STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of Washburn
Bayfield County

Special Town Meeting Minutes – March 26, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 6:33 pm by Scottie Sandstrom.

In Attendance:  Scottie Sandstrom, Matt Tetzner, Seth Vasser, Vicki Thoen and Mike Harvey

Public notice was verified: Ashland Daily Press, the Town Hall, the town website and Tetzner’s Dairy

Public Comment-None

Matt Tetzner made a motion to accept the agenda. Seth Vasser seconded, all ayes. Motion carried.

Town Chair Report: The Board will meet at Scottie’s at 7:15 am on Saturday 3/28 to go to Cable for the WTA District meeting. Scottie reported on his meeting with John Carlson regarding Dust Ordinance and suggestions from Pam McGillvery. The board discussed various options. Scottie has another meeting on April 8.  We will keep it on the agenda for the April 14, 2026 town meeting.

Town Insurance Review: The board reviewed quotes from three insurance agencies. Will change to Rural Mutual due to better coverage at a comparable premium. Will raise deductible from $1000 to $2500. The annual premium is $18,024, which is within budget.  Seth made the motion to change to Rural Mutual, Matt seconded, all ayes. Motion passed.

Tractor Financing Review: The board reviewed financing options from 3 local banks. Matt made the motion to move forward with Chippewa Valley Bank. Seth seconded, all ayes. Motion carried. The terms of the loan are as follows: amount = $181,000, for 5 years at 4.25%, with annual payments of $41,014.75.

Next Steps for filling Road Crew Vacancy: There was only one applicant that was really interested in the position. Options were discussed. Decided to have closed session at 6:15 on 4/14/26 to interview the applicant. Seth will contact the applicant.

Adjournment: At 8:00 pm Seth moved that the meeting be adjourned, Matt seconded, all ayes. Motion carried.