December 14, 2021

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Mike Harvey, Lynn Adams, Brenda Rechel, Jay Glase, Wendy Stein, Lorraine Norrgard, Dennis Wiebel, Lynn Krueger, Roth Edwards, Bob Mattson, Jim Miller, and Kim Bro.

Meeting notices were posted in the three public places and published in the Daily Press.

Meeting minutes from the November 9, 2021, were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Lynn Adams gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. Web site work is in progress. Property Taxes have been sent. Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. Plow truck is holding up. Sanding the roads is being done. The trees for cutting have been marked on South Maple Hill. Vandalism to signs in the Town is on the upswing. A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy reported on the ARPA money. Kerry and Sandy filled out the program online to see if we lost money since 2016 to 2021. We did not, so we are left to few options to use the money.

There was no Plan Commission meeting this month.

Randy Snippen signed a permanent limited easement to move South Maple Hill to the North by 10 to 12 feet. Emmer Shields is in contact with the DNR. Bayfield Electric has been notified and will decide what needs to be done. Century Link has been contacted. Bids can be started soon.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to open floor for public comment. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to close floor to public comment. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike will be checking on new ATV and Snowmobile signs.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to spend up to $2000.00 to upgrade technology in the Town Hall for online meetings. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to pay all current bills. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to go into closed session for employee contracts. Motion carried. All Ayes. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to leave closed session. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Jim Park to change the Comp time definition and raise the pay for employees for 2022 and 2023. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

November 9, 2021

Budget Hearing called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandra Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Lynn Adams, Lorraine Norrgard, Dennis Weibel, Lynne Krueger, Gina Park and Jay Glaze.

Meeting notices were timely posted in the three public places and published in the Daily Press.

Budgets were presented by the Clerk and reviewed.

Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to adjourn the Budget Hearing. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Meeting of the Electors called to order. Same people present.

Motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Gina Park to approve a Town Levy of $52,000.00, a legal allowable amount. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to adjourn Elector meeting. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Same people present.

Meeting notices were properly posted in the three public places and published in the Daily Press.

Meeting minutes from the October 12, 2021 and October 27, 2021 were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Lynn Adams gave Treasurer report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to have the Board Members paid every quarter starting in January 2022. Motion carried. All Ayes. There will be a workshop on November 30, 2021 at the County for property tax collecting. Lynn will continue working on the Towns Web site. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Jim Park to approve the Budget of $539,228.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to have the South Maple Hill Road at the curve by Randy Snippens property to the end of the curve past his property move to the North not more than 15 feet. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to offer Randy Snippen $2000.00 for his property, approximately 1 acre, plus fill for his driveway and for his shed, two loads of gravel for driveway and the use of Town equipment to do the project at the going rate of equipment use, and not to exceed $2000.00 total. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to have a permanent limited easement drawn up for Mike and Diane Sandor property where South Maple Hill will go through. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Scottie Sandstrom spoke on the TRID grant we received for South Maple Hill blacktopping ($55,000.00) and gravel on the one mile past the Landfill ($27,500.00) We will be receiving $39,750.00 for the two projects. A 50/50 match.

The LRIP grant is almost completed. A 50/50 match for the two miles on the Wannebo Road from Chequamegon Road to the Ondossagon Road for $448,050.00. Scottie will be turning it in.

Jim Park has been working on the FLAP grant for FR 251 for $324,527.00 has been sent to the Forestry Department and is almost competed. Forest Road 252 is ready to be sent in for $164,905.00. These are an 80/20 match.

Sandy Raspotnik is working on the RAC grant for FR 500 for $62,000.00.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to go into closed session to discuss the contracts for the Town Crew. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to go out of closed session. Motion carried. All ayes.

There are no motions from the closed session.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to pay all current bills. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Mike Harvey, Lynn Adams, Emmer Shields, Tom Cogger, Connie Cogger, Phillip Norrgard, Lynn Krueger, Dennis Weibel, Randy Snippen, Brenda Rechel, Mike Cariveau, Kyle Krueger, Jay Glase, Wendy Stein, Lorraine Norrgard and Kim Bro.

Meeting notices were posted in the three public places and published in the Daily Press.

