Town of Washington-Rusk County
                          Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
                           Approval of 2026 Annual Budget
                                November 4, 2025
   1.)  Monthly board meeting called to order at 6:30PM. Pledge of Allegiance recited.           
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.                                                                                                                         
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, wing on grader and plow on truck. Marty reported Monarch paved and all 9 culverts are in. Beavers taken care of off Fletcher Road. Jim reported having to call for furnace repair.
Discussion of changes to fee schedule:  as of Jan 1, 2026 cemetery will be $500 from $200.  Other increases were suggested.  Kurt made motion to make changes in small increments.  Jaimie seconded and approval was carried with Marty dissenting as he believes changes should be larger amounts in order to have them affect the work put in for the change. Jaimie made a motion to go into closed session at next meeting for discussion of employee compensation.  Seconded by Kurt and all approved with motion being carried.      
6.)  Public comment.  Kurt G. had question regarding fees and expenditures.  Steve P. inquired on Boot Lake Boat Landing.  Terry P. commented on a recent survey of his property and had complaints about his neighbor.  He feels township should have control over situation but was informed they do not and it is a civil right of way issue.
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 7: 20 PM.  Motion made by Jaimie and seconded by Kurt.  All approved and motion carried.

                   BUDGET APPROVAL MEETING
Budget presented by clerk as agreed upon at budget prep meeting.
Jaimie made motion to approve the Annual Budget for 2026 as presented. Kurt seconded.  All approved and motion carried. 
Marty made motion to adjourn budget meeting, seconded by Jaimie.  All approved and motion carried.
Budget meeting adjourned at 7:30PM
Next meeting is December 2, 2025 at 6:30PM.     
Sincerely,      
Deb Klund, clerk