City Council

Minutes Town of Vermont Board Meeting July 14, 2025 7:00 P.M. Vermont Town Hall 4017 County Rd JJ, Black Earth WI 53515 ​ To Join the meeting by phone: +1 347-896-0991 PIN: 481 262 925# ​ In attendance: Kirk Lynch Polly Kawalek Alex McKenzie Nick Balster Doug Meier 1.​ Call to order and certification of notice posting Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00. Katie certified the meeting had been posted according to statute 2.​ Approval of agenda Doug made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0 3.​ Approval of June minutes Nick made a motion to approve the June meeting minutes. Motion carried 5-0 4.​ Citizens’ Input Marc Haukoos made some suggestions about gathering signatures for elections. 5.​ Treasurer’s report Heather was not in attendance, Kirk said a few words about the 2026 budget preparations that will be underway next month. 6.​ Clerk’s report There were no new construction permits this month. Bills of note included paying Scotts for the chip seal, and we paid the H. James and Sons contractors for the Bohn Road Bridge Project. We also have the propane contract that will pay this month as well. There was a culvert washout on Forshaug Road and we paid Western Culvert and Jones for that. 7.​ Payment of bills Doug made a motion to pay 90% if the asphalt is still not complete motion carried 5-0 8.​ Patrolman Report, Mt. Horeb Fire Department, Black Earth Fire District and District 1 EMS Reports Lots of mowing and the patching for Forshaug Road. The International was in the shop for brake issues. Mount Horeb Fire has an Open House on July 23. District 1 hired Cam Parmeden for the chief position. The budget and volunteer situation looks pretty good there. Black Earth Fire had a meeting, but Doug did not attend, no news from there. 9.​ Discussion of changes proposed by the county to the right-of-way in the property adjacent to town hall No action needed. We have measured and it is fine. 10.​Fireworks Permit- Tyrol Dec 31, 2025  Application not received 11.​Agenda items for August Budget Picnic 12.​Adjournment Alex McKenzie made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:40. The Town Board’s agenda includes a period for public comments. That period, which is not mandated by state law, is offered to permit orderly and civil discussion of Town public business and matters. During the remainder of the Town Board meeting, persons other than Board members and Town officers are permitted to speak only if recognized by the Chair. Public comment may address any matter pertaining to Town, but must not be repetitive, involve personal attacks, profanity, or disruptive comments. The Chair may rule any person out of order and terminate their comment period. By adhering to these principles, we aim to ensure productive and fair discussions while respecting the rights of all to be heard. We appreciate active engagement and encourage participation in the governance of our wonderful Town of Vermont.