Town of York, Green County, Wisconsin
Minutes of Monthly Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 10, 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 6:59 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, including notice of rescheduled.
Public Comment: None.
Minutes of 11/11/2025 Town Board Meetings: Minutes were presented and approved as presented.
Treasurer’s Report: Dan Truttmann noted Green County Highway Dept’s expected January 2026 delivery of bridge aid funds totaling over $41k. The treasurer’s report was presented. Clerk provided details: noticed removal of budgeted amounts for 53304 & 53305 beginning with 2024 Budget – amounts included in other ledger accounts; changes in pay for overtime hours worked in 2026; invoices sent for Fence Viewing; confirmed Board per diems – paid in January; confirmed patrolman’s banked hours – will payout balance > 40 hours (40 hours allowed to carryover); WTA/TAC dues increasing in 2026; and no foreseen costs for TDS laying fiber in right of way starting April 2026 – shared digital maps with Board after meeting. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve treasurer’s report as presented; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
Bills to be Paid: Report was presented. Motion made by Travis Leonard to approve bills to be paid as presented; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report: Lance Moen reported power steering repairs on plow truck, broken window/windshield, broken bracket on exhaust on Int’l truck, no update on new plow truck, attended meeting in Monroe, reported Badger Road railing complete, and confirmed inspection of multiple driveways for refund approvals.
Plan Commission Report: John Knicker stated nothing to report as commission meeting postponed to accommodate rescheduling of Board meeting.
Business Items:
- Approval of driveway permit fee refund for Greg Peterson: John Knicker noted a pending transfer of dwelling units request on the Plan Commission agenda. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve driveway permit fee refund for Greg Peterson; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Approval of driveway permit fee refund for Steve Ruegsegger: Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve driveway permit fee refund for Steve Ruegsegger; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
- Approval of driveway permit fee refund for Eric Miller: Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve driveway permit fee refund for Eric Miller; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Approval of driveway permit fee refund for Andrew Yost: Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve driveway permit fee refund for Andrew Yost; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
- Approval of driveway permit fee refund for Jacob Manske: Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve driveway permit fee refund for Jacob Manske; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Approval of driveway permit fee refund for Kevin Kovall: Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve driveway permit fee refund for Kevin Kovall; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Approval of driveway permit application AND driveway permit fee refund for Bryan and Angela Riesing: Clerk shared details why combining both requests; fee was received. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve driveway permit application for Bryan Riesing on N8250 County Rd J; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve driveway permit fee refund for Bryan and Angela Riesing on N8250 County Rd J; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Discussion and adoption of Draft Land Division Ordinance (proposed ordinance #2025-04): John Knicker and Charlie Umhoefer from Plan Commission present; along with Dan Truttmann, they provided details and reasons for additional updates to draft version dated 12/5/2025 (referenced new version dated 12/9/2025); noting town’s current inability to know of certain transactions and legal opinion supports updates. Discussions specific to sections 7.D. all of 7.E, F, and G. using examples to clarify intent (splits, transfers, divisions, concerns with developers, land values, definitions of ‘parcel area’ vs ‘parcel’, effective date for ordinance changes). Motion made by Dan Truttmann to adopt draft Ordinance 2025-04; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
Motion made by Dan Truttmann to add definition of Parcel Area to Ordinance 2025-04; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
Motion made by Dan Truttmann to amend by adding “…with exception made for parcel area derived from transferred dwelling units.” at end of sections 7.E.(1) and 7.E.(5); and amend 7.E.(3) as “No parcel area from a property under a single tax parcel ID number may be transferred unless the PARCEL AREA under the tax parcel ID number is at least 35 acres.” to Ordinance 2025- 04; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
Motion made by Travis Leonard to table approval of Ordinance 2025-04 to the January town board meeting; second by Dan Truttmann. Motion carried.
Clerk to add links in 12/10/2025 agenda on website for 12/5/2025 and 12/9/2025 versions for reference.
9. Discuss and act on Conditional Use Permit application for Michael Rassel: Mike Rassel submitted permit application with parcel legal description and specifics prior to meeting and were included in the meeting materials. Dan Truttmann stated letters were mailed to neighbors – none present, but some reached out to board members stating no objections. Mike Rassel provided detailed explanation of types of rides, attractions, no cost to attend and future plans. Motion made by Travis Leonard to approve the town recommendation of Conditional Use Permit application for Mike Rassel; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
10. Approve appointed election inspectors for 2026-2027 Election Term: Clerk confirmed nominations received from both major political parties, shared process to schedule workers and explained extra steps to prepare for using new Badger Book equipment. Dan Truttmann read aloud and in entirety 2025-03 Resolution Appointing 2026-2027 Election Inspectors. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve the Resolution Appointing 2026-2027 Election Inspectors; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
11. Discuss choosing assessor starting in 2026: Clerk provided proposed contract details for Appraisal Associates (existing assessor) and Accurate Appraisal. Discussion on options such as Market Update vs Revaluation, cost differences, limited providers in area/state, currently in automatically renewed status with Appraisal Associates for 2026. No action as Board seeks more clarification on comparison of services from the two assessors.
Adjournment: Travis Leonard made motion to adjourn; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Brenda Hackbart, Clerk-Treasurer