Ogema board approves routine minutes, finances and small capital items

The Ogema Town Board met Aug. 17, 2026 in the Ogema Community Room and approved several routine administrative items. Peggy moved to approve the July 20, 2026 minutes and Dean seconded; the motion carried. The board accepted the treasurer's report showing Citizens State Bank balance of $247,903.04 and Abby Bank balance of $10,763.84 after a motion by Dean and a second from Peggy.

Board members voted on several small capital and maintenance items. The board authorized hiring Jensen to perform crack sealing and seal coating on designated streets, with a contract cap of $4,000. The board also approved funds for a lean-to for fuel barrels not to exceed $1,500 and electrical updates not to exceed $1,000. Dean moved to proceed on the roadwork and lean-to/electrical items; Peggy seconded and the minutes record the motions as carried. Vouchers and checks presented at the meeting were approved following a motion by Dean and second by Peggy.