TOWN OF ALMA BOARD MEETING MINUTES
September 16, 2026
Board members present: All members present.
Member absent:
Meeting called to order by Chairman Flick at 7:00 PM.
Minutes from August 19, 2026, were read into the record. Motion by Matt Murray, second by Tom Gearing to approve
the minutes as read. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s report: Current balance $226,338.08 less $3,600 reserved for equipment, 5,450 building reserve for a cash
on hand balance of $217,288.08 Motion by Gearing, second by Murray to approve report. Motion carried.
Motion by Murray, second by Gearing to authorize payments for the month. Motion carried.
Citizen comments: Representatives from Black River Falls School District shared information about the need for
referendum to exceed revenue limits for ongoing expenses within the District. They are one of the last districts to go to
referendum in the area for this purpose. Referendum will be on the November 3 ballot.
Ken from Jackson County Economic & Tourism shared information about economic development in Jackson County and
upcoming Corner Booth coffee conversations. Next session at the Alma Center VFW Ost 8494 October 7 th from 4:30-6:00
PM.
- Road work update: E Snow Creek Rd-Struck & Irwin crack filling completed with resurfacing to be completed later. k.
Jeffrey Rd project-Lepke working on their part of project with Mathy surfacing to follow. Sand Rd bridge-SMA
approval, waiting on DOT approval to be able to get bids. Kevin Kamrowski is working with Brian to coordinate the
project. Dunlap Rd ARIP project- may be able to get bids this year for work to be done in 2027. E Snow Creek-Fahner
came back and redid section we weren’t happy with. Also did a 250 section by Tom Gearing’s. East Moore Rd-Scott
Construction to complete the work yet this fall. - Discussion on compensation of election workers- Salary survey information shared with the board from other
municipalities. We are quite low in comparison. After discussion, motion by Gearing seconded by Murray to increase
hourly wage for regular election workers to $17.50 and chief inspectors to $18.00 per hour. Town will continue to
provide meals. Motion carried. - Motion by Murray second by Gearing to increase recycling attendant pay to $17.50 per hour effective with October
quarterly compensation. Motion carried. - Received a quote from Floyd LaBar to remove and replace 2 windows in the Town hall of $2,488.00. Motion by
Gearing second by Murray to approve bid. Windows may take six weeks to get. Motion carried.
Motion by Gearing, second by Murray to adjourn. Adjourned at 8:32 PM.
Don Forsting, Clerk
*Minutes are not official until read and approved at the next monthly meeting.