Township of Deerfield, WI
Township of Deerfield, WI
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
BUDGET MEETING
November 9, 2022
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Budget meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Motion made by Supervisor Meyer, seconded by Supervisor Stratton to approve the 2023 proposed budget as prepared.
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
November 9, 2022
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Regular meeting called to order at: 7:05 p.m.
Approval of the agenda for November 9, 2022: Motion – Supervisor Meyer; Second - Supervisor Stratton
Approval of the October Regular Meeting minutes: Motion – Supervisor Stratton; Second – Supervisor Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills: Motion – Supervisor Meyer; Second – Supervisor Whalley
Election report: Cheryl reported on the election. 420 total voters. All went smoothly.
ATV Signs – update: Signs are up. People seem to be very respectful.
State Convention Report: Solar informational meeting was not what was expected.
Chairman’s Report: The board will contact McCartney flooring in Wautoma for a quote on new flooring in the town hall. The current, old flooring is splitting and nails are popping up.
Treasurer’s Report: Most likely won’t do pay in person again this year. Remote access has been giving her trouble lately. Will check into another brand and has the board’s ok to get another one. CD’s – we need a plan to move from current bank to new bank.
Road Report Notes: George said we would have the same person snowplowing.
Zoning: Letter
Community Center Meeting-report: Refrigerator not working, warming things not working. New janitor. Take carpet off the wall and drywall.
Fire Department: UTV died. Will take money out of funds. Won $192,000.00 grant for air packs.
Adjourned at: 7:42 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
August 8, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at: 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda for the August Regular Meeting: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the minutes from the July regular meeting: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the treasurer’s financial report and pay all bills: Add one check #1391 WI Towns Assoc. $210.00 (registration for workshop) Stratton, Meyer
Contract for Assessment Services: Stratton, Meyer to accept contract for Associated Appraisal Consultants for 3 years.
Leo T. – Sq. footage problem – dwelling: Proposed plan is a cabin with loft. 14 X 36 504+252=756. Include a walkout basement – possibly. Acting as his own general contractor. Possible sauna cabin (10 x 18) in the far future. Chairman Whalley indicated the dwelling has the square footage needed – probably won’t need the Agreement. Chairman Whalley will call zoning with the board decision to ok.
Community Center Report: Putting in a different floor in the kitchen. Chip-Sealed the parking lot.
Chairman’s Report: Brian Friemark got the TRIP bid sheets to Tom. Needs to be published for 2 weeks. Hwy. dept. is busy. Check for an extension due to running out of time.
Road report notes: Stop sign on 13th & Beechnut from the west – can’t see stop sign. Needs to be trimmed back.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
September 13, 2022
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at: 7:00
Approval of the agenda: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the minutes from August Regular meeting: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the Treasurer’s Report and pay all bills: 3 extra checks, 1183 Braelyn Pionke $11.00; 1182 Black hawk marine $4.27; 1184 Wisconsin Towns Association $360.00. Stratton, Meyer. Check for $5000 from the Brewer estate for the cemetery fund (not deposited yet). Cheryl will write a thank you letter for the gift.
Lake District Reports: Fish Lake planting fish on Friday (9/16). Mill Pond – informational meeting. Not a lot of business discussed.
Fire Department Update: Labor Day celebration was a great success. Trucks are in good shape.
Sheriff’s Department Report: Sheriff Zuehlke in attendance. Staffing is currently an issue. Lots of overtime. 7000+ calls so far this year. Scams / contractor fraud are abundant. Building project – recently approved 26.5 million. Asked for an enclosed evidence garage.
Chairman’s Report: Culvert project – culvert is in. Kathy is keeping those bills separate. Spraying.
Clerk’s Report: Receiving and compiling dollar amounts for budgetary purposes. Gearing up for the November election.
Road Report Notes: Mowing? Better late than never.
Zoning: Couple of letters…
Meeting adjourned at 7:37 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
October 10, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order: 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the minutes from the September regular meeting: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the treasurer’s financial report and pay all bills: Meyer, Stratton
Board business:
Stevens Point convention: Transportation programs.
