Town of York, Green County, Wisconsin
Minutes of Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 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 7:04pm. 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: none
Minutes of 4/21/2025 Town Board Meetings: Minutes were presented. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve the Minutes from the last meeting; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Brenda Hackbart presented report and shared receiving credit from Green County Highway on March statement, received payment from Tallman for culvert, paid Blanchardville EMS contract in May, $798 to election officials for in person training to date, status of changing banks, working with New Glarus and Blanchardville fire/EMS service boundary maps to match Green County’s. Motion made by Travis Leonard to approve treasurer’s report; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
Bills to be Paid: None
Patrolman’s Report: Lance Moen reported prepping for dura patches/cold patches/road work, waiting on items for truck, ditch cleaning, culvert work, fire number signs received/to be installed, and discussed some damage to roads from driveway installs – after driveways completed will invoice residents for Green County Hwy repair work.
Plan Commission Report: Dan Truttmann reported working on fee schedules and collecting/updating parcel info for database.
Business Items:
- Approval of driveway permit refund for Jordan and Maggie Steiner: Dan Truttmann reported driveway updates met requirements. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve the driveway refund for Steiner; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
- Approval of Conditional Use Permit for lodging by Morgan Robertson: Board discussion on minimal impact on neighbors, forms completed and reviewed. Mindy Marty had questions on usage, limits on stays, if only for residents. Morgan Robertson responded with his residency and as short-term vacation rental with maximum of 3 weeks. Board discussed could impose additional restrictions if neighboring residents had specific concerns; noting potential items for future ordinance. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve the town review of the Conditional Use Permit application for vacation rental; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Approval of rescinding Resolution 2022-3: Motion made by Dan Truttmann that Resolution 2022-3 passed on May 10, 2022 be rescinded; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
- Fee Schedule for Land Division & Recycling Ordinance: Dan Truttmann stated this is being worked on in next month’s Plan Commission; tabled topic until outline completed.
- Approval of additional road repair projects: Dan Truttmann shared updated quotes, specific types of repairs and which roads from Scott Construction and Green County Highway Dept. Discussion on specifics and timing of Postville Rd bridge project to begin based on if LSSIP funding approved; and if tree removal needed. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to add option to double seal Yankee Hollow Rd for $2,860 with Scott Construction and granite chip seal on Hustad Valley Rd for $7,208 with Green County; Travis Leonard motioned to amend to add $5,490 for chip seal (on Yankee Hollow Rd) from Loyalty Rd to Vinger with Scott Construction (total of $58,350); second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Approval of new Emergency Management Coordinator: Dan Truttmann explained need to update coordinator. Tom Betthauser introduced himself and referenced prior extensive experience in emergency coordinating services; noting also trained as a Storm Spotter. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to approve the appointment of Tom Betthauser as our Emergency Management Coordinator for Town of York; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried. Dan Truttmann stated resolution will be signed at next Board meeting.
- Approval of Plan Commission members: Dan Truttmann stated John Knicker and Jessica Peterson positions are up and both willing to remain for another 3-year term. Motion made by Dan Truttmann to appoint John Knicker and Jessica Peterson for another three (3) year term; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried.
- Discuss information on subdivisions: Clerk explained Green County costs invoiced to residents in subdivisions for summary fire signs; confirmed patrolman receives map from county of placement to install fire signs; county reimburses town $50 per sign.
- Discuss dog & noise complaint: Clerk provided (anonymous) complaint about neighbor dogs on property, noise, and multiple dogs, sheriff involved; confirmed notifying Board same day as received. Board discussed verbiage in Code of Country Living, asked if have received any dog license info from neighbor (no), possible other future actions. Clerk to mail letter to neighbor regarding licensing and check with county on limit of dogs for breeding.
Dan Truttmann confirmed upcoming Open Book and Board of Review dates and times.
Adjournment: Dan Truttmann made motion to adjourn; second by Aaron Gifford. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.
Respectfully submitted, Brenda Hackbart, Clerk-Treasurer