26 06 10 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

The June 10, 2026 Town of Oulu regular board meeting was called to order by Jonathan Hamilton, Chair at 6:45 pm at the Town Hall.

Roll Call

Members present: Jon Hamilton, Adam Mattson, Duane Reijo, Diana Reijo, Clerk, and Marla Lahti, Treasurer. Absent: None. Town employee: 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 15220-15244, ACH 903-915

  May 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

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

Treasurer’s Report

General $77,633.41 and Tax Account $109,607.90

Chairman’s Report

Park and Cemetery

• Mowing park and cemetery

Roads/Garage

• Grading roads as weather permits

• Patched Oulu Rock Road

• Basic road and equipment maintenance

• Began mowing roadsides

• Gravel hauled on Hautala, Hoover Line and Kaukamo Roads

• Hauled scrap iron to Chicago Iron

Other

• Electricity is on at the park

• Attended the WTA unit meeting. Most relevant was a presentation by Jake Benson, County Roads Su-pervisor. The County has equipment and manpower to assist towns with projects. Specifically, chipsealing and cracksealing. They will provide estimates specific to projects. In general chip sealing will run $20K per mile. Equipment is shared with other Counties in the area so early coordination is important. This year the County only has 4.5 miles to do, so it would be a good year for towns to take advantage of it if they can.

The County has lots of equipment towns can rent, some come with an operator, others can be rented without the operator.

All operations are at cost so will likely be less expensive than contracting it out though they do need to be

careful not to compete with private providers.

Culvert project on Oulu Pioneer Road was discussed with Jake. Concerns were shared over applying for the grant and then not using it if other funding does not come through. He said funds could be postponed or

re-applied to the following year.

Community Groups as Pre-Registered

None.

New Business

Airport Road LRIP Loan Financing

Motion by Reijo, seconded by Mattson, to secure a one-year loan with Security State Bank in the amount of $1,162,000 at an interest rate of 5.25% for the purpose of financing the LRIP Road Recon-struction Project. The loan will commence on July 9, 2026, and mature on July 8, 2027. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

ATV / UTV Routes

Discussion held on ATV / UTV Routes. Motion by Mattson, second by Reijo to table this item Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

Oulu Pioneer Road County Bridge Aid Funding Match Application

Motion by Reijo, second by Mattson to apply for the 50/50 matching County Bridge Aid Funding from Bayfield County for the Oulu Pioneer Road. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

Park Toilet

Discussion held on the toilet at the park. Motion by Mattson, second by Reijo to rent a handicapped outdoor

toilet at the park for $375 per month through September. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

Set Dates for Next Meeting/s

• June 15, 2026 – Open Books – 5-7 pm

• June 29, 2026 – Adjourned Board of Review – 5-7 pm

• July 8, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting 6:45 pm. Bills will be reviewed at 6:30pm

Correspondence

• Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources 2026 Recycling Grant Award - $3,032.

  
  

Adjournment

Motion by Mattson, second by Reijo to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Diana Reijo, Clerk