TOWN OF IRON RIVER

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026

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, John Rautio, Steve Probst, Cassie Fleming 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, John Rautio- Supervisor, Cassie Fleming – Supervisor. All present
3. A motion by Steve Probst, seconded by John Rautio to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
4. A motion by Rich Nemitz, second by John Rautio to approve the Minutes of the regular Town Board Meeting September 10, 2026, and The Special Town Board Meeting on September 25, 2026. Motion carried.
5. A motion by Steve Probst, seconded by Rich Nemitz to approve the Financial Report. Motion approved.
6. Heads of Department present: Andy Jatzo- Highway, John Sleeman-Recycling Center, John Darwin-Fire, Matt Ladwig-Police, Adam Stegman-EMS
7. Citizens Comments. Mark Gary
8. John P Anderson will be coming in December to address the Town Board
9. A lengthy discussion on TIF District for housing with possible use of the Bayfield Electric land. SEH spoke on housing potential and gave a slide show on TIF. They then took questions.
10. A motion by Cassie Fleming, seconded by John Rautio for a recommended approval to Bayfield County to clear land for a parking lot at an existing boat launch at Long Lake. Planning Commission also approves. Motion carried.
11. No action taken on driveway request from Jerome Dibb at Tax id #35501, Hwy 2.DOT will issue permit.
12. Keaton Schutte, Scout Troop 212 Poplar is working on becoming an Eagle Scout. Town Board requested Keaton to bring a plan or drawing to show the project at the November Meeting.
13. A motion by Cassie Fleming, seconded by Rich Nemitz to proceed to abandon/vacate an Alley for Burt Peterson. Town will contact lawyer and begin procedure. Motion carried.
14. A motion by John Rautio, seconded by Cassie Fleming to allow the Clerk’s Office to start Direct Deposit for payroll checks. Motion carried.
15. A motion by Rich Nemitz, seconded by Cassie Fleming to table action to ask the iron River Sanitary District to allow the Town to drill a new well at Moon Lake Park, and to get a second estimate and present next month. Motion carried.
16. A motion by Rich Nemitz, seconded by Cassie Fleming to approve Isacc Dull an extension to November 30, 2026 for the demolition of the Mitchell Building on North Main Street, across from the Coop. He needs more time because the DNR permits have not gone through as of yet. Motion carried.
17. A motion by Cassie Fleming, seconded by Rick Forsythe to table the request to sell the old fire truck, until more information can be obtained. Motion carried.
18. A motion by Cassie Fleming, seconded by Rick Forsythe to approve Trick or Treating in iron River from 5-7 on October 31, 2026 NOTE: South Main Street from the Library to top of the hill will be closed to everything except foot traffic, no cars or bikes or scooters. Motion carried.
19. A motion by Rich Nemitz seconded by John Rautio to adjourn at 8:10 pm. Motion carried.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Helen G Hyde

Clerk/Treasurer