Town of Bear Creek, WI

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Town of Bear Creek staff Waupaca County

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Town of Bear Creek Amended Agenda

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, May 11 th at 7:30 pm at

the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to order

B. Open meeting statement

C. Approve the agenda

D. Read and approve minutes from April’s meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. MFL Wisnefski letter

G. Clerk’s report

a. Internet

b. Website

c. Printer

H. Informational Forum

a. Fire departments

b. Ambulance

c. Town roads

i. Installation of road signs

ii. Concrete in front of hall

iii. Road repair estimates

d. Constable

e. Comprehensive planning

i. Appoint board members

f. Zoning

I. Treasurer’s report

J. Examination and payment of bills

K. Motion to adjourn

 Affidavit of Posting: this notice was posted on or before 5/10/2026

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, May 11 th at 7:30 pm at

the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to order

B. Open meeting statement

C. Approve the agenda

D. Read and approve minutes from April’s meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. MFL Wisnefski letter

G. Clerk’s report

   a. Internet

   b. Website

   c. Printer

H. Informational Forum

   a. Fire departments

   b. Ambulance

   c. Town roads

        i. Installation of road signs

        ii. Concrete in front of hall

        iii. Road repair estimates

   d. Constable

   e. Comprehensive planning

   f. Zoning

I. Treasurer’s report

J. Examination and payment of bills

K. Motion to adjourn

 Affidavit of Posting: this notice was posted on or before 5/7/2026

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI 54922

The annual meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on

Tuesday, April 20 th , 2026, at 8:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A quorum of the town board will be in attendance at the annual meeting for purposes of

conducting the annual meeting. No other town board business will be discussed or acted upon.

Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, April 13th at 7:30 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to order

B. Open meeting statement

C. Approve the agenda

D. Read and approve minutes from March's meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Zoning

     a. Approve CSM located in all of the Northeast 4 of the fractional Southwest 1⁄4 of

          Section 31

G. MFL Wisnefski letter

H. Clerk's report

     a. Accounting program/reports

     b. Annual report

I.     Internet

     d. website

Informational Forum

     a. Fire departments

     b. Ambulance

     c. Town roads

          i. Road inspection report

          ii. Disaster aid

     d. Constable

     e. Comprehensive planning

J. Treasurer's report

K. Examination and payment of bills

L. Motion to adjourn

Affidavit of Posting: this notice was posted on or before 4/9/2026

Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                      Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, March 9th at 7:30 pm at

the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to order

B. Open meeting statement

C. Approve the agenda

D. Read and approve minutes from February’s meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Clerk’s report

     a. Add poll workers

     b. Town board transportation resolution

     c. CDBG discontinuation

G. Informational Forum

     a. Fire departments

     b. Ambulance

     c. Town roads

          i. Bridge inspection form

          ii. Set date for road inspection

          iii. Highway dinner RSVP

     d. Constable

     e. Comprehensive planning

H. Zoning report

I. Treasurer’s report

     a. Dog license late fee

J. Examination and payment of bills

K. Motion to adjourn

 Affidavit of Posting: this notice was posted on or before 3/4/2026

Theresa Huss, Clerk

          Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, February 9th at 7:30 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A.         Call to order

B.         Open meeting statement

C.         Approve the agenda

D.         Read and approve minutes from January’s meeting

E.         Citizens Forum

F.          Clerk’s report

    a.      WTA district meeting

    b.      Dollar General Liquor License

G.         Informational Forum

    a.      Fire departments

    b.      Ambulance

    c.      Town roads

    d.      Constable

    e.      Comprehensive planning

H.         Zoning report

I.          Treasurer’s report

J.          Examination and payment of bills

K.         Motion to adjourn

 Affidavit of Posting: this notice was posted on or before 2/5/2026

Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                     Town of Bear Creek

                 E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Wednesday, January 7 th at 6:00

pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

     A. Call to order

     B. Open meeting statement

     C. Approve the agenda

     D. Read and approve minutes from December’s meeting

     E. Citizens Forum

     F. Clerk’s report

        a. District Meeting

     G. Informational Forum

        a. Fire departments

        b. Ambulance

        c. Town roads

              i. Symco Road Bridge

        d. Constable

        e. Comprehensive planning

     H. Zoning report

      I. Treasurer’s report

     J. Examination and payment of bills

     K. Motion to adjourn

 Affidavit of Posting: this notice was posted on or before 1/2/2025

Theresa Huss, Clerk

               Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, December 8 th at 7:30

pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

     A. Call to order

     B. Open meeting statement

     C. Approve the agenda

     D. Read and approve minutes from November’s meeting

     E. Citizens Forum

     F. Assembly Candidate Anthony Phillips

     G. Clerk’s report

          a. Amend budget, if necessary

          b. Approve election workers

     H. Informational Forum

          a. Fire departments

          b. Ambulance

          c. Town roads

               i. Symco Road Bridge

          d. Constable

          e. Comprehensive planning

     I. Zoning report

     J. Treasurer’s report

     K. Examination and payment of bills

     L. Motion to adjourn

 Affidavit of Posting: this notice was posted on or before 12/6/2025

Theresa Huss, Clerk

TOWN OF BEAR CREEK, WAUPACA COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

A budget hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 at 8:00

p.m. at the

Town Hall for all interested taxpayers and residents of the Town of Bear

Creek.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE

ELECTORS

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025,

immediately

following the completion of the public hearing on the proposed budget

which

begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, a Special Town Meeting of the

electors

called pursuant to Section 60.12(1)(c) of Wisconsin Statutes by the

Town Board for the following purposes will be held:

To approve the 2025 town tax levy to be paid in 2026

pursuant to

Section 60.10(1)(a) of Wisconsin

Statutes.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD

MEETING

On Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, immediately following the Special

Town

meeting, a Town Board meeting will be held to discuss and adopt the

2026 Budget for the Town of Bear Creek.

Theresa Huss, Town Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Tuesday, November 11 th at 7:30

pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

   A. Call to order

   B. Open meeting statement

   C. Approve the agenda

   D. Read and approve minutes from October’s meeting

   E. Citizens Forum

   F. Town Hall

   G. Clerk’s report

          a. Amend budget, if necessary

   H. Informational Forum

          a. Fire departments

          b. Ambulance

          c. Town roads

                i. Road weight postings

                ii. Recap LRIP/ARIP   

                iii. Sign bids

                iv. Mill Creek Rd caution children signs

          d. Constable

          e. Comprehensive planning

   I. Zoning report

          a. Review CSM maps for Obermeier

   J. Treasurer’s report

   K. Examination and payment of bills

   L. Motion to adjourn

 Affidavit of Posting: this notice was posted on or before 11/6/2025

Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                                                   Town of Bear Creek

                                         E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI 54922

Notice of special town board meeting for the purpose of establishing the 2026 budget

On Thursday, October 23 rd at 7:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Approve Agenda

D. Citizens Forum

E. Budget workshop

F. Motion to Adjourn

 Affidavit of Posting: this notice was posted on or before 10/19/2025

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, October 15 th at 7:30 pm

at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

   A. Call to order

   B. Open meeting statement

   C. Approve the agenda

   D. Read and approve minutes from September’s meeting

   E. Citizens Forum

   F. Town Hall

     a. Updates to hall

   G. Clerk’s report

     a. Garbage resolution

     b. Amend the 2025 budget

     c. Set 2026 budget meeting

     d. GFL Garbage/Recycle contract

   H. Informational Forum

     a. Fire departments

     b. Ambulance

     c. Town roads

          i. Road work updates

          ii. LRIP/ARIP discussion

          iii. Road sign bids

     d. Constable

     e. Comprehensive planning

   I. Zoning report

   J. Treasurer’s report

   K. Examination and payment of bills

   L. Motion to adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Fire Protection Meeting

Thursday, October 2, 2025

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Matteson Town Hal

N10891 Jepson Road, Clintonville, WI, 54929

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

E9397 Bear Creek Road

Clintonville, WI 54929

715-701-4992

townofbearcreek.org   

                  Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, September 8 th at 7:30

pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to order

B. Open meeting statement

C. Approve the agenda

D. Read and approve minutes from August’s meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Town Hall

          a. Chairs

G. Clerk’s report

          a. Garbage/recycling

          b. BOR date reminder

          c. Election machine

H. Informational Forum

          a. Fire departments

          b. Ambulance

          c. Town roads

                    i. Behm Farms mowing

                    ii. Road work updates

          d. Constable

          e. Comprehensive planning

I. Zoning report

J. Treasurer’s report

           a. Town hall report

K. Examination and payment of bills

L. Motion to adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, August 11th at 7:30 pm

at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to order

B. Open meeting statement

C. Approve agenda

D. Read and approve minutes from July’s meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Clerk’s report

     a. Garbage/recycling

     b. BOR date

     c. Approve getting loan from Premier for Bear Creek Road

    d. Elections/machine

G. Informational Forum

     a. Fire departments

     b. Ambulance

     c. Town roads

           i. Electrical permit for Rohan Dairy Farm

          ii. Hwy agreement

          iii. Behm Farms mowing

           iv. Elm Dale status

     d. Constable

     e. Comprehensive planning

H. Zoning report

I. Mike Roberts – plowing town hall lot contract

J. Treasurer’s report

     a. Town hall report

K. Examination and payment of bills

L. Motion to adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI

Planning Commission Agenda

The Town of Bear Creek Planning Commission will be meeting on Monday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m.,

2025 at the Bear Creek Town Hall

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Roll Call

D. Approve agenda

E. Read and Approve Minutes from last meeting

F. Review the applications for the Michael Johnson property, identified by the parcel

number 01-11-41-4 to vote on a conditional use permit to move a small cabin to the

back of the property that is consistent with the Town Comprehensive Plan.

