2025_11_11 Minutes
TOWN OF HANSEN MEETING MINUTES
Paul Goldberg, Chairperson * Pamela Martinson, Treasurer * Diane Kohls, Clerk
* Wayne Brock, Supervisor * Daniel Madsen, Supervisor
November 11, 2025
Board Members in Attendance: Paul Goldberg, Pamela Martinson, Wayne Brock, Dan Madsen & Diane Kohls
Board Members Excused: None
Others in Attendance: Chris Ferkey, Laura Ledden, and Elizabeth Gebert
Call to Order: Chairman, Paul Goldberg, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Clerks Minutes: The minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting were read. A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan, to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Expenditures and Treasurer Reports: A motion was made by Dan, seconded by Wayne, to approve the expenditures and Treasurer reports. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Dave Hamel called about the neighbors dogs. Paul told him to call the Sheriff’s Department. Joe Deruiter contacted Paul to let him know that he can no longer plow snow. We will need to find someone that has a CDL that can plow. Paul went to the FEMA meeting and was told that every town should have a backup generator. The board does not think that one is needed at this time. Paul attended the TRI committee meeting. The Town received their first notice of non-compliance from the state.
Road and Maintenance Concerns: Four fire signs were ordered. On November 5th the Birch Lane sign and a dead end sign were stolen. A motion was made by Dan, seconded by Wayne, to purchase new road signs. Motion carried. The new signs will be ordered from Rent-A-Flash because we can get them for a lot less than from the county. The county does not have salt and sand yet. All of the culverts have been replaced. Duane put the snow plow on the truck and the overhead garage door is not working. Paul called A+ Doors LLC to fix the overhead door. Duane got all of the roads graded. Pine Road will need road base in the spring. The Sterling truck needs a new auger. A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan, to purchase a new auger for the Sterling truck. Motion carried.
SWCHS Contract: Paul received the SWCHS contract and it is $400 for the year. The contract was signed and will be returned to SWCHS striking cats from the contract as the Town is only contracted for dogs.
Electronics Recycling: The Village of Vesper would like to do a one day event with the Town of Hansen. The date is yet to be determined, but will be in the spring.
Approve letter for taxes: The board read the letter. A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan to approve the letter. Motion carried.
Pay current bills: A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Dan, to pay the current bills. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Public Input: Chris Ferkey said that there is a deep crack across Spruce by Vicki Winch’s that should be looked at next spring. Laura Ledden voiced her concerns about the power lines that may be installed on Lincoln Road. She would like the boards’ support to not have them on Lincoln Road. The board does not have any control over where the power lines will go, but it does encourage the people that are against it to attend the hearings and voice their concerns. Elizabeth Gebert introduced herself to the board and said that she is running in the April 2026 election for Wood County Judge.
Next agenda items: Appoint poll workers for 2026-2027, Electronics recycling update
Next meeting date: November 25, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Dan, seconded by Wayne, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman, Paul Goldberg, at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by Diane Kohls, Clerk, Town of Hansen
