February 2026 Minutes

TOWN OF ORIENTA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
February 14, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 am by Chairman Mark Hoefling. Members present: Hoefling, Supervisors James Bailey and Troy Kavajecz, Clerk Clyde Clauson and Treasurer John Tribys.

Approval of the Agenda: Bailey moved, Kavajecz seconded approval of the agenda. Motion carried.

Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes: Motion by Kavajecz, second by Bailey to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of January 10, 2026. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: General fund – $674,079.04, highway fund – $32,158.85 for a total cash on hand of $706,237.89. Motion by Bailey, second by Kavajecz to receive the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

Road Report: Activities – servicing the roads by plowing, sanding and ice scouring, other maintenance as needed.

Citizen’s Input: None

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Ambulance Report: Mark gave the report.

NEW BUSINESS

  1. UDC Rate Increase: Kavajecz moved, Bailey seconded approval of the rate increase. Motion carried.
  2. Local Small Structure Improvement Program: The board discussed applying for state funding for repairing deteriorated culverts between 6’-20’. Further investigation will take place.

INFORMATION: Correspondence regarding Wisconsin DNR’s payment-in-lieu of taxes, Northwoods Tech Board appointments, and Bayfield County forestry payments was shared with the board.

Payment of Vouchers: Vouchers were signed, and bills were paid.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Following a motion, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Clyde Clauson, Clerk