26 01 14 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

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The January 14, 2026 Town of Oulu regular board meeting was called to order by Jonathan Hamilton, Chair at 6:45pm at the Town Hall.

Roll Call

Members present: Jon Hamilton, Adam Mattson, Duane Reijo, Diana Reijo, Clerk, and Marla Lahti, Treasurer. Town employee/s: Mike Davidson & Jeremy Gordon.

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Reijo, second by Mattson to approve the agenda as printed and posted. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

Consent Agenda

Approve general fund vouchers 15159-15164 and ACH 833-845
December 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting and December 31, 2025 Policy & Procedure Committee Meeting, and December 31, 2025 Special Board Meeting

Motion by Reijo, second by Mattson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

Treasurer’s Report

General $135,829.60 and Tax Account $178,567.03

Chairman’s Report

Roads

Snow plowing ongoing, pushing back banks and dead ends
Repairs and preventative equipment maintenance
Digital thermostat installed in the town garage
New thermostats installed in the town hall
Set-up new welder

Community Groups as Pre-Registered

None.

New Business

Reefer Creek Culvert Replacement

Jeremiah Fisk, Senior Fisheries Biologist/Habitat Specialist, WI DOR gave a presentation for culvert replacement on the Reefer Creek. Jeremiah was asking for a letter of support detailing in-kind contributions (gravel, equipment, labor) for the grant application. Grant application is due the end of January.

Ambulance and Fire Contract

Motion by Mattson, second by Reijo to approve the ambulance ($20,740) and fire ($15,899) contracts with the Town of Iron River. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

Park Update: Adam Mattson

Supervisor Mattson will contact Bayfield County Health Department requesting information about the Health Infrastructure Grant (maintaining trails and possibly exercise equipment).

Correspondence

AECOM – Salt Shed Inspection

Set Dates for Next Meeting/s

February 11, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting 6:45pm. Bills will be reviewed at 6:30pm

Adjournment

Motion by Mattson, second by Reijo to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:37pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Diana Reijo, Clerk