26 07 08 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

The July 8, 2026 Town of Oulu regular board meeting was called to order by Jonathan Hamilton, Chair at 6:46 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: Michael 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 15245-15260, ACH 916-929

• June 10, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and June 29, 2026 Adjourned Board of Review minutes

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

Treasurer’s Report

General $45,262.49 and Tax Account $109,612.40

Chairman’s Report

Park and Cemetery

• Mowing and clean up, as needed

Roads/Garage

• Grading continuing as summer progresses

• Boom mowing on going

• Set out signs, detour route and barricades for Airport Road project

• Scrap iron was hauled to Chicago Iron

• Made repairs to Kaukamo Road pre-detour

• Equipment and facility maintenance

• Salt shed inspection report was received and passed inspection

Other

• Bridge Aid: Application and documentation was submitted to Bayfield County Highway Commission, Jake Benson.

• Airport Road Project: On-going weekly coordination meetings with the general contractor and engineer are ongoing. Airport Road community updates sent weekly or more often as needed

• Traffic Control: Extra law enforcement presence has been requested near the construction site and

• detour routes due to drivers bypassing “Road Closed” signs and speeding. Emergency services and the USPS have been formally notified of the construction start, road closure and detour route.

• Maintenance and Operations: Routine grading and boom mowing are ongoing. Scrap iron was hauled to Chicago Iron. The salt shed passed its recent inspection.

• Fireworks: Two fireworks permits were requested for July 4, 1 was approved, one rejected due to late submittal as per town policy statement. Another was submitted for July 25 which was approved per town policy statement.

• Muskeg Road: Chair Hamilton continues to pursue grant funding for replacement/repairs. Enbridge

provided contact names to assist with the pipeline coordination; follow-ups are ongoing.

Community Groups as Pre-Registered

None.

New Business

Airport Road LRIP Loan Financing

The loan has been officially approved and is currently awaiting final signatures.

ATV / UTV Routes

Discussion held on ATV / UTV Routes.

Motion by Mattson, second by Reijo to rescind 08-01 All-Terrain Vehicle-Utility Terrain Vehicle Ordi-nance. Motion carried by unanimously by voice vote.

Motion by Mattson, second by Reijo to adopt open access to all roads for all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles in the Town of Oulu. Motion carried by unanimously by voice vote.

Set Dates for Next Meeting/s

August 12, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting 6:45 pm. Bills will be reviewed at 6:30pm

Correspondence

• Bayfield County Zoning & Planning - Update on General Zoning and Land Division Ordinance

• Draft Release

• Bayfield County Clerk – Oulu Cutting Permit granted to Reid &Bonnie Berger

Adjournment

Motion by Mattson, second by Reijo to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Diana Reijo, Clerk