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
- Ambulance Report: Mark gave the report.
NEW BUSINESS
- UDC Rate Increase: Kavajecz moved, Bailey seconded approval of the rate increase. Motion carried.
- 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