April 22, 2025 Board Meeting
Town of Pilsen
April 22, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Present at the meeting were Gary Johanik, Bob Sukala, Dave Appelgren, Pam Brown and Suzi Misun. Also present were Bob Pagac, Dave Mihalek, Joe Lupa, Joe Johanik, Mary McPhetridge, JoAnn Erickson, Kate Richmond, Charlie Singler, Rick Lunda, Irene Walter, Dave Walter, Brittany Sukala, Chris Graff, Terri Sell, David Kerr, Sr., David Kerr, Jr., Kathy Huybrecht, Mike BeBeau, James Mihalek, Scott Brown, Judy Freeman and Kristy Appelgren.
1) Call to Order: Chairman Gary Johanik called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2) Verify Open Meeting Notice given: Chairman Johanik verified that the Open Meeting Notice had been given.
3) Approval of March 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes: Motion was made by Bob and seconded by Dave to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2025 Board meeting. Motion carried.
4) Public Comment: Several of the individuals in attendance commented on the Whistlestop race.
5) Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report was presented. The cash balance as of 3/31/2025 was $96,117.82 (which includes two Savings accounts and 1 CD). The balance as of 4/21/2025 was
$77,785.33 (this amount is the Money Market Savings and Checking Account balances). The loan balances are Grader-$24,302.65 and Mower-$8,439.58. Motion was made by Bob and seconded by Dave to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Motion carried. Pam noted that there 2 outstanding bills-Enbridge and USDA Forest Service.
6) Mary McPhetridge – Ashland Chamber of Commerce: Mary McPhetridge was present at the meeting to discuss the 2025 Whistlestop being held on Saturday October 11th. She explained to the board that the Chamber is a non-profit 501C(6) organization. A discussion followed with the board. Additional comments were allowed from the public in attendance.
7) Discuss/possible action – Whistlestop Event use of Town grounds: Motion was made by Gary and seconded by Bob to allow the Ashland Chamber of Commerce/Whistlestop event to use the Town Hall grounds until the year 2030. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Dave and seconded by Gary to ask the Ashland Chamber of Commerce to look into changing the Whistlestop Half-Marathon route over the next five years, to go directly east from the Town Hall and the Town would waive the $1,000 donation if they reroute. Motion carried.
8) Set date for Open Book and Board of Review: The Open Book will be held on Monday June 2, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Board of Review will be held on Monday June 9, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
9) Discuss/possible action – rescinding motion from March 25, 2025 meeting, approving notice of Gravel Bid: Motion was made by Gary and seconded by Dave to rescind the motion to advertise a bid for a gravel purchase. Motion carried.
10) Discuss/possible action – enter into a contract for 2025 with a gravel contractor for the purchase of up to $25,000 of gravel: Motion was made by Dave and seconded by Bob to enter into a contract with Trusty Trucking, Inc for the purchase of up to 1,000 yards of gravel, with the total price of $24,950.00. Motion carried.
11) Discuss/possible action – purchase of dust control for 2025: Motion was made by Dave and seconded by Bob to purchase one (1) load of Calcium Chloride in 2025, with the option to purchase an additional load, if needed. Motion carried.
12) Discuss weight limits on posted roads: The County will be lifting the weights limits on Thursday
May 1, 2025. Bob Pagac will also remove the weight limits on that date.
13) Report from Road Boss: Bob Pagac and Dave Mihalek gave a brief an update on the projects they have been working on.
14) Review and payment of bills: The clerk announced checks #8655-#8678 and 1 ACHs for a total of $14,496.31. Motion was made by Dave and seconded by Bob to approve and pay bills for checks
#8655-#8678 and 1 ACHs for a total of $14,496.31. Motion carried.
15) Set date for next meeting: The next meeting was set for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday May 15, 2025.
17) Adjournment: There being no further business, motion was made by Bob and seconded by Dave to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting ended at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzi Misun, Clerk