Town of Washington-Rusk County
                         Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
                                July 1, 2025

1.)	  Monthly board meeting called to order at 6:30PM.      
2.)	  Kurt Gorsegner made a motion to approve the previous board minutes, seconded by Jaimie Wilk.  All approved and motion carried.
3.)	  Clerk’s report.  The clerk shared information in the mail. Shared all license applications are in, and licenses have been sent out.  Shared email concerning bridge replacement on Ranch Rd.                                                                                                                    
4.)	  No Treasurer’s report.  
5.)	  Chairman's report.  Jim reported on equipment.   He had an issue with mower last week and found out that the company town is leasing mower from no longer repairs so the warranty is good but it is having trouble with service. Talked about getting out of this lease since service is not available.   Discussion of generator, not in yet.  Opened one bid received: Haas.  $15.13/yard delivered. Residents of township may order for a dollar more per yard.  Jaimie made a motion to accept the bid, seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion carried.  Marty gave members Monarch’s bid for patching culvert areas on the following roads: Sawdust: 9725, Chippewa: 7825, and Ranch: 6900.  Jaimie made a motion to accept bids, seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion carried.  Discussion of the roads needing to be chip sealed: Sawdust, Boot Lake, Pulaski Lake.  Marty will meet with the company to see what they can do and what they cost.  Sheep camp Rd repairs discussed, and Jim will monitor.  Kurt called about Boot Lake Boat landing but there was no response yet.
6.)	  Rick Ensenbach gave a presentation on Wreaths Across America.  This discussion of donation by township will be put on August agenda.
7.)	  Jessica Wolfe presented her application for a conditional use permit. Kurt G. made a motion to approve application, seconded by Jaimie W.  All approved and motion carried.  The application was signed by board members.
8.)	  Dave Ptacek presented an issue with a neighbor bordering his property and a driveway.  It was determined not to be a town matter.
9.)	  Public comment.  Jeff Hennekens inquired about private driveway, right of way and town’s responsibility for gravel.  
10.)	Review and pay invoices/bills.  The motion was made by Jaimie and seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion passed.  
11.)	The meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.  Motion made by Kurt and seconded by Jaimie.  All approved and motion carried.
Next meeting is August 5, 2025, at 6:30PM.   Jaimie Wilk will not be present due to work commitment.

Sincerely,      
Deb Klund, clerk