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Pound board approves $70,000 pickup authorization, advances 9th Road project and raises recycle fees
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Town of Pound board approved the January financial report, authorized up to $70,000 for a Public Works pickup, advanced Phase 2 bidding for the 9th Road project and adopted higher recycle center fees effective March 1, 2026.
Chairman Curt Tisler called the Town of Pound monthly board meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2026. The board approved the Feb. 10 agenda and the Jan. 13 meeting minutes before moving through routine financial and permitting business.
Treasurer Janelle Rymer presented the January 2026 financial report showing a money market balance of $1,415,654.02 at Peshtigo National Bank and a checking balance of $3,855.86, for a total of $1,419,509.88; receipts #8735–#8778 were reported totaling $1,814,843.57. The board voted 5-0 to accept the report and later approved February vouchers (checks #17361–#17391 and electronic transfers) totaling $32,968.83.
On roads, Supervisor Dave Pellman reported that he and a Public Works employee met with engineering firm Cedar Corp on Feb. 9. Phase 2 of the 9th Road project was published for bids; submitted bids will be opened Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. The minutes record that WPS needs to lower a gas line and expects to complete that work within the week, that utility poles will be moved roughly 8 feet on a timeline being developed, and that turtle fencing must be installed by May 20. A public information meeting on the project is scheduled for April 15; property owners will receive notices.
The board voted 5-0 to begin seasonal road bans in accordance with Marinette County regulations.
Chairman Curt Tisler described the poor condition of the town’s pickup truck. The board voted 5-0 to authorize Chairman Tisler, Supervisor Jeff Patenaude and the Public Works employee to purchase a pickup for the Public Works Department at their discretion, with a spending cap of $70,000.
On solid-waste operations, the board approved a schedule of increased Recycle Center fees to take effect March 1, 2026. The new schedule sets garbage bag stickers at $2.00; mattresses at $15.00; box springs $8.00; couches $17.00; sleeper sofas $20.00; recliners $12.00; folding chairs $2.00; wooden chairs $3.00; toilet bowl & tank $7.00; microwave $6.00; laptops $6.00; tires at $0.40 per pound (rounded down to the nearest dollar); and TVs/monitors at $0.75 per pound (rounded down to the nearest dollar). The minutes also allow attendants discretion to set fees for other items.
Zoning Administrator Tom Rich presented two building permits (Michael Alsteen and Scott Henry); the board approved both permits, 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
