On the agenda: Conrath September — data center (Sep 14)

TOWN OF WILLARD BOARD MEETING MINUTES
September 14, 2026
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Nelson at 6:00 PM. Board members present were
Chairman Bob Nelson, Supervisor Mark Taft, Supervisor Erika Halmstad, Clerk MJ Nelson, Deputy Clerk
Jenny Hengst, Treasurer Shannon Barrois and Deputy Treasurer Linda Bentley.
Public in attendance were Chris Olson, Scott Linskey, Cody Smith, Jim Bentley, Joe Barrois and Vern
Denzer.
AGENDA: Clerk added action item to New Business, Election Contingency Plan. Motion by Halmstad,
seconded by Taft and carried to approve the agenda.
MINUTES: Motion by Halmstad, seconded by Taft and carried by aye to approve.
PUBLIC INPUT: Chris Olson inquired about North Blueberry Rd where the gravel is. It is currently placed
on the sides of the road but not in the center. When you drive on it, it pulls your vehicle. Jenny Hengst
read out loud a letter submitted by Linda Bentley regarding data centers. Concern is there is not a
township ordinance in place now and the counties is temporary. This is something that should be written
by a lawyer. The board will reach out to the WI Towns Association to get their direction.
TREASURER’S REPORT: August’s receipts were $61,830.15; disbursements were $4,259.46 resulting in
an ending balance of $186,792.61. The contingency fund balance is $26,480.81 and the Equipment fund
balance of $43,365.65. Total of all accounts is $256,639.07. Motion by Taft, seconded by Halmstad and
carried by aye to approve the treasurer’s report.
APPROVAL OF BILLS TO BE PAID: Motion by Taft, seconded by Halmstad and carried by aye that the
Town of Willard pay the bills as presented.
CLERK’S REPORT/APPROVE PERMITS ISSUED: MJ reported it was a good election and things went well.
Absentee ballots went out Saturday for the November election. The budget hearing is coming up soon
and the board needs to think about what needs to be on it. It should be noted the last payment of the
BCPL loan will be paid March 2027. Brightspeed internet service is done and Verizon is set up. Cody is
going to build a shelf to hold the router.
BUILDING/OTHER PERMITS: Permit number 2026-17- a permit by EB & SP Properties for an addition
garage 30 x 40 located at W9558 Woodlawn Dr. $240 fee. Motion by Halmstad, seconded by Taft and
carried to approve.
Permit number 2026-18 - a permit by Derrick and Paige Austin for a pole shed 40 x 60 x 16 located at
N2208 North Merry Lane. $480 fee. Motion by Halmstad, seconded by Taft and carried to approve.
Permit number 2026-19 - a permit by Mike McDonlad for a detached garage 18 x 18 located at N250
Whispering Pines Dr Loop. Has the land use permit approval. $25 fee. Motion by Halmstad, seconded by
Taft and carried to approve.

Permit number 2026-20 - a permit by Jean Sieg for an attached garage 448 sq feet located at W9385
Silver Spring Road. Has land use permit and mitigation permit. $100 fee was not included. Motion by
Halmstad contingent to payment, seconded by Taft and carried to approve.
Permit number 2026-21 - a permit by Kevin and Julie Delikowski for a park model 34 x 11 ½, a 6 x 6 shed
and a 12 x 14 shed, along with a deck 24 x 12 located at W9604 Hwy D. $50 fee. Motion by Halmstad,
seconded by Taft and carried to approve.
Permit number 2026-22 - a permit by Joe and Lisa Bentley for a modular home 28 x 56 and 6 x 6 x 3 deck
located at W7938 Oak Ridge Rd. $120 fee. Motion by Halmstad, seconded by Taft and carried to
approve.
OLD BUSINESS: Chapter 21 - Emergency Operations Plan – Motion by Halmstad, seconded by Taft and
carried by aye vote to approved. Folders, which contains plan and directions, for each board member
given to them by clerk.
NEW BUSINESS: Budget Resolution 2026-1 – presented to amend 2026 budget for the transfer of
$12,000.00 from contingency fund to Town Hall expense for the cost of the replacement roof. Motion
by Halmstad, seconded by Taft and carried by aye vote to approve.
Elections Contingency Plan – State law requires that each voting site has an alternative location. We
have the work shop listed but not during winter months, due to heating. Broken Arrow Bar was listed as
secondary however, the Broken Arrow bar is no longer open. Flambeau Lodge replaced the Broken
Arrow Bar. Recently Sunset Oaks was asked and agreed to being the secondary location, Town Hall
would be primary. Sunset Oaks was picked since it is closer to the Town Hall location. Flambeau Lodges
agreed to the change and will move to the third option. Motion by Halmstad, seconded by Taft and
carried by aye vote. MJ will take the change to the County Clerk’s office for the update.
COUNTY SUPERVISORS REPORT: None
BOARD MEMBER REPORT/CONCERNS: There were none. Chairman Nelson had spoken to Brad Dostal
from Fahrner’s about the road work to be completed by tomorrow and he had assured the Chair that
they will stand behind their work.
SET AGENDA FOR MEETING: Tabled items will be added to next month’s agenda.
ADJOURN: Motion by Halmstad, seconded by Taft and carried to adjourn at 6:43 PM.
Respectfully submitted:

Jenny Hengst, Deputy Clerk