DECEMBER 4, 1991

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Retzloff,  Haugen, Tetzner and Chapman. Also present Ron Bartholomew Bill Mihalek, Jim Hedrick, Dave Slusser, Charles Groves, Joe Scholl,  and Carol Nevala.

Minutes of November 6, 1991 were read and copies given to board members. Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to accept. Motion carried.

Donna Chapman presented her Treasurer’s report. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

DNR personnel concerning ATV trails and snowmobile trails, did not show up. Charles Groves, Ron Bartholomew, Joe Scholl and Dave Slusser discussed our present ordinance and Town of Bayview ordinance .Two roads are not on our present ordinance, McKinley and Ondossagon. They would like these two roads included.

Carol Nevala appeared concerning the Town purchasing right of way on the West and North side of Sioux River Bridge from her.  .61 acre for $300.00. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to purchase from Carol Nevala and her brothers and sisters, .6l acres located in the SESE Sec 34-49-5 for $300.00. Copy of purchase agreement on file. Motion carried.

Jim Hedrick and Bill Mihalek made a presentation on a John Deere 2755 tractor and Terrain King Big Boom Mower. Offered price $36,300.00 outright. Will give $1500.00 for our 8N Ford and Mower. Net $34,800.00.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to lease purchase this John Deere 2755 Demo tractor with Terrain King 21 foot Big Boom Mower with five foot head, trading in the Ford tractor and mower for a to boot price of $34,800.00. Also included is free use of a backhoe to dig out fuel tanks. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to pay all bills possible by end of year. Also to do any repair work needed by end of year. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to pay Allan Weertz $250.00 to purge and haul away three empty fuel tanks. Motion carried.

Discussed project on Sioux River Bridge .

Discussed snow storms and problems associated with plowing and equipment breakdowns.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to approve resolution furnishing bond to County Treasurer, covering all State and County taxes. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

November 6, 1991

Budget Hearing called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, Haugen, Tetzner, Chapman, Ed & Bea Pajala, Leland Harvey and Brian Eid.

Proper and timely notices had been posted. 1992 preliminary budget was reviewed item by item. Total income $253,234.00. General expenditures $25,951.00. Highway expenditures $222,372.00. Motion and a second to adjourn budget hearing. Motion carried.

Special Town meeting called to order at 7:45 P.M. Motion by Pajala and a second by Haugen to authorize the spending of $260,000.00 in highway funds for 1992. Motion carried. Special Town meeting adjourned.

Regular Board meeting called to order at 7:50 P.M. by Chairman Pohlman. Present Pohlman, Tetzner, Haugen, Retzloff and Chapman.  Minutes of October 9 and October 16, 1991 were read and printed copies given to members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept with one correction, stating purpose of special town meeting. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to go along with proposal from Twin Ports Testing to assist in removal of our three underground fuel tanks. Cost proposal between $1300.00 and $3500.00. Motion carried.

Discussed Bay Area Solid Waste financial condition. They have a bank balance and $8772.00 grant money coming.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff that Town of Washburn Town Board supports U.S Highway 2 Expansion Project. Motion carried.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to approve the 1992 budget in the amount of S285.951.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to delete Warren Smiths name from snowplow billing list. Motion carried. \

Discussed long range plans to get the maximum amounts of State Highway Aids available.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

October 16, 1991

Special Town Board meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Haugen, Retzloff, and Tetzner. Purpose of meeting to work on budget and review snowmobile ordinance. Jerry Flonnes also present.

Joe Scholl Jr appeared concerning snowmobile trail on Town “40” SW SW Sec 25-49-5. They would like a written easement.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to grant a one year easement to Snowmobile Club for a trail on the South side of SW SW Sec 25-49-5. Copy of easement on file. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff that Town purchase six snowmobile route signs at cost of about $92.00. Motion carried.

