​SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Record of Meeting
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
8:00PM AT THE STINNETT TOWN HALL
(To directly follow the Regular Town Board Meeting but no earlier than 8pm)
Posted on June 30, 2025 at  the Town Hall, Outback Bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Town Clerk.
 
AGENDA

1. Verification of Legal Posting Notice/Start of Meeting
   1. Roll Call in attendance Brian Takala supervisor, Jed Keenan Supervisor, Bill Cochran via Phone, Jill Washkuhn Clerk.
   2. Call Meeting to Order at 8:16
   3. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Review of Meeting Material
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Public Input
5. Specific matters for Discussion and/or Action by the Town Board: Decisions to go forward with the following road work per quotes received.

A -Sam Melton:Mowing the Road Right of Ways at $4,500 Motion to approve by Brian Takala , 2nd by Jed Keenan, all approve.
B- Scott Construction: Chip Seal Paved Portion of Chippanazie Lake Rd at $14,209 Motion to approve by Bill Cochran , 2nd by Jed Keenan all in favor
C-Scott Construction: Chip Seal Little Hayward Rd at $6,700 motion approve by Brian Takala , 2nd by Jed Keenan  all in favor
D-Scott Construction: Chip Seal Approx .75 mile Chippanazie Rd $17,896 motion by Bill Cochran, 2nd by Brian Takala all in favor
E-Oak Ridge Tree Solutions: Right of Way Clearing Lee Rd
F-Oak Ridge Tree Solutions: Right of Way Clearing Tranus Lake Rd (North of Elliot Rd)
G-Oak Ridge Tree Solutions: Right of Way Clearing Elliot Rd
At time of meeting Oak Ridge had not submitted a proposal, board was not able to vote to approve or disapprove.

1. Motion made to adjourn at 8:26 made by Jed Keenan, 2nd by Bill Cochran              
   
   

 

​Approved Minutes
July Townhall meeting at 7-8-2025 at 7 pm at STINNETT TOWN HALL
Posted on 6/30/2025 at the Town Hall, Outback Bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Jill Washkuhn township clerk.
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order at 7:05 and roll Call those attending Brian Takala Supervisor- acting chair at this meeting, Jed Keenan Supervisor and Bill Cochran Chairman via phone due to illness.
2. Verification of Legal Posting Notice and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda Motion to approve agenda made by Bill Cochran, 2nd by Jed Keenan.
4. Review of Treasurer’s Report motion to approve treasurers’ report made by Bill Cochran, 2nd by Jed Keenan.
5. Approval of Town Board Meeting Minutes for the June 10 town hall meeting motion made to approve minutes made by Jed Keenan 2nd by Bill Cochran.
6. Public Input: Brian Takala was made aware of a leak at the town park pavilion this past weekend.  He has contacted Tom Crowely to recommend or make repairs to roof and recommend repair to pit toilet roof as well.
Bill Cochran received a call from Jerry Wener regarding mowing BID, Jerry was concerned about the amount that was quoted and understood why the board choose another provider.  Jerry will need to submit a bill for mowing that was completed earlier this year.
Bill Cochran was made aware of Allide Waste will provide a 40 yard dumpster for one week, issues would be to secure dumpester would not be over filled as well as items dropped off that are not approved for dumpster.
Bill Cochran was contacted by the Park Service to remove a tree at Stinett Landing however tree is question was on Park property.
Oakridge Tree service will provide quotes for clearing roads, quoates were not available at time of meeting. 
7. Highway Construction and Maintenance Report/signage:  Bill Cochran has contacted Statewide to complete some repairs to Lee Road to prevent further road damage.
8. Facilities Report:  Town pavilion and pit toilet roofs need repairs to fix leaks.  Tom Crowely has been contacted.  Jed Keenan installed gutters to townhall.  
9. Specific Matters for Discussion and/or Action by the Town Board:
Review use of Class B Weight limits on Town Roads after some discussion regarding keeping signage all year or only during road bans.  Plan to keep road weight limits signs up through the year at Brickman Lake Road/HWY 63, Brickman Lake Road/ Bass Lake Township line, Little Hayward Road, Chippanazie road. 
Weight limit signs to be installed only during weight bans are: Elliot Road, Elliot/ Tranus Lake Road, Townline Road/E, and Hayward Road.
Bill Cochran will contact Washburn County highway department to discuss removal, storage and spring install of signs.  Motion made by Bill Cochran, 2nd by Jed Keenan.
 
Discuss/approve Renew CD's- discussed CD length and percentage return, approved 9-month CD with Frandsen Bank and Trust at 3.39% APY.
 
Discuss Issues for Washburn County Ambulance Service Meeting (7/16/25) Bill Cochran and Brian Takala plan to attend Washburn County Ambulance service meeting
 
Pest Control Contract Quote for Town Hall/Park: Brian Takala spoke with TJ at Northwoods Pest Prevent, at $75.00 per month and one time set up fee of $80.00.
Exterior and interior traps/baits will be deployed to control both mice and insects at town hall and park.  Motion to hire Northwoods Pest Prevent made by Bill Cochran, 2nd by Jed Keenan.
 
Fire Extinguishers/Smoke-CO Detectors for Town Hall/Park:  Some discussion regarding installing fire/CO2 detectors as well as fire extinguishers   Plan to obtain 4 fire extinguishers (3 at town hall/ 1 at Park) and place detectors at each floor of the hall.  To maintain fire extinguishers, plan to use Protective Service to keep fire extinguishers in working order.  Brian Takala and Jed Keenan plan to obtain CO2 and Fire detectors, and install. Motion made by Jed Keenan 2nd by Bill Cochran.
 
Repair Options for Town Park Pit Toilet:  Brian Takala to reach out to Tom Crowely to look into repairing both Pit toilet roof and Pavillion roof leak
 
10. Correspondence- Letters and Phone Calls Received
Bill Cochran plans to contact Statewide to replace culvert under Tranus Lake Road
Jed Keenan calls out to Pest Control businesses no calls back
Brian Takala calls to manufacturer of pit toilet, no calls back
a Reservations for Town Hall or Town Park/Upcoming:   August 9th for family reunion.  Meetings/Events/Miscellaneous:  WTA meeting July 23rd at 6 pm at Washburn County Court house.
11. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills
12. Next Town Board Meeting August 12, 7 pm.
13. Agenda items for next Town Board Meeting:
Bill Cochran call Statewide regarding drainage to parking area at town hall.
Brian Takala update on pavilion and pit toilet roof repair.
14. Adjournment Motion made to adjourn made by Bill Cochran, 2nd by Jed Keenan, meeting adjourn at 8:14 pm.
 

​STINNETT TOWN MEETING NOTICE
8/12/2025
7:00 PM AT THE STINNETT TOWN HALL
Posted on 8/11/2025 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. Approval of Town Board 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. Follow-up on Pest Control Contract for Town Hall and Park
b. Follow-up on Fire Extinguishers and CO Detectors for Hall and Park
c. Options to address drainage issues in front of Town Hall
d. Maintenance and repair options for Town Park Pavilion Roof and Pit Toliet Roof
 
e.  Election matters:  ICE voting machine training and pick up 9/4/25
 
f.  Donation to Earl Cemetery
 
10. Correspondence- Letters and Phone Calls Received
a Reservations for Town Hall or Town Park/Upcoming Meetings/Events/Miscellaneous
11. Payment of Vouchers, Statements, and Bills
12. Next Town Board Meeting September 14, 7 pm.
13. Agenda items for next Town Board Meeting
14. Adjournment
 

​SPECIAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
8:00PM AT THE STINNETT TOWN HALL
 
(To directly follow the Regular Town Board Meeting but no earlier than 8pm)
Posted on August 4, 2025 at the Town Hall, Outback Bar, Tranus Lake RD, and the Website by Town
Clerk.
 
AGENDA
1. Verification of Legal Posting Notice/Start of Meeting
a. Roll Call
b. Call Meeting to Order
c. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Review of Meeting Material
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Public Input
5. Specific matters for Discussion and/or Action by the Town Board: Decisions to go forward with
the following road work per quotes received.
-Review/Approve Quote for Right of Way Clearing on Tranus Lake Rd
-Review/Approve Quote for Right of Way Clearing on Lee Rd
-Review/Approve Quote for Right of Way Clearing  on Vern's Rd
-Review/Approve Quote for Road Work on Tranus lake Rd
-Review/Approve Quote for Road Shoulder Work on Lee Rd
 
6. Adjournment