Town of Pilsen
August 26, 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, Leon Gilbert, Randy Mashlan, Amy Mashlan, Mark Hazelquist, Elie Rosenwinkel, Larry Kmetz, Brittany Sukala, LaRae Sukala and Joe Lupa.

1) Call to Order: Chairman Gary Johanik called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

2) Verify Open Meeting Notice given: Chairman Johanik verified that the Open Meeting Notice had been given.

3) Approval of July 17, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes and August 12, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes: Motion was made by Bob and seconded by Dave to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2025 Board Meeting and the August 12, 2025 Special Board Meeting. Motion carried.

4) Public Comment: There were no public comments.

5) Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report was presented. The cash balance as of 7/31/2025 was $54,311.11 (which includes one Savings account and 1 CD). The balance as of 8/22/2025 was
$19,666.83 (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 added that there are outstanding bills from Phil Lupa and the Town of Eileen.

6) Approve LP Contract with Midland Services: Motion was made by Gary and seconded by Bob to approve the LP Contract for 1,200 gallons @ $1.54 – $1,848.00 prepaid with Midland Services. Motion carried.

7) Discuss/possible approval 2025-2026 Snowplow Fees: Motion was made by Dave and seconded by Bob to set the 2025-2026 snowplow fees the same as last year – $175.00 for residents and $275.00 for non-residents with payments due by November 1, 2025. A late fee of $175.00 residents and $275.00 non-residents will be charged for any payments received after that date. Motion carried.

8) Discuss/possible approval rescinding motion naming Spears and Carlson as the attorney firm to retain for any legal matters: Gary reported that Spears and Carlson were unable to accept the Town as a client. Motion was made by Bob and seconded by Gary to rescind the motion naming Spears and Carlson as the Town Attorney. Motion carried.

9) Discuss/possible approval naming attorney firm for Town legal matters: No action was taken on this agenda item.

10) Update and discuss sale of land adjoining town property: The board briefly discussed the property.

11) Report from Road Boss: Bob Pagac and Dave Mihalek gave a brief an update on the projects they have been working on.

12) Review and payment of bills: The clerk announced checks #8744-#8767 and 1 ACH for a total of $23,059.19. Motion was made by Bob and seconded by Dave to approve and pay bills for checks #8744-#8767 and 1 ACH for a total of $23,059.19. Motion carried.

13) Set date for next meeting: The next meeting was set for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 23, 2025.

14) Adjournment: There being no further business, motion was made by Dave and seconded by Bob to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting ended at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Suzi Misun, Clerk