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Present: Chairperson Kim Cheney Supervisors: George Jaeckel, Jim Brandenburg, Erik Hoffman, Matt Hill Clerk Caitlin Kincannon Treasurer Alicia Grulke – joined at 7PM
The public meeting was broadcast and recorded via Zoom.
1. Call to order and verification of public meeting The Chairperson called the meeting of the Town Board of Koshkonong to order at 6:30PM, and the Clerk verified the proper postings had been made.
2. Motion to convene into closed session. The Town Board will consider a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to the provisions of section 19.85(1)(c) of the Wisconsin State Statutes for the purpose of employee performance review Supervisor Jaeckel motioned to convene into closed session at 6:30PM. Seconded by Supervisor Hill.
Roll call votes: • Supervisor 1 George Jaeckel: aye • Supervisor 2 Jim Brandenburg: aye • Supervisor 3 Erik Hoffman: aye • Supervisor 4 Matt Hill: aye • Chairperson Kim Cheney: aye Motion carried 5-0.
3. Motion to return to open session at 7PM Supervisor Jaeckel motioned to return to open session at 6:52PM. Seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. Motion carried.
4. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
5. Public comment – agenda items only None.
6. July 2026 Treasurer’s Financial Summary Clerk discussed new accounting system work is nearly complete, and we should have official Treasurer’s Reports caught up soon. Financial Summary for July 2026 presented.
7. Discuss/Motion variance request for a second driveway at N498 Poeppel Rd by We Energies Travis Mueller, representative for requestor present, discussed need for second driveway. Supervisor Jaeckel motioned to approve the variance request for a second driveway. Seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
8. Discuss/Motion Haight Road winter maintenance agreement Keith Gabrielse present as representative to the agreement for Haight Road. Contract details and fee discussed. Supervisor Hoffman motioned to approve the Haight Road winter maintenance agreement. Seconded by Supervisor Jaeckel. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
9. Discuss/Motion comprehensive plan update proposal Representatives with Cedar Corporation present, presented proposal for the Town to update its comprehensive plan. Supervisor Brandenburg motioned to approve the comprehensive plan update proposal. Seconded by Supervisor Hill. Supervisor Hoffman asked about a spending cap. Fee is in the proposal. All in favor. Motion carried.
10. Discuss/Motion BECI power lines resolution Clerk advised no changes to the draft previously presented from the attorney; changed resolution number and adoption date. Supervisor Hill motioned to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
11. Discuss/Motion survey review of N521 Blackhawk Bluff Dr Survey reviewed and discussed private property on Town property. Markings considered.
12. Discuss/Motion recycling cooperative agreement with Town of Sumner resolution Agreement renewed annually with Town of Sumner. Supervisor Jaeckel motioned to approve the recycling cooperative agreement with the Town of Sumner. Seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
13. Discuss/Motion Rock River Coalition donation request Board considered donation. Supervisor Hoffman motioned to approve a donation. Different amounts considered. Supervisor Hoffman amended his motion to approve a donation of $200. Seconded by Supervisor Hill. Votes: 4 yea, 1 nay. Motion carried.
14. Discuss/Motion Amish school building permit Building permit requirement discussed. Supervisor Hoffman motioned to waive the Town of Koshkonong building permit requirement for the school on Cheeseborough. Seconded by Supervisor Brandenburg. Supervisor Hill inquired about liability of the matter. All in favor. Motion carried.
15. Discuss/Motion John Deere tractor accident insurance claim proceedings Clerk explained choice of filing a claim through our insurance or the other party’s insurance. Supervisor Hoffman motioned to file the claim through the other party’s insurance. Seconded by Supervisor Hill. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
16. Discuss/Motion road work considerations Quote received from Jefferson County for work on a section of Old 26 Rd. Supervisor Hoffman motioned to approve the quote for the roadwork. Seconded by Chairperson Cheney. Votes: 3 yea, 1 nay, 1 abstain. Motion carried.
17. Discuss/Motion schedule fall budget workshop date/s Supervisor Brandenburg motioned to schedule the budget workshop on October 12 at 6PM. Seconded by Supervisor Jaeckel. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
18. Discuss/Motion Public Works attendance to UW Madison Winter Maintenance Training Public Works will not attend this training.
19. Public Works Report & Projects Public Works Supervisor Lucas Buckingham discussed recent activities and projects.
20. Approve bills Supervisor Brandenburg motioned to approve the bills. Seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
21. Clerk’s Report
22. Future Agenda Items
23. Public comment
24. Board Member announcements
25. Motion to convene into closed session. The Town Board will consider a motion to convene into closed session pursuant to the provisions of section 19.85(1)(c) of the Wisconsin State Statutes for the purpose of considering employee performance evaluation Supervisor Jaeckel motioned to convene into closed session at 9:09PM. Seconded by Supervisor Hill. Roll call votes: • Supervisor 1 George Jaeckel: aye • Supervisor 2 Jim Brandenburg: aye • Supervisor 3 Erik Hoffman: aye • Supervisor 4 Matt Hill: aye • Chairperson Kim Cheney: aye Motion carried 5-0.
26. Motion to return to open session Supervisor Jaeckel motioned to return to open session at 9:10PM. Seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. Motion carried.
27. Motion if any action from closed session discussion Supervisor Jaeckel motioned to increase Garrett Goulder’s wage by 50 cents effective September 27. Seconded by Supervisor Hoffman. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
28. Adjournment Supervisor Jaeckel motioned to adjourn at 9:11PM. Seconded by Supervisor Hill. No further discussion, all in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted Caitlin Kincannon, Clerk
9/28/2026
