Town of Liberty Monthly Meeting Minutes 6/8/26

Town of Liberty Boad Meeting

Liberty Town Hall

June 8, 2026

6:30 PM

Present: Chair Vidas, Supervisor Halbleib, Treasurer Abrahamson, Supervisor Townsley and Clerk Engh

  1. Meeting was called to order by Chair Vidas at 6:30pm.
  2. Chair Vidas moved to approve Mayl 2026 minutes Supervisor Halbleib seconded, motion carried.
  3. Chris read the treasurer’s report which was then put in the file.
  4. Dumpster Monitor’s report: Nothing to report.
  5. Equipment and Road report: The Sterling is still in La Farge for repairs and will hopefully finished this week. Supervisor Townsley moved that we order the diesel fuel needed at a cost of$820. Second, by Chair Vidas, motion carried. The wish list for road work is long, and we are on a budget crunch so we will do what we can.
  6. Building permit update: There were two permits issued, one for Ray Fronczak for a 3-bay garage on Ames Hill Road and Ethan Nelson for a house on CTH SS.
  7. First public comment: Cathy Linskens brought up investigating having the room tax income looked into because we do have rentals in the town. Chris Abrahamson, as a citizen’s comment, thought this was a good idea and mentioned an ordinance would need to be in place. Town of Forest, in Richland County will be contacted for help on this. Carrie Vanek would like to see a personal policy put into place to state why an employee is let go. The Special meeting that was held in November stated the name of the employee and she would like to see those minutes changed to say the current patrolman not mention the name of the employee, and that it be changed on-line as well.
  8. Town Announcements: Matt Allbright would like to see a uniform ordinance from towns about interim zoning as it relates to data center. Clerk Engh forwarded the email to the board.
  9. Fire Association representative: Chair Vidas moved Supervisor Halbleib be our representative for the Town of Liberty. Supervisor Townsley seconded, motion carried.
  10. Gravel Deliveries: Chair Vidas moved that we honor those that have asked for gravel to be delivered as of today and future requests will be suspended. Supervisor Halbleib seconded, motion carried.
  11. Liquor license and servers: Supervisor Townsley moved that we accept the renewal of a liquor license for the Sportsman’s club and their one server, Supervisor Halbleib seconded, motion carried. Supervisor Townsley moved that we renew the Liberty Bar’s liquor license and their 9 servers, Supervisor Halbleib seconded motion carried.
  12. Fire Association Bill: The Viola Fire Association Board had decided to charge the family trust $500, and $8 an hour for fire fighters. If the family does not pay, it will be added to their property taxes. Chris and Sharon will work on a letter to be sent to the family.
  13. Estimate for 2027 costs: We will have a number ready for August to present to the Electors at the end of August. We will meet at the end of July to come up with the list of “things” that are needed.
  14. Discussion on County Parameters: Phil asked for the parameters and the billing for manhours if they use our equipment and resources. Phil will come to a meeting to talk about this.
  15. Bridge repair update: Lyster road bridge repairs will cost $592,000. It is under consideration for a DOT grant fund. The Board gave Treasurer Abrahamson permission to talk to lending institutions and WI State Trust Loan Program regarding preliminary financing options.
  16. WI DOR Innovation grant: There will be a second period to apply for the grant, Clerk Engh will look into the process.
  17. Waiting to hear back from the Town of Stark about the email.gov progress
  18. CPC updates: Carrie said they will meet on July 6tht and continue to incorporate the survey results into the plan update. Meeting will be from 6:30-8pm. Everything is going well.
  19. Second period for public comment: Chris Abrahamson said he had a call from a resident about when the county takes over and the delays that could happen, hoping it would be long delays. Mike Mueller mentioned records from other towns who have contracted out for their services and looking at saving money and resources; Paul Linkskens talked about making sure we are getting the message out to our town residents about everything going on and how important it is. Carrie Vanek agreed with Paul’s comment.
  20. Supervisor Townsley moved that we approve paying the monthly bills for June 2026 of $4684.32, Supervisor Halbleib, seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
  21. Future agenda items: CPC updates, .gov emails, gravel costs to Liberty residents, Google drive, personnel policy, County parameters, State land trust fund, building permit for Sportsman’s club, revised minutes from special meeting in Nov.
  22. Next meeting date is July 13th at 6:30pm and special road meeting on July 6th at 5pm.
  23. Meeting was moved to adjourn by Chair Vidas, at 8:11 pm, Supervisor Halbleib, seconded all in favor motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon Engh