2026 Meeting Minutes

All posted minutes are subject to Board approval.

TOWN OF BROOKLYN BOARD MEETING –April 14, 2026

The Brooklyn Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Gerald Graham at 6:20 p.m. following the Annual meeting.

Attendance: Chairman Gerald Graham, Supervisor Chris Burke, Supervisor Dan Ostrowski, Treasurer Ann Peterson and Clerk Christine Davis. No guests were present.

A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski and seconded by Chris Burke to approve the minutes of the March 2026 monthly meeting. Motion carried without negative vote.

The Treasurer’s Cash Summary for March was read by Ann Peterson with the following balances: $19,803.86 in the NOW Checking Account and $115,621.72 in the Money Market Investment Account. A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski and seconded by Chris Burke to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried without negative vote.

Clerk Davis presented the April disbursements in the amount of $19,991.03. A motion was made by Chris Burke and seconded by Dan Ostrowski to approve the monthly disbursements. Motion carried without negative vote.

Correspondence:

Washburn County announced it will continue to administer the Municipal Cleanup Day Grant.

WTA has a unit meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Public Input: none

Business:

Road Maintenance- Town road bans will be lifted on Monday, April 20, 2026. The county road bans will be lifted Thursday, April 23, 2026 at noon. The annual road inspection for the Town of Brooklyn roads will be conducted, Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7 am. Any culverts over 36” will be evaluated for repair or replacement in accordance with the Bridge Aid program.
The Silver Lake Boat landing will be evaluated during the Town Road Inspection.
Chairman Graham motioned to approve the Property Insurance Policy with Municipal Property Insurance Company. Dan Ostrowski seconded the motion. Motion carried without negative vote.
A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski and seconded by Chris Burke to approve the renewal of the Town’s membership in the Wisconsin Towns Association. Motion carried without negative vote.
The County Hazard Mitigation survey was completed. The clerk will return the forms to the County EM Director.
A motion was made by Gerald Graham and seconded by Dan Ostrowski to change the date for the next monthly meeting to Tuesday, May 5, 2026 following the Board of Review. Motion carried without negative vote.

Gerald Graham motioned to adjourn at 6:48 pm. The motion was seconded by Dan Ostrowski. Motion carried without a negative vote.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 to follow the Board of Review.

Respectfully submitted, Christy Davis, Clerk

TOWN OF BROOKLYN BOARD MEETING –March 10, 2026

The Brooklyn Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Gerald Graham at 6:08 p.m.

Attendance: Chairman Gerald Graham, Supervisor Dan Ostrowski, Treasurer Ann Peterson and Clerk Christine Davis. Supervisor Chris Burke was absent. No guests were present.

A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski and seconded byGerald Graham to approve the minutes of the February 2026 monthly meeting. Motion carried without negative vote.

The Treasurer’s Cash Summary for February was read by Ann Peterson with the following balances: $3,899.64 in the NOW Checking Account and $115,525.76 in the Money Market Investment Account. A motion was made by Gerald Graham and seconded by Dan Ostrowski to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried without negative vote.

Clerk Davis presented the March disbursements in the amount of $3,526.48. A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski and seconded by Gerald Graham to approve the monthly disbursements. Motion carried without negative vote.

Correspondence:

The Town received updated documentation from the DNR concerning MFL participation for several parcels.

Public Input: none

Business:

Road Maintenance- Town roads will continue to be plowed and sanded as needed. Town road bans will be posted.
Chairman Graham motioned to schedule the annual Open Book for Monday, April 27 at 1pm - 3 pm and hold the annual Board of Review on May 5, 2026 beginning at 5 pm. Both meetings will be held at the town hall. Dan Ostrowski seconded the motion. Motion carried without negative vote.
Chairman Graham and Supervisor Dan Ostrowski will be attending the WTA District meeting on Friday, March 27 in Rice Lake.
A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski to hold the Annual Town meeting on Tuesday, April 14 due to a conflict of schedule for the clerk. The motion was seconded by Gerald Graham. Motion carried without a negative vote. The monthly town board meeting will follow.

