MINUTES OF TOWN OF BIRCH TOWN MEETING
HELD AT TOWN OF BIRCH HALL
Tuesday September 8, 2026
Chairperson Debra Gano called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance
Present: Chairperson Debra Gano, Supervisor Terry Lokemoen, Supervisor Ross Karaba, Treasurer Lynn Ross,
Clerk Megan Webb. 9 Residents, 1 non-resident
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
Read and approve minutes from last meetings: Motion by Supervisor Terry Lokemoen to accept minutes with 1 correction from August regular town board meeting. Second by Supervisor Ross Karaba. All ayes. Motion carried.
Treasurers Report by Lynn Ross: August Financials
Checking $302,820.49
CD $100,000.00
Savings $234.17
Motion by Supervisor Ross Karaba to accept the treasurers report. Seconded by Terry Lokemoen. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS:
Recycling report: Nothing to report
Cemetery report: There is a funeral for Mrs. Shook this week. Supervisor Terry Lokemoen made a motion to get an estimate from Tomahawk Monument for spray headstones to clean them. Seconded by Chairperson Debra Gano. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
Road Report: Grundy Rd, Horseshoe Lake Rd, and Copper Lake Rd, had potholes filled, Waldburger Rd needs potholes filled in and possibly more gravel.
Spectrum: Spectrum has started working on the north end by Grundy Rd.
Clerk Report: Budget meeting set on October 26, 2026 at 6:30 tentatively. September 30,2026 is election training.
Chairperson Report: David was extended from .74 mile to .97 mile according to an email Chairperson Debra Gano received from the WI DOT.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinances: Table
Road Inspection: Fall inspection tentatively set for October 26, 2026
Road Signs: Chairperson Debra Gano made a motion for Supervisor Terrey Lokemoen to order Road signs for Loop Road East and West, 35 mph and a new base for signs. Seconded by Ross Karaba. All Ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Wendy Suwyn raised concern on width of Nelson Ave, no gravel, and brushing on Winkleman and County Road J.
Thomas Anderson had question on his property assessment. Also wanted to know about an 8 ft fence. The board stated as long as it was not on the right of way that it was not an issue.
Jennifer Mathias stated the alleys in Irma are owned by the Town of Birch according to 1897 Courtland Plat. She states that the 4 blocks of Irma are a subdivision. The board discussed raising the levy. Also, Schooley road is not being plowed. The board stated they will discuss alleyways next meeting. Along with discuss the plowing of Schooley Rd with the town of Rock Falls. She also stated that a street light is wanted on County Rd J due to speed limit dropping.
ADJOURN: Chairperson Debra Gano made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20PM, Second by Supervisor Ross Karaba. All ayes. Motion carried.