​Town Meeting Minutes
April 21,2026 7 pm
Stinnett Townhall.
1. Call Meeting to Order at 7:40 pm and roll Call completed those present are Bill Cochran, Sandy Johnson, Jed Keenan, Brian Takala via phone, Jill Washkuhn, town person present Linda Asp and Janet Takala and Naomi Cochran ,
2. Verification of Legal Posting agenda on 4/13/2026 at the Town Hall, Outback bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Jill Washkuhn township clerk.
 
 Pledge of Allegiance recited
3. Agenda reviewed motion made to accept as presented made by Brian Takala 2nd Jed Keenan
4’ Treasurer’s Report was reviewed by Sandy Johnson. A CD had matured earlier in the month and the funds were temporarily moved into the checking account. A check for $27,207.80 was issued to Frandsen Bank to open a new CD. CD rate options were reviewed, including a 5‑month term at 3.75% APR and a 10‑month term at 3.50% APR. A motion to accept the 10‑month CD at 3.50% APR was made by Jed Keenan and seconded by Brian Takala, with all in favor.
The Board discussed combining the Town savings account with ATC funds into one money market account at 0.75% APR. Pros and cons of combining the accounts were reviewed. A motion to combine the savings account into a money market account was made by Jed Keenan. During discussion, Brian Takala expressed concern about keeping ATC funds separate. The Board agreed to combine the accounts into a money market account while maintaining ATC funds as a separate line item. The motion to combine accounts was made by Jed Keenan and seconded by Brian Takala, with all in favor. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Jed Keenan and seconded by Bill Cochran.
 
5. The Board reviewed the minutes from the March meeting. A correction was noted under Item #7 to change “SOT” to “DOT.” A motion to accept the minutes with the correction was made by Brian Takala and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
 
6.  Public Input, it was noted that historical photographs of Stinnett were arranged and displayed at the Town Hall by Linda Asp.
 
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance, the Board discussed scheduling the annual Road Review. The road ban will be lifted on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Boom mowing along town roads will be discussed later in the meeting. The LRIP process will need to begin for advertising bids.
 
8. Facilities Report, Bill Cochran stated that Tom Crowley plans to begin repairs on the pavilion roof in mid‑May. Park clean‑up was completed by Bill Cochran and Jill Washkuhn.
 
9. Under Specific Matters for Discussion and Action, the
A. Board revisited banking account options, with discussion already recorded under the Treasurer’s Report.
B. Board discussed issues with misdirected town mail and the need for a consistent mailing address. Options included a mailbox at the Town Hall or a PO Box. A motion to rent a PO Box at the Springbrook Post Office was made by Bill Cochran and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
C. Board discussed the annual Town Clean Up Day. Volunteers are required to assist with lifting and to ensure items brought in are appropriate for disposal. The Town needs five volunteers to operate a Cleanup Day, but currently has none. Due to the lack of volunteers, the Town may need to defer participation to the County Cleanup Day in the fall. A motion to review the Cleanup Day again next month was made by Bill Cochran and seconded by Brian Takala, with all in favor.
D. Board discussed increasing compensation for poll workers. Current pay is $13 for election inspectors and $15 for chief inspectors. The Board discussed the need to recruit additional workers for future elections. Jill Washkuhn will research pay rates in other townships. The matter will be discussed further next month.
E. Spring Road Review was scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
F. Board reviewed a request from the Wisconsin Towns Association for towns to adopt a state funding resolution to support continued funding for town roads. A motion to adopt the resolution was made by Bill Cochran and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
G. Board reviewed the 2026 mowing quote for the Town Hall and Park. Sterling Services, which purchased the previous contractor, submitted a quote with no change in cost from last year. A motion to contract with Sterling Services was made by Jed Keenan and seconded by Bill Cochran, with all in favor.
H. Board reviewed the County’s quote for boom mowing on Tranus Lake Road, Tranus Lake Landing Road, Elliot Road, Sugarbush Road, Pike Road, Hayward Road, Little Hayward Road, and Rice Road. The quote covered 14 miles at a cost of $6,009.60 for labor and machinery. The Board agreed to add Brickman Lake Road to the mowing plan. A motion to approve the quote with the addition was made by Brian Takala and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
I.  A resident requested consideration of a “Children at Play” sign on Lee Road. The Board discussed placing a sign on Lee Road or at the road’s end. WTA guidance indicates such signs may be distracting. A motion to discuss the matter again next month was made by Brian Takala and seconded by Jed Keenan, with all in favor.
J Board received an update on the Town Park pavilion roof repair, with Tom Crowley planning to begin work in May.
K. Board reviewed follow‑up information from the April 7 election. The County reported no corrections were needed for past elections. The Board commended the election workers for their work.
10.Correspondence included letters and phone calls received, Town Hall and Park reservations, and notice of the Town Association meeting scheduled for April 22, 2026, at the Washburn County Courthouse.
11. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills.
12. Next Town Board Meeting May 12 at 7 pm at townhall.
13. Agenda items for next Town Board Meeting Poll workers compensation, town clean up.  Children at Play sign on Lee Road and Emergency plan.
14. Motion made at adjourn meeting made by Brian Takala, 2nd by Jed Keenan, meeting adjourn at 9:03pm.
 
 

​Notice of Board of Review For the Town of Stinnett
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Stinnett of Washburn County, Wisconsin shall hold its first meeting on the 26th day of May 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Stinnett Town Hall, N10361 County Hwy M, Village of Stanberry.
 
Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board:
No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.
After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.
No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of the assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members
 and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.
When appearing before the Board of Review, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.
No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuation; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under Sec 73.03 (2a) of Wis. Statutes, that the Assessor requests.  The Town of Stinnett has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35 (1) of Wis. Statutes.
The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability.
                                                                               Notice is hereby given and submitted May 11, 2026
                                                                               Town of Stinnett of Washburn County, Wisconsin
                                                                               /s/ Jill Washkuhn
 
 

STINNETT TOWN MEETING NOTICE
5/12/2026
7:00 PM AT THE STINNETT TOWN HALL
 
Posted on 5/11/2026 at the Town Hall, Outback bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Jill Washkuhn township clerk.
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order and roll Call
2. Verification of Legal Posting Notice and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Review of Treasurer’s Report
5. Review April’s meeting minutes.
6. Public Input
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance Report/signage
8. Facilities Report:
9. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action by the Town Board
A. Poll workers compensation
B Town clean up. 
C. Children at Play sign on Lee Road
 D. Emergency plan
 E. Liquor license for Outback Bar and Pizza
10. Correspondence- Letters and Phone Calls Received/ Reservations for Town Hall or Town Park/Upcoming Meetings/Events/Miscellaneous.
 
11. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills
12. Next Town Board Meeting June 9 at 7 pm at townhall.
13. Agenda items for next Town Board Meeting
14. Adjournment
 
 

​NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK
Town of Stinnett – Washburn County
STATE OF WISCONSIN
 
PURSUANT TO SEC. 70.45 OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES, THE 2025 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE TOWN OF STINNETT WILL BE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION ON:
 
Monday, MAY 18, 2026 AT THE STINNETT
TOWN HALL FROM 10:00 AM to 12 noon.
 
MATERIAL ABOUT THE ASSESSMENT, HOW TO FILE AN OBJECTION, AND BOARD OF REVIEW PROCEDURES UNDER WISCONSIN LAW WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME.
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THIS   2TH     DAY OF     MAY,  2026.  
 
 
Posted May 2, 2065 at the Town Hall, Tranus Lake Rd, Outback bar, and on the town Website by Jill Washkuhn, Clerk.                           
                     
 
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