Gerald Graham motioned to adjourn at 6:26 pm. The motion was seconded by Dan Ostrowski. Motion carried without a negative vote.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 to follow the Annual Meeting.

Respectfully submitted, Christy Davis, Clerk

TOWN OF BROOKLYN BOARD MEETING –February 10, 2026

The Brooklyn Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Gerald Graham at 6 p.m.

Attendance: Chairman Gerald Graham, Supervisor Dan Ostrowski, Treasurer Ann Peterson and Clerk Christine Davis. Supervisor Chris Burke was absent. No guests were present.

A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski and seconded by Gerald Graham to approve the minutes of the January 2026 monthly meeting. Motion carried without negative vote.

The Treasurer’s Cash Summary for January was read by Ann Peterson with the following balances: $43,371.99 in the NOW Checking Account and $336,888.82 in the Money Market Investment Account. A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski and seconded by Gerald Graham to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried without negative vote.

Clerk Davis presented the February disbursements in the amount of $306,113.70. A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski and seconded by Gerald Graham to transfer $265,000.00 to the NOW checking account and approve the monthly disbursements. Motion carried without negative vote.

Correspondence:

The County Highway commissioner sent an updated structure rating for 4 town roadway structures. None qualify for the recent grant application.

Northwood Tech will be appointing new board members.

Public Input: none

Business:

Road Maintenance- Town roads will continue to be plowed and sanded as needed. The county will only be using a 10% salt/sand mixture on roads. This is not a change for the town. The county updated the driveway permit application and requirements for any new driveways that will meet county roads. The clerk has the new information on file for anyone seeking an application.
A motion was made by Gerald Graham and seconded by Dan Ostrowski to approve the Liability Insurance renewal with Community Insurance. The Liability insurance renewal premium is $2,449.00, an increase of $69. The Workman’s Comp policy renewal premium is $622.00, a decrease of $52. All other additional coverages were declined. Motion carried without negative vote.

Gerald Graham motioned to adjourn at 6:23 pm. The motion was seconded by Dan Ostrowski. Motion carried without a negative vote.

The annual audit followed with all accounts in balance without errors.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Christy Davis, Clerk

TOWN OF BROOKLYN BOARD MEETING –January 13, 2026

The Brooklyn Town Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Gerald Graham at 6 p.m.

Attendance: Chairman Gerald Graham, Supervisor Chris Burke, Supervisor Dan Ostrowski, and Clerk Christine Davis. Treasurer Ann Peterson was absent with prior notification due to continuing ed conference. No guests were present.

A motion was made by Chris Burke and seconded by Dan Ostrowski to approve the minutes of the December 2025 monthly meeting. Motion carried without negative vote.

The Treasurer’s Cash Summary for December was read by Christy Davis with the following balances: $35,184.51 in the NOW Checking Account and $71,397.84 in the Money Market Investment Account. Deposits made prior to the meeting, for tax payments, brought the MMIA balance to $207,457.34. A motion was made by Dan Ostrowski and seconded by Chris Burke to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried without negative vote.

Clerk Davis presented the January disbursements in the amount of $168,610.52. A motion was made by Chris Burke and seconded by Dan Ostrowski to transfer $155,000.00 to the NOW checking account and approve the monthly disbursements. Motion carried without negative vote.

Correspondence:

Ryan Ullom sent a postcard advertising his excavating and mulching business.

The WTA district meeting is in 2 weeks.

The town chairman reported a new email address.

Public Input: none

Business:

Road Maintenance- Town roads will continue to be plowed and sanded as needed.
A motion was made by Gerald Graham and seconded by Dan Ostrowski to set the Town audit to follow the February 10 monthly meeting. Motion carried without negative vote.

Dan Ostrowski motioned to adjourn at 6:21 pm. The motion was seconded by Chris Burke. Motion carried without a negative vote.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6pm with the town audit to follow.

Respectfully submitted, Christy Davis, Clerk