TOWN OF BELL BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
at Town of Bell Community CenterThe meeting was called to order at 7: 00.m. Board members present were Matt Lazorik, Gordon Anderson, James Kaseno, Paul Ehlers, Ken Roman, and MaryBeth Tillmans. Janice Olson was absent.
-Board Meeting Minutes – P. Ehlers made a motion to approve the July minutes. Gordon
Anderson 2nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.
Treasurer’s Report –G. Anderson made a motion to approve the reports and J. Kaseno 2nd the
motion. Unanimous decision. Approved. Board Comments
P. Ehlers –The Recycling Center was closed on Monday due to Josh being sick. Josh is resigning
as of Sept. 10th. He was a great employee and will be missed.
Correspondence– None
Committee Reports
Short Term Rental Committee – No new applications were received. They will be
reviewing forms.
Parks & Lands – The collections from the campground for June and July was $2180.00.
New signs were made for the boat launch at Siskiwit Lake. They will be working on
repairs at the flowing well. Items will be put in the 2026 budget for repairs at the
Swenson Pavillion.
Sanitary District
They filed their annual report. They were given a C++. At their last meeting two resolutions
were passed. Approximately $50,000 will be added to the town levy for the new pond
project. The town will need to talk to the attorney about the project and payment.
Public Comments –
Roger Lingren – He gave an update on the Senior Housing project. Ground breaking
for the project is projected to be July 1, 2026.
Nancy Moye – Volunteers are need for the town gardens. They are looking for recruits.
Mike Wright – The town needs to stand up to bullying.
Doug Becker – He complimented the town’s assessor.
James Kaseno- Thanked all helpers and participants for a successful Cornucopia Day. Agenda
Old Business - Letter of support for senior housing, discussion and possible decision
A resolution of Support Letter of Intent between the owners of the proposed land
for Senior Housing Development and the BCHA was read by M. Lazorik.
G. Anderson made a motion to offer a letter of recommendation to proceed with Senior
Housing as presented in the draft letter. J. Kaseno 2nd the motion.
Vote: (3 Yes, 2 No) Yes-J. Kaseno, G. Anderson and K. Roman. No- M. Lazorik & P. Ehlers
Motion passed. Approved. - Review proposals for the liberty shelter, discussion and possible decision
The proposals received were: - Gingerich Carpentry – $20,000
- Ritola – Mason WI – $43,192
P. Ehlers made a motion to table this until the September meeting and J. Kaseno 2nd the
motion. Unanimous decision. Approved. New Business - Letter of support for the Town of Keystone FLAP grant application, discussion and decision
The letter of support for the Town of Keyston FLAP grant application was read by
M. Lazorik. K. Roman made a motion to approve giving support for the Town of
Keystone FLAP grant application and G. Anderson 2nd the motion. Unanimous
decision. Approved. - Open Propane bids – Discussion and possible decision
The following bids were received:
Midland – $1.35
Como – $1.749
J. Kaseno made a motion to approved the Midland propane bid of $1.35 and P. Ehlers
2nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved.3. Public comment period
Matt Hipsher – The new town truck has been received.
4. Closed session – potential litigation regarding harassment of the Town, discussion and
decision
At 8:07pm, G. Anderson made a motion to go into closed session and P. Ehlers 2nd the
motion. Unanimous decision. Approved. The board reconvened at 8:36.
K. Roman made a motion at 8:36 pm to adjourn the meeting and G. Anderson 2nd the motion. Unanimous decision. Approved. Respectfully submitted, MaryBeth Tillmans – Clerk |