G. Discuss CSM map for Meyer property N8515 County Road T

H. Updates and other town can county activities related to planning/zoning

I. Public Comment

J. Adjourn

The regular meeting of Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday July 14th, 2025,

immediately following the planning commission meeting at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to order

B. Open meeting statement

C. Approve agenda

D. Read and approve minutes from June meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Comprehensive planning

     a. Parcel number 01-11-41-4 conditional use permit

     b. Lucille Koeller N8515 County Road T CSM

G. Town residents

     a. Krebs property

H. Clerk’s Report

     a. Key box

     b. Sharon’s computer

     c. Fire meeting

    d. Septic to be pumped by Niemos

    e. GFL contract

     f. Summary of clerk’s training

     g. Thank you for Lion’s club. Discuss tables/chairs

I. Informational Forum

     a. Fire departments

     b. Ambulance

     c. Town roads

          i. Follow up on Silver Creek Road

         ii. Shady Lane

         iii. Bear Creek Road Reconstruction project

     d. Constable

J. Zoning report

K. Mike Roberts – plowing town hall lot

L. Treasurer’s report

M. Examination and payment of bills

N. Motion to adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                                                                        Town of Bear Creek

The regular monthly meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, June 9 TH ,

2025 at 7:30 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

     A. Call to Order

     B. Open Meeting Statement

     C. Approve Agenda

     D. Read and Approve Minutes from May Meeting

     E. Citizens Forum

     F. Clerk Report

          a. Key box/keys

          b. Clerk training

     G. Zoning Report

          a. Sawall CSM

          b. Mike Behnke

     H. Town Hall

          a. GFL representative for reviewing new contract

     I. Informational Forum

          a. Fire Departments

          b. Ambulance

           c. Town Roads  

                i. Approve work order for Elm Dale Road

                ii. Nicholson Road Culvert

                iii. Discuss results of the bids

           d. Constable

          e. Comprehensive Planning

     J. Approve Liquor License Renewals

          a. OCS

          b. Lion’s Club

     K. Treasurer’s Report

          a. Hall rentals

     L. Examination and Payment of Bills

     M. Motion to Adjourn

     Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                                                                     Town of Bear Creek

Notice of special town board meeting

On Monday, May 19 th at 7:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

     A. Call to Order

     B. Open Meeting Statement

     C. Approve Agenda

     D. Citizens Forum

     E. Informational Forum

           1. Road work

               a. Review bids for ditch mowing

               b. Review bids for LRIP

     F. Motion to Adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                                                                   Town of Bear Creek

Town of Bear Creek Agenda

The regular monthly meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, May 12th,

2025 at 7:30 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Approve Agenda

D. Read and Approve Minutes from April’s Meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Clerk’s Report

     a. Appoint treasurer

     b. Bank reviews

     c. Hall cleaner

G. Informational Forum

     a. Town Hall

     b. Fire Departments

     c. Ambulance

     d. Town Roads

           i. Road Work Orders

           ii. HWY contract

     e. Constable

     f. Comprehensive Planning/zoning

H. Treasurer’s Report

I. Examination and Payment of Bills

J. Motion to Adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                                                                                  Meeting to Adjourn Board of Review to Later Date

                                                                                        Notice of Meeting to Adjourn Board of Review to Later Date

STATE OF WISCONSIN

Town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County

The Board of Review will meet on the 12th day of May, 2025 at 7:20p.m. at Bear Creek Town

Hall, E9107 Silver Creek Road, Bear Creek, WI for the purpose of calling the Board of Review

into session during the 45 day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to Wis.

Stat. § 70.47(1).

Due to the fact the assessment roll is not completed at this time, the Board of Review will be

adjourned until the 11 th day of August, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Notice is hereby given this 9 th day of May 2025 by:

Theresa Huss

Town Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

Town of Bear Creek Agenda

The annual meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Tuesday, April 15 th , 2025, at

8:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Approve the Agenda

D. Read and Approve Minutes from last year’s Meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Annual Informational Forum

     a. Fire Departments

     b. Ambulance

     c. Town Roads

G. Review of the annual report

H. Annual Discussion

     a. Rental/Security deposit fee schedule

     b. Policy for dogs

     c. Charges for dogs

     d. Review compensation for board members

I. Donations

J. Motion to Adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Road Inspections to be held on Friday March 11th at 10:00 a.m. Please be at the hall by 10:00

Town of Bear Creek Agenda

The regular monthly meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, April 14 th ,

2025, at 8:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Approve Agenda

D. Read and Approve Minutes from March’s Meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Clerk’s Report 

      a. Election report

     b. .gov grant

     c. Cleaner/bookings

G. Informational Forum

     a. Fire Departments

     b. Ambulance

     c. Town Roads

          i. Road inspections

          ii. Discuss TRI-S project

     d. Constable

     e. Comprehensive Planning

     f.  Board of Review

          i. Chair to appoint planning committee members

H. Zoning Report

I. Treasurer’s Report

J. Examination and Payment of Bills

K. Motion to Adjourn

Annual Meeting will take place April 15 th at 8:00pm

Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                                                                                                   Town of Bear Creek

Town of Bear Creek Agenda

The regular monthly meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Tuesday, March 11,

2025, at 7:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Approve Agenda

D. Read and Approve Minutes from February Meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Clerk’s Report

G. Informational Forum

      a. Fire Departments

      b. Ambulance

      c. Town Roads

      d. Constable

      e. Comprehensive Planning

H. Zoning Report

I. Treasurer’s Report

J. Examination and Payment of Bills

K. Motion to Adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

The Date and Times are different this month

Town of Bear Creek Agenda

The regular monthly meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Tuesday, February

11 th , 2025 at 8:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

     A. Call to Order

     B. Open Meeting Statement

     C. Approve Agenda

     D. Read and Approve Minutes from January Meeting

     E. Citizens Forum

     F. Clerk Report

     G. Informational Forum

          a. Fire Departments

          b. Ambulance

          c. Town Roads

          d. Constable

          e. Comprehensive Planning

     H. Zoning Report

     I. Treasurer’s Report

     J. Examination and Payment of Bills

     K. Motion to Adjourn

          Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                                                     Town of Bear Creek

Caucus

The caucus will be held on January 13 th , 2024 at 8:00pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall for the

purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of the town board, to be voted for at the Spring

Election to be held on the 1 st day of April 2025.