Budget Prep Meeting: October 31st @ 6:00 p.m. Tuesday
Chairman’s Report: Buschke road -need to watch this private road regarding snowplowing. Transportation report is done and sent in.
Clerk: receiving numbers for budget and mill rates.
Treasurer: Rina absent from meeting but left a report.
Roads: Mowing has started
Zoning: nothing
Adjourned at: 7:13 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
February 14, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 6:15 p.m.
Jamie Delikowski, Superintendent, Tri-County, and Mark Bacon speaking to board (Supervisor Meyer absent) on upcoming referendum. 1992 state referendum installed, set revenue limits. Tri County is 410th out of 420 schools. 2015 brought a budget deficit. During Covid the school received ESSER funds which are now spent. Operational income matches operational outcome. The school is looking at a $1.45 million referendum. It is something that should have happened many years ago. If referendum doesn’t pass, short term borrowing must happen.
Approval of agenda: Stratton, Whalley
Approval of January minutes: Whalley, Stratton
Treasurer’s Report & Pay Bills: Stratton, Whalley
Front Lights: They are on a timer now, make dusk to dawn instead (LED).
Fire Dept. Report: Annual meeting. Make a check out to Hancock Fire Department for $75 for meal at annual meeting and Wautoma Fire District for $100 for annual meeting meal to be paid at March meeting. Tom & Roger
Cemetery – Discussion. Chairman Whalley spoke with Carol Nawrocki, Wisconsin Town’s Association, re: a family buying 2 plots and nobody is anywhere around. 1st – try to contact family, 2nd post in paper. How to level out the ground where the school was? Check with David Bacon on a 6ft. tiller.
ARPA Funds: $60,184.50 left to spend. Flooring and carpeting. New sink/faucet. Possible road work.
Clerk report: Election on the 21st.
Treasurer report: Taxes done. Bank changeover Feb. 13th to Bank First. Interest in Local Govt. Pool has increased.
Road Report: Lots of sand left on the roads. Dean Ebert trimmed all his trees so the Town won’t have to spray or trim.
Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
ANNUAL MEETING
April 18, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. The board will take a look at the Smart Growth information throughout the year to see if any updates are needed. Such as small signs on road right-of-way – ordinance, fee, etc. Another item is mini sheds, container storage.
REGULAR MEETING
Called to order at: 7:05 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the March minutes: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills: Stratton, Meyer
Library Report: Michelle Bacon was present to inform the board of new happenings with the library. The library has decided to add on a meeting room and is currently accepting bids to construct this addition. Federal fund application was filled out.
Election Report: Cheryl reported on the April 4th election. Board members were sworn in before the meeting started.
Lake District Report: Fish Lake board met – milfoil will be treated. Fish survey to be completed. Restocking 1200 walleye and 1500 perch.
Schedule Road Ride: May 2nd (Tuesday)
Board of Review: Dates & Times. Open Book, Thursday, May 18th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (by phone only). BOR, Tuesday, June 6th, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Chairman’s Report:
Clerk’s Report: Cheryl will attend BOR training on Saturday, April 22.
Treasurer’s Report: nothing
Road Report Notes: Brown Deer – grind up gravel and grade accordingly.
Zoning: Permits & Timber reports
Wautoma Fire District report: Wisconsin Service Award Program – sort of a retirement program for fire personnel. Currently approx.. 35 members – where will the money to invest come from. Stipulations will apply for an individual to be eligible to receive this money.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
September 12, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at: 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the minutes from the August Regular meeting: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills: Stratton, Meyer
Fire Department – Informational: Hancock - All good. Call volume is up a little bit. All is ready for generator now just waiting for the generator itself to arrive. New air packs arrived.
Wautoma – need approval of everyone to get a new tanker. Looking to increase each municipality by 10%, 12% or 15% in annual contributions for vehicle replacement fund.
Late mowing: Handle same as in the past (Batwing). Overhanging branches – does the county have something to take care of overhanging branches? Use on Brown Deer, 7th around the end of the lake.
