December 1, 1983

Meeting called to order at 7:05 P.M. with Pajala, Casey, Tetzner and Jacobson present. Minutes of November 3, 1983 were read and there being no additions or corrections were accepted as read. 1983 budget was discussed. Meeting adjourned into Federal Revenue Sharing hearing at 8:00 P.M.

Balance $5,034.27. 1984 estimate $1600.00. Historical marker signs $350.00. Shop equipment $2500.00. Total $2850.00. Revenue Sharing hearing adjourned.

Regular meeting called to order. Motion by Casey and a second by Pajala to budget $2850.00 of Federal Revenue Funds as decided. Motion carried. Regular meeting recessed. Budget hearing called to order. No public opinion. Budget hearing closed.

Regular meeting called back to order. Motion and a second to approve Highway budget in amount of $93,025.00 Receipts $101,566.00. General Fund budget $17,000.00.

Motion and a second to go along with State recommendation to rebid Four-Mile Creek bridge. Motion carried.

Discussed landfill situation concerning Cat dozer.

Motion by Casey and a second by Pajala to approve holding tank agreement with Gary F. and Jean M. Koval.

Shirley Haugen appeared to get approval of Church Corner site property as historical site. Motion by Jeff Casey and a second by Pajala to approve.

Motion and a second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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November 3, 1983

Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. with Pajala, Olson, Jacobson and Tetzner present. Casey was absent. Minutes of October 6, 1983 were read and approved as read.

Motion by Olson and a second by Pajala to approve a maximum bid of $75,000.00 on Four-Mile Creek bridge. Motion carried.

Ken Swanson appeared concerning Constable duties. He reported a stray dog at Harold Peterson’s and an unreported auto accident on County “C”. He agreed to be a substitute machine operator.

Discussed personnel policy funeral leave.

Motion and a second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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October 6, 1983

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by chairman Pajala. Members present were, Casey, Olson, Tetzner and Jacobson. Also present were, Leland Harvey and Alonzo Harvey. Minutes of September 1, 1983 were read and there being no additions or corrections were accepted as read.

Discussed furnace trade with Theron Cook. Decided not to trade.

Went through new personnel policy for town of Washburn. Motion by Olson and a second by Casey to adopt. Motion carried. Olson-yes, Casey-yes Pajala-yes. Copy on file.

Motion and second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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September 29, 1983

SPECIAL MEETING

Special meeting to discuss employee personnel policy called to order at 7:45 P.M. by chairman Pajala. Olson, Casey, and Tetzner were present. Minutes dispensed with. Went over revised policy and discussed all changes. Action will be taken at October 1983 meeting. Adjourned at 10:00 P.M.

Philip E. Tetzner

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September 1, 1983

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by chairman Pajala. Members present were, Olson, Casey, Jacobson, and Tetzner. Minutes of August 4, 1983 were read and there being no additions or corrections were accepted as read. Theron Cook appeared concerning a wood furnace trade. Decided to look into it and decide at October 1983 meeting.

Daniel J. Sutter, representative of Hartford Agency presented a retirement plan. No action taken.

Discussed employee wages. Motion and a second to set Leland Harvey at $7.25 per hour and Alonzo Harvey at $6.50 per hour effective April 11, 1983.  Motion and a second to accept wage increase. Motion carried.

Discussed Landfill contract. Motion and a second to approve Bernard Guski bid with approval of land fill commission. Motion carried.

Motion and ad second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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August 16, 1983

Special meeting on retirement plans called to order at 6:35 P.M. by chairman Pajala. Present were, Casey, Olson, and Tetzner. Also present were, Larry Badura, Harold Peterson, Anders Hokanson, Bud Harvey, Leland Harvey, Bob Adams, and Bill Blake of Prudential Insurance Company, who described different plans. Several comments were made by town people present. Pro’s and Con’s. No action taken.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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August 4, 1983

Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. by chairman Pajala. Present were, Casey, Tetzner, and Jacobson. Also present were, Leland Harvey and Bud Harvey.