                                                                      Town Board Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, January

13th, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Approve Agenda

D. Read and Approve Minutes from December Meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Clerk Report

G. Informational Forum

     a. Building Inspector Report

     b. Fire Departments

     c. Ambulance

     d. Town Roads

     e. Constable

     f. Comprehensive Planning

H. Zoning Report

I. Treasurer’s Report

J. Examination and Payment of Bills

K. Motion to Adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

The regular monthly meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, Dec. 9th 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Approve Agenda

D. Read and Approve Minutes from November Meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Zoning Report

        a. CSM - Mark Meyer

        b. Approve Assessor contract for  2025-2027

        c. Comprehensive Planning

G. Clerk Report

H. Informational Forum

      a. Fire Departments

      b. Ambulance

      c. Town Roads

      d. Constable

I. Set Date and Time for Caucus

J. Treasurer’s Report

K. Examination and Payment of Bills

L. Motion to Adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

The regular monthly meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Tuesday, November

12 th , 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

     A. Call to Order

     B. Open Meeting Statement

     C. Approve Agenda

     D. Read and Approve Minutes from Oct. Meeting

      E. Citizens Forum

      F. Clerk Report

            a. elections

     G. Informational Forum

            a. Fire Departments

                             i. BC Fire contract

             b. Ambulance

             c. Town Roads

             d. Constable

             e. Comprehensive Planning

     H. Zoning Report

     I. Treasurer’s Report

     J. Examination and Payment of Bills

     K. Motion to Adjourn

Town of Bear Creek

Notice of special town board meeting

On Sunday, October 13 th , 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Approve Agenda

D. Citizens Forum

E. Informational Forum

1. Adopt a resolution proposing the amount of the levy increase and percentage

increase over the allowable levy

2. Adopt a resolution proposing the increase will be for the next fiscal year, for a set

number of years or if it will apply on an ongoing basis

3. Set date for the elector meeting

F. Motion to Adjourn

The regular monthly meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Sunday, October

13 th , 2024 immediately following the special town board meeting at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

A. Call to Order

B. Open Meeting Statement

C. Approve Agenda

D. Read and Approve Minutes from September Meeting

E. Citizens Forum

F. Clerk Report

G. Informational Forum

a. Fire Departments

b. Ambulance

c. Town Roads

i. WISLR

d. Constable

e. Comprehensive Planning

H. Zoning Report

I. Treasurer’s Report

J. Examination and Payment of Bills

K. Motion to Adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

The special meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

Call to Order

Open Meeting Statement

Approve Agenda

Citizens Forum

Informational Forum

Adopt a resolution proposing the amount of the levy increase and percentage increase over the allowable levy

Adopt a resolution proposing the increase will be for the next fiscal year, for a  set number of years or if it will apply on an ongoing basis

Set date for the elector meeting

Motion to Adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

The special meeting of the Bear Creek Town Board will be held on Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Bear Creek Town Hall.

Call to Order

Open Meeting Statement

Approve Agenda

Citizens Forum

Informational Forum

Adopt a resolution proposing the amount of the levy increase and percentage increase over the allowable levy

Adopt a resolution proposing the increase will be for the next fiscal year, for a  set number of years or if it will apply on an ongoing basis

Set date for the elector meeting

Motion to Adjourn

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Minutes

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

March 9th, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present were Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat

Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, and Treasurer Sharon Malueg. The agenda was approved on a

motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Huss. February’s meeting minutes were read and

approved on a motion by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt.

Citizens Forum – The FFA is having a trivia contest coming up and the Clintonville school

district referendum flyer was presented.

Clerks report – Behnke appointed additional poll workers for the next 2-year term as one

previous worker stepped down and we needed an alternate. The transportation funding

resolution was reviewed and approved on a motion by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke. Clerk

to get it submitted as advised by the WTA. The CDBG account has been closed as the

government funded program is no longer active. On a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by

Huss, the town will be using B&G Associates on a fee basis only and will add to our fee services

that we will collect $250 per account that is resolved per letter from the DOA.

Fire – Bear Creek had no calls and there is no report from Clintonville

Ambulance – Meeting was held on 2/23. They are still short on paramedics and trying to recruit

more. They had 109 calls in January.

Roads – The bridge inspection form from the highway department was discussed and on a

motion from Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt, it was agreed that the bridge inspection will be

completed by the highway department. Form was signed and will be submitted to them by the

clerk. Road inspections take place on April 10 th at 9:00am. Huss reported it was confirmed that

there is no need for DNR approval on the small structure and he will work on getting the grant

paperwork filled out and submitted. An invitation was received from the highway department on

March 30 th for the appreciation dinner. The clerk will send back the RSVP.

Constable – No report

Comp plan/zoning – Behnke was informed of a new house to be built on Hilltop Road. Ryan

Braun presented a summary of the zoning updates at the previous WTA meeting.

BOR training has been completed, and forms are signed and will be submitted to the DOR.

Treasurer – Conversation was had in regard to dog fees. There is a state statute stating that

everyone who owns a dog should be obtaining a license. Sharon recommends that the town

adopts an ordinance for fees. The late fees for this year have been waived if paid on or by

election day, April 7 th on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke. Treasurer report was

read and reviewed.

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 8:37p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

February 9th, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present were Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and

Pat Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, and Treasurer Sharon Malueg. The agenda was

approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Huss. January’s meeting minutes

were read and approved on a motion by Huss and seconded by Behnke.

Citizens Forum – nothing

Clerks report – Two board members will attend the WTA District Meeting that includes

the BOR training. The WTA county town’s meeting will be next Thursday. The liquor

license request was presented to the board for the Dollar General Store. It was

approved on a motion from Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt. Theresa and her chief

inspector Mary Behnke attended the election training for inspectors that was held in

Wautoma. We found out that GFL switched the recycle pick up to every other week.

After conversation with them, they will leave it as is; the first and third Friday. Theresa is

still working on getting the invoice correct. With the new carts being delivered, there will

be 319 residents getting garbage and recycling services through GFL.

Fire – There were no calls into Bear Creek from either department. Bear Creek did

respond to mutual aid. A letter from Maple Creek was received about the turn out gear

being purchased before receiving final approval from the townships.

Ambulance – Behnke attended the meeting on January 26 th . They summed up the end

of the year report stating there were 4 more calls in 2025 than in 2024 at 1383 total

calls. They are still awaiting the return of ambulance 881. More discussion was had

about purchasing a new ambulance and the cost of it.

Roads – WE was notified about the road weight restrictions. An email was received

about a DOT small structure grant with an application deadline in May. Huss will look

into it for the Symco Rd bridge.

Constable – His brother is still helping him out

Zoning – The county zoning meeting is February 12 th . Huss to attend.

Treasurer report – read and reviewed.

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 8:33p.m. approved by Behnke and seconded by Huss.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

The annual road inspection will take place on Friday, April 10 th , 2026 . Board members will

be departing the Bear Creek Town Hall E9107 Silver Creek Road at 9am. If interested in

following along, be there by 9am.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

January 7th, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 6:01 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present were Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and

Pat Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, and Treasurer Sharon Malueg. The agenda was

approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Huss. December’s meeting

minutes were read and approved on a motion by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt.

Citizens Forum – Behnke mentioned that Barry Bartz is running for the county board

and that there are 4 people running for the 2 positions on the school board. The old hall

chairs were offered to the Lion’s Club. He mentioned that someone was willing to get rid

of the ripped-up chairs. Board members were all in favor of letting him have them.

Clerks Report- Clerk asked board members if she could open a credit card under the

board instead of putting charges on her personal credit card. She mentioned the district

meeting was coming up and was looking for at least one person to go. The board will

decide at the next meeting. Dollar General is still working on getting the paperwork back

for the alcohol license.

Fire – One accident in BC and one mutual aid for Bear Creek Fire and nothing from

Clintonville Fire.

Ambulance – Meeting on December 22 nd . The camera system was replaced. The power

load conversion was installed. They received a $10,900 donation. The CD was

renewed. One paramedic left. They are ahead 5 calls compared to last year.

Roads – Symco bridge inspection was completed. The board was told they needed to

post weight limit signs at 15 tons. Behnke to contact the highway department to get the

signs up. There was a plowing complaint about pushing snow across the road.

Constable – Tom’s brother will be helping out for a little while

Comp planning/Zoning – No updates on zoning. Bobbi’s 2025 report was read.

Treasurer report – read and reviewed.

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 6:50p.m. approved by Behnke and seconded by Huss.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

December 8 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present were Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat

Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, and Treasurer Sharon Malueg. The agenda was approved on a

motion from Behnke and seconded by Huss. November’s meeting minutes and budget

hearing minutes were read and approved on a motion by Seefeldt and seconded by Huss. All

in favor. Motion carried.

Citizens Forum – Anthony Phillips visited our board and introduced himself as he is running

for Assembly 56. He shared that he is a retired cancer doctor who lives in Grand Chute with

his family. He states getting into politics is a passion for him. Please check out his website

and Facebook page to learn more about him.

Clerk – Doug appointed the list for poll workers and chief inspectors. The budget was

amended to move $2040 from the local government expense account and put $2030 into the

fire protection expense account and $10 into the insurance expense account. The January

board meeting will be moved to Wednesday, January 7 th at 6 PM.

Fire – No calls from either department into Bear Creek last month.

Ambulance – Monthly meeting held on November 24 th . The board discussed employee

recruitment. They had their Christmas party last week. The power load was installed. Chili

dump fundraiser was last weekend. They also discussed a new ambulance can now take up

to 36 months to come in. More to come.

Roads – Doug does not have any Caution, Children signs. Symco Road bridge inspection

was discussed. The company KBIS sent an email saying that they can do the in-depth

inspection for $3900. The inspection was approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded

by Huss. All in favor. Motion carried. Doug presented the invoice that he paid personally to

Northeast Asphalt for his driveway. Stop sign on the corner of Beaver Creek Rd and HWY 22

was fixed. Snow plowing was not done on Lone Oak Rd. ARIP has been submitted for

Blueberry Road from County Road T to Pleasant View Road.