Budget for 1992 listed $242,234.00 as income. Expenditures in general fund of $25,951.00 and expenditures in highway fund of S211,372.00.  Copy on file .

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to have budget hearing November 6 at 7:00 P.M. adjourning to a special Town meeting. Regular Town Board meeting to follow. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

October 9, 1991

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by chairman Pohlman. Present Pohlman, Haugen, Retzloff, Tetzner and Chapman.

Minutes of September 5 1991 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve as read. Motion carried.

Donna Chapman presented Treasurer ‘s summary. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve placing a nonfarm residence in Ag zoned District owned by George Skogen located in the SE SE Sec 11-48-5. Motion carried.

Vaughn Spurlock, Dave Slusser,  Charles Groves,  Jerry Flonnes and George Skogen appeared concerning ATV routes on Town roads. Spurlock spoke on the Bayfield County Alliance position on ATV trails. The Alliance would also like a signed easement for a present trail on Town owned land. Spurlock also presented a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $500,000.00 on present trails.

Reviewed request from Forest Service to plow Valhalla.

Discussed limiting access to Town owned gravel pit.

Discussed illegal garbage dumping along Town roads and on private property.

Discussed handicap access to Town hall.

Reviewed preliminary budget for 1992.

Motion to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

SEPTEMBER 5, 1991

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, Haugen, Tetzner and Chapman. Also Jerry Flonnes.

Minutes of July 30 and August 6, 1991 were read and copies given to Board members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as read. Motion carried.

Donna presented Treasurer’s summary. Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to accept. Motion carried.

Roger Nordeen and Ken Thimm of Wisconsin  D.O.T. appeared concerning right of way acquisition for Sioux River Bridge. Two parcels from Carol Nevala et al and DNR. Explained procedure and dates.

Rocky Kavajecz appeared concerning changing zoning on his property from Forestry F1 to Agricultural A- 1. Motion by Retzloff and a second to approve this change. Motion carried. County zoning hearing September 10, 1991.

Ed Pajala appeared concerning his son building a house on land zoned agricultural. Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to approve placing a non farm residence in an Agricultural-1 zoning district in NWNW Sec 5-48-5. Approval needed for the Bayfield County zoning Committee. Motion carried.

Leland Harvey reported on installing and wiring new fuel tanks. Discussed procedure for removing old tanks. Discussed rental of brush cutting machine from Ison.  Will contact Ison. Bill Mihalek of Ison was present and explained rental plans.

Chairman Pohlman reported on new agreement with City of Washburn and Town of Bayview for landfill maintenance. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve new contract. Motion carried. Copy on file.

Timm Retzloff reported on FCC Frequency and License for Town equipment radios.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

AUGUST 6, 1991
Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, Haugen, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Leland Harvey.

Minutes of July 2 & July 11, 1991 were read and written copies  given to Board members. Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to accept as read. Motion carried.

Donna Chapman presented the Treasurer’s report. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed unpaid personal property tax of two individuals. Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen that Timm Retzloff write a letter to parties involved, informing them payment will be due by September 1, 1991 or it will be turned over to small claims court. Motion carried.

Discussed installing new fuel tanks and removing old ones. Advised Leland Harvey to contact a certified electrician for wiring and proceed with removing old tanks legally.

Discussed damage on McKinley Road blacktop from heavy traffic. Will post it and Town crew will proceed with repairs.

Received check from Bob Moniza for sand taken from Wannebo Pit.

Discussed plans for handicap entrance at Town hall. Will let bids to get idea of costs. Bids to be in by September 5, 1991 Town meeting.

Motion and e second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JULY 30, 1991

Special informational meeting on Sioux River Bridge called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Pohlman. He introduced Dave Pantzlaff of Ayres Engineering and turned it over to him.

Dave Pantzlaff and Jan Zander, Ayres Associate engineers presented the Sioux River Bridge and approach plan. Green T5 preferred plan. Cost about $196,600.00. Town share $26,500.00 and County share $26,500.00. Other costs strictly for Town: Right of Way and Utility moving costs.