Zoning: copies
Adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
August 9, 2022
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the minutes from July Regular meeting: Meyer, Whalley
Approval of the Treasurer’s Report and pay all bills: Stratton, Meyer
ATV Routes – Discussion. Debra & Troy Schmitz in attendance. A discussion of which roads town roads should be opened took place. Supervisor Meyer suggested all town roads North of Co. C. Supervisor Stratton suggested all or none. It was noted that 13th is a shared road with the Town of Wautoma. Need to work on getting parts of County Roads open to travel. Debra noted she will put together a map of county roads needed to get to Hancock or any other notable places and will work with the County on getting those roads opened as routes. She will also contact the ATV/UTV club regarding signage. Chairman Whalley made the motion to open all town of Deerfield roads as ATV/UTV routes; Supervisor Stratton seconded the motion. Motion made and passed, all Town of Deerfield roads will be open to ATV/UTV travel when all signs are up.
Chairman’s report: Records. Records in upstairs storage are in very good shape. Sort minutes by year for future storage.
Clerk’s Report: Fall Partisan Primary election currently going on. Good turnout so far. Minor problem of ballots jamming that is happening statewide due to paper and supply chain issues – small problem that is easily fixed.
Treasurer’s report: Rina has the fire dues money and will pay 2% next month.
Fish Lake landing: 2 holes beside culvert need to be fixed, if not the road will wash.
Signs: Signs are being chewed. Supervisor Meyer has a fix. Some need to be replaced.
Zoning: 1 letter re: no land use permit for a new 30 x 50 pole building.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
January 11, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Whalley
Approval of the minutes: Whalley, Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s Report and pay all bills: 2 extra checks. Meyer, Whalley
Board Business:
Possible ARPA Expenditures: Cheryl will figure out where we stand dollar-wise. McCartney looked at the floor. Possibly patching bad spots. Supervisor Stratton suggested getting a second opinion. Possible new carpeting in the office area to be installed after Labor Day and have a work day to move and clean out files. Cheryl will find a new records retention list.
Chairman’s Report: Boat patrol for 2022 is completed. Each municipality should be about $1,000.
Clerk: February 21st election
Treasurer’s Report: CD’s & minutes changing all over. Taxes are going well. FDIC insurance per account? Bank change over. Mileage is 65.5 cents/mile.
Road Report: Don’t spare the sand! County is doing a good job.
Zoning: Miller – conditional use. Custom cabinet business – 40 x 60 garage to be used until the new building is completed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
June 13, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Add for discussion Town Advocacy Council. Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the minutes from the May regular meeting: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the treasurer’s financial report and pay all bills: Stratton, Meyer
Board Business:
Major roadwork for summer & mowing /brushing: Quote from Scott Const. All except #4. Meyer, Stratton. Broad Band – see list – Tom will take to Brian at the Hwy, Dept. County to do mowing.
Lake District Reports – Marl Lake – good attendance, good water quality. Mill Pond – full house. Fish Lake-stock same number of perch & walleye,
Fire Dept. update – gearing up for Labor Day. Wautoma – give $2,500 of ARPA money to fire dept.? Wait to see what other municipalities do.
Town Advocacy Council: Discuss next month.
Treasurer remarks: Staples commercial program is discontinued.
Road Report Notes: Bryan (county highway commissioner) called Supervisor Whalley regarding Broad Banding. Overpasses – work/quote needs to be published twice. Will talk also about mowing. Fish Lake Cemetery – level out and find old school foundation.
Zoning: 2 items
Adjourned: 7:23 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
March 14, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at: 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the minutes of the February Regular Meeting: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s Financial Report & pay all bills: Stratton, Meyer
Fire Department Updates: Monday night meeting. Wautoma currently conducting meat raffle. Gun raffle later. Hancock/Coloma training at Heartland Farms, Thedacare, Midstate. Great training! 2 new ice rescue suits. UTV upgraded with new lighting.
ARPA Funds discussion: Plenty of time to use funds – 2025/26
Cemeteries: County could take out Aspen trees with their chipper. Fish Lake: mark trees to be taken out. Level uneven ground.
April board meeting April 18, 2023. BOR training meeting April 22,2023 (Saturday) in Stevens Point – Cheryl will attend.
Chairman’s report: Driveway permit on 11th.(across from park entrance)
Clerk’s report: Elections
Treasurer’s report: Routing numbers with new bank changeover
Road report: possible road projects. Mill pond culvert (old cement one).
Zoning: Section 12. Lots of stuff stored on the property that is prohibited.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
October 11, 2022
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
HANCOCK, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Agenda approved as posted. Minutes approved from the September regular meeting as printed. Approval of Treasurer’s Financial Report and pay all bills.
BOARD BUSINESS
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Wautoma had trucks pump tested in Coloma. One truck needed $1000 of work. The other one was good. Hancock also had theirs done and all was okay.
LAKE DISTRICT: Chairman Whalley got the water patrol financials done for 2021. Each municipality owes $990.92.
ATV UPDATE: The club will finance the signs. Nothing has been done yet – unsure if it is legal to operate the ATVs on the roadway without the signs being posted.
BUDGET MEETING DATE: October 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Nothing to report.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Nothing to report.
ROAD REPORT: Spraying and mowing done by the county.
ZONING: Nothing to report.
Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Rina Rasmussen, Treasurer
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
July 11, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the agenda: Meyer, Stratton
Approval of the minutes of the June Regular Board meeting: Stratton, Meyer
Approval of the Treasurer’s financial report and pay all bills: Meyer, Stratton
Board Business:
Town Advocacy Council – Action – Supervisor Meyer made a motion wait until January 1st to join. Membership runs by calendar year. Second, Supervisor Stratton
Security Services: discussion, action. Chairman Whalley received a call from PerMar Security on July 4th. regarding smoke in the building. No smoke. Chairman Whalley met with a representative from the company and found out the shed was not set up with a security alarm – it is now set up.
Wautoma Area Fire Dept.: Wisconsin Service Award Program – Supervisor Meyer explained the program is for firemen who have been with the program for a period of time and are eligible to receive a monetary payment for their service. A voice vote was taken on board support of this program: Supervisor Stratton – yes; Supervisor Meyer – yes; Chairman Whalley – Yes. All in favor of supporting the Service Award Program (resolution 2023-03). Fun fact: WAFD- May, 97 calls.
Chairman report: Scott Const. coming first part of August. Spoke with Hwy. Commissioner, Brian Freimark- they are behind but will publish TRIP info for 2 weeks shortly.
Treasurer’s Report: Uniontel email - non-use will be terminated. Associated Appraisal contract renewal.
Road Report: Broadbanding – final bill not received yet.
Zoning: 1 item
Meeting adjourned: 7:42 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield
TOWN OF DEERFIELD
REGULAR MEETING
May 9, 2023
W10760 COUNTY ROAD BC
Hancock, WI 54943
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approve Agenda: Motion Meyer, Second Stratton
Approve Minutes from the April regular meeting: Motion Stratton, Second Meyer
Approve Treasurer Report: 2 additions. #1349 Martin Pionke $75.00; #1350 Danielle Meyer $75.00. Motion Meyer, Second Stratton
Lake District Info: Fish Lake meeting at 8:00 a.m., Marl Lake meets at 9:00, Mill Pond meets at 10:30.
Fire District Report: Wautoma arial truck needs work. Where to have the work done? Bring to the fire board attention at the meeting. Hancock OK’d the generator – about half of the money will come from the “Holmes” donation.
Cemeteries: Flag down on North Deerfield – torn. Trees removed by the County and chipped the brush. Sign is up again at Fish Lake – the post was broken and the sign was thrown over the fence.
Hall: Stain the Ramp – gray?
Chairman’s Report –
Clerk’s Report – BOR Training
Road Report: No wedging. Quite a bit of broadband (rubber stuff). Chip sealing. Road ride Tuesday the 16th @ 3:00 p.m. Bid received for Brown Deer - $31,000, trip money $24,000.
Zoning: copies of building permits, etc.
Meeting adjourned at: 7:25 p.m.
Cheryl Pionke, Clerk
Town of Deerfield