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Town of Dewey April 21, 2026 Annual Meeting Minutes
2. All parties present were notified to silence cell phones and other electronic devices.
3. Public Comment: Bret Iverson commented regarding his thoughts about doubling town taxes to pave approximately two miles of road each year. Additional discussion was held regarding road levy matters. 4. Review of 2025 Financials: The 2025 financial information was reviewed. Discussion included the town levy, prior levy increases, and that the Town currently receives approximately $102,000 as its annual tax levy. 5. Discussion and possible action on Clerk compensation and authorization of additional compensation for town officials performing duties beyond their elected roles: Discussion was held regarding compensation paid to town officials for duties performed outside the scope of their elected offices, such as serving as a back-up snow plow driver. The annual salaries of other town and village clerks in Burnett County were reviewed and discussed. Issues were also discussed related to having an appointed or elected clerk. It was further discussed whether the salaries for other town officials should be adjusted upward. During the discussions, it was noted that pursuant to Wisconsin law, the change in compensation takes effect after the next regular election for the office in April 2027. It was also discussed that with any change in annual salary, current per diems would remain as previously set. On a motion by Steve Dahlstrom and seconded by Bret Iverson, the electors unanimously approved by voice vote authorizing compensation for town officials performing duties outside their elected positions at the rate schedules previously established by the Town Board. On a motion by Mark Knoop and seconded by Bret Iverson, the electors unanimously approved by voice vote setting Clerk annual salary at $12,000. 6. Discussion and advisory vote on creating a Town Newsletter: Discussion was held regarding possible methods of providing town information to residents via a newsletter and how the newsletter would be provided. It was discussed that the website and the annual tax bill could be means for providing the newsletter, possibly two times per year with the Town Board having final decision-making related to the content of the newsletter. On a motion for an advisory vote by Bret Iverson and seconded by Steve Dahlstrom, the electors unanimously approved by voice vote recommending that the town start a newsletter to be provided twice per year, once in June/July and once with the December tax bills, that suggested information for the newsletter be provided 30 days in advance, and the Town Board to have final say on the content. 7. Other Business: Discussion was held regarding the newly created A-5 zoning. There may be requests coming to change certain properties from A-1 to A-5 zoning. There was discussion regarding farm classifications, farm preservation credits, structures, and related zoning matters regarding this new A-5 zoning. Discussion was also held regarding road levy matters and maintenance concerns. On a motion for an advisory vote by Jim Bernecker and seconded by Steve Dahlstrom, the electors unanimously approved by voice vote recommending increased town tax levy to cover increasing costs such as town officer compensation, road needs, and other related increased expenses. Discussion was had regarding the new Assessor. He will be at the Open Book in June if anyone wants to meet him. The Assessor also plans to come to the next Annual Meeting as 2027 will be a reassessment year per state requirements. Discussion was also had regarding a possible Town Picnic held at the Town Hall. Bret Iverson volunteered to do grilling. 8. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on a motion by Mark Knoop and seconded by Rodney Lawrence. Approved without objection. Comments are closed.
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