MINUTES of February 10, 2026 Board Meeting

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Town of York, Green County, Wisconsin

Minutes of Monthly Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 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 7:00 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: Curtis Moen commented on Plan Commission change to monthly meeting date from 1st Tuesday to 2nd Wednesday of month with little notice; concerns over Plan Commission spending too much time and money on too many ordinances/covenants/etc. Gary Thompson commented on decisions need to be about community, not just individual interests; concern over land division ordinance changes impacting landowners.  Travis Thompson concerned landowners need to be better represented with more landowners on Plan Commission.  Dave Kuehnel asked for clarification on landowners versus homeowners.  Mark Muench commented on land division ordinance changes increasing costs; will complicate surveys; wants it simplified to remove confusion between virtual acres and actual acres; suggested limiting transfers to one instance and charging transfer fee. Curtis Moen stated he agreed with limiting transfers.

Minutes of 1/13/2025 Town Board Meetings: Minutes were presented and approved as presented.

Treasurer’s Report: Clerk Brenda Hackbart shared: delays and issues on few checks sent in mail, reported another stop pay for lost check in mail requiring hand delivered replacement check; made 1st plow truck loan payment; began audit work with accountant; processing dog licenses with many still missing – added reminder to Facebook; advised Board of replacement sign costs for dumpsters.  Clerk requested Board approve immediate payout of any Patrolman overtime greater than 1:1 ratio to better meet new Qualified Overtime Pay rules; Board and Patrolman agreed.  Clerk shared: Pellitteri shred offer for town; utilized QuickBooks to process & file W2s and 1099s for small added cost; reported delay in receiving invoices from assessor since 12/2025 – no late fees; confirmation received from New Glarus and Blanchardville on service boundaries aligning with county records – no change in Blanchardville contract cost as calculated based on equalized values we provide matches county; reported $1,000 cost for tax flyers & receipt of $5,200 from county for Badger Books; confirmed with Board the $10K bridge repair payment to county last month is not reimbursable; and County Hwy Dept confirmed should receive $41K bridge repair reimbursement in March.

Bills to be Paid: Report was presented; Board and Patrolman discussion on 2 bills for truck repairs from Lakeside International.  Travis Leonard will contact Lakeside requesting reduction in larger billing.  Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve Green County Highway Dept bill and smaller Lakeside International bill for coolant leak to be paid; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.

Patrolman’s Report: Lance Moen reported using ice chips, clearing snow, brush cutting, and referenced county’s bridge inspection reports for Gould Hill Rd (Board questioned if Sawmill Rd) and Dougherty Rd.  Discussion on both bridge reports.  Dan Truttmann will check with county on sharing costs for both bridges and if qualifies for Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP).

Plan Commission Report: Dan Truttmann shared they are asking for direction on driveway ordinance, nuisance ordinance, and lighting ordinance.  Clerk read emailed statement from John Knicker on tabled Land Division ordinance: noted almost 3 years’ worth of meetings by Plan Commission or Town Board or both, public hearings, and work with attorney; ordinance has been “extensively discussed, legally vetted, and is an infinitely flexible ordinance” due to recent addition of variance request process; approval of Land Division ordinance provides forward movement on Comprehensive Plan; future changes to ordinance is always an option; and he “urged” the Town Board to move forward with this ordinance.

Business Items:

  1. Approval of dwelling unit transfer from Mark Muench to XTRA Footage Properties LLC: Discussed as part of items presented last month but weren’t added to agenda.  Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve the transfer of 2 dwelling units from Mark Muench to XTRA Footage; second by Travis Leonard.  Motion carried.
  2. Discussed Town of York Subdivision and Platting Ordinance: Discussion on Board member questions, noting confusion on some details, how viewable at county level, impacts on subdivisions/growth, preserve farmland/productive land, need legal input if make more changes, legal reasons require ordinance be updated, consider transfer fee(s), benefit of variance language.  Travis Leonard suggested checklist to clarify process for splits and transfers.  Aaron Gifford stated everyone knows what they have today but these changes need clarity for residents. Clerk reported York had double # of new homes (6 in 2024, 12 in 2025).  Dan Truttmann took note of all suggestions to share at next Plan Commission meeting.  No vote; tabled until next meeting.
  3. Discussed feedback for Plan Commission to work on Driveway Ordinance: Revised version of ordinance presented at meeting – not version in meeting packet:  change to measurement requirements.  Aaron Gifford and Travis Leonard requested adding step for initial approval of ‘roughed in’ driveway before installation to prevent issues after the fact. Dan Truttmann shared this used to be in effect but created added burden on town for inspections.  Clerk clarified 3 parties involved in approvals between county zoning, building permit, and driveway permit; creates disconnect for residents knowing process and driveway permit may be missed. Dan Truttmann shared update for Steiner driveway – suggested staking out for town to inspect before continuing with installation.  Dan Truttmann proposed Patrolman use list to track initial and final inspections.  Discussed clarification on $1,500 cost on shared driveway.

Clerk shared additional topic for Plan Commission to consider per DNR requiring update to our Recycling Ordinance by April 30.

  1. Approved contract for assessor: Dan Truttmann shared response from Associated Appraisal; noted inadequate data from prior years which impacts using different assessors unfamiliar with town’s history; timing for required revaluation; costs are appropriate and able to split out over multiple years; option of interior inspections vs exterior only. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve five (5) year contract with Associated Appraisal and to schedule an exterior revaluation in 2027; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
  2. Approved Resolution to take out loan for York’s portion of New Glarus Fire Truck payment: Discussed terms (4.5% for five years, annual payment of $13,696) and amount of loan needed for York’s amount due of $135,692; clerk confirmed $72,500 in reserves; Dan Truttmann suggested using town funds to reduce loan amount to $60,000.  Motion made by Travis Leonard to adopt Resolution #2026-02 Approving Borrowing of $60,000 for Town of York’s Portion to Purchase New Glarus Fire Truck from Woodford State Bank; second by Aaron Gifford.  Motion carried.
  3. Approved system additions to new plow truck: Discussed if each addition is necessary and suited for the truck; cost is appropriate for each; cost of material to use with PreWet system.  Motion made by Travis Leonard to approve purchase of PreWet system for $9,361 and Chain Kit for $3,314 for the new plow truck; second by Dan Truttmann.  Motion carried.
  4. Approved cost for secure storage of Badger Books and town records: Clerk shared county expectations/requirements to provide secure storage for voting machine and Badger Books; suggested options for secure storage location in Town Hall and materials used; appropriate to add space for confidential records also. Patrolman and Board discussed costs depending on materials used. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to allocate $1,500 to build secure enclosure for the election equipment and confidential materials; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
  5. Discussed Garbage/Recycling Center (GRC) tags: Clerk shared costs from 2015 for 500 tags; suggested options from other clerks more cost effective and easily replaceable.  Board request clerk order single package of the suggested paper hanger tags to sample; can order more if works well.
  6. Approved use of Patrolman and Equipment by Adams Township: Clerk shared contract for Board review; similar to last year’s contract. Discussion on adding Grapple to equipment used and cost associated; adding Adams pays fuel costs; verified details in contract.  Motion made by Dan Truttmann to renew the contract with Adams Township for the rental of the Volvo using the contract from last year and to rent the Grapple attachment for $600 plus fuel costs; second by Travis Leonard.  Motion carried.

Adjournment: Dan Truttmann made motion to adjourn; second by Travis Leonard.  Motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 9:51 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Brenda Hackbart, Clerk-Treasurer