Constable – nothing

Town board received a thank you card from the Animal Sanctuary for the donation.

Comp Plan/Zoning- Letter received with updates.

Treasurer report – read and reviewed. A motion was made by Behnke and seconded by

Seefeldt to open a $20,000 CD for future ambulances or fire trucks. Sharon will find the CD

with best interest rates. All in favor. Motion carried.

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 8:43p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

November 11 th , 2025

The Town of Bear Creek’s Budget Hearing was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Chairman

Doug Behnke. The opening statement was read by Behnke. Present were Behnke,

Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Patrick Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, and Treasurer

Sharon Malueg. The 2026 budget was distributed. Discussion was had about the

reduced levy due to the change in garbage and recycling billing. DOT highway aid is

increasing next year to $117,962. The fire expenditure is higher for the next 6 years d/t

the new fire truck loan for the Bear Creek Fire Department and the expense for turn-out

gear. A loan was taken out at Premier Community Bank to pay the Bear Creek Road

project off so we can apply for the LRIP reimbursement. There is $20,000 debt service

levy for general obligation debt due to the loan as approved by the DOR. Clintonville

Ambulance expense remains the same in 2026. However, there is talk about

replacement of an ambulance and money to be set aside to start saving for that

expense. Behnke motioned to adjourn the budget hearing meeting with no changes at

8:23PM, Huss seconded. Adjourned

The Special Town Meeting of the Electors was called to order at 8:23PM by Chairman

Behnke. Clerk stated the proposed tax levy of $208,803 plus the $20,000 debt service

levy puts the total tax levy at $228,803. This amount was approved by the DOR.

Theresa Huss motioned to approve the town’s levy and Sharon seconded it. No

objections. Motion passed. Behnke motioned to adjourn the special town meeting of

electors at 8:25PM.

The Special Town Board meeting is called to order at 8:25PM by Chairman Behnke.

Everyone present agrees with the town budget and tax levy that the electors approved.

Benke motioned to approve the 2026 town budget as presented, P. Huss seconded it.

Motion passed. P. Huss motioned to adjourn the special town board meeting, Behnke

seconded. Adjourned.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

November 11 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present were Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and

Pat Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, and Treasurer Sharon Malueg. The agenda was

approved with the correction of moving agenda item from Ia to below item D, on a

motion from Behnke and seconded by Huss. October’s meeting minutes were read and

approved on a motion by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt. All in favor. Motion carried.

Citizens Forum – 1 citizen present with no concerns and Jerry O’Connor

Zoning – Jerry O’Connor was present to get the completed CSM approved for

Obermeier’s property. All of the board’s questions were answered by Jerry and it was

approved on a motion from Behnke, seconded by Huss and 1 no vote. Motion carries.

Clerk’s report – The town hall gutters have been fixed; the chairs have been changed

out and the concrete fix in front of the hall will be fixed next year. There is no need to

amend the budget this month.

Fire – Clintonville had 1 false alarm and Bear Creek had 2 calls last month.

Ambulance – the meeting was on October 27 th . They approved the 2026 budget. They

are applying for a line of credit. Ambulance 881 is still gone. Ambulance 882 went in for

brake repairs. Spaghetti dinner made $1100. Cliff and Sheri are both CPR trained.

Roads – Weight limits are needed to be posted to apply for ARIP grants. LRIP has been

submitted for Elm Dale Rd. ARIP is being filed for Blueberry Rd. Bear Creek Road state

reimbursement funds have been filed for. Sign bids were approved to be completed by

the highway department on a motion from Behnke and seconded by Huss. A resident

requested careful children sign on Mill Creek Road. Doug will look if he has any.

Constable – nothing to report

Treasurer report – read and reviewed.

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 8:13p.m. approved by Huss and seconded by Behnke.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

October 13 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present were Behnke, Supervisor Darold Seefeldt,

Clerk Theresa Huss, and Treasurer Sharon Malueg. The agenda was approved on a

motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke. September’s meeting minutes were

read and approved on a motion by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke. All in favor.

Motion carried.

Citizens Forum – 1 citizen present with no concerns.

Clerk’s report – Garbage resolution was discussed and approved on a motion from

Behnke and seconded from Seefeldt. All in favor. Motion carried. The board was

updated that the town levy does not need to take a gap year. We can add a special

assessment this year that will show up on 2026 tax bills. GFL contract was reviewed

and approved for the 10-year contract on a motion from Behnke and seconded by

Seefeldt. All in favor. Motion carried. The budget workshop meeting is set for Thursday,

October 23 rd at 7:30 PM. The 2025 budget has been amended to move $15,000 from

the fire expenditure account and moved $5,000 to the town hall expenditure account

and $10,000 to the local government expenditure account. Approved on a motion from

Seefeldt, seconded by Behnke. All in favor. Motion carried. The .gov email is set up and

running for the clerk.

Town Hall – Rain gutters on the town hall need to be fixed. Estimates for repairs

needed. The concrete by the front door needs to be fixed. Behnke to look at getting it

done before the end of the year or it will need to be done next year.

Fire Dept – No report. Pat and Doug went to the Clintonville Fire Dept Budget meeting.

Town of Bear Creek will host meeting in October 2026.

Ambulance – Meeting held on Sept. 22 nd . Medical Assistance report was filed with the

state. The parking lot was sealed. They purchased a refurbished power load for 883.

The budget statement reviewed. Ambulance dues for Town of Bear Creek will remain

the same for 2026.

Road – The loan for Bear Creek Road will be signed on Thursday, October 16 th . Road

sign bids are tabled until November meeting so we can get the bid from Waupaca

County. Road grants discussed. Pat is looking at writing an ARIP grant for Blueberry

Road and an LRIP grant for Elm Dale Road.

Constable – nothing to report

Zoning – Fire number for the sheds on Hwy 76 is ordered and one is needed on

Blueberry Road.

DOT HWY aid is $117,961.80 for 2026.

Recycling meeting – Second meeting was completed. Our payment to them for 2026 is

$843.74, to be confirmed by the clerk.

Treasurer report – read and reviewed. The CD will be closed at Bank First and $40,000

will be pulled for the Bear Creek Fire truck and $45,000 will be put into an 8-month CD

at Premier Community Bank. All in favor. Motion carried. Doug, Theresa and Sharon will

sign on the CD.

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 9:09p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

RESOLUTION AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL CHARGES

25-001

STATE OF WISCONSIN

Town of Bear Creek

Waupaca County

The Town Board of the Town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, by this resolution, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, resolves and orders as follows:

A special charge will be made to all landowners in the Town of Bear Creek, for garbage and recycling services made under s. 66.0627, Wis. stats.

Charges and costs incurred by the Town of Bear Creek for the above-described special services shall be fully reimbursed and paid by the landowner to the Town of Bear Creek by December 31, 2026. These special services were provided by the Town of Bear Creek

agents in the Town of Town of Bear Creek.

If the full amount of the special charge is not timely paid by December 31, 2026, the unpaid special charge shall be considered delinquent and shall become a lien on the above-noted real property as of the date of delinquency and shall be included in the current or next tax roll for collection and settlement by the Town of Bear Creek under ch. 74, Wis. stats.

No public hearing or notice of public hearing was required regarding this special charge.

The town clerk shall properly post or publish this resolution as required under s. 60.80, Wis.

stats.

Adopted this 13 day of Oct, 2025

Doug Benhke- Chairman

Darold Seefeldt- Supervisor 1

Supervisor 2 - Absent

Theresa Huss- Clerk

All positions Docu signed

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

September 8 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present were Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and

Pat Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, and Treasurer Sharon Malueg. The agenda was

approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke. August’s meeting

minutes were read and approved on a motion by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt. All in

favor. Motion carried.

Citizens Forum – 1 citizen present with no concerns.

Town Hall – Two different types of chairs were presented as possible replacements for

the town hall chairs. Motion to table the selection as board members continue to look at

different options. L&L Propane high volume price ceiling contract agreement was

reviewed and passed on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke to sign the

agreement.

Clerk’s Report- Garbage and Recycling conversation was continued regarding

forwarding the charges to the residents instead of paying with the town’s levy. The

board is aware that the current levy received will drop by the garbage charge in 2013

and the town needs to absorb that charge in 2026. In 2027, the costs will be added as a

special assessment to the residents’ tax bill. The loan from Premier Community Bank is

in process and the loan officer is wondering how many years we want to set that loan up

for. The board agreed to a 3-year loan process. Clerk will ask about a line of credit and

if we are able to make bi-weekly payments. The BOR dates were reviewed. Scott to be

at the town hall on September 11 th from 9am-11am to meet with any residents and on

September 18 th 6pm-8pm to conduct the BOR. The new election machines will be

exchanged with the old ones on September 25 th . Theresa, Sharon and Mary Behnke will

be trained on them.

