Chairperson Marc Couey called the monthly meeting to order.
Roll Call – Chairperson Marc Couey, Supervisor Don Stanke, Supervisor Joe Halverson, Treasurer Denise Ewing, Clerk Abigail Ewing. Electors present included Janet Brown.
Agenda Properly Noticed – Clerk Abigail Ewing reported that the meeting was properly noticed.
Approve the Agenda – Chairperson Marc Couey read the agenda as printed and asked if there were any changes. Motion to approve the agenda was made by Supervisor Don Stanke, seconded by Supervisor Joe Halverson. Motion carried.
Approval of June Meeting Minutes – Chairperson Marc Couey asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes for the June 2026 regular meeting. Supervisor Don Stanke moved to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Chairman Marc Couey. Motion Carried.
Treasurers Report – Treasurer, Denise D. Ewing, reports that on June 30, 2026, the balance in the checking account was $217,636.73 per the People’s Community Bank statement. We have eight outstanding checks totaling $29,344.37, making the actual balance in the Town of Orion checking account $188,292.36. The Certificate of Deposit with WCCU had a dividend earning of $472.18 and a balance ending of $49,074.20. Supervisor Don Stanke made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report, seconded by Supervisor Joe Halverson. Motion carried.
Clerks Report – Clerk Abigail Ewing reported that Open Book will be held on August 6, 2026, from 2:00pm-4:00pm. The Partisan Primary Election will be held at the Orion Town Hall on August 11, 2026, from 7:00am until 8:00pm. The Pre Lat testing is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 1:00pm. Poll Worker Training will be held on August 5, 2026, at 5:00pm. The Public Test will be held on August 8, 2026, at 9:00am. Clerk Abigail Ewing completed the required Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Report, and it was submitted timely. Clerk Abigail Ewing reported that Department of Revenue PC-226 Report was also submitted, as was the Department of Revenue Liquor License Report AT-827 was also submitted. All submitted prior to the due dates. Clerk Abigail Ewing stated that she had contacted Plunket’s Pest Control to remove a wasp nest and spray around the building to prevent more. Reported the storm damage on Shedivy Lane and spoke with Randy Olson to confirm he was aware of the damage and working to fix it. Clerk Abigail Ewing also gathered all documents and forms and submitted the Annual Workers Comp Annual Audit Report, and this was submitted prior to the due date.
Approve Bills – Chairperson Marc Couey read the June bills presented for approval totaling $28,414.19. Supervisor Don Stanke made a motion to approve the payment of the bills totaling $28,414.19, using checks #5022-5035 and one ACH debit, Supervisor Joe Halverson voted No. Chairman Marc Couey seconded the approval of the payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried.
Roads Report – Randy Olson was not in attendance. Chairman Marc Couey relayed that Stibbe Hill had washed out and concerns from a resident on Honer Lane. Both will be addressed at the August Board Meeting.
Fire Districts –
- Muscoda – Chairperson Marc Couey reported he attended the July Meeting. He shared the monthly report.
- Richland Rural – Supervisor Joe Halverson reported that he attended the fire meeting in July. He shared the monthly report.
- Richland Ambulance – Supervisor Don Stanke reported there was not a meeting in July.
OTHER BUSINESS:
- Bridge Maintenance Inspection – Annual Bridge Inspection was completed and the Report available. This will be discussed at the August meeting when Randy Olson can be present.
- New Horizons – LP Gas Fuel Purchase Contract – The new heating season’s contract was signed and determined that Town of Orion would pre-pay for the fuel cost and receive a discount. Last heating season 490 gallons were used. 500 was the amount pre-paid for the 2026-2027 heating season.
- Town Hall Grass/Weed Control – Clerk Abigail Ewing stated the grass needed cutting at the Town Hall property, as well as weed control on the gravel area. Chairman Marc Couey said he would talk to Randy Olson about both prior to the August Election.
- 765 kV Transmission Line – Discussion regarding the projected plan to build a 765 kV Transmission Line and that a meeting was being held on July 16, 2026, to learn more about the project and what it would mean for Town of Orion and the local communities. Current information is preliminary and ongoing, and Supervisor Don Stanke was planning to attend the meeting.
- Consideration and possible action regarding EMS Resolution Adopted by Town of Buena Vista – The Board reviewed the EMS Resolution that was adopted by Town of Buena Vista, which was sent to all municipalities to determine if other Municipalities would adopt a similar Resolution. Chairman Marc Couey stated that more information is needed regarding the evolving situation with EMS services before such a Resolution could be adopted.
NEXT MEETING BOARD OF REVIEW: September 2, 2026, at 2:00pm – 4:00pm
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: September 16, 2026, at 5:00pm
AGENDA ITEMS/PUBLIC INPUT –
ADJOURN – Supervisor Joe Halverson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Don Stanke. Motion carried at 6:09pm.