Township of Deerfield, WI
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
January 14, 2025
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. Steve Meyer and Rina Rasmussen absent.
Approval of the agenda: Stratton, Whalley
Approval of the minutes: Stratton, Whalley; Caucus minutes approval - next meeting
Financial Report and pay all bills: Whalley, Stratton
Hazard Mitigation Plan: Motion to pass Resolution 1-25 Hazard Mitigation by Stratton, Whalley second
Hancock Fire Dept: Audit in April
Hancock Community Center: Audit in April
Waushara Historical Society: $500 donation to Waushara Historical Society. Runs totally on donations-no county funding. Supervisor Stratton made a motion to donate $500 to the Waushara Historical Society. Chairman Whalley -second the motion to donate $500. Motion passed.
District Meetings: taken up next month
Wake Ordinance: Copy of Mt. Morris ordinance
Chairman Report: Village business
Clerk Report: Upcoming February 18th election
Road Report: Hwy. Dept. issues plowing & sanding
Zoning: Timber cutting in sections 10 & 22
Meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
September 10, 2024
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the minutes of the August Regular Meeting: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills: Meyer, Stratton
Board Business
Hancock Library – 3-year funding agreement. Same as in the past 3 years (2% increase each year). Motion made by Supervisor Stratton, Supervisor Meyer second.
Millpond Meeting: Nothing new.
Highway Dept. – George Nigh was present to report on Highway Department happenings since resignation of Bryan Friemark, Commissioner. Ruth Zouski appointed interim commissioner. Business as usual. Rough figure on spraying around $3000.00. Please put brushing on agenda, board will determine where it’s needed.
Cemetery Fence: Steve Brey willing to paint the Woodville Fence. When Fish Lake is complete (leveled off) then get new double loop fence (54 feet).
Wisconsin Towns Convention: Info.
Chairman’s Report: Thank you from Kevin Clark.
Clerk’s Report: Election, Ruffalo easement affidavit
Meeting adjourned: 6:39 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
October 8, 2024
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the minutes from the September Regular Meeting: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills: Stratton, Meyer
Wautoma School District: HS & Parkside School Principals were present to talk about the referendum on the November 5th ballot. Not to exceed $39.8 million. Information hand-outs. If the referendum would pass: Riverview would close and be removed completely leaving greenspace; district-wide building maintenance needs at all schools; create 2-point secure entry at all schools; addition to H.S.
Schedule Budget Meeting: Tuesday, October 29. @6:00 p.m.
Landlocked Parcel Update: Chairman Whalley and Supervisor Stratton spoke by phone with Attorney Nicholas Flanagan on Monday, October 7th. Cheryl received an email later that day on the dos and don’ts for the hearing.
Stevens Point Annual Convention Report: Chairman Whalley and Supervisor Stratton attended the 2% Fire Dues presentation. Need an ordinance regarding fire inspections stating the we are OK with one fire inspection per year.
Chairman’s Report – sign Library contract and take to Hancock. Culvert on 9th has a hole.
Clerk’s Report – busy preparing for November 5, 2024 election.
Zoning: 3 notices
Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
July 9, 2024
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the minutes from the June Regular Meeting: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills: addition of Union Telephone check #1595 $114.47. Meyer, Stratton
Cemetery Update: Marked one grave in Woodville. Mary Clark passed (August 17th is the funeral) the board will send a $200 donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers.
Fire Department – Report: Nothing new in Wautoma. Hancock/Coloma: Chicken chew went well. $ up from last year. Hancock- all is good; trucks all running great. New personnel and EMR people.
Hancock Library – Letter: Look over and talk about it at the August meeting (Monday, August 12th @ 6:00 p.m.)
Chairman’s Report: Dehumidifier. Sump pit was full – Kerschner’s fixed it and now we have a working sump pump.
Clerk’s Report: August election
Treasurer’s Remarks: No payment from the Village.
Road Report: Fixed 12th but so much rain it needs to be touched up again. Scott Const. about a week behind due to rain – end of July early August before work is done.
Zoning: Request from the Mill Pond passed.
Meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
Agenda for Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6:00 p.m., Deerfield Town Hall
I. Call to order
II. Approval of the agenda
III. Approval of the minutes from the May Regular Meeting
IV. Approval of the Treasurer's Financial Report for the second 1/2 of May to date
V. Payment of the bills as presented
VI. Recognition of those wishing to address the board on agenda items
VII. Board Business
A. Fire Departments Report
B. Long Range Planning - Mark Schumacher
C. Conditional Use - Dennis Bergemann
VII. Chairman's Report
IX. Clerk's Report
X. Treasurer's Remarks
XI. Road Report notes: culvert on 9th Ave
XII. Zoning
XIII. Adjourn
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
March 11, 2025
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the minutes from the February Regular meeting: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills: Meyer, Stratton
Comprehensive Planning – Tim Borud, Community Development Educator. Hope to keep new plan writing internal – not hire out. Municipalities – update sections a little at a time and rewriting each section so it’s usable for each municipality. Updates must be sent to the state to officially record any updates. The town will need to look back and find any updates from years ago. Planning commission may be needed to update comprehensive plans (5 people).
