Town of York, Green County, Wisconsin
Minutes of Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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 7:03 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: Travis Thompson expressed gratitude to Board and Plan Commission for their work/updates so far on land division ordinance based on feedback; shared family history of property, concerns on making decisions on ordinance without more input from residents and has some remaining questions on ordinance draft.
Gary Thompson shared family history of property, concerns on housing unit reductions and loss of legacy opportunities with draft land division ordinance.
Minutes of 12/10/2025 Town Board Meetings: Minutes were presented and approved as presented.
Treasurer’s Report: Brenda Hackbart reported receipt of Fence Viewing fees from all parties; Board approved return of fees paid to Wes Watrud as not his complaint. Brenda Hackbart reported $1,000 shortage of 2025 clerk wages – Board approved paying out using 2025 budget; stop pay expense on lost check in mail; receiving dog license applications – reminder to all in attendance to send theirs in; other municipalities reporting scams using municipality letterhead – Clerk to post warning on Facebook and website; confirmed which account to list Treasurer’s bond (for property taxes) expense; and provided mileage amounts over last few years expected higher in 2026 due to elections. Dan Truttmann noted Public Works category is over budget; Brenda Hackbart explained due to increase in last month’s repair costs and driveway fee refunds issued. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to amend 2025 budget line #53 Public Works, budgeted amount to be $280,200; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
Bills to be Paid: Report was presented; discussion on Green County bill for Badger Rd bridge. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve treasurer’s report and bills to be paid; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report: Lance Moen reported cutting brush, downed trees, clearing snow/ice, more repairs on old truck but with Monroe Truck giving us labor reductions on invoices. Lance Moen and Travis Leonard looked at new plow truck; need to advise Monroe Truck on our choice of Pre-Wet and Insta-chain options – Travis Leonard to obtain. Board discussed adding to February meeting as need pricing for approval.
Plan Commission Report: Clerk read John Knicker’s emailed Plan Commission (PC) report noting the following:
- PC recommends Board approve Mark Muench’s request to transfer 1 additional dwelling unit with previous property sale from Muench’s parcel #23032-00950200 to XTRA Footage Properties LLC parcel #23032-00750220, equaling total of 2 dwelling units on the parcel;
- PC recommends Board approve Greg Peterson to transfer 1 dwelling unit from 23032-01501000 to parcel 23032-01533000 – this is only a database correction of original DUA allotments to Peterson’s parcels;
- PC recommends Board approve Greg Peterson’s land division request to split parcel 23032-0150100 (10.5 acres) to 6 acre parcel with 1 dwelling unit, 5 acre parcel, and Mr. Peterson vowed to complete his building permit process (pay fee to town);
- PC requests Board approve town attorney review draft Outdoor Lighting Limitation Ordinance and provide recommendations.
Dan Truttmann asked to add Muench transfer to XTRA Footage to February meeting.
Business Items:
- Approval of land division and CSM for Greg Peterson: Discussed CSM is preliminary and County to provide actual # upon Town’s approval, then back to Town for signature. Motion made by Travis Leonard to approve the land division and CSM for Greg Peterson (as noted above); second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Discussed Town of York Subdivision and Platting Ordinance: Clerk noted sections updated from last board meeting are reflected in draft version. Board discussed the updates, addressed public comments, shared thoughts on reasons for revising, referenced specific properties to answer specific questions, possible inclusion of 90-day delay in enforcement of new ordinance. Travis Leonard and Aaron Gifford requested additional time to consider ordinance for more clarity and continue answering residents’ questions, noting next Plan Commission meeting. Motion made by Travis Leonard to table the Subdivision and Platting Ordinance until the February meeting; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Approval of Blanchardville Fire/EMS contract for 2026: Travis Leonard provided details on both Fire and EMS costs. Motion made by Travis Leonard to approve 2026 Contract for Fire Protection and/or Ambulance Service; second by Dan Truttmann. Motion carried.
Clerk shared new pricing from New Glarus new fire truck received from Ron Erickson prior to meeting; will add to February meeting for approval.
4. Discussed Garbage/Recycling Center (GRC) tags: Clerk shared have shortage of remaining tags, options to identify as a resident – use stickers or hanger tags, if still needed, costs to re-order. Clerk to research hanger tags costs. Aaron Gifford brought up need for additional dumpsters at GRC; Clerk obtain pricing for one additional garbage and one additional recycling dumpster from Pellitteri.
- Discuss choosing assessor: No updates since December meeting; Clerk to request update from Associated Appraisal to present at February meeting for possible approval.
6. Approve new part-time patrolman: Board discussed availability of existing part-time staff and need to have additional. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to offer part-time patrolman position to Dylan McGowan at the current part-time rate; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
7. Discuss storage needs for Badger Books and town records: Clerk confirmed equipment added to business insurance policy, need for waterproof/secure storage, reminded Board of town hall records storage discussion from 2024 meetings. Clerk to obtain containers for Badger Books.
- Approve #2026-01 Resolution Authorizing Town Clerk to Reduce Number of Election Officials at any Election: Clerk shared common practices from other municipalities and WI Election Commission, and reasons for reducing officials is acceptable with Badger Books. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve #2026-01 Resolution Authorizing Town Clerk to Reduce the Number of Election Officials at any Election; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
Adjournment: Dan Truttmann made motion to adjourn; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Brenda Hackbart, Clerk-Treasurer