Town of Gingles
May 14, 2025
Meeting Minutes

The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Chairman, Patrick Colgrove. Tom Riemer, Bill Pearce, Traci Beiersdorff and Laura Martinsen were present. There were 2 people in public attendance.

• The April 2025 meeting minutes were presented, and a motion was made by Bill Pearce, seconded by Tom Riemer to approve them as written. All in favor, motion carried.
• The April 2025 Treasurer’s report was presented, and a motion was made by Tom Riemer and seconded by Bill Pearce to approve the report as presented. All in favor, motion carried.

Comments by Clerk/Board – Town Clerk identified that they received an annual bill from the Town Assessor. In the town’s contract with the assessor, it was outlined that the bill would be sent on a quarterly basis. The Town Assessor has notified the board that quarterly would not be possible and is open to suggestions about what works best for the town. Town Board agreed that having a biannual bill sent in June and December. The Town Clerk will notify the Town Assessor of the new payment schedule.

Chairman identified that Wisconsin Towns Association will be having another Spring Workshop at Lakewoods Resort in Cable on May 21, 2025, and he is not able to attend. Town Clerk and Supervisor Tom Riemer plan to attend.

Building Permits: A motion was made by Bill Pearce to amend the agenda to move up building permits after board comments. Motion was seconded by Tom Riemer to approve. All in favor, motion carried. A motion was made by Tom Riemer to approve building permits for Tony Dalbec and Krista Jack. Motion was seconded by Bill Pearce to approve. All in favor, motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Beaser Road Project: Town Chairman spoke to Scott Campbell, with Northwoods Paving, recently. Pulverizing is expected to be completed by tomorrow and trying to move up a binder coat instead of surface coat. Town Chairman stated that the compacting job looks good. The road is closed to local traffic. More information to come on this at future meetings.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Open Book Report: Town Chairman informed board that Town Assessor has suggested doing an Interim Market Update [instead of a full re-evaluation] in 2026. Chairman spoke about what this would all entail and Town Clerk will put out a notice included in the annual newsletter to notify town residents. A motion was made by Pat Colgrove for Perri and Bob [with North Wisconsin Assessment Service] to do an Interim Market Update in 2026. Motion was seconded by Bill Pearce to approve. All in favor, motion carried.
• Road Maintenance Plan 2025: Chairman provided an update on road maintenance plan for 2025. Patching will be done by Ashland County with a few different spots that may need to be touched up. Dust control will be scheduled as the weather allows; a good seal done on Holmes Road. Chairman spoke about possible overlay being done on Beaser Road north of Weister Road; will likely not be done this year. Chairman is working on putting a bid packet together and will present more information to board at future meetings.
• Transfer of Funds to Money Market Account: Town Treasurer provided input on where things are at in the town’s general and money market accounts along with expected income and revenue coming in the next several months. A motion was made by Pat Colgrove to move $100,000 from the general account to money market account. Motion was seconded by Tom Riemer to approve. All in favor, motion carried.
• Schedule Meeting with NSB for Beaser Road Project Funding: Town Chairman identified that the project was awarded to Northwoods Paving for $366,000. Town will be responsible for paying for 100% of the project up front and then be reimbursed 70% as part of the LRIP-S project. Chairman will schedule a meeting with himself, Northern State Bank [NSB] loan officer, Town Treasurer [and Town Clerk, if able to attend] to discuss the best option for funding project.
• Public Comment: None
• Operators/Liquor licenses- None

-The next board meeting will be on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 7:00 pm.

-The bills were submitted and authorized to be paid by Board signature.

-Meeting was adjourned.

Laura Martinsen, Clerk