Meeting Minutes

Town of Ettrick | Trempealeau County

Regular Town Board Meeting

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Ettrick Town Hall

MINUTES

  1. Call to order
    1. Meeting called to order on Monday, June 15 at 5:30 PM CST.  Present were Town Board Members Chairman John Vehrenkamp, Supervisor Tasha Olson and Mike Anderson, Clerk/Treasurer Tim Rand, Road Crew Foreman Eric Olson and Fire Chief Wade Noren.
  • Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
  • Approve Agenda
    • A motion was made to approve agenda as presented with a motion by Natash Olson. The second was made by Mike Anderson. The motion passed.
  • Fire Chief Update: Discussion of many items including DNR Grant money, FFP Grant from State Farm, Fund Raising for 100th anniversary in June of 2027. Also discussed was how the 2% fire dues and shared revenue are divided and spent. More information is needed on these items.
  • Public Comment
    • No residents attended the meeting.
  • Review and Approve Minutes
    • A Motion was made by Mike Anderson to approve the Regular Board Meeting on May 11, 2026 with a change to remove Mike Anderson as attending the meeting. A second was made by Tasha Olson. The motion passed.
  • Treasurer’s Financial Report
    • AMotion wasmade to accept the February Treasurer Financial Report as printed by Natasha Olson.  The second was made by Mike Anderson. The motion passed.
  • Specific matters for discussion and possible action by town board in open session:

A short discussion on the Annual Audit for the Town of Ettrick was held. The finalized audit has not been completed.

A discussion was held on current and future road projects. Wayside Lane and Buttman Lane have been completed. With County Aid for Joe Coulee Road and Van Riper to be done. Emery Road blacktopping bids will be available at the July 20 meeting.

A discussion was held on Robinson Lane bridge. If we get no response, it will be a 2027 project.

A discussion was held on the repairs to the new shed. We have 2 estimates and will look at insurance paying for the damage.

A discussion was held on Renewal Liquor and Operator Licenses. Fees to remain the same with no other action.

Effort of Maintenance report was discussed, and signature(s) were obtained to complete the filing.

A discussion was held on Ettrick Fire Department shared expenses with the Village of Ettrick. Natasha Olson has drafted a Fire Protection Services Agreement as a starting point for the process. Previously, there was no written agreement between the Town and Village to pay for expenses.

An update by the Road Crew Supervisor Eric Olson was given. The crew is working on Culverts and mowing.

A Clerk update was given by Tim Rand on upcoming issues.

  1. Approve Bills to Pay & Monthly Payables Report in the amount of $37563.88. A motion was made to approve monthly payables by Tasha Olson.  The second was made by Mike Anderson.  The motion passed.
  • Future meeting agenda/discussion and possible action of future town board agendas.
    •  The next meeting will be on July 20, 2026, at 5:30 pm.   

Motion to Adjourn was made by Tasha Olson. The second was made by Mike Anderson. The motion passed.

Respectfully,

Tim Rand, Clerk/Treasurer