April 13, 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting
Regular Town Board Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Town of Lake Hall, W6202 Loomis Road, Porterfield, WI 54159
Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes
1. Call to order by Chairman Sotka
Chairman Sotka called the meeting to order at 6:00pm
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Sotka __p____ Burmek __p____ Hanson ___p___ Wilson ___p___
4. Approval of Agenda
Supervisor Burmek made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0
5. Public Input – None
6. Approve and correct meeting minutes from Regular Town Board Meeting March 9, 2026
Supervisor Burmek made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for Regular Town Board Meeting, March 9, 2026. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0
7. Clerk-Treasurer’s Financial Report
F&M Checking had a beginning balance of $426,913.68, deposits of $366.55, withdrawals of $38,575.86, for an ending balance of $388,704.37. F&M Fire Dept Checking had a beginning balance of $60,643.83, deposits of $4,642.00, and an ending balance of $65,285.83. General savings had a beginning balance of $302,971.25, deposits of $29,641.46, and an ending balance of $332,432.71. Road Construction had a beginning balance of $94,077.05, deposits of $294.58, and an ending balance of $94,371.63. Fire dept savings had a beginning balance of $2,901.53, deposits of $9.09, and an ending balance of $2,910.62. Grant funds had a beginning balance of $43.15, deposits of $0.14, and an ending balance of $43.29. Supervisor Hanson made a motion to approve the clerk-treasurer’s financial report. Seconded by Chairman Sotka. Carried 3-0
8. Correspondence – Annual Meeting April 21, 20226, Resident Concern, Resident Garbage Issue
We have been having issues with residents have an extreme number of bags of garbage and also items that are not garbage. A resident expressed concerns of the excessive speed of drivers on Two Mile Rd.
9. Reports
a. Plan Commission Report – None
b. Ordinance Committee Report – None
c. Public Works Report – Nothing submitted
d. Fire Department Report
Chief Gilbert gave the fire department report. One lift assist, tree on powerline, fire call. Had wildfire training with the DNR. Fundraising event planned for July 18, 2026. Recruitment day was held; the turnout was small. Received an application for Junior Fire. 2% Dues audit was completed and passed.
10. Unfinished business
a. Junior Firefighter Program – compensation
Chief Gilbert recommended the program will be volunteer without compensation. Chairman Sotka made a motion that the Junior Fire Fighter Program will be volunteer without compensation. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0
b. Fire Gear Extractor (washer)
The cost of the fire gear extractor will be $5,128.00 not including installation. Chairman Sotka made a motion the fire department can purchase the fire gear extractor for $5,128.00. Seconded by Supervisor Burmek. Carried 3-0. Estimates will be obtained for installation.
c. Fire Department Air Pack Replacement
Chairman Sotka laid the item on the table
d. Fire Inspections
Chief Gilbert reported to go with Crivitz again this year it will be $25 per inspection, 18 total inspections, inspected twice a year. Will be paid using 2% Dues money. Chairman Sotak made a motion to approve contracting with Crivitz Fire to do the fire inspections. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0
e. Fire Department Gear Lockers
Chief Gilbert reported the gear lockers were purchased for $3,769.00 and paid out of the fire department fundraising account.
11. New business
a. Operator Licenses if any
Codi Kopczynski and Nickolas Cuda have sent in an operator license for Docker’s on Noquebay. Chairman Sotka made a motion to approve an operator license for Codi Kopczynski and Nickolas Cuda. Seconded by Supervisor Burmek. Carried 3-0
b. Wisconsin Towns Association Membership Dues
Supervisor Burmek made a motion to approve the Wisconsin Towns Association Membership Dues but with the Voluntary part exempt and we can revisit next year. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0
c. Town Hall Floor Maintenance – Spark Cleaning Quote
Chairman Sotka recommends getting additional quotes. No action taken
d. Website Updates
The town website is in need or many updates, and will need to be replaced soon. Each page of information on the town website is counted as a sheet and adds additional cost. It is recommended to not keep so many years of agendas and minutes on the website. Chairman Sotka motioned to keep two years’ worth of agendas and minutes on the website. Seconded by Supervisor Burmek. Carried 3-0.
e. Plan Commission – Joe Corry
Supervisor Burmek recommended Joe Corry’s approval to the Plan Commission. Chairman Sotka made a motion to approve Joe Corry to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0
f. Fire Chief Resignation
Kevin Gilbert has tendered his resignation effective May 1, 2026. Chairman Sotka thanked Kevin for his service to the department and the town. Chairman Sotka motioned to accept Kevin Gilberts resignation. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried 3-0
g. Fire Chief Position and options
As of May 1, 2026 Assistant Chief Craig Caylor will become the interim chief until the position is filled, unless the position is filled prior to May 1, 2026. An advertisement will be posted on the Town’s Facebook page. Chairman Sotka laid the item on the table.
12. Adjournment
Chairman Sotka made a motion to adjourn at 7:07pm. Seconded by Supervisor Hanson. Carried