Town of Washington-Rusk County
                          Annual Budget Prep Meeting and
                          Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
                                October 7, 2025
        Budget discussion at 5:30PM.  Reviewed expenses and receipts for 2025 and identified needs and priorities for 2026.  Comparisons to previous years and proposed budget for 2026 to be presented at November meeting.
1.)	  Monthly board meeting called to order at 6:30PM. Pledge of Allegiance recited by all present.     
2.)	  A motion to approve past month previous board minutes was made by Kurt and seconded by Jaimie.  All approved and motion carried.
3.)	  Clerk’s report.  The clerk shared information in the mail.  Discussion of assessing fee schedule at next meeting. Reminder of Annual Budget meeting.  This will be after November monthly board meeting                                                                                                                       
4.)	  Treasurer’s report given.  
5.)	  Chairman's report.  Continued discussion about whether equipment is ready for winter.  Jim reported no one yet to repair backhoe but other equipment ready for snow. Marty reported Monarch still reports they will be patching culverts with 7 yet to be done. Discussed picking up ones not able to put in before winter.  Chip sealing is completed.     
6.)	  Public comment.  None.
7.)	  Review and pay invoices/bills.  The motion was made by Jaimie and seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion passed.  
8.)	  The meeting adjourned at 6:48 PM.  Motion made by Kurt and seconded by Marty.  All approved and motion carried.
Next meeting is November 4, 2025, at 6:30PM.  Annual Budget Meeting to follow.   
Sincerely,      
Deb Klund, clerk