Town of York, Green County, Wisconsin
Minutes of Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 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 7:00pm. 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: Mark Muench requested chair and clerk sign a previously confirmed CSM and Town Review of Land Division form; clerk made copies. Travis Leonard shared John LaPlant has contracted someone to clean up neighboring property and may require road to close.
Minutes of 6/9/2026 Town Board Meetings: Minutes were presented. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve the Minutes from the last meeting as presented; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Brenda Hackbart presented reports and shared update on bank conversion progress and closing of former bank accounts; received final invoice from county on voting tabulator; updates to various ledger accounts including increase in trash expenses for added dumpster.
Clerk shared need for Allegiant Oil prepaid contract to be signed (patrolman confirmed tank only 29% full). Motion made by Dan Truttmann to contract 700 gallons from Allegiant Oil at $1.44/gallon of propane; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
Bills to be Paid: Brenda Hackbart presented bills to be paid; one is from Green County Highway Dept with Board identified amount to invoice resident (Dan Truttman) for cold patch. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve bills to be paid and treasurer’s report; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report: Lance Moen reported mowing working around fiber being laid; cleanup after storms; no work on Yankee Hollow by Scott Construction yet; some dura patch done; controlling noxious weeds including Wild Teasel compared to neighbor counties; discussed chains and Pre-Wet kit for new plow truck; work on Jeremiason Lane. Dan Truttmann received call about apron work needed on York Center Rd – patrolman to determine if in right of way in township.
Plan Commission Report: Dan Truttmann confirmed discussing Mark Muench’s parcel and fee schedule.
Business Items:
- Approved driveway permit for Dean & Rae Reeson: Board reviewed map and confirmed no issues; Motion made by Aaron Gifford to approve the driveway permit for Dean & Rae Reeson; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
- Approved CSM for Jacob Schaefer: Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve the CSM for Jacob Schaefer; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Table discussion and action on draft Fee Schedule for Land Division Ordinance: Board members will review various versions and will discuss at next Board meeting. Dan Truttmann and Clerk to work on creating new Transfer form.
- Discussed Election Security subgrant: Clerk explained $2,000 grant is available for election related expenses; shared suggestions from other municipalities including security cameras on entrances, backup generator and other items York has already implemented. Board recommended Clerk obtain quote for generator to use for grant submission.
- Changed August regular Board meeting: Due to Partisan Primary occurring on regular Tuesday date, Board agreed on Thursday, August 13, 2026, for regular meeting. Clerk to post notice.
- Discussed Assessment Roll update: Clerk shared notification from Green County that one parcel required change in category, doesn’t impact overall assessment amounts, no action required, Clerk made notations in 2026 Assessment Roll.
- Board convened to Closed Session at 8:08pm: Dan Truttmann read statement announcing the statutory exemption and subject of the closed meeting as discussing a potential property purchase. Motion made by Travis Leonard to move into closed session; second by Dan Truttmann. No further discussion, all members in the affirmative. Motion carried. Board returned from Closed Session at 9:28pm: Motion made by Dan Truttmann to move out of closed session; second by Travis Leonard. No further discussion, all members in the affirmative. Motion carried.
Adjournment: Travis Leonard made motion to adjourn; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:29pm.
Respectfully submitted, Brenda Hackbart, Clerk-Treasurer