The regular meeting of the Town Board was held at the Town Hall, and was called to order by Chairman, Jeff Oppor at 7 p.m. All Town board members were present. Five town residents were also in attendance.
The Board cited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Clerk Doug Hines and approved with a motion by Justin Hintz, second by Mike Grassl.
Town bills were approved and paid with a motion by Mike Grassl, second by Justin Hintz.
The Treasurers reports were given and approved with a motion by Justin Hintz, second by Mike Grassl.
New Business
Bids were opened for the Moen Road project as were given as follows: NE Asphalt $150,035, Chad Bestul Excavating $99,120, Waupaca County Hwy Dept. $119,400, and Faulks Bros. Construction $119,925. After review and questions answered, Justin Hintz made a motion to accept the bid and award the project to Chad Bestul Excavating and was second by Mike Grassl.
Seal coating estimates for Cross Road were as follows: Waupaca County Hwy Dept. $7,000 and Fahner Asphalt $16,606. A motion was made by Justin Hintz to award the Cross Road project to the Waupaca County Hwy Dept., second by Mike Grassl.
Snow plowing contract was next on the agenda.
Chad Bestul Excavating would continue doing the towns plowing at a rate of $119 per hour, plus a fuel surcharge and 50% of the cost of blades be paid by the Town. A motion was made by Mike Grassl, second by Justin Hintz to continue with Chad Bestul Excavating for the next two plowing seasons.
Melanie Oppor from Manawa Public Schools was present to announce her retirement and thank the Town for their support.
The purchase of a Stihl pole saw was discussed for cutting branches along Town Roads. A motion was made by Justin Hintz, second by Mile Grassl to go ahead with the purchase. Jeff Oppor has a meeting scheduled with Scott’s Construction to discuss sealcoating of town roads. The Town board completed its annual road tour, listing several roads needing repairs. Weight limit signs have been taken down. Garbage pick-up along Hwy GG is ongoing. The Ram on the John Deere tractor is in the process of getting fixed. Jeff Oppor attended the Board of Review training on April 22 and the Board of Review was held on April 25. Mike Grassl attended the Central Wisconsin Electric Coop meeting on April 20. Jeff Oppor attended the Iola Fire Dept meeting on April 20 and they want to replace the current Ambulance with a new one on Jan. 1, 2026. Mike Grassl and Justin Hintz are scheduled to attend the Wisconsin Towns Association spring workshop on May 10. There is a recycling meeting at the Iola Village Hall on May 16 at 5 p.m.
Gary Prill, of the Plan Commission had nothing to report.
Public Input
There were a few dog issues discussed. Mike Grassl will be mowing the grass at the Town Hall. The County Hwy dept wants to have a meeting at the Town Hall on June 28 to discuss road work on County Road OO.