Town of Pilsen

December 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, Leon Gilbert, Joe Johanik, Joe Lupa, Brittany Sukala, Pete Raspolic, Amanda Tutor and Larry Kmetz.

1) Call to Order: Chairman Gary Johanik called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

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

3) Approval of November 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting, November 20, 2025 Board Meeting, December 9, 2025 Special Town Meeting and December 9, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes: Motion was made by Bob and seconded by Dave to approve the November 20, 2025 Special Town Meeting, November 20, 2025 Board Meeting, December 9, 2025 Special Town Meeting and December 9, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes. Voice vote, motion carried.

4) Public Comment: There were comments made by the public.

5) Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s report was presented. The cash balance as of 11/30/2025 was $134,873.91 (which includes one Savings account and 1 CD). The balance as of 12/16//2025 was
$81,923.92 (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. Voice vote, motion carried. Pam added that there are outstanding bills from USDA and the Town of Eileen and Jeff Lunda.

6) Discuss/possible action – Renew Line of Credit for $35,000 at Northern State Bank: Motion was made by Gary and seconded by Bob to renew that Line of Credit for $35,000 at the Northern State Bank. Voice vote, motion carried.

7) Amanda Tutor – Update on Ashland School District recent Referendum: Amanda Tutor was present at the meeting to give an update the School District Referendum that was passed. She stated that the district took $1,043,667 of the $2,000,000 total that was approved. She also commented that the district will be coming back each year to update the electors what is happening with the additional levy.

8) Rescind motion to refund snowplow fee for driveway at 67680 Cross Road: Motion was made by Gary and seconded by Bob to rescind the motion from the December 9, 2025 Board meeting and continue to plow the driveway at 67680 Cross Road. Voice vote, motion carried.

9) Discuss/possible action – Basketball court resurfacing – Leasa Tody: Leasa Tody was not present at the meeting.

10) Appointment of Election Inspectors for Term 2026-2027: Motion was made by Bob and seconded by Dave to approve the list of election workers for the term 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2027. Voice vote, motion carried.

11) Recognize Barbara Grek for years of service as Chief Election Inspector: The Board recognized Barbara Grek for her years of service as Chief Inspector on the Town of Pilsen Election Board. A letter was signed by the Board thanking her for her dedicated service.

12) Discussion/possible action – approve purchase of computer for Clerk: Motion was made by Gary and seconded by Bob to approve the purchase of a new computer for the Clerk’s Office from Omer Nelson Electric for $1,020.00. Voice vote, motion carried.

13) Discuss/possible action – Intergovernmental Agreement Between Town of Pilsen & Town of Keystone Regarding Joint Maintenance of Smerchik Road: Motion was made by Dave and seconded by Bob to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Town of Pilsen & Town of Keystone Regarding Joint Maintenance of Smerchik Road. The agreement will be sent to Town of Keystone for approval. Voice vote, motion carried.

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

15) Review and payment of bills: The clerk announced checks #8836-#8864 and 3 ACHs for a total of $30,616.06. Motion was made by Bob and seconded by Dave to approve and pay bills for checks #8836-#8864 and 3 ACHs for a total of $30,616.06. Voice vote, motion carried.

16) Set date for next meeting: The next meeting was set for Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

17) Adjournment: There being no further business, motion was made by Dave and seconded by Bob to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried. The meeting ended at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Suzi Misun, Clerk