Minutes from monthly meetings will be posted after approved by the Board               

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

APRIL 22,2026 GEORGETOWN HALL

   The Special Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Pat Klar on April 22, 2026, immediately following the Public Hearing which began at 6:30pm. Roll call taken with all members present. A quorum is noted. Posting of agenda on website and town hall is noted. Posting also occurred at the 3 posting sites.

   Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance 26-3 establishing interim zoning in the Town of Smelser by Supervisor Terry Rizer. Second by Supervisor Dan Harry, Sr. Motion carried.

   Motion by Supervisor Terry Rizer to adjourn. Second by Supervisor Dan Harry, Sr. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Kieler, Clerk

2026 TOWN OF SMELSER ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

The 2026 Town of Smelser Annual meeting was called to order by Chairman Pat Klar on April 21,2026, 6:00pm at the Georgetown Hall. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Twenty-four (24) residents were in attendance. Chairman outlined criteria for being able to vote on any items that may come before the Electors. Electors chose to use “show of hands” for any voting that may take place.

2025 FINANCIAL REPORT: 2025 Financial Report was made available for public review. There were no comments or questions.

  2025 MINUTES: Minutes from the 2025 Annual Meeting were read.

EMERGENCY BORROWING: Motion by Mary Brandt and second by Lou Schweigert to allow board to borrow up to $40,000 in case of an emergency. Motion carried.  

GRANT COUNTY $2,000 MATCHING ROAD FUND: Motion by Courtney Carns and second by Nate Klar to participate in the Grant County $2,000 Matching Road Fund Program. Motion carried.

AUTHORIZATION TO BUY/SELL TOWN PROPERTY: Chairman Pat Klar explained that the salt shed needs replacement and there is consideration of buying land to the east of current salt shed for the potential new build. The action of purchasing property needs elector’s approval. Motion by Courtney Carns and second by Alva Coffman to allow the board the ability to purchase property associated with salt shed project. This authorization will have a two (2) year time limit. Motion carried.

WAGES: Motion by Courtney Carns and second by Lou Schweigert to increase Board/Clerk/Treasurer wages. Motion carried.

  Position                       Current Wage                              Approved Wage  

Chairman                     $3,480                                            $3,750

Supervisor                   $2,180                                            $2,550

Clerk                                $7,000                                            $8,500

Treasurer                       $4,300                                            $4,600

Next years Annual meeting will be held April 20,2027, 6:00pm at the Georgetown Hall.

With no other items brought by the Electors a motion to adjourn by Mary Brandt and second by Dan Harry,Sr. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:25pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Kieler, Clerk