MONTHLY BOARD MEETING – March 11, 2026

Chair Jon LeBlanc called the Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.; present were Barb Czarnecki, Kyle Cummings and Patty Swaffield.  Cindy Neurohr absent.

MOTION: Moved by Czarnecki; 2nd by Cummings to approve the AGENDA as presented; all in favor on a 3-0 vote; motion carried

MOTION: Moved by Cummings; 2nd by Czarnecki to approve the FEBRUARY 11, 2026 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES;  all in favor on a 3-0 motion; motion carried.

 Treasurer’s Report:
$  84,105.32      01/31/2026 Bank Statement Balance
$        -50.00      Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$  84,055.32      02/01/2026 Beginning Check Book Balance

February Bank Statement Activity
$     15,762.89   Deposits
$1,426,191.66   February Settlement Transfer from MMDA
$1,485,024.16-  Checks Cleared
$              .96     Interest
$    61,036.67    02/27/2026 Bank Statement Balance
$   -42,233.53    Less 7 Outstanding Check
$    18,803.14   02/27/2026 Ending Check Book Balance

MMDA           
$1,266,718.89   Beginning Balance                                                       General Fund $10,758.32
$   298,389.28   Tax Collections                                                             Building Fund $10,000.00
$1,426,191.66-  February Settlement Transfer to Checking              Revaluation Fund $38,500.00
$      -2,316.95   NSF Check                                                                      Taxes & Dogs $81,454.23
$       2,316.95   NSF Recovery
$              4.00   Bank Fees
$       1,800.04    Interest
$  140,712.55    02/27/2026 Ending Balance

$  159,515.69   Total all Accounts

Treasurer’s report was reviewed; no changes were heard; Treasurers report accepted as presented.

MOTION: Moved by Cummings; 2nd by Czarnecki to APPROVE PAYMENT OF DISBURSEMENTS AND PAYROLL for the period of  02/12/2026 to 03/11/2026; all in favor on a 3-0 vote; motion carried.

ZONING:
The February Rezone Application from RR-1 to C-1 for Thomas & Jean Carr to place storage units on their property was reviewed.
Barb pointed out that the Town of Hunter Comprehensive Plan objectives under the Economic Development goals was to encourage businesses that maintain the peace and quiet of the town, ensure that future business development is compatible with natural character of the town and promote commercial development that is compatible with Northwoods character.  Kyle pointed out there had been a concern that a C-1 would open up many other possible commercial uses.
MOTION: Moved by Leblanc; 2nd by Czarnecki to approve the Thomas & Jean Carr Rezone Application from RR-1 to C-1; all in favor on a 3-0 vote; motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
The SHIPPING CONTAINER ORDINACE will be put on hold based on information sent from
Frank Leuschen, Round Lake Clerk, regarding the regulation of shipping containers.  Kyle will contact Jay Kozlowski for guidance on what we can include in an ordinance.

NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: Moved by Leblanc; 2nd by Cummings to approve the COUDERAY VOLUNEER FIRE DEPT FIRE CONTRACT in the amount of $5,775 for the period of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027; all in favor on a 3-0 vote; motion carried.

Discussion items:

  • The Board approved a request from CFAPOA to put “Watch for Turtle” signs on River Rd.
  • The Annual Meeting cannot be held prior April 21 or within 10 days after that date. The Annual meeting and Monthly Board meeting will be held on April 22.
  • A Resolution for the Road Ban dates will be prepared for the April meeting.
  • The Traffic Counter was received. ADT needs to be done on all town roads and entered in the WISLR system.
  • Fire Up the Flowage fund raiser will be held on June 6 at Deerfoot Lodge. Events for the day are being planned.

The meeting ended at 6:03 p.m.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk