Town of York, Green County, Wisconsin
Minutes of Annual Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Please Note: These Annual Town Meeting minutes are posted as draft-only to inform town residents of the topics addressed at the Annual Meeting. These minutes are subject to review and possible revision at next year’s Annual Town Meeting and should not be considered official until they receive final board approval at that time.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm by Chairperson Dan Truttmann. The meeting was held in person and as a video conference on Zoom. Chairman Dan Truttmann, 1st Supervisor Travis Leonard, 2nd Supervisor Aaron Gifford, and Clerk-Treasurer Brenda Hackbart were present, as well as several town residents in attendance.
Agenda presentation: Dan Truttmann presented the agenda, noting that any additional items to be added will be discussed after 2026 Budget presentation.
Public Input: John Knicker requested addition of motion to change from holding caucus for elected town office nominations. Curtis Moen requested addition of discussing Plan Commission appointments.
Minutes presentation: The minutes from April 15, 2025, Annual Town Meeting were presented. Motion made by Curtis Moen to approve the minutes as presented; second by Bill Kuenzi. Motion carried.
Set date for 2027 Annual Town Meeting: The 2027 Annual Town Meeting date was discussed. Motion made by April Prusia to set the date for the 2027 Annual Town Meeting to Tuesday, April 20, 2027, at 7:00 pm: second by Holly Knicker. Motion carried.
2025 Annual Report and 2026 Budget: The 2025 Budget vs. Actual, 2026 Budget, and comparison between 2025 Actual vs 2026 Budget were presented. Discussed the 2025 increase in income due to plow truck loan proceeds, retained in reserves, funds used in 2026 when truck delivered. Curtis Moen questioned increase in permit income; Clerk noted 13 new homes in 2025 at $1800/permit, Board clarified funds held until refunds requested. April Prusia questioned amount for NG Fire Truck capital outlay account in 2025; Clerk stated funds held in reserve of $72,500 at year end; Dan Truttmann explained reserve funds, $60,000 loan taken out in 2026 and offset of available funds to be used for NG Fire Truck. Dan Truttmann shared expected increase in mill rate due to debt service; need more budgeted for road repairs, obtaining bids to determine work for next year.
Change in nomination process for elected town office candidates: John Knicker made motion to provide for the nomination of elective town office candidates at a nonpartisan primary pursuant to WI state statute 8.05(3)(a). John explained change from holding caucus to process of holding nonpartisan primary if have more than two (2) candidates for position; allows for more opportunity for residents to participate in process and vote; verified details with UW Extension Legal and WI Towns Association for process to change. Jessica Peterson seconded motion. Curtis Moen asked for costs to operate nonpartisan primary as needed; Clerk outlined estimated costs for election officials, clerk per diem, free ballots from county, unknown cost for absentee mailings, estimated total minimum of $500. Bob Bergman stated would provide more resident involvement, allow more time to consider candidates, and current method inappropriate for town size. April Prusia asked if other municipalities use this method; Clerk stated unsure. John Knicker noted can always change back. Curtis Moen requested paper ballots for vote. Brenda Hackbart (as Clerk) appointed Jessica Peterson to assist with tallying paper votes: 12 affirmative, 6 negative, 1 ‘blank’ vote. Dan Truttmann confirmed motion carries.
Discussion on Plan Commission appointments: Curtis Moen stated Plan Commission members should be appointed by majority vote of the Board. Dan Truttmann confirmed the Board Chair nominates and the Board then votes to approve; may potentially have two (2) positions available at end of their term, which is 3 years.
Adjournment: Motion made by Curtis Moen to adjourn; second by Jessica Peterson. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Brenda Hackbart, Clerk-Treasurer