TB minutes 3-19-26
Minutes of March 19, 2026 Town Board Meeting
Town of New Haven, Adams County
The March meeting of the New Haven Town Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Chairman Jay Churco.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Clerk noted that proper notice of the meeting
had been given.
The Agenda was modified to allow Cheryl Davis to speak first as she had another
engagement at 6:30. She explained how the Town of Newport handles vacation rental
property. They charge $450 per year for a license to operate and do not charge a room tax.
Notices are sent out early in the year and they pay soon after. They charge a late fee when
payment is not made in a timely manner. Their Ordinance is available to view on their Town
web site.
Minutes of the February meeting were read. Adam moved and Jason seconded for
approval. A lengthy discussion followed.
Minutes from this point forward were taken by the Treasurer.
It was decided to amend the minutes by removing the explanatory statement of the
creation of the right of way in Cottage Grove Park and to exchange the word “forcing” for
“encouraging.” The chair called for a vote on the amended minutes and the motion carried.
The Treasurer’s report was presented. Adam moved and Jason seconded to approve the
report as presented. Motion carried.
Following a recess Jay reported that the Planning and Zoning Director had submitted an
email indicating that if no property were to change hands to provide access to Cottage
Grove Park the easement would not need to be 66 feet wide.
Dylan Moore and Mitch Fisher of the Briggsville Fire Department reported that the mutual
aid procedure is being improved such that a call to either Briggsville or Kilbourn will
automatically page to the other department. This will improve the ISO rating. The contract
with New Haven was signed in 2001 or 2002 and has not been updated. A suggested
increase to $10,000 per year beginning in 2027 was requested. Jason moved to approve
the increase. Adam seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Jay will contact Henke Mowing to see if they are interested in doing the work again, and it
will be on the agenda for next month.
Adam moved to have 5 poll workers per shift for the April election. Jason seconded and the
motion carried.
Jason reported that he had received bid paperwork for crack filling. This will be on the
agenda for next month.
Snow plowing complaints were abundant from the big storm.
Adam moved to approve payment of vouchers, Jason seconded and motion carried.
Jay will contact Jeff Delmore about the small bridge/culvert program.
April 16 at 7 p.m. will be the next meeting.
Adam moved and Jason seconded to adjourn and the Chair declared the meeting
adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Town of New Haven, Adams County
The March meeting of the New Haven Town Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Chairman Jay Churco.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Clerk noted that proper notice of the meeting
had been given.
The Agenda was modified to allow Cheryl Davis to speak first as she had another
engagement at 6:30. She explained how the Town of Newport handles vacation rental
property. They charge $450 per year for a license to operate and do not charge a room tax.
Notices are sent out early in the year and they pay soon after. They charge a late fee when
payment is not made in a timely manner. Their Ordinance is available to view on their Town
web site.
Minutes of the February meeting were read. Adam moved and Jason seconded for
approval. A lengthy discussion followed.
Minutes from this point forward were taken by the Treasurer.
It was decided to amend the minutes by removing the explanatory statement of the
creation of the right of way in Cottage Grove Park and to exchange the word “forcing” for
“encouraging.” The chair called for a vote on the amended minutes and the motion carried.
The Treasurer’s report was presented. Adam moved and Jason seconded to approve the
report as presented. Motion carried.
Following a recess Jay reported that the Planning and Zoning Director had submitted an
email indicating that if no property were to change hands to provide access to Cottage
Grove Park the easement would not need to be 66 feet wide.
Dylan Moore and Mitch Fisher of the Briggsville Fire Department reported that the mutual
aid procedure is being improved such that a call to either Briggsville or Kilbourn will
automatically page to the other department. This will improve the ISO rating. The contract
with New Haven was signed in 2001 or 2002 and has not been updated. A suggested
increase to $10,000 per year beginning in 2027 was requested. Jason moved to approve
the increase. Adam seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Jay will contact Henke Mowing to see if they are interested in doing the work again, and it
will be on the agenda for next month.
Adam moved to have 5 poll workers per shift for the April election. Jason seconded and the
motion carried.
Jason reported that he had received bid paperwork for crack filling. This will be on the
agenda for next month.
Snow plowing complaints were abundant from the big storm.
Adam moved to approve payment of vouchers, Jason seconded and motion carried.
Jay will contact Jeff Delmore about the small bridge/culvert program.
April 16 at 7 p.m. will be the next meeting.
Adam moved and Jason seconded to adjourn and the Chair declared the meeting
adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