Tree Removal: Can Supervisor Meyer take it over? Supervisor Stratton isn’t able to any longer. Others are also available if needed.
Election Workers: Boost everyone $3.00 / hour increase. Steve – motion, Roger – second. Passed
Fish Lake- report: Met, nothing much to report. Spraying weeds will cost approximately $10,000.
April Meeting: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 @ 6:00. The Annual Meeting will be held first with Regular Meeting to follow.
Chairman’s Report: Been in communication with someone whose land almost meets the water at Marl Lake. He will need to speak with the county regarding putting a pier since the park is leased to the County.
Clerk: February election results. Board of Review date.
Road Report: Road Ride to be scheduled later.
Meeting adjourned: 6:58 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
June 11, 2024
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the minutes of the May regular meeting: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills: Meyer, Stratton
Board Business
Fire Departments – update: Chairman Whalley attended the Amish supper/auction to benefit fire department. Great turnout.
Lake District – report: Fish Lake did a complete aquatic plant report. New chairman ran meeting very well. Marl Lake, not much to report. Water is down, concerned about fish dying. Park boundaries should be marked.
Camp Phillip – zoning problem: Camp is having trouble with Zoning, building inspector. No evidence of having a permit.
Revenue Sharing: Maintenance of Effort report must be in by July 1st or loss of revenue by 15%.
Chairman’s Report: Grand opening of the Waushara County Government Center, June 25, 2024 4:30-8:00
Treasurer’s Report: Village of Hancock has not paid their share of 2023 boat patrol yet. We have not received an invoice for the Community Center either.
Road Report: Chip sealing 4 roads. Motion made by Supervisor Stratton to add Marl Lake Road to be chip sealed; seconded by Supervisor Meyer. Mowing – Bryan with a batwing. Spraying. Cemeteries and Fish Lake Landing leave until fall. Washout on 12th.
Zoning: 1 item. Application for variance. Board does not have a problem with the construction of an addition.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
February 11, 2025
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. Steve Meyer and Rina Rasmussen absent.
Approval of the agenda: Whalley, Stratton
Approval of the minutes for the January Regular & Caucus meetings: Stratton, Whalley
Approval of the Treasurer’s Report and pay all bills: Whalley, Stratton
Michelle Bacon present, representing Hancock Library: Architect presented new plans to grant manager. Because the project consists of grant money, proper channels must be followed. Money to cover upfront expenses is coming out of library reserve account. When all is approved, funds will be refunded with grant dollars. Must be put out for bids. Hopefully able to work with Rick Buchholz who has done the legwork in getting subcontractors.
Land Use Planning – Discussion: Tim Borud, extension, in charge of long-range planning. He will be at the March regular board meeting.
Water Patrol – report: Amount $12,700.00. % of reimbursement will be split 3 ways. 11 tickets, 11 warnings. 12 hrs. of patrol time = 1 ticket. Lack of personal flotation devices are the most ticketed items.
Wake Boat Ordinance – Discussion: Bladder boats not currently part of current ordinance.
Fire Department Report: Hancock, were 2% dues received? Yes. Bills are now being paid up to date. All accounts are being audited. Deerfield had 26 rescue calls, 6 fires, 4 other (vehicle accidents). 380 total calls (both Hancock & Coloma). March 22nd is the safety training at Heartland Farms.
Clerk’s report: Election on February 18th.
Treasurer’s Report: Taxes done, went well.
Hwy Dept.: Hwy. Commissioner resigned Feb. 6th.
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
ANNUAL MEETING
April 15, 2025
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. Since working on land use plan separately, there is really nothing to discuss
Adjourned at: 6:01 p.m.
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
April 15, 2025
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Supervisor Meyer absent.
Approval of the Agenda: Stratton, Whalley
Approval of the March Regular Meeting Minutes: Whalley, Stratton
Treasurer’s Report and pay all bills: Stratton, Whalley
Community Center Update: Meeting was not on the positive side. Sherry Caves & Jackie Horacek are conducting the audit to straighten things out. A new clerk and treasurer are needed for the community center to keep it separate from the village doings. Fee structure will be changing.
Fire Departments Report: Wautoma – no problems. Hancock – district doing audit soon. Rescue vehicle– brake job. Financing is all good.
Adopt Town Utility Policy: Chairman Whalley made motion 1-2025, Supervisor Stratton, second.
Chairman’s Report: Noticed the plow did a number by Bob Bray’s – already patched. Report of Marlwood road sinking – not bad at all.
Clerk’s Report: Signed Oath’s of Office, Asked about Covid money reporting– use it up. April 1 election results.
Treasurer report: All is good.
Road Report: Schedule road ride for Tuesday, April 22 @ 3:00 p.m.
Zoning information
Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Cheryl Pionk, Clerk
Township of Deerfield, WI
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
BUDGET MEETING
November 12, 2024
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at: 6:00 p.m. Meyer, Stratton to accept the budget as presented. All in favor, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
November 12, 2024
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at: 6:02 p.m.
