The regular meeting of the Town of Helvetia Board was held at the Town Hall on May 2 and was called to order by Chairman, Calvin Preuss at 7 p.m. All Town board members were present. 7 town residents were 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 Gary Chich, second by Jeff Oppor.

Town bills were approved and paid with a motion by Jeff Oppor, second by Gary Chich.

The Treasurers reports were given and approved with a motion by Gary Chich, second by Jeff Oppor.

New Business

Bids for blacktopping Swamp Road have been requested. They will be opened at the next board meeting.

Open book is scheduled for May 4 at 10 a.m.-noon and Board of Review for May 17at 6 p.m.

There will be a quarterly Towns Association meeting on May 19at the Waupaca County Highway Department in Waupaca.

Garbage pickup along Highway GG has begun.

Calvin Preuss attended the Iola Fire Department meeting and they had proposed a new fire truck. The Town’s position was against funding for a new truck at this time.

Town Roads grants have been applied for with no updates as of now.

Doug Hines, Clerk, finished the APRA funds report that was due on April 30. Funds for mowing wages, Kathy Quinlan as temporary clerk and the lawn mower purchase were reported.

The town hall water has been tested, no results yet, however the seal cover on the well is cracked and needs to be replaced. It has been ordered.

Gary Prill, from the Plan Commission, had nothing new to report.

Public Input

A couple residents asked about the town roads conditions. The road tour has been finished and all roads are labeled for repairs as revenues allow.

Next meeting Monday, June 6, at 7 p.m.

A motion to adjourn was made by Gary Chich, second by Jeff Oppor.