Minutes of July 7, 1983 were read and there being no additions or corrections were accepted as read.

Hearing on Ila Bromberg petition to build roads on her property in Sec 4-48-5 called to order at 9:45 P.M. after motion and a second to adjourn regular meeting. Chairman Pajala delayed this hearing till this time because no representation of Ila Bromberg was present. At 9:45 P.M. Ila Bromberg or her representation were still not present. It was noted that notices required under 80.05 were not made by applicant; therefore, town board could deny applicants petition. Motion and a second to adjourn hearing and resume regular town meeting.

Motion and a second that petition of Ila Bromberg’s to build roads in Sec 4-48-5 be denied.

Discussed graveling to town roads. Motion and a second to put a load  of paper m1ll road binder on Never’s Rd.

Motion and a second to have a special meeting August 16, 1983 at 6:30 P.M. to meet with Insurance Company representatives of retirement plans.

Motion and a second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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July 13, 1983

SPECIALMEETING

Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by chairman Pajala. Present were Olson, Casey, Tetzner, Leland Harvey, and Alonzo Harvey. Also Shirley Haugen and Cheryl Tetzner of Landmarks Commission. Motion by Olson and a second by Casey that they be reimbursed for mileage and meals for a trip to Madison to  a Landmarks meeting in August.

Discussed wages, health insurance, and retirement plans for two employees. Chairman recommends going into executive session to consider compensation of town employees. Motion by Olson and second by Casey to go into a executive session. Roll call vote: Olson – yes, Casey – yes, Pajala – yes.

Motion by Casey and a second by Olson to go out of executive session.

Approxiamately a 13% package increase ( wages and retirement) was suggested. Exact figures to be decided after retirement plan costs are found out.

Motion and a second to ask for quotes on retirement plans.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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July 7, 1983

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by chairman Pajala. Present wore . Casey, Jacobson, and Tetzner. Absent: Olson. Lester Westling also appeared reporting no settlement yet on Four-Mile Creek dam. Pajala reported Four-M1le Creek bids were 26% higher than estimated, so were rejected probably to relet in the fall. Minutes of June 2, 1983 were read. There being no additions or corrections, they were accepted as read. Motion and a second to approve Telephone Company construction plans. (On file).

Motion and a second that Town of Washburn will not do any spraying of pesticides in 1983. Report sent to U.S. Forest Service.

Received letter from Ila Bromberg requesting the town build roads on her property. Petition signed by eight residents. Motion and a second that notice be sent to Mrs. Bromberg pursuant to 80.05 of Wisconsin Statutes. Hearing to be held August 4, 1983 at 7:30 P.M.

Motion and a second to have special meeting Wednesday July 14, 1983 concerning employee wages and benefits.

Motion and second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Phil1p E. Tetzner

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June 2, 1983

Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. by chairman Pajala. Members present were, Olson, Tetzner, and Casey. Also present were, Fred Janz, Richard Galligan, and Sig Eid from town of Barksdale. Murray Hartshorn and John Bouman of U.S. Forest Service were present concerning sludge on Forest Service roads. Bob Adams and Leland Harvey were also present. Consensus was that Town Boards would go along with spreading sludge, if DNR gives approval and that guidelines are followed. Motion by Olson and a second by Casey that Town of Washburn go along with above consensus.

Discussed graveling Viater Road with Barksdale Town Board. They agreed to gravel their half.

Minutes of May 5, 1983 were read. There being no additions or corrections were accepted as read.

Discussed paper mill waste. Motion and a second to spread another load on Hokanson Road past Bitzers and Jacksons.

Discussed road gravel and Hove Lane repairs.

Motion and a second to pay all current town bills.

Motion by Olson and a second by Casey to approve liquor license for C-Side at same rate as last year.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

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