Approval of the agenda for the November 12, 2024 Budget Meeting / Regular Meeting: Add Fire Dept (E), Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the minutes from the October Regular Meeting: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report for the second half of October to date and pay all bills: Meyer, Stratton
Ranger Power: Jeff Rauh project representative with Ranger Power (solar power) present to discuss future projects. 2 projects together total 180 megawatts. Touches 4 townships (Oasis, Hancock, Deerfield, Plainfield). Gail Bacon, Larry Flyte land. 1 field/pivot of Gail Bacon’s land would be in Deerfield. Money is available in escrow in case of project ending suddenly. Roads are also taken care of if used by company (repair, restoration, etc.). Possibility to generate ½ million / year in shared revenue split between county and 4 townships. The town could potentially gain $100,000.00/year. Construction beginning in late ’26 or ’27.
Election Report: Cheryl reported on the November 5th Presidential Election.
State Town’s Meeting: 2% Dues were discussed.
Municipal Christmas Party: Have Moose Inn cater. December 10th @ 6:00.
Fire Dept. Report: Nothing new to report.
Chairman’s Report: Town Hall listed as a shelter (Red Cross)
Road Report: Brushing road ride identifying brush.
Zoning: Copies of many items.
Meeting adjourned at: 7:15 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
December 10, 2024
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the Budget Meeting and November Regular Meeting minutes: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report & Bills including 2 additional checks. Meyer, Stratton
Landlocked land Decision: Chairman Whalley reviewed the information before and during the hearing regarding the land locked parcel owned by Gregg Ruffalo. On August 2, 2024 Francis Podvin, lawyer for Gregg Ruffalo, petitioned the board to hold hearing per WI Stat. 82.27. The hearing was regarding land locked parcel located in the N1/2 of NE 14 of Sec. 10 19N R9E, Town of Deerfield, Waushara County, WI. The hearing was held Oct. 9, 2024. Francis Podvin requested 60 days to resolve the problem. He recently called and asked to be sent the minutes with the Town Board’s final decision. Supervisor Stratton made a motion stating that after hearing all information pertinent to the request of creating a roadway to said land, moves to deny the request stating that it is not in the best interest of the township (WI Stat. 80.13). A voice vote was taken (Yes-Deny the request. No-permit the request). Chairman Whalley, yes; Supervisor Stratton, yes; Supervisor Meyer, yes. All in favor for request for a road to land locked parcel denied. Motion passed to deny the request for the Town of Deerfield to create a roadway to said parcel.
Fish Lake Meeting: Lake has a little bit of milfoil. Tracked the fish stocking back to 2010 about 3000 fish every year.
Pick Caucus Date: January 11 @ 10:00 a.m.
Signed hwy. agreement for services provided by the county. Cheryl will mail to Hwy. Dept.
Chairman’s report: County is brushing horseshoe (10th, Bighorn & 9th) & 9th Lane.
Clerk’s report: Presidential election is officially done. Machine audit went well.
Meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
These minutes are subject to amendment or change at subsequent meetings of the Town Board, and any such changes will be detailed in the minutes of the meeting at which the amendments are proposed.
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
May 13, 2025
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order: 6:00 p.m.
Approval of the Agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the minutes from the May Regular Meeting: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills: Meyer, Stratton. Include Summit Fire Bill for $80.00 ck #1804. Rina will put a note in explaining their services are no longer needed. We will use the Fire Dept. to check fire extinguishers and conduct fire inspections. Also, CK 1805 for $150.00 to Howard Griffith for 2 tree removals.
Zoning – Sawmill on Hwy. C: Gentleman didn’t show. Zoning contacted him stating he needed a conditional use for his sawmill. He needs to apply for a conditional use – way too early in the process for the board to make a decision.
Roads – open quote: Scott Const. Include the option to do 13Th Ave. Intersection. Motion made by Supervisor Stratton to accept the $81,557.87 bid. Supervisor Meyer seconded the motion to accept the Scott Construction bid.
Lake District meetings: Fish Lake 8:00 @ Hancock. Marl Lake at 9:00 Here, Mill Pond 10:30.
Fire Dept.: Wautoma - New Chief soon. Larry Buntrock will be stepping down. Howard Griffith – new treasurer for Coloma fire Dept.
Chairman’s Report: Clerk’s College – board will pay if Cheryl wants to go. Shed-snow fence is up for grabs. Steve will take – Tom needs a short piece, though. Shed needs cleaning and organizing. Boat patrol meeting here, last Friday @ 5:00. John Sierk, Gary Humphrey, Jim Hamilton & Tom Whalley attended the meeting. What is the Village going to do? Jim Hamilton will present at their monthly meeting. Boat Patrol is set regardless of who participates.
Road report notes: Road signs-nothing extra on a stop sign – no road signs on stop signs. Howard submitted pictures of culvert on 9th Ave. It is separating and fill is flowing through the opening – there is now a dip in the road. Howard – trees laying in right-of-way go ahead and get out of way for ditch mowing.
Meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk