TOWN OF IRON RIVER

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 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 Rich Nemitz to approve the Agenda. Motion carried.
4. A motion by Cassie Fleming, second by Steve Probst to approve the Minutes of the regular Town Board Meeting June 11, 2026, Motion carried. A motion by Steve Probst, seconded by John Rautio to approve the minutes of The Special Town Board Meeting on July 27, 2026. Motion carried.
5. A motion by Rich Nemitz, seconded by John Rautio to approve the Financial Report. Motion approved.
6. Heads of Department present: Andy Jatzo- Highway, John Sleeman-Recycling Center, John Darwin-Fire, Jacquiline Pooler – Library, Matt Ladwig-Police
7. Citizens Comments. Karlan Williams, Sandra Dietz
8. A motion by Rick Forsythe, second by Cassie Fleming to accept the written statement from the Town Board as an official Statement as a response to a request from Klaus Nieder on North Shore Drive for a driveway permit for Lots 3 & 4. The statement can be seen in the Clerk’s office. Motion carried. John Rautio reclused himself from voting due to a conflict.
9. A motion by Steve Probst, seconded by Cassie Fleming to approve Rich Nemitz and Dave Olafson to the Police & Fire Commission, with Rich Nemitz being the Chair. Motion carried. Rich Nemit reclused to vote due to a conflict of interest.
10. A motion by Rick Forsythe, seconded by Rich Nemitz to start the procedure to abandon Marion Street from US 2 south 66’x150’, between the C=Store and the Family Dollar Building. With the clause to get the 2 owners to agree to a shared driveway. Motion carried.
11. A motion by Steve Probst, seconded by John Rautio to accept the Tractor Rental agreement with ST. Michael Church/Cemetery for excavating. With the addition of adding #13 to the contact. Chairman will update the agreement and have it at the Clerk’s office. Motion carried.
12. Update on Bayfield County EMS approval from their meeting held on July 28, 2026. Rich Nemitz who was very involved with the process, and attended many meetings of the EMS agreement spoke on the decision that was made at the meeting by the County Board. The County decided to put One Million dollars in a fund to be distributed throughout the Counties to help support EMS. Rich gave a lengthy discussion about the procedures and how this was decided.
13. A motion by Rich Nemitz, seconded by Cassie Fleming to adjourn at 7:15 pm. Motion carried.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Helen G Hyde

Clerk/Treasurer