TOWN OF IRON RIVER

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 2025

AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

6 P.M

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These minutes represent the general subject matter discussed in this meeting but do not reflect a verbatim documentation of the subjects and conversation that took place.

1. Chairman Richard Forsythe called the Regular Town Board Meeting to order at 6 P.M. Present were Supervisor Rich Nemitz, Cassie Fleming, John Rautio, Steve Probst, and Clerk Treasurer Helen G Hyde , she also testified the meeting was properly posted.
2. Roll call of Town Board. Richard Forsythe- Chairman, Steve Probst- Supervisor, Rich Nemitz- Supervisor, Cassie Fleming- Supervisor – John Rautio- Supervisor
3. A motion by Steve Probst, seconded by Rich Nemitz to approve the Agenda. Motion Carried.
4. A motion by Rich Nemitz, seconded John Rautio to approve the Minutes of the Regular Town Meeting May 08, 2025. Motion Carried.
5. A motion by Steve Probst, seconded by John Rautio to approve the Financial Report. Motion Carried.
6. Heads of Departments present. Fire- John Darwin, Andy Jatzo- Highway, Ryan Schneeberger – Police, Jacqueline Pooler – Library, Recycling Center- John Sleeman
7. Citizens Comments – Karlen Williams, Brandon Roost
8. Discussion, Roechel Brochu at 68225 South George, asked the Town Board about removal of the side walk in front of her house. Town Board suggested to call one of the gravel pits in Town to see if they will take the cement , they spoke with Roechel about a few options for her issue with the sidewalk
9. A motion by Cassie Fleming, seconded by John Rautio to accept Northwest Regional Planning Commission to do the Paser Rating for $1,075.00. They will do the report and file it. Motion carried.
10. A motion by Steve Probst, seconded by Rich Nemitz to approve Iron River Foundation for a movie night at the Park on August 21, 2025, the noise ordinance will be lifted past 10 pm to accommodate the movie. Motion carried.
11. A motion by Steve Probst, seconded by Rich Nemitz to accept the Liquor Licenses for the 2025-2026 season, full list on file in clerk’s office. Motion carried.
12. Discussion on North Shore Drive road abandonment. This issue was solved, and accepted, no further discussion needed.
13. A motion by Cassie Fleming, seconded by Steve Probst to accept the bid for chip seal from Scott for Ruth Lake Road and Hart Lake Road for $34,852.00 Total, Motion carried. Roll Call vote. Steve Probst-Yes, Rich Nemitz – Yes, Cassie Fleming – Yes, John Rautio – Yes, Richard Forsythe- Abstained
14. Update on the Mitchell Building across from the Iron River Coop. Building is in disrepair; the roof has fallen in and is very unsafe. The State Building inspector, Bayfield County and the Town of Iron River are meeting with the owner of the building and trying to come up with a solution for the building.
15. Chairman Forsythe presented the Board members with a list of duties for each supervisor, he would like them to look over the papers and revisit this in the near future
16. Update on Vending Machine form the County. The Board would like the machine moved away from the door where it is now by the old youth center, so it can be filled and utilized
17. A motion by Rich Nemitz, seconded by Steve Probst to adjourn at 7:25 P.M. Motion carried

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Helen G Hyde

Clerk/Treasurer