Lance Burger of D.O.T. was also present. He also went along with this Green T5 plan and presented views from D.O.T. standpoint.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to adjourn. Motion carried.

Philip E.Tetzner, Clerk

People Present:

Philip E.Tetzner                                      Wilmer Pohlman
Timm Retzloff                                          Ken Carlson
Anders Hokanson                                    Ed Pajala
Dave Pantzlaff-Engineer                        Jan Zander-Engineer
Shirley Haugen                                        Jim Miller
Tom Cogger                                              Lance Burger-D.O.T, Rep.

JULY 11, 1991

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, Haugen, Chapman, and Tetzner .

Written copies of June 4, 1991 meeting were given to Board members and read. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as read with one change in handicap person entrance statement.

Donna Chapman gave written financial report. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed Board of Review held on June 10, 1991. Possibility of having open book before Board of Review.

Discussed installation of new fuel tanks.

Discussed handicap entrance installation and possibility of getting Erval Jackson to the next Board meeting to get his views.

Timm reported on progress of plans for Sioux River Bridge.

Chairman Pohlman reported on talks with Mayor Burke on sharing costs of landfill testing. He agreed it will be same as present: City 77%, Bayview 12% and Washburn 11%.

Discussed bill for sand taken from Wannebo Pit and not paid.

Pohlman reported on problems at Pond site.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve fire contract and ambulance contract with City of Washburn. Motion carried.

Ed Pajala appeared concerning doing a history of Town of Washburn. He mentioned Dick Mihalik and Harvey Rowe as possible candidates to help.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to appoint Ed Pajala Chairman of a committee to possibly start work on this history. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JULY 2, 1991

Special Town Board meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Pohlman. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, Haugen, Tetzner, and  Chapman.

Purpose of meeting, to review plans for Sioux River Bridge. Town Board favors the T5 Green which has the wider bridge and a longer  approach. It has a higher cost of about $8500.00 over the T5 Orange. It is also recommended by Bayfield County Highway Commissioner.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to recommend the Town go with the T5 Green plan which would be a Town cost of $26,500.00 if County splits extra costs or $35,050.00 if County doesn’t split extra cogts. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to have a special Town  meeting for information on the replacement of Church Corner Road Bridge on Tuesday July 30, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town hall. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve agreement with City of Washburn and Town of Bayview for a new groundwater monitoring service at landfill. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

BOARD OF REVIEW
JUNE 10, 1991

Present Phil Tetzner, Assessor, Timm Retzloff, Shirley Haugen and Larry Roy. The Board of Review convened at 5:00 P.M. It was decided that Timm Retzloff would chair the Board of Review and Shirley was appointed Clerk.

Affidavit in Assessment roll was signed. Larry Roy was appointed and sworn in. Bill Pohlman, Town chairman, was unable to attend. Open book session was conducted from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sharon St Germain, June and Elmer Wilbur and Douglas Anderson had appeared at the open book session.

The Board reviewed the 1991 Assessment roll.

Douglas Anderson was sworn in and presented a completed Form of Objection to chairman Retzloff. Mr. Anderson was objecting to the $4,000.00 valuation placed on the land. A lengthy discussion of values followed. The general consensus was that the land value of the Anderson’ s was $4,000.00 and that the value should stay at $4,000.00. Motion by Timm and a second by Larry Roy. Motion carried.

Ed Pajala was also present and inquired as to the policy of assessing 40’s. He asked that the Board check with the Department of Revenue regarding how the State values property.

Timm Retzloff next asked that he be off the Board for the record while he checked some values.

Ed made another suggestion that we get someone from the Department of Revenue to come and sit with the Board to explain values.

Break taken at 6:55 P.M.

Timm came back into the meeting.

Board of Review adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Larry Roy.

Shirley Haugen
Board of Review Clerk