Minutes – October 13, 2026

Town of Lakeside, Douglas County, Wisconsin

Draft Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order

Chairperson Gary Peterson called the regular Town Board meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. at Lakeside Town Hall.

2. Roll Call

Present: Gary Peterson (Chairperson), Gerald Tutor (Supervisor), Mary Peterson (Supervisor), Jon Winter (Clerk), and Joanne O’Hara (Treasurer).

3. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

Supervisor Gerald Tutor made a motion, and Supervisor Mary Peterson seconded, to approve the September 8, 2026 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried.

4. Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Joanne O’Hara reported checking of $72,960.81 and savings of $106,335.86, for a combined $179,296.67. Other money market accounts totaled $306,288.54. Motion Supervisor Gerald Tutor and Supervisor Mary Peterson seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.

5. Confirmation of Previous Month’s Bills

Previous month’s bills were presented.  Checks 25507 to 25526 totaling $11,437.15, excluding the voided check 25521.  Motion: Chairperson Gary Peterson and Supervisor Gerald Tutor seconded the motion to approve the previous month’s bills. Motion carried.

6. Current Bills for Payment

Current bills were presented. Checks 25527 to 25550 totaling $92,019.46. Motion Supervisor Gerald Tutor and Supervisor Mary Peterson seconded to approve payment of the current bills. Motion carried.

7. Correspondence

The Board reviewed Douglas County Planning and Zoning correspondence, the Sheriff’s report, and a Waste Management notice concerning recycling contamination and overfilled containers. Posting the notice at the collection site was discussed. Follow-up with the County regarding responsibility for recycling charges remained pending. A $495 workers’ compensation dividend from Rural Mutual was reported.

The Board discussed a snowplowing payment from the Camp Amnicon Foundation for four residential driveways. Motion: Chairperson Gary Peterson and Supervisor Gerald Tutor seconded to plow the four residential driveways for the coming winter, excluding the main business portion, and review the arrangement next year. Motion carried.

Brief Public Comment

No public comment was recorded under this agenda item.

Department and Committee Reports

8. County Supervisor Report

The County Supervisor was absent; his written report was read. Topics included forestry timber sales and carbon credits, Operation Green Light for Veterans, the Fish Creek Bridge project, county tax deed land sales, proposed floodplain and public safety ordinance changes, and county staffing and budget work. No Town action was taken.

9. Town Board Report

Clerk Jon Winter reported plans to appoint County Clerk Kaci Lundgren as temporary Deputy Town Clerk during his jury service beginning October 19, until released from jury duty. The arrangement would cover time-sensitive absentee ballot matters and the public test of election equipment if he were unavailable. The County Clerk requested no compensation. Possible compensation or mileage reimbursement could be considered if assistance was needed; no Board action was taken. The Board also discussed roadside mowing.

10. Fire Department and First Responders

Report given by Martin Pflug. The department reported primarily emergency medical calls, participation in a multiagency search, and ongoing training and meetings. The report noted cooperation among participating agencies.

11. Town Employees and Roads

Road Operator Mark Saari gave a brief work report. The unsafe playground equipment had been removed. Salvaged metal roofing was cut and stored for use on the outbuilding next year. The Board discussed leveling and filling the wet, rutted playground area using material from next spring’s road shoulder work and locating replacement equipment closer to the building. Grant opportunities for playground, ball field, and fire department needs are being pursued. An additional coat of exterior paint next summer was also discussed. No formal action was taken.

12. Building Permits and Zoning Issues

Motion Chairperson Gary Peterson and Supervisor Gerald Tutor seconded to approve Vertical Bridge’s driveway permit for access to the cell tower. Motion carried. The Board reviewed county permit notices and address assignments that required no Town action. A potential building setback and wetland issue on DeVries Road was discussed; requested supporting information had not been received, and no action was taken.

Old Business

13. Town Audit

The audit remained in progress. The Treasurer reported receiving permission to close the other money market accounts and correct previously underpaid retirement contributions for Mark Saari, including applicable interest. The amount remained to be calculated, with a goal of completing the correction before year-end. No additional Board action was taken.

14. Building Roof Update

The roof work was reported completed. Required paperwork from the contractor remained outstanding. A meeting with the contractor would be arranged.

15. Election Inspector Ordinance

The Clerk reviewed the proposed Ordinance for Election Inspector Administration, Alternate Election Inspectors, and Election Day Staffing Procedures, including appointments, alternates, split shifts, and training. Motion: Chairperson Gary Peterson and Supervisor Mary Peterson seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 2 for 2026. Motion carried. Election inspector training and publicizing opportunities to serve were also discussed.

16. Propane and Fuel Bid Opening

Propane bids from Superior Fuel ($1.329/gal) and Midland and a diesel fuel bid from Midland were reviewed. The Board considered Midland’s annual rebate and prior service. Motion: Chairperson Gary Peterson and Supervisor Gerald Tutor seconded to accept Midland bids for both propane (approx. 5000 gallons at a guaranteed price of $1.34 per gallon and diesel fuel $0.40 per gallon over the posted rack price Motion carried.

17. Concrete Bids

The Board reviewed bids for entrance, sidewalk, and approach work and discussed relocating the fuel tank. Because of costs and the lateness of the season, the Board agreed to defer the work until next spring and consider funding during budget preparation. A gravel base for the fuel tank was discussed as an alternative. No bid was awarded.

18. Building Maintenance

The Board discussed continued efforts to obtain repairs to the old building’s door and reinstall the HVAC/air exchanger units, particularly in the fire department area to help hoses dry. An extension rod or hook for reaching the overhead door’s manual chain during power outages was proposed. Door operation and access codes also required follow-up. No formal action was taken.

New Business

19. WTA Resolution – Transportation Funding Solution

The Board reviewed the Wisconsin Towns Association resolution urging the Governor and Legislature to enact a comprehensive, sustainable transportation funding solution for state and local roads. Motion Supervisor Gerald Tutor and Chairperson Gary Peterson seconded to approve signing the resolution. Motion carried.

Future Business

The Board set a preliminary budget meeting for Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The Clerk would post the notice. November 17 was discussed as a possible date for the later budget hearing and levy meeting, with notice needed by November 2; that date was not finalized. A town picnic for next year was suggested for discussion at the annual town meeting.

Adjournment

Motion by Supervisor Gerald Tutor, seconded by Supervisor Mary Peterson, to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Next Regular Town Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Lakeside Town Hall.

Respectfully submitted, October 24, 2026
Jon Winter – Town Clerk

 

Members of the public attending

Vicki Karas	Tom Karas	Dan Learn
Tim Johnson	Mark Saari	Martin Pflug
Todd Bitner