2026 Meeting Minutes

All posted minutes are subject to Board approval.

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