Present:
Chairperson Kim Cheney
Supervisors George Jaeckel, Jim Brandenburg, Erik Hoffman, Matt Hill
Clerk Caitlin Kincannon

This meeting was broadcast and recorded by ZOOM, there were no attendees.

Chairperson Kim Cheney called the Town of Koshkonong public hearing to order at
6:00 PM. The Clerk verified the proper postings had been made.

Chairperson Cheney announced liquor license renewals for 7 businesses: VFW Post 1879, Bitz’s
Out Limits, Koshkonong Mounds Country Club, Sammy’s Place, Jellystone Park, & Bingg’s. Kim
advised Humphrey Floral was also included, and Jellystone has changed its name to Wishing Well
RV Resort. No public comments on liquor license renewals.

Chairperson Cheney opened up public comment regarding ATV/UTV/RTV use on Oxbow Bend,
Pottawatomi Trail and Blackhawk Bluff.

Brian Hesgard, N389 Pottawatomi Trail – spoke in favor of ATV use, and believes either all three
roads should be opened for use, or none at all.

Charles Miller, N445 Pottawatomi Trail – Charles asked why Bingham’s Point was singled out
from ATV usage. Supervisor Hoffman explained because the area is landlocked, and ATVs could
not leave the neighborhood, however it would have been considered if a request was brought to the
Board.

Bill Lauderdale, N339 Oxbow Bend – spoke in favor of ATV use

Mike Yeager, N349 Oxbow Bend – spoke of safety concerns with young kids and pets in the
neighborhood.

Peter Layton, N429 Oxbow Bend – spoke in favor, advised some residents need vehicle usage to get
around.

The Clerk took final votes for the advisory poll. After confirming there was nobody else present
wanting to submit a vote, the Clerk read the poll results aloud to the Board. Results were as follows:

39 total votes submitted – 58% of available votes.
Blackhawk Bluff – 13 votes submitted, 5 were yes, 8 were no. NO was the majority for Blackhawk.
Oxbow Bend – 13 votes submitted, 11 were yes, 2 were no. YES was the majority for Oxbow.
Pottawatomi – 13 votes submitted, 9 were yes, 4 were no. YES was the majority for Pottawatomi.

A resident asked about approval on the YES majority streets. Chairperson Cheney advised this was
advisory only and would be taken into consideration on the agenda item at the Board meeting to
follow.

Larry Skelly asked about accumulated votes. Clerk reported 25 total yes votes, 14 total no votes,
YES being the majority combined.

Brian Hesgard reiterated his opinion that all three roads should be approved, or none. Supervisor
Hoffman responded.

Chairperson Cheney spoke of 2 petitions that were initially submitted. Kim inquired how the
residents who voted NO feel they’ll be affected if it was passed.

A resident spoke about it being a safety issue, and feels there will be more traffic on the road.

Jeanne Zeman, N347 Pottawatomi Trail – golf carts and legality of the matter was questioned.

Chairperson Cheney inquired if there has been any problems with the ATV usage that has occurred
in the area already.

A resident spoke about public access to the lake.

Supervisor Hill advised since the ATV ordinance had passed on his street, Vinnie Ha Ha, he has not
personally observed an increase in traffic, and has not seen any joyriding occur.

Supervisor Hoffman advised that once the Board makes a decision, it does not have to be set in
stone, and it can be reconsidered if there’s problems.

Supervisor Jaeckel advised when the county opened up ATV usage with the 1-year sunset clause,
there have been no issues. He addressed safety concerns.

Zach Johnson, N335 Pottawatomi Trail – suggested requiring reduced speed at nighttime.

Supervisor Brandenburg addressed the vote on ATV usage on the November ballot, and the vote
today is for Bingham’s Point.

Nancy Pryatel, N385 Pottawatomi Trail – believes that majority of ATV users would respect the
rules.

Chairperson Cheney adjourned the public hearing at 6:47 PM.

Respectfully submitted
Caitlin Kincannon
Clerk
7/6/2023