Board meeting minutes of October 21, 2025
Chairman Nielsen called the meeting to order at 6pm at the Stanton Town Shop, Knapp, WI.
Present: Chairman Nielsen, Supervisor Karl Hackbarth and Nick Schaff, Clerk-Treasurer Val Windsor, Maintenance Kevin Finder and Mathy Construction employees Candy Anderson plus 2 others and Sherman township Chairman Lynn Smith
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to approve September 16, 2025 minutes as mailed was made by K. Hackbarth, 2nd by N. Schaff. Approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Balance on hand, Sept. 1, 2025 $61,726.59
Sept. Receipts $130,007.24
Less Sept. Disbursements $34,331.55
Book balance as of Sept. 30, 2025 $157,402.28
Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report was made by S. Nielsen, 2nd by N. Schaff. Approved.
Motion to approve Vouchers and Checks was made by N. Schaff, 2nd by K. Hackbarth. Approved.
Maintenance Report: The name is getting painted on the truck at Ruschs’, it goes to Universal Trucking in Trempealeau to get the box put on, hopefully will be done in January. The “old” truck needs tires, Kevin will get prices.
Kevin is wondering about the boom mower rental, the guy hasn’t called back yet…Kevin asked Lynn if Sherman would be interested in going into a rental with us as it’s a little cheaper if we can get it for a month and split with other townships. Kevin will keep them in mind when the time comes.
Question on the McCoy bill for the grader service. The amount of the bill is $1829.00. The guy who came out didn’t fix anything, he didn’t know what it was. Karl will go to McCoy and talk with them about this.
Chairman Report: See below
Supervisors Report: Karl is wondering if the board would be okay with getting grader “training” so Karl can help out when needed this winter.
Some discussion on Rolling Hills Equine and the county zoning office.
Clerk-Treasurer Report: Roll off day brought in $1561. We will switch Novembers meeting to November 11th as I will be out of town the following week. That meeting will also be the Budget Hearing.
Building Permits: Nothing new
Committee Reports: Fire District-Special meeting gave permission for the purchase of a new truck, they got it for $36,000. It is already in use. This could be the primary structure fire rig.
Ambulance District-2026 Budget was approved. Some discussion on the emails that have gone out (Chiefs Report and Financial Reports).
New Business:
Mathy Construction conditional use permit request. It will be at the Downing Quarry for the entire 2026 season as they’re not sure when construction will start. Hours will be 5:30am-8pm. They would also like the fire/ambulance to be given a tour. Candy will be in contact with them when the time gets closer. Motion was made to grant this conditional use permit by S. Nielsen, 2nd by K. Hackbarth. Approved.
Preliminary 2026 Budget: Some discussion on line items. Discussion on roads.
Chairman Report: Chairman Nielsen needs to resign due to health, effective immediately. According to state law, one of the current supervisors could fill in as chairman and we could appoint someone to fill in until the next election. Or, we could run on 1 Chair and 1 Supervisor until the next election if need be.
Karl Hackbarth was nominated by Valerie Windsor to fill in as chairman for the remainder of the term, 2nd by Nick Schaff. Karl accepted nomination.
Public Comment: Lynn Smith (Sherman) commented on how thankful he is to be able to come to our meetings and learn.
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by N. Schaff, 2nd by K. Hackbarth. Approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm