Town Board Meeting 4/21/2026

​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.