest of $70.00 out of his own pocket. (interest from Friday when due to Wednesday when paid)

Approve Minutes:

M/S/P: Von Ruden/Stock moved to approve the 3.13.24 Board Meeting Minutes as presented. (3 ayes)
M/S/P: Von Ruden/Stock moved to approve the 3.18.24 Extra Board Meeting Minutes as presented. (3 ayes)

Public Comment:

Town Resident Tamsen Morgan asked at the last meeting how much we generally spend per month. The answer was it varies from month to month depending on time of year. She was interested in knowing better than that and spent some time with the Treasurer. They came to the conclusion that if you take out the 3 largest months of bills, we average $39,000.00 per month.
Town Resident Morgan also wondered why on the 2025 proposed budget summary the levy and debt service were on the same line. Supervisor Von Ruden explained that was because of the State and how it is to be presented.
Town Resident Lori Schmitz commented that she understood bills shouldn’t be presented for payment until they are in the budget. Chairman Leis said the budget is a guide and holds the board more accountable if it isn’t constantly amended come end of the year. Some will be up, but some will be down.

Big Hook Renewal:

Debt Planning Committee:

Community Grant Opportunity:

Clerk Hemmersbach turned in completed grant documents for payment from the doors.
The next round grant is done and will be turned in tomorrow by the Clerk.

Town Association BOR Training:

Supervisor Von Ruden went, he must be at Board of Review as he is the only person who has taken the training.

Spring Cleanup:

Annual Meeting:

Public Comment:

Town Resident Tamsen Morgan mentioned maybe WCCU could require 2 signatures on cash withdrawals.

Next Meeting Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 14at 7pm

Adjourn:

Clerk Lori Hemmersbach:_________________________________________________ Date:___________________