Town of York, Green County, Wisconsin
Minutes of Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Please Note: These Town Board meeting minutes are posted as draft-only to inform town residents of the topics addressed at the board meeting. These minutes are subject to review and possible revision at next month’s Town Board meeting and should not be considered official until they receive final board approval at that time.
The meeting was called to order by Dan Truttmann at 7:01 pm. The meeting was held via video conference on Zoom and in person. Chairman Dan Truttmann, 1st Supervisor Travis Leonard, 2nd Supervisor Aaron Gifford, and Clerk-Treasurer Brenda Hackbart were present. Verification of proper notice was given.
Public Comment: Clerk read Casey Umhoefer’s email regarding request for ‘school bus stop’ sign on County Road J. Dan Truttmann will contact Green County Highway to make request.
Minutes of 8/12/2025 Town Board Meetings: Minutes were presented. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve minutes as presented; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented. Brenda Hackbart shared details on upcoming tax collection agreement for chairman to sign and increased cost to mail tax bills; suggested moving “software & licensing” items out of clerk expense category in budget; will finalize converting savings account to higher yield type of account this week and need chairman to sign letter to bank – board discussed options; received notice of possible bank info compromised – will monitor; received request to add town hall cleaning wage increase when preparing 2026 budget.
Bills to be Paid: Report was presented. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve treasurer’s report and bills to be paid as presented; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report: Lance Moen reported grading, gravel on driveways, equipment maintenance, tires installed, called tree trimmer for York Valley tree. Travis Leonard reported new plow truck in Janesville and new delivery date is expected in January 2026.
Plan Commission Report: Dan Truttmann said will be meeting next week.
Business Items:
- Review New Glarus Fire Dept budget items: Ron Erickson provided amount due and option for loan buyout of town’s portion for Radio project; new fire truck estimates based on equalized values from 2025; 2026 budget went up by 2.4848%; explained stipend program for fire fighters to cover weekends, safety equipment/training purchased to support police and county in emergencies. Budget and Radio payment options to be discussed and approved at October board meeting.
- Approval of driveway permit for Deb Segebrecht (State Highway 39): Motion made by Aaron Gifford to approve the driveway permit application for Deb Segebrecht; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
- Approval of Driveway permit for Greg Peterson (Buckeye Road): Motion made by Travis Leonard to approve the driveway permit application for Greg Peterson; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Approval of Driveway permit for Steve Ruegsegger (N8048 County Road J): Application delivered at meeting; Steve provided info on shared driveway for Board. Motion made by Travis Leonard to approve the driveway permit application for Steve Ruegsegger; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried. Steve to attend Plan Commission.
- Discuss setback encroachment on Jacob Manske home construction: Dan Truttmann explained concerns relayed by Dave Kuehnel regarding easement and transformer placements.
- Discuss Draft Land Division Ordinance: Board discussed updates and final draft of ordinance; recommend holding Public Hearing for resident questions before approving. Clerk will post notice of Public Hearing to be held October 14, 2025 preceding regular Board meeting.
- Begin 2026 Budget: Initial discussion of 2026 Budget comparing 2024 to 2025; will create new category for ‘Technology’; Clerk to research few items to bring to October Board meeting.
- Discuss public interest in Book Box: Lance Moen shared suggestions received to host a Book Box. Board supports the idea for donations to build or buy one and Board will provide Town of York location – discussed various location options. Clerk will post on website asking for donations.
- Update on Badger Book election equipment: Clerk provided status on ordering equipment, WI Election Commission requirements, additional election workers training, need for more election workers, upfront cost that is 100% reimbursed by county funding, timing to implement in 2026, and made suggestion for backup generator due to alternate voting location may not be sufficient. Board members discussed sharing their personal generators on election day if needed. Board to contact another possible alternate voting location again.
Clerk also shared another email scam alert and obtained ‘sharps container’ from County for Town Hall.
Adjournment: Travis Leonard made motion to adjourn; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Brenda Hackbart, Clerk-Treasurer