Fire Dept – Clintonville did not have any calls into the Town of Bear Creek. Bear Creek

Fire Dept was called for a ditch fire. Bear Creek Fire Dept meeting was held on Aug.

28 th . The old Bear Creek Fire truck should be listed for sale shortly. Bear Creek Fire

Dept. will be replacing their fire gear; the townships portion is $23,000. The next

meeting will be on March 19 th at 7pm.

Ambulance – Meeting held on August 25 th . There were 68 more calls last month than in

2024. There was talk about replacing the next 2 ambulances that they are looking at a

timeline in late 2026 or 2027.

Roads – Bear Creek Road is now completed. A stop sign has been placed at the

intersection of Bear Creek Road and Beaver Creek Road. The Behm email was

reviewed, and Doug had contacted Bugs to discuss what was to be completed for the

second pass and what caused the bill to higher for the first round. Gravel, grading and

patching need to be completed around the township. It will be completed on a motion

from Huss and seconded by Seefeldt. All in favor.

Constable – Doug checked in with Tom, and he said all has been good.

Comp planning and zoning – nothing to report

WTA meeting last month discussed getting people on the LRIP board, ARIP projects

and money for the culvert project. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13 th .

Sharon and Theresa to attend the fall WTA meeting in Stevens Point. The map of the

town hall parcel was reviewed and noted that 7/10 of an acre is being farmed by

Clinton’s Farm. Doug to discuss with them and get a rental agreement set up. A speed

study was completed by the DOT by the Dollar General Store. The DOT didn’t feel they

needed to adjust the speed limit.

Treasurers report read and reviewed

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 9:09p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Theresa Huss Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

August 11 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and

Pat Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, Treasurer Sharon Malueg, Tom and Cory Rohan, Diane

Yatzek. The agenda was approved on a motion from Huss and seconded by Behnke.

July’s meeting minutes were read and approved on a motion by Huss and seconded by

Seefeldt.

Citizens Forum – Nothing

Clerk’s report – Garbage and recycling update on pricing from 2013 to current. Clerk to

investigate the process to change over the billing process. The assessor, Scott, has

reached out and said he is ready to go for the BOR. The open book will happen on

September 11 th from 9-11AM and the Board of Review will take place at the town hall on

September 18 th from 6PM-8PM. I was contacted by the county to say we will be

receiving new voting machines. More information to come. The Dollar General store is

slated to open on August 27 th . They are aware they can’t have any alcohol on premises

until the liquor license process is completed. The board still has concerns about the

speed limit being too fast around that bend. The loan for Bear Creek Road needs to be

completed. On a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke, the town will obtain

the loan of $350,000 from Premier Community Bank. The signers will be the same as

our money market and checking accounts at Premier Community Bank. Doug Behnke,

Theresa Huss and Sharon Malueg. All in favor.

Fire – Clintonville had a weather-related call and there were no calls for Bear Creek.

Ambulance – The meeting was held on July 28 th . They were up 22 calls in June and up

67 for the year so far. Ambulance 881 has left for the re-mount. The ambulance and

staff were at farm tech days. It has been updated that only employees can drive the

ambulances. First responders cannot drive them any longer.

Roads – Rohan Dairy Farms are looking to get power to their lift pump station on

Blueberry Road. The WE permit was signed. There was damage to Elm Dale Road.

There was conversation between the frequently traveled landowners and the town, and

the landowners agreed to share the cost of repairs of the road. The Waupaca County

Highway Department sent the 3-year contract. On a motion from Huss and seconded by

Behnke, the highway contract was signed. Two in favor and one abstained. The Behm

ditch mowing bill was reviewed. Elm Dale Road work is due to be fixed next week.

Constable – Chairman Behnke checked in with him, and he said all has been good.

Comp plan – The storage unit discussed in July had their public hearing with the county

last week Thursday.

WTA meeting is at the Waupaca County Hwy Dept on Aug. 21 st .

Mike Robert’s snowplow contract was reviewed and passed on a motion by Huss and

seconded by Behnke to approve a 3-year contract.

Town hall report – the policy for renting the town hall was reviewed. Forms and payment

need to be received before the hall can be rented. It was noted that the hall has been

dirty by a few residents that have rented. It was discussed on how there is no one

cleaning the hall after the clubs that don’t pay rent have used the hall.

Treasurers report read and reviewed

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 9:09p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

July 14 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:33 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat

Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, Treasurer Sharon Malueg, Mark and Linda Krebs, Lucille Koeller,

James Meyer and Mike Johnson. The agenda was approved on a motion from Seefeldt and

seconded by Huss. June’s meeting minutes were read and approved on a motion by Huss and

seconded by Seefeldt.

Citizens Forum – Nothing

Comp Planning – Johnson property at parcel number 01-11-41-4 wants to move shelter that is

12’6” tall. Pictures were presented to the town board. It was approved on a motion by Behnke

and seconded by Seefeldt to allow the shelter to be moved. Town recommendation form signed

and will be sent back to the county zoning office by the clerk. Lucille Koeller stated she wants to

separate the house from a parcel, making it a total of 4 parcels she owns. The CSM was

approved on a motion from Huss and seconded by Seefeldt

Town Residents – Krebs property is having issues with flooding on their property. They want to

put a second culvert in and clean out the ditch for better drainage but needs to be movable.

Clerk report – Niemos will be pumping out the septic system. Sharon requests that she can get

a computer to use for her treasurer duties. It was approved on a motion from Huss and

seconded by Behnke. The Key box for the town hall was addressed and approved on a motion

from Seefeldt and seconded by Huss when it goes on sale next. FYI the Clintonville Fire Budget

meeting is scheduled for September 4 th at 5:30pm. The Bear Creek annual fire meeting is

August 28 th at 7pm. The garbage contract was reviewed for both GFL and Harter’s. The address

list that was provided by GFL was reviewed. Monthly minutes were requested to be printed and

provided to board members at the monthly meetings. The clerk/treasurer reports will be starting

at the August board meeting. A thank you card was signed for the Lions Club donation. We are

looking to replace the chairs in the town hall with donations from the Lions Club. Summary of

the past clerk training was discussed.

Fire Department – No report from city of Clintonville. Bear Creek had 3 accidents and 1 house

that flooded.

Ambulance – They had a meeting on June 23 rd . They are looking for a new computer with a

backup system. Station beds were replaced in Marion with the EMT funds. Paramedic Devin is

leaving the department. The Bi-annual DOT inspection is completed. They will be staffing farm

tech days. Cliff started as the new director.

Roads – Elm Dale Road is not completed yet, but Blueberry had been completed. Gravel is

needed in 2 places on Blueberry and Lone Oak Road. Approved on a motion from Huss and

seconded by Behnke. Silver Creek Road was washed out after a storm and needed to be fixed

as soon as possible. The culvert was replaced, and drainage needs to be improved. Shady lane

had gravel placed for potholes. All updates approved on a motion from Behnke and seconded

by Seefeldt. Bear Creek Road starts on July 21 st and the timeline was reviewed. We will need a

loan to cover the costs of the road. Clerk to contact Premier Bank to inquire what needs to be

done to get the loan.

Constable – no report

Zoning – comp plan changes as listed above

Plowing town hall – Darold to contact Mike Roberts about a 3-year contract.

Treasurers report read

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 9:08p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

June 9 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat

Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, Treasurer Sharon Malueg, Diane Yatzek, Dan Hanson, Blair Sawal,

Jason Bartlett, Alicia Bachman, Tim Mueller and Mike Behnke. The agenda was approved on a

motion from Huss and seconded by Behnke. Both of May’s meeting minutes were read and

approved on a motion by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Citizens Forum – Nothing

Clerk report – Conversation had about getting a remote key box outside of the town hall so

renters don’t need to go to treasurer’s house to get a key. Conversation is tabled until July’s

meeting. Clerk reported that she is attending a training in Peshtigo on Friday.

Zoning – Blair Sawal is wanting to split a 40 acre parcel into 2 – 20 acre parcels. Motion was

made to approve by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt. Paperwork was signed and given back to

Blair. Mike Behnke is splitting land into 2 parcels. One would be 6.78 acres and the other would

be 40.72 acres. Motion was made to approve the CSM by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt.

Town Hall – It is time to get the septic pumped. Was recommended to schedule with Niemos.

