TB minutes 2-19-26
Minutes of February 2026 Town Board Meeting
Town of New Haven, Adams County, Wisconsin
The February meeting of the New Haven Town Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on
Thursday, February 19th, 2026 by Chairman Jay Churco.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Clerk noted that proper notice of the meeting
had been given.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Supervisor Adam Watson moved to approve
the minutes as read, Supervisor Jason Musiedlak seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer Conny Crothers presented the monthly financial report. Jason moved and Adam
seconded to file the report as presented. Motion carried.
Jay reported that the proposed Room Tax Ordinance revenues could be divided between
tourism entities. Adam moved and Jason seconded to table further action until more
information could be obtained.
Art Kelly was in attendance to answer any questions regarding the request to rezone 20
acres from A1-35 to A1-15 to allow selling the parcel. There were no questions and Jason
moved with a second by Adam to approve the request. Motion carried.
George Payne was in attendance to answer any questions regarding his Special Exception
Request to build a pole shed on parcel 022-00793-0000. The parcel does not have a house.
Since the request is similar to others in the area, is a suitable location for the new shed,
and Mr. Payne has no problem with a restriction being placed on the Deeds to this parcel
and the one where his house is located, the board feels the request should be granted.
Jason moved and Adam seconded to approve the request subject to the condition that the
Deed Restriction be a part of the approval.
Bob Salamon brought up drainage issues along the north ditch of Golden Drive and the
Board agreed to monitor the situation.
Mr. and Mrs. Madden were in attendance with concerns about access to properties to the
east of them. In 2005 it was requested that the Town vacate the right of way along the
south side of lots 10, 11, and 12. This was done. In 2016 the Town was asked to vacate the
right of way on the south side of lots 7, 8, and 9. This was also done. Mr. Madden
approached the board in 2025 asking that the right of way on the south side of his property,
Lots 1 and 2, be vacated to stop traffic going past his house. Since the only access to the
houses east of that point was through the portion he was asking to vacate, the board
agreed to the vacation once a suitable alternative access be legally granted to the other
property owners. The access has been constructed but no legal work has yet been
finalized. Mr. and Mrs. Madden contend that the previous vacation of the right of way along
the south side of lots 7 through 12 created a landlocked situation to the homes on Lots 1
through 12, They have constructed Speed Bumps to slow down/ stop the travel on the
north south access to the right of way thus encouraging use of the newly constructed
access terminating east of their home. They also contend that by placing the conditions of
preparing a suitable access and giving legal right to travel to the other homes affected it has
created an unsafe situation for all homes in that area and an undue financial burden on
them.
Mr. Kessenich addressed concerns in case of a fire in the area. He says the fire
trucks will now have to back in to the area from Hwy 23. Mrs. Klein spoke to the unique
situations that arise with access to lake homes and the need for cooperation with such
issues. Mr. Madden indicated that he would agree to a completely new access to the
homes to be constructed along the east side of his property from Hwy 23 and terminating
at the existing right away. Legal access will be given to Lots 3 through 9. He does not agree
to it being a width of 66 feet. The Town’s agreement is conditional upon the Town vacating
the portion of right of way in front of Lots 1 and 2. No action was taken but the Town
Chairman will work with the County Planning and Zoning Director to see what needs to be
done to accomplish this new access.
Road work for 2026 will include grinding, gravelling, and grading of Glen Ave from First
Lane, west to its termination.
Adam moved and Jason seconded to approve payment of all vouchers.
Next month’s agenda shall include mowing of road ditches for the year, access to homes in
Cottage Grove Park, any progress with the Short Term Rental Ordinance, possible spraying
of brush, and establishing the number of poll workers for the April election.
The next regular meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Adam moved and Jason seconded for adjournment and the chairman declared the meeting
adjourned a 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Crothers, Clerk
Town of New Haven, Adams County, Wisconsin
The February meeting of the New Haven Town Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on
Thursday, February 19th, 2026 by Chairman Jay Churco.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Clerk noted that proper notice of the meeting
had been given.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Supervisor Adam Watson moved to approve
the minutes as read, Supervisor Jason Musiedlak seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer Conny Crothers presented the monthly financial report. Jason moved and Adam
seconded to file the report as presented. Motion carried.
Jay reported that the proposed Room Tax Ordinance revenues could be divided between
tourism entities. Adam moved and Jason seconded to table further action until more
information could be obtained.
Art Kelly was in attendance to answer any questions regarding the request to rezone 20
acres from A1-35 to A1-15 to allow selling the parcel. There were no questions and Jason
moved with a second by Adam to approve the request. Motion carried.
George Payne was in attendance to answer any questions regarding his Special Exception
Request to build a pole shed on parcel 022-00793-0000. The parcel does not have a house.
Since the request is similar to others in the area, is a suitable location for the new shed,
and Mr. Payne has no problem with a restriction being placed on the Deeds to this parcel
and the one where his house is located, the board feels the request should be granted.
Jason moved and Adam seconded to approve the request subject to the condition that the
Deed Restriction be a part of the approval.
Bob Salamon brought up drainage issues along the north ditch of Golden Drive and the
Board agreed to monitor the situation.
Mr. and Mrs. Madden were in attendance with concerns about access to properties to the
east of them. In 2005 it was requested that the Town vacate the right of way along the
south side of lots 10, 11, and 12. This was done. In 2016 the Town was asked to vacate the
right of way on the south side of lots 7, 8, and 9. This was also done. Mr. Madden
approached the board in 2025 asking that the right of way on the south side of his property,
Lots 1 and 2, be vacated to stop traffic going past his house. Since the only access to the
houses east of that point was through the portion he was asking to vacate, the board
agreed to the vacation once a suitable alternative access be legally granted to the other
property owners. The access has been constructed but no legal work has yet been
finalized. Mr. and Mrs. Madden contend that the previous vacation of the right of way along
the south side of lots 7 through 12 created a landlocked situation to the homes on Lots 1
through 12, They have constructed Speed Bumps to slow down/ stop the travel on the
north south access to the right of way thus encouraging use of the newly constructed
access terminating east of their home. They also contend that by placing the conditions of
preparing a suitable access and giving legal right to travel to the other homes affected it has
created an unsafe situation for all homes in that area and an undue financial burden on
them.
Mr. Kessenich addressed concerns in case of a fire in the area. He says the fire
trucks will now have to back in to the area from Hwy 23. Mrs. Klein spoke to the unique
situations that arise with access to lake homes and the need for cooperation with such
issues. Mr. Madden indicated that he would agree to a completely new access to the
homes to be constructed along the east side of his property from Hwy 23 and terminating
at the existing right away. Legal access will be given to Lots 3 through 9. He does not agree
to it being a width of 66 feet. The Town’s agreement is conditional upon the Town vacating
the portion of right of way in front of Lots 1 and 2. No action was taken but the Town
Chairman will work with the County Planning and Zoning Director to see what needs to be
done to accomplish this new access.
Road work for 2026 will include grinding, gravelling, and grading of Glen Ave from First
Lane, west to its termination.
Adam moved and Jason seconded to approve payment of all vouchers.
Next month’s agenda shall include mowing of road ditches for the year, access to homes in
Cottage Grove Park, any progress with the Short Term Rental Ordinance, possible spraying
of brush, and establishing the number of poll workers for the April election.
The next regular meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Adam moved and Jason seconded for adjournment and the chairman declared the meeting
adjourned a 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Crothers, Clerk
