December 12, 2023

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Lynn Adams, Mike Harvey, Matthew Lippo, Derrick Bacha, Wendy Stein, and Joyce Zifko.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, website, and published in the Daily Press.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve the agenda. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Meeting minutes from November 14, November 28, and December 5, 2023 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 the Treasurer report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurers computers are mirrored. Property Taxes have been mailed out. Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. Grader blades have been ordered. The 2015 Plow Truck, was brought up to Duluth for repairs on wiring etc. The Front-End Loader has been repaired. A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to approve report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

No Chair report.

No Plan Commission report.

Supervisor Sandstrom and Derrick Bacha (Design Engineer from Short, Elliott, & Hendrickson for the Wannebo Road project), reported on the recent road estimate for 2024 construction. Sandstrom indicated that he had made a written request to the NW Region Office of WisDOT for a “Change of Management” request for additional Federal dollars for the project because of the current estimate for construction being near $200,000 higher than the construction estimate dollars provided via the grant early this year. WisDOT informed the Town that the Federal dollars were capped for the project, with no other dollars available beyond the original grant amount. In order to keep the Town within its 2024 budget dollars available, Bacha suggested three options where the Town could change the scope of the project to keep within budget. Those areas were to (1) eliminate all striping on the road after construction, (2) retain all current signage on the road instead of adding all new signage, and (3) to shorten the construction length on the road to 1.5 miles going west of Chequamegon Heights Road toward Ondossagon Road, instead of constructing the entire 2 miles to Ondossagon Road. A motion was made by Chair Raspotnik, to change the scope of the project as indicated above. If the bid next spring for the project comes in lower than expectations, the Town could pave additional length of the project toward Ondossagon Road, while still keeping within budget. Jim Park seconded that motion. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Jim Park to hire Matthew Lippo for road crew. Motion carried. Sandy Raspotnik and Jim Park, Ayes, Scottie Sandstrom, Nay. Motion carried two to one.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to send a letter of support to Bayfield County for the RAISE project. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The City of Washburn is looking into the purchase of a new Fire Truck, more info to come later.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to purchase virus protection for the Town’s computers. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to pay all current bills. Motion carried.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

December 12, 2023

Special Meeting of the Town of Washburn Town Board for the purpose of discussing personnel issues.

Special Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandra Raspotnik, Scottie Sandstrom, Jim Park, Matthew Lippo, and Mike Harvey.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, website, and the Daily Press.

Jim made a motion to go into closed session. Scottie Sandstrom seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Scottie Sandstrom made a motion to come out of closed session. Jim Park seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Jim Park made a motion to adjourn. Scottie Sandstrom seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

December 5, 2023

Special Meeting of the Town of Washburn Town Board for the purpose of discussing personnel issues.

Special Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM. Present: Sandra Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom and Mike Harvey.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, website, and the Daily Press.

Jim made a motion to go into closed session. Scottie Sandstrom seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Scottie Sandstrom made a motion to come out of closed session. Jim Park seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Jim Park made a motion to adjourn. Scottie Sandstrom seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sandra J. Raspotnik, Chair

November 28, 2023

Special Meeting of the Town of Washburn Town Board for the purpose of discussing personnel issues.

Special Meeting called to order at 1:30 PM. Present: Sandra Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom and Mike Harvey.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, website, and the Daily Press.

Jim made a motion to go into closed session. Scottie Sandstrom seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Scottie Sandstrom made a motion to come out of closed session. Jim Park seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Jim Park made a motion to adjourn. Scottie Sandstrom seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sandra J. Raspotnik, Chair

November 14, 2023

The Budget Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Scottie Sandstrom, Jim Park, Wendy Stein, Brenda Rechel, Ron Rechel, Dennis Weibel, Lynn Krueger, Bob Short, Bob Mattson, Luke Mattson, Steve Bade, Craig Johnson, Kim Bro, Mike Mckenna, Tom Cogger, and Connie Cogger.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, on the website and published in the Daily Press.

The Clerk presented the Budget and Reviewed.

Motion by Kim Bro and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to adjourn the Budget meeting. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The meeting of the Electors was called to order. Same people present. There was a discussion on the budget and money for other projects in the Town.

Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to adjourn meeting of Electors. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:15 pm. Same people present.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, website, and published in the Daily Press.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to approve the agenda. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Meeting minutes from the October 10, 11, 16, 25 and 30^th were read and written copies given to the Board Members. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Lynn Adams gave the Treasurer report. All books are balanced. Clerks and Treasurers computers are mirrored. The savings account interest at Bremer Bank has been raised. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve the report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy gave the road supervisor and Chair report. All salt sand is in the salt shed. The frontend loader is repaired. The Forest Roads in question has been corrected for the PASER report. There are 6 applications turned in so far for the crew replacement position. A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to approve report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to approve a driveway permit for Craig Johnson at Section 33 Town 49 Range 5. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve a Class building permit for a pole shed for Hans Dahl at NE ¼ SW ¼ Section 33Township 49N Range 5. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstom to approve the election workers for 2024 – 2025. Motion carried. All Ayes. (see attached list)

A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to purchase a grader blade for$8,600.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

October 16, 2023

Special meeting called to order at 12:00 pm. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Scottie Sandstrom, John Nyara, Jason Nohl, Emmer Shields and Chris Bretting.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, web site and the Daily Press.

Emmer Shields spoke on the letter of agreement between the Town of Washburn and The Town of Barksdale on the Engoe Road. A few changes were made and all agreed on the changes.

The Letter of Agreement was signed by the Board Members of the Town of Washburn and the Town of Barksdale. (see attachment}

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

October 30, 2023

Special Meeting of the Town of Washburn Town Board for the purpose of discussing personnel issues.

Special Meeting called to order at 1:30 PM. Present: Sandra Raspotnik, Jim Park & Scottie Sandstrom.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, website, and the Daily Press.

The Board reviewed the 5-Year Road Plan. A motion was made by Sandra Raspotnik to delete Item # 7 on the current plan, and add to the plan, a new item, which will be #3 on the plan, stating: Asphalt replacement on Engoe Road at Bjork Road toward STH 13 Termini, 3950’. Jim seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Jim made a motion to go into closed session. Scottie Sandstrom seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Scottie Sandstrom made a motion to come out of closed session. Jim Park seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Jim Park made a motion to adjourn. Scottie Sandstrom seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Scottie Sandstrom, Town Supervisor.

October 25, 2023

Special meeting called to order at 10 a.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Scottie Sandstrom and Jim Park.

Meeting minutes were properly posted in the two public places, web site and Daily Press.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to write a letter in support of a grant for Norvado to continue fiber optic lines in the remaining Township with a $1000.00 donation if the grant is approved. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to write a letter of support for a rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion Carried. All Ayes.

There was talk on putting and ad out for a Town crew position. An Ad will be put in the Daily Press, on Face Book, and on the Webb site.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and seconded by Jim Park to go into closed session. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and seconded by Jim Park to come out of closed session. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and seconded to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

October 10, 2023

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Jim Park, Scottie Sandstrom, Lynn Adams, Joe Amrein, Wendy Stein, and Teri Bahe.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, website, and published in the Daily Press.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve the agenda. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Meeting minutes from September 12, 2023 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 the Treasurer report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurers computers are mirrored. Lynn will contact Bremer Bank and renew the CD for 13 months at 5%. Motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Joe Amrein gave crew report. Church Corner Road is shouldered. Ditching is complete on several other roads. Patching is done on roads. The Forest rock is being spread. The salt is coming this week. The backhoe is not working correctly yet. A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Jim Park to approve the report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy gave the Chair report. She went to the district meeting in Cable. Barksdale wants a shared black top job on Engoe road, seven tenths of a mile. Both Towns have LRIP money for the project. The January 2024 Board meeting has been changed to January 8, 2024. A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

There was no Plan Commission this month.

Sandy will contact Jim Price, the Towns building inspector on writing an introduction on how to fill out the forms for receiving a building permit.

Solar Panels were put on hold.

Bob Anderson, Bayfield County Highway Commissioner, asked the Board to write a letter of support for a Transportation Alternatives Program Grant. A motion by Jim Park and a second by Scottie Sandstrom to do this. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The 2024 Budget was reviewed. A few more items must be added as info comes in.

Scottie gave a BIL Grant update.

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

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

October 11, 2023

Special Meeting of the Town of Washburn Town Board for the purpose of discussing personnel issues.

Special Meeting called to order at 1:30 PM. Present: Sandra Raspotnik, Jim Park & Scottie Sandstrom.

Meeting notices were posted in the two public places, website, and the Daily Press.

Jim Park made a motion to go into closed session. Scottie Sandstrom seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Sandra Raspotnik made a motion to come out of closed session. Jim Park seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Sandra Raspotnik made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Jim Park seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Scottie Sandstrom, Town Supervisor.