Clerk to call and schedule. Representatives from GFL were at the meeting to discuss with the

board the upcoming contract options for garbage and recycling. They explained that the cost

would be $14.48 per household along with the charge of the tonnage plus a 3% increase

annually. They state the fuel surcharge does not go into effect until the price is over $4.00/gallon

and then they would add the 0.25 surcharge. Chairman Behnke requested they send us a

contract for both 5 and 10 years. They will send to the clerk’s email.

Fire – Clintonville had 2 calls into Bear Creek. One was an accident and the other was a

structure. Bear Creek had 2 calls. One was an accident and the other was a downed power line.

Ambulance – Meeting was May 19 th , but d/t conflict with Town Board meeting, no one was able

to attend.

Roads – Elm Dale Road had some damage to it. Behnke sent an email to the company about

taking care of the damage. Awaiting to hear back from them. A motion was made for repairs by

Huss and seconded by Behnke to get that damage taken care of. Discussion about the

Nicholson culvert was had and it will be tabled until next year. Behm bids were reviewed. There

was a motion made by Seefeldt to approve a 3-year contract and it was seconded by Huss.

Clerk to notify him and get updated contract. Behnke reported that a surveyor was out and the

marks are completed. LRIP bid was reviewed and NE Asphalt will be doing the work on Bear

Creek Road. The representative from NE Asphalt came out to the road to review the project with

the board members, explained how he was going to get rid of the stump and addressed the

culvert. The board members also liked the unit pricing that the rep used for the bid. The bid

pricing came within a couple thousand dollars of each other. Behnke notified the board that

Ullrich Logging Company wants to take wood off Blueberry Road West of Hwy 45. Due to the

scope of work specified in the LRIP project, 2 of the 3 board members felt NE Asphalt was

better. Both bids were w/I a couple thousand dollars of each other.

Constable – Had kittens to take care of

Comprehensive Planning – Farmland preservation map was approved. All shoreline was

approved.

Liquor Licenses presented to the board for both the Lion’s Club and Outagamie Co-Op Services

for the Bear Creek Citgo. Both approved on a motion from Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt.

Treasurer – the new process for the hall rentals has been implemented. The forms are being

sent back along with the rental money and security deposit. Treasurer’s report read by Sharon.

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 9:18p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Huss.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

May 12 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat

Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, Treasurer Mary Heling, Sharon Malueg, Mike Behnke, Donna Hein,

Dan Hansen and Blair Sawall. The agenda was approved on a motion from Huss and

seconded by Behnke. April’s meeting minutes were read and approved on a motion by Huss

and seconded by Seefeldt.

Citizens Forum- Donna here to present the town $1500 donation from their administrative

account as a thank you for allowing them to use the town hall. Mike Behnke is still waiting on the

farmland preservation being completed.

Clerk’s report – Mary Heling has turned in her resignation letter and is stepping down from the

treasurer’s roll. Behnke is appointing Sharon Malueg to be the new treasurer and a motion from

D. Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt Sharon will move forward as the new treasurer. T. Huss

did some research on banks for the Town of Bear Creek. On a motion from Behnke and

seconded from Seefeldt we will be changing banks from First Bank to Premier Bank. The

signers on the account with be D. Behnke, T. Huss and Malueg. T. Huss will get the transfer

started and the three board members will need to go to Premier Bank to sign. We have found a

new person to clean the Hall. Jean will start next week and has agreed to $20.00 per cleaning.

Fire – No report from Clintonville and there were no calls for Bear Creek

Ambulance – Meeting on April 28 th . There are a few new commission members. The director

has resigned, and they hired Cliff Peterson to replace her, and he starts on July 1 st . The next

meeting has been moved to May 19 th due to Memorial Day.

Roads – Behnke, Huss and Hank from the hwy dept met to look at spots that need to be

patched or fixed. On a motion by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt, the Blueberry Road work

order will be submitted to be completed. The other 2 work orders will be tabled. Huss and D.

Behnke met with Northeast Asphalt for the intersection on Beaver Creek Road and a few other

spots so they can put a bid in for the LRIP project. The county surveyor sent a public land

survey map. The marks on the road need to be marked prior to construction. The contract for

the hwy 3-year agreement has been approved to accept on a motion from Huss and seconded

by Seefeldt.

Constable – nothing

Comp Plan/Zone – There are a couple new houses going up in our township and also the Dollar

General that plans to open on August 10 th . The zoning office said Mike Behnke does not need a

planning commission meeting. Dan Hansen mentioned this will be his last term on the panning

commission committee.

Treasurer – report read by Mary

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 8:35p.m. approved by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Special Meeting Minutes

May 19 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat

Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, Treasurer Sharon Malueg, John Carpenter from MCC and Tyler

Heiman from NE Asphalt. The agenda was approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded

by Huss

Citizens Forum – nothing

Roads – Two bids were received for cutting the town ditches. One bid for Midstate Asphalt for a

price of $15,500 and a bid from Behm Farms for a price of $225/hour. It was approved on a

motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Huss to go with Behm Farms for the town’s ditch

mowing. All in favor. Clerk to notify both of the results. Two bids were received for our LRIP

project. Discussion was had with the representatives from MCC and Northeast Asphalt about

the road work on Bear Creek Road. MCC bid at $341,172.23 and Northeast Asphalt $334,512.70

After discussions were completed, there was a motionmade by Seefeldt and seconded by Huss to

go with Northeast Asphalt. Two in favor and oneopposed. The town will be working with Northeast Asphalt

using their unit pricing. The town board discussed the damage that was done by manure trucks. The highway department

estimates it will cost a minimum of $10,000 to fix. This will be addressed in our June meeting.

The Nicholson Road culvert will also be added to the June agenda.

Motion to adjourn at 8:09p.m. approved by Huss and seconded by Behnke.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

April 14 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat

Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, Treasurer Mary Heling, Sharon Malueg Mike Behnke and Andy

Behnke. The agenda was approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Huss. March’s

meeting minutes were read and approved on a motion by Huss and seconded by D. Behnke.

Citizens Forum- Mike Benke is obtaining 40 acres from family on Walnut and Hwy D and wants

to build a house. He is waiting for the farmland preservation to be completed. D. Behnke will

look into seeing if we need to present in front of the zoning and planning committee.

Clerks Report – There were 324 voters on April 1 st election. It was approved on a motion by D,

Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt that we will only get a .gov email for the clerk at this time.

Currently Cassie is requesting more pay to clean the town hall. It was decided by the board to

leave the pay at $20 per clean. If Cassie does not agree to that pay, the clerk will look into

getting an add put together that can be posted on social media and the town website. Preferred

to be a resident of Bear Creek and greater than 18 years old.

Fire – Neither Bear Creek nor Clintonville Fire had any calls into our township for the month of

March.

Ambulance – Meeting on March 24 th . There were 123 calls in February, which is up by 36 calls

from last year. Rig 881 still has not left to be re-mounted. They received a $5,000 grant from CN

railroad, $50,840 from FAP funding and the article has brought in a total of almost $4,000.

Roads – Road inspections were reviewed. D. Behnke to review with Nick at the HWY dept.

LRIP Bear Creek project was explained and pricing was reviewed on how it was incorrect. It will

be corrected and then P. Huss will get the bid request published in the paper approved on a

motion from D. Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt that we move forward with getting Bear

Creek Road completed. There will be more discussion on the intersection and the need to

replace the culverts. The plan is to open the bids at a special board meeting on May 19 th .

Mowing the ditches discussed and the HWY estimates around $12,000 for 1 pass. The notice

will be placed in the paper for bids and they will be opened at the special board meeting on May

19 th . The culvert inventory was reviewed from the county. The HWY dept sent us a contract to

review and they want a commitment from the town to spend $1500 per mile with a 3-year

contract for years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The board will address at the meeting in May.

Constable - the dog came back a second time, but it found a home.

Zoning/Comp Plan – the farmland preservation is being finalized in May. The planning

commission members that are up for renewal were Dan Hansen, Kelly Hamilton, Doug Behnke

and Barry Bartz. They were all renewed for their terms.

BOR meeting has been set for May 12 th at 7:20 p.m.

Treasurer – report read by Mary

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 9:18p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Huss

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

March 11 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat

Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, Treasurer Mary Heling, Sharon Malueg and Diane Yatzek. The

agenda was approved on a motion from Huss and seconded by Seefeldt. February’s meeting

minutes were read and approved on a motion by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt.

Citizens Forum- nothing.

Clerk Report- Cassie Lorge has expressed interest in cleaning the town hall. She is not

interested in doing the bookings currently. On a motion made 1 st by Behnke and seconded by

Seefeldt, it was approved to offer her $20/cleaning. It was also discussed to collect the full

payment of the security deposit and rental fee up front. Theresa confirmed that we can use the

grant money for everyone’s .gov email addresses. She will verify how it will be written. Elections

are on April 1 st .

Fire – Clintonville had 1 call to Deer Creek Road and HWY 45. Bear Creek responded to a

mutual aid fire call to a barn fire on HWY 22. The new fire truck is in service. The fee schedule

for the truck has changed to 5 years instead of 7 years and has gone up in price to $60,275.11

for 4 years and the last year is $24,993.81. In 2024, Bear Creek had 5 calls and 2 mutual aid

calls. Three calls were cancelled in route. BC FD got a new skid unit and received a grant to

cover most of the cost. At the end of the year the crew will need new turn out gear. It is

estimated to cost $3500 per set. The next meeting is scheduled for August 28th.

Ambulance – The meeting on was on February 24 th . There was an employee change from full-

time to part-time. They had 108 calls in January, which is down 8 calls from last year. They

received a $1,000 grant from The Clintonville Area Foundation. They found out that only 35 feet

behind Clintonville’s garage is owned by CAAS. The rest of the property is owned by Aster.

Town Roads – Behnke received an email about the HWY 45 upgrade. It was reported that the

culverts will be done in late 2026 or early 2027. Behnke received a WI Electric permit to sign for

Dave Rohan. The county will complete the inspection on our bridge. Asphalt seal messaged us

to see if want crack seal completed. We will open our bids at our next meeting for our LRIP

project on Bear Creek Road. There was discussion about the county giving us a bid for mowing

the town ditches but that they will only be able to complete one pass. Road inspection date has

been set for April 11 th at 8:30AM from the town hall.

Constable – there was a stray dog and the owner was found

Comp Plan/Zoning– There is a shed on Blueberry Road that does not have a permit issued.

Mobile home was removed from the old Clintonville Mobile Homes on HWY 45. The county had

a meeting to discuss the changes to the zoning ordinances. The flood plains on the town roads,

the state says that you can’t raise the road one inch higher than it was. There is information on

building regulation changes. The town’s 20-year comprehensive plan is coming up in 2027 to be

updated. Spectrum did not do anything with the southern part of the county. Farmland

preservation update is running behind as they are waiting for all townships to have the

information turned in. They are wanting to get final approval by May 20 th . There is still discussion

regarding the digestor in the southern part of the county. Their plan is to produce liquified

natural gas once they are up and running. Town of Bear Creeks support on the permit for the

digestor has been tabled.

WTA meeting – Seefeldt and P. Huss attended the meeting and reported back. They were both

able to complete the BOR training. There were discussions by the legislature representatives

That there are grants for recycling, that the state would like EMS and Fire to increase their

training, there are public and rural water issues, and the state is trying to get in solar and wind

farms and advised townships to be careful. They recommended that we vote for candidates that

are pro-town.

Treasurer – report read by Mary

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 8:25p.m. approved by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek

The annual road inspection will take place on Friday April 11th 2025. Board members will be departing the Bear Creek Town Hall, E9107 Silver Creek Road at 10:00 a.m. If interested in following please be at the hall by 10:00 a.m.

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

February 11 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 8:02 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. The opening

statement was read by Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat

Huss, and Clerk Theresa Huss. The agenda was approved on a motion from Behnke and

seconded by Seefeldt. January’s meeting minutes were read and approved with a correction in

the Ambulance report by Seefeldt and seconded by Huss.

Citizens Forum- tax payment insert reviewed from Clintonville and discussion was had about

increasing the cost of licensing for both cats and dogs.

Clerk report – We have a potential cleaner for the town hall. Plan to meet with her next month to

review. Sharon Malueg interested in taking over the treasurer roll after elections. Theresa

mentioned that we should transition our emails to .gov emails. The email was approved on a

motion first by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt. Theresa will look into the grant that is being

offered and bring information back next month. The WTA meeting is next Thursday.

Fire – the new fire truck has arrived in Bear Creek. There was a call on Silver Creek Road and a

mutual aid call into Weyauwega. There was no packet received from Clintonville.

Ambulance – The article that was written by one of the crew members and placed into the paper

has brought in $3572 in donations. They are down 14 calls in 2024 from 2023. Ambulance 881

is due to go Mid-February for the re-mount. There was an accident at TC- Shawano with the

garage door.

Roads – Bryce Mares said he would be willing to do the culvert replacement instead of the city.

Pat will start the bidding process for the LRIP project. The sign on Mill Creek Road blew off.

Constable – no report

Comp Plan – Mike Behnke is still looking at building a house. The fire number has been

assigned to the Dollar General store. Theresa explained that the Dollar General needed the

CSM to be signed again.

Zoning – there is a new proposal for zoning changes for 2025. Meeting to be held next week.

The WTA meeting will have BOR training. Pat and Darold will attend the meeting, and Theresa

will get them registered.

Treasurer – report read by Theresa

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 9:01p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Huss.

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

January 13 th , 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 P.M. by Chairman Doug Behnke. Opening statement

was read by Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat Huss, Clerk

Theresa Huss, Treasurer Mary Heling and Diane Yatzek. The agenda was approved on a

motion from Huss and seconded by Seefeldt. December’s meeting minutes were read and

approved by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt.

Citizens Forum- A thank you letter was received from Joan Ballweg. The new State Senator is

Rachel Cabral-Guevara.

Clerk Report – Conversation about the interest in money markets and checking accounts.

Discussion about using online banking but will wait to transition until after elections. Clerk will

call different banks. Will also wait until we have the bank figured out before changing any billing

to electronic payments.

Building inspector – she called Doug and said she will stay on for us as inspector. Clerk to issue

her $2400 retainer fee.

Fire Department – There were no runs into BC. Bear Creek was called to mutual aid for a

garage fire and a car accident on HWY 22. The fire contract was signed and returned from the

village, and the new fire truck has not arrived yet.

Ambulance – Meeting on December 23 rd . Rig 881 is going in for a remount at the end of

January. They changed their vacation/sick policy to read as PTO policy. Grant was received for

$24,000 for technology upgrade and an anonymous donation was also received to cover the

remaining costs of the life arm. Chili dump completed in the beginning of December raised

$578.

Roads – A resident on Symco Road complained of icy roads. Doug received a message that the

culvers on HWY 45 could be completed in 2025 instead of 2026. Nick gave Doug a list of trees

and limbs that need to be cut down. A motion was made and approved by Huss and seconded

by Seefeldt to take care of the items on the list. The Blueberry Road sign needs to be ordered.

Constable – he states nothing has been going on.

Comp Planning – Mother Goose Day Care is wanting to expand, and they need more parking

spaces. Doug received a letter in regards the Town of Lind about the digester they want to put

in.

The WTA meeting was discussed. They are doing the BOR training there again. Need to

determine who wants to go for the training.

Treasurer – report read

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 8:01p.m. approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Huss.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                                       Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

December 9 th , 2024

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Behnke. Opening statement was read by Chairman

Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss and

Mark Meyer. The agenda was approved on a motion from Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt.

November’s meeting minutes were read and approved by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt.

Citizens Forum – our treasurer Mary, lost her husband recently and the town board wishes to offer our

condolences to her and her family.

Zoning and Comprehensive Planning - Mark Meyer is presenting his CSM for his dad’s property of 80

acres that he wants to separate out 2.068 acres with the house and the outbuildings into its own parcel

so he can sell. It was approved on a motion made by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt. Kelly Zillmers

contract was reviewed for the Maintenance Assessment Services for the term 1/1/2025-12/31/2027. A

motion was made to approve the contract and approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Clerk report – Huss reported that there were a few checks that took over 3 weeks to get to their

destinations and suggested we look into electronic payments instead of check payments. Behnke

suggested I get a list together of the payments that we can do electronically. There is no update on the

levy increase from the Department of Revenue. Mary H. informed the clerk that she would like to step

down from cleaning the town hall. She offered to keep the bookings but also stated if it was better to

keep the 2 together, that would work as well. The board recommended that the new person be at least

16 years old. They requested Mary make a task list of what she does at the hall for cleaning, what she

purchases for the hall supplies, including cleaning supplies and how long it takes, on average. The

clerk will report back to Mary to get that information for the next meeting. The clerk received TAC bill as

they will now bill mid-year. This bill is for 6 months. Motion made to approve continued membership and

pay for the next 6 months. Approved by Behnke and seconded by Huss to continue with TAC

membership.

Fire – Clintonville had 1 call into Bear Creek and 1 false alarm. Bear Creek had one call. Bear Creek

Fire Department will start carrying CO detectors for any calls they receive in regard to a homeowner’s

CO detector going off so home owners will have peace of mind. Fire truck inspection was completed,

and they found blemishes, they moved some handlebars and added some shelves.

Ambulance – Meeting was held on November 25 th . The new director was announced. There was

discussion about a short-term loan needed to cover expenses. They are working at changing their cell

carrier where they will get the priority to the line when they need it. Larrabee town clerk met with Sheri

about possibly using office space for storage and meetings. Tabled to the next meeting. Chili dump fund

raiser was on December 7 th .

Town Roads – Patching completed on Island Road and Beaver Creek Road. Discussion about payment

for the hwy department.

Constable – Nothing to report. The clerk received his annual bill.

Date and time was set for the January caucus to be held on January 13 th at 8pm. Motion was made and

approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Treasurer – report read

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 7:59 approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Huss.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

                                                       Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

November 12 th , 2024

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Behnke. Opening statement was read by

Chairman Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat Huss, Treasurer

Mary Heling, Clerk Theresa Huss. The agenda was approved on a motion from Huss and

seconded by Behnke. October’s meeting minutes were read and approved by Huss and

seconded by Seefeldt. The Budget Hearing Special Meeting Minutes were read and approved

by Benke and seconded by Seefeldt.

Citizens Forum – nothing

Clerks report – There were 477 voters that showed for the General Election out of 603 eligible

registered voters. There were 55 new registered voters.

Fire Dept – Bear Creek had 2 calls with 1 being mutual aid to Mother Goose Day Care. There

were 3 false alarm calls for Bear Creek. No information was received from the Clintonville Fire

Department. The Bear Creek Contract was reviewed by the board and a motion was made to

sign the contract as read approved by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt for the year 2025. The

Bear Creek Fire Truck Committee was going to make another inspection on the new fire truck.

Ambulance – Behnke attended the meeting on October 28 th . They needed approval to get snow

plowing completed for the winter and that will be done by Behnke Excavating. A tire on 881 blew

out and needed to be fixed. They approved the proposed budget. They had a spaghetti dinner

fundraiser last weekend and they raised $198 at the fall frenzy. There is still water seeping into

the building. They were able to get someone else to seal the block. There is a need for a cyber

security tech program. They went into closed session to discuss hiring someone for the Director

position.

Roads – The 3 culverts on Bear Creek Road have been completed. Behm’s mowing bill was

discussed. The hwy dept will complete patching on the roads this fall, yet. Bids for LRIP will start

next spring.

Constable – nothing

Comp Planning – agenda for the WTA meeting discussed as they will be addressing comp

planning.

Zoning – nothing

Treasurer report – read and conversation about having a clerk/treasurer report to read at next

meeting.

Motion to adjourn at 7:59 P.M. first by Behnke and seconded by Huss.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Special Board Meeting

Thursday, October 24 th , 2024

This special town board meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Behnke. Opening

statement was read by Chairman Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt

and Pat Huss, and Clerk Theresa Huss. The agenda was approved on a motion from Seefedt

and seconded by Behnke.

Citizens Forum- nothing

Clerk Report – Need to get the tax flyer insert figured out as the County Treasurer’s office is

looking for it to be completed by the first week of November. Suggestions for information on the

Dog licenses, firework permits, town website, burn permits and town hall rentals be added to the

flyer. Clerk to work with the county to get that completed.

Road work- Discussion about completing 3 culverts prior to winter on Bear Creek Road.

Estimate reviewed and clerk will discuss with the county hwy staff if one of those would be

eligible for the culvert grant. Motion made approved by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt.

Discussion was had about re-doing the culvert on Island Road. That will be tabled until next

years road inspection.

Town levy discussion about the presentation for our elector meeting on October 31 st . The board

wants handouts created to show the past several years expenses, one that shows how much

the 30% increase will affect the tax increase per $100,000 value of a property, a sheet that

explains future expenses with the fire trucks, subsidy’s, ambulance, road work and another

sheet on how the town board has tried to bring money into the town for revenues.

Motion made to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 P.M. first by Seefeldt, second by Huss.

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

October 13th, 2024

The special town board meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Behnke. Opening statement was read by Chairman Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisors Darold Seefeldt and Pat Huss, Clerk Theresa Huss, and Diane Yatzek. The agenda was approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Citizens Forum – nothing

Discussion about adopting a resolution to suggest an increase in the levy 30% which is a total of $58,184. Motion was made and approved by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt.

Discussion about adopting a resolution of how long the increase should be. A motion was made for it to be ongoing, and it was approved by Behnke and seconded by Huss.

Date set for a special board meeting to put the presentation together for the elector meeting on Thursday, October 24th at 7:30 P.M. Date set for the elector meeting on October 31st at 7 P.M. on a motion approved by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.

Town Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:26 P.M. by Behnke. The agenda was approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Huss. September’s meeting minutes were read and approved by Huss and seconded by Seefeldt, with corrections (grandparent’s-in-laws).

Citizens Forum – nothing

Solid Waste and Recycle – Doug attended the meeting and received the paperwork of the township charges for 2025 that have gone up in price.

Clerk report – Discussion on the elections for November. Clerk still looking for 1 more person to help on November 5th as the election extra. Flyer for the tax bill needs to be completed if we want to do one. Table to the next meeting.

Fire – no calls for Clintonville into BC and no call for Bear Creek.

Ambulance – they approved $500 for Pigeon River artist to complete a mural. They are working on compliance training. They did flu clinic in September.  They had 125 calls in August. 881 is out of the shop and back on the road. Tires were replaced on the second unit.

Roads – Behm is ½ way done with mowing the ditches. The culverts on Blueberry are almost done, they just need to be paved. Ken Baierl gave Doug the contact information for DOT about the speed concerns by the up-and-coming Dollar General store.

Constable – 1 lost dog but he was able to find the owner.

Comp plan/Zoning – Doug asked about the CSM for the Obermeier property, and it is not completed.

Treasurer report – none

Monthly bills presented and paid

Motion to adjourn at 8:08p.m. approved by Huss, seconded by Seefeldt

Theresa Huss, Clerk

Town of Bear Creek Meeting Minutes

June 10th, 2024

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Behnke. Opening statement was read by Chairman Behnke. Present was Behnke, Supervisor Darold Seefeldt, Treasurer Heling, Clerk Huss and Diane Yatzeck. The agenda was approved on a motion from Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt. May’s meeting minutes were read and approved by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.

Citizens Forum – Diane Yatzeck stated she was just there to listen.

Clerk Report – Discussion on the website. The motion was made and approved by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt to use web.com as the Town of Little Wolf does with an approximate fee of $175/year. Clerk to get it set up. Insurance update – still waiting for a bid from Johnson Insurance out of Waupaca. ARPA money updates – All ARPA money has been accounted for and used on the Bell Corner Road. We will need to have a special meeting in September to amend the budget with the money we received from the dump truck accident and then have a town meeting afterwards. The computer program Wis Star for a one-time price of $800 available for the clerk to assist with forms, annual report, etc. was approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke. Propane for the town hall – Seefeldt to get bids in July. Clerk to present the last year’s payments for reference.

Fire – Per report reviewed by Behnke, Clintonville had no calls into Bear Creek. Supervisor Huss to fill in at the July meeting.

Ambulance – Meeting on May 20th. They had the elections for officers for the city of Marion and Clintonville and everyone elected in were the same as before. The price for the new ambulance should be around $166,284. It averages out to $13.40/person. It will be built in January 2025 and should be ready by April,2025. There were 91 calls in April. They are sending ambulance 881 to be rebuilt.

Roads – Discussion was had on the LRIP and what roads to be done when. Table until the July meeting. Culverts to be replaced in 2025. Discussion of replacing culverts on Blueberry and Pleasant View in July. Behnke to talk to Hank at the Hwy dept. Behm’s mowing bid was approved on a motion from Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke.  Clerk to call and confirm the price and ask them to complete mowing for the 1-year contract term. The electrical permit was signed for Jim Rohan.

Constable – No report

Comp Planning – Meeting to happen on July 1st at 6:30 p.m. with Ran and the Panning commission board. Fire number was received for Dave Rohan and new signs are needed for other residents. Behnke to order.

Renew liquor license – motion to approve the OCS and Bear Creek Lions liquor license for the term 7/1/2024-6/30/2025. Motion was made an approved by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt.

Discussion was had on joining TAC. A motion was made to join for the 2024-2025 term and approved by Behnke and seconded by Seefeldt.

Treasurer – Finances reviewed

Bills presented and paid.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. on a motion by Seefeldt and seconded by Behnke

Theresa Huss, Clerk

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