Meeting minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Lynn Adams gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. Web site work is in progress. Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. Mike will check into the Bridge Aid Sleeve on Church Corner Road with a 50/50 match from the County. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to order two fuel pumps from Midland for $1400.00. Motion carried. All Ayes. Bjork Road needs some crushed black top. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept Road Superintendents report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve a driveway permit for Eric and Brittany Sirrine on Ondossagon Road Section 10 Town 48 Range 5 NE ¼ NE ¼. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve a driveway permit for Kenny Swanson on Lucia Road. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to have Kim Bro to send a letter to Travis Dugger on getting a driveway permit. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Cariveau from Bayfield wireless talked on the progress of the wireless internet services. They did receive a grant for this. Lots of projects going on.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to open the floor for conversation on the South Maple Hill Road project. Emmer Shields answered questions. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to close the floor. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to continue with the South Maple Hill project. Motion carried. All ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Jim Park to approve a two year road plan. Motion carried. All Ayes. (See attached sheet)

Scottie Sandstrom presented projects to apply for with the TRI/LRIP. (See attached sheet).

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Jim Park to raise the price of plowing driveways to $60.00 for ten minutes. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to purchase the voting machine and tabulator from E S & S for under $10,000.00, on a two-year payment plan. Motion carried.

A motion and a second to Adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

Special Board Meeting called to order at 9:00 am on South Maple Hill Road. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Mike Harvey, Jim Miller, Randy Snippen, Jay Glase, Connie Cogger, Mike Sandor, Diane Sandor, Lorraine Norrgard, Emmer Shields, Phillip Norrgard and Wendy Stein.

Meeting Minutes were properly posted in the three public places and published in the Daily Press.

Emmer Shields discussed problems and corrections for South maple Hill Road. See the attached sheets.

A motion and s second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Mike Harvey, Lynn Adams, Emmer Shields, Tracy Mattson, Ruth Hartzell, John Hartzell, Joe Amrein, Melissa Amrien, Tom Cogger, Connie Cogger, Phillip Norrgard, Lynn Krueger, Dennis Weibel, Randy Snippen, Brenda Rechel, Gina Park, Pam Ledin, John Wheeler, Cindy Glase, Jay Glase, Wendy Stein, Lorraine Norrgard and Kim Bro.

Meeting minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Lynn Adams gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. Gravel is spread on Engoe Road. The black top patch on North Maple Hill is completed. The mowing of the ditches and shouldering of Engoe Road is done. Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy talked about the loan for the Plow Truck from Bremer Bank is ready, 2.3% for seven years. The town needs to purchase a voting machine and tabulator. The City of Washburn is looking at hiring two full time EMT’s and part of the cost will be ours. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve a driveway permit for Ryan Adams at 30850 Paulson Road. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom for a revision to the previous motion last month, (shorter driveway and better turn around) of Dean and Martha Franke driveway permit. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Emmer Shields talked on the South Maple Hill project. The west end part of the road should have no problems. The middle section should be moved ten feet to the North and the East end of the Road should be moved ten feet to the East at an angle, back to the origan part of the road at the end.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to open the meeting to the audience. Motion carried. All Ayes

There was a questions and answer period on South Maple Hill with Emmer Shields.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to close the Meeting to the audience. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The Board discussed with Emmer Shields on ideas for the road. It was decided to have Emmer meet with some of the residents and explain how this will be done.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to have six to eight borings done on the Wannebo Road for the LRIP grant for a cost of $4,500 to $6,000. Motion carried. All Ayes. Mike and Scottie will define roads in the Town that will be part of a two-year plan going forward, and Scottie will review that plan at the September meeting. At the September meeting, the roads that will be part of the fall TRI local funding presentation will be finalized and presented.

A motion by Scottie Sanstrom and a second by Jim Park to have Keith Fleig paint the inside of the Town Hall for $4,900. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sanstrom and second by Jim Park to approve the contract with Superior Lighthouse. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to pay all current bills.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Mike Harvey, Lynn Adams, Leo Carlson, Chad Young, Gina Park, Roger Peck, Jay Glase, Wendy Stein, Lorraine Norrgard and Kim Bro.

Meeting minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting was read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Lynn Adams gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. The culvert on Church Corner Road is in. They are working on ditching on Priest Road. Mowing of the ditches is almost complete. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve the driveway permit Adam Anderson on Ondossagon Road. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve the driveway permit for Dean and Martha Frank. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to approve a committee to update the Comprehensive Plan on a volunteer status. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve of a $1000.00 donation to Norvado if they receive a grant for installing high speed internet to Southeast corner of the Town of Washburn. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Roger Spoke from Superior Lighthouse on a website for the Town. The first five hours of setup would be free, $40.00 an hour after, and an annual fee of $276.00.

Lynn Adams is going to update revisions on some of the forms for the Town.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to buy $6,500.00 of gravel from South Shore Const. at $12.75 a ton for Engoe Road edging. One half of the expense will be billed to Barksdale. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Emmer Shields labor agreement was signed. Mike Harvey and Emmer will be working next week on the layout of South Maple Hill project.

Scottie Sandstrom talked about a TRIP project on Wannebo Road. One mile overlay would cost around $166,000.00 (not including culvert costs). He will be checking with Paul Johanik for more details.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to have Buz Raspornik mow the Landfill for $325.00. Motion carried. Two ayes, Sandy Abstained.

Motion and a second to pay all current bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Mike Harvey, Lynn Adams, Tom Cogger, Connie Cogger, Wendy Stein, John Wheeler, Lorraine Norrgard and Phillip Norrgard

Meeting minutes from the May 11, May 19 and June 1, 2021 meetings were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Lynn Adams gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. There are some dips in the black top from Xcel trucks on Ondossagon Road. The sleeve on North Maple Hill is in. The rip rap on Wannebo Road is completed. A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy gave a report on Waste management, possibly going to Eagle Waste. They are also talking about new equipment. Keith Fleig will be putting in an estimate on painting the Town Hall. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Parks to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Jim is working on upgrading the internet at the Town Hall which will cost around $160.00. There was talk about keeping the web site separate from the maintenance of the Town computers.

There was no Plan Commission Meeting.

Bids were opened on Gravel.   C & W;                                      Spread: $7,875.40   Stockpiled: $10,140.00

Joe Tetzner                                Spread: $8,155.00   Stockpiled: $10,150.00

Mika Construction                      Spread: $8,155.00   Stockpiled: $10,150.00

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to have C & W stockpile 600 tons gravel at $10,140.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to have C & W spread 466 tons of gravel on Brevak Road. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Bids were opened for North Maple Hill patching and overlay.         Northwoods: $23,600.98

Lupino:           $14,640.00

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Jim Park to accept Lupino’s bid of $14,640.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

At a special Board Meeting for South Maple Hill Road, there were six options brought up on what to do:

1. Do nothing
2. Close middle of road and do two turn arounds.
3. Ditch and add culverts
4. Turn it into a private road
5. Go with a private engineering firm and follow their plan
6. Have it a one- way road.

After discussing the above six options, it was narrowed down to three. #3, #4 and #6.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to have #3, #4 and #6 as viable options for South Maple Hill Road. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to hire Emmer Shields, a road Design Engineer, as a part time employee to oversee the South Maple Hill Project for up to 100 hours at $50.00 an hour. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy and Kerry will look for records for setbacks for Town Roads. A location fee is free up to $50.00.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to get a loan from Bremer Bank for not more than 3% for $195,965.00 for the plow truck with the first payment being in June of 2022. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to pay all current bills.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

Special Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Mike Harvey, Ruth Hartzell, Emmer Shields, Paul Johanik, Bob Anderson, John Wheeler, Jim Miller, Tim Scwenzfeier, Lorraine Norrgard, Phillip Norrgard, Jay Glase, Kim Bro, John Hartzell, Gina Park, Dennis Weibel, Lynn Krueger, Randy Snippen, Wendy Stein, Tom Cogger and Connie Cogger.

Meeting notices were properly posted in the three public places and published in the Daily Press.

A discussion on how to repair South Maple Hill east of Church Corner Road was discussed. Emmer Shields, an Engineer, talked about how the road needed ditching and culverts placed to divert water runoff.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk