Town of Washington-Rusk County
                          Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
                            January 6, 2026
   1.)  Monthly board meeting called to order at 5:30PM. Pledge of Allegiance recited.           
2.)  A motion to approve past month previous board minutes was made by Jaimie and seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion carried.
3.)	  Clerk’s report.  The clerk shared information in the mail.  Shared new fee schedule, fair housing poster, land use permit in the mail, W2’s for approval, letter from WI Department of Revenue dealing with alcohol licensing. And request for approval of poll workers list for 2026.  Jaimie made a motion to approve list and was seconded by Kurt. All approved and motion carried.                                                                                                                        
4.)  Treasurer’s report given. 
5.)  Chairman's report.  Continued discussion about whether equipment is ready for winter and what needs to be done. Eric has been doing the maintenance work and plowing and sanding roads. Discussion regarding replacing nuts for grader blade. 
6.)  Zoning adjustment.   3 family members presented requesting re-zoning parts of their properties. Land was residential and needed to be re-zoned non-residential.  Properties off Ranch and Tower Roads.  Discussion to contact the assessor and county zoning.      
7.)  Public comment.  Jim Van den Heuvel requested picnic license for Flambeau Area Trail Tenders.  Board approved.  Request from a resident, and business owner, to sand private roads. Board denied due to liability.  
8.)  Review and pay invoices/bills.  The motion was made by Jaimie and seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion passed.  
   9.)  The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM.  Motion made by Kurt and seconded by Jaimie.       All approved and motion carried.
Next meeting on February 3, 2026, at 5:30PM
Sincerely,      
   Deb Klund, clerk