JUNE 4, 1992

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Haugen, Tetzner, and Chapman. Absent Retzloff. Also present Pajala, Spurlock, and Eilertson.

Minutes of May 7 1992 were read and copies given to Board Members. Motion by Pohlman and second by Haugen to accept. Motion carried.

Received treasurer’s report. Motion and a second to accept. Motion carried.

Niles Eilertson of U.S. Forest Service presented the Forest Service views on ATV trails in the Chequamegon Forest. There was discussion on how to connect forest service trails with local Town roads, City of Washburn, and C-Side. Vaughn Spurlock will look into an alternate route and get back to Town Chairman. Board will not take any action at this meeting.

Motion and a second to let bids for about 1000 yards of road gravel. Motion carried. Bids to be in by July 9, 1992.

Motion and a second to let bids to clean and paint Town hall inside and out. Motion carried. Seperate bids.

Motion by Pohlman and a second by Haugen to appoint Ed Pajala to serve on Board of Review, in the absence of Timm Retzloff. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Pohlman to allow Anders Hokanson to place a non-farm residence in an Agriculture 1 zone in the NESW Section 34-49-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Pohlman to grant Signa Groves of carried C-Side Inn a combination Class B beer and liquor license. Motion carried.

Ed Pajala reported on historical Town of Washburn progress.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner,  Clerk

MAY 7, 1992

Meeting called to order at 7:50 P.M. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, Haugen, and Tetzner Also Leland Harvey, Ed Pajala and Donald Haugen.

Minutes of April 9, 1992 were read and copies given to Board members. Motion by Haugen and second by Retzloff to accept. Motion a carried.

Reviewed fence disagreement between Marion Brevak, Ron Pagac, Donald Brinker and Andy Andrus, her neighbors. First letter was sent May 1st to Ron Pagac.

Discussed repairing road by pond. Will pull posts and ditch to divert water from the road.

Reported to Board that Signa Groves of C-Side Inn has applied for combination Class B liquor and beer license.

Ed Pajala reported on progress of Town history project.

Ed Pajala and Don Haugen complained on cutting too big of trees with Town brush cutter. Also that some cutting to date has not been cleaned up. They would like to see machine kept at Town garage. Also that Town board keep closer track of Town crew.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

Special meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Pohlman.

Dale Brevak of Brevak Construction was present and presented some ideas on lowering the hill on the North side of Sioux River Bridge on Church Corner Road. He had talked to Ron Stark of D.O.T of Superior and recommended we contact Lunda Construction and work with them.

The purpose of this special meeting, adopting an ATV ordinance. was then discussed. The chairman asked for any input from people present. We heard comments from Vaughn Spurlock, Tom Cogger, Bob Mattson, Joe Scholl, Bob Short, and Linda Sorenson.

There was a motion and a second that an ad be placed in the Daily Press asking for input in writing from Town residents concerning ATV ordinance. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People present:
Dale & Darek Brevak                              Linda Sorenson                                Shirley Haugen
Jerry & Verna Flonnes                          Joe Scholl                                           Robert Short
Bob Mattson                                            Bertha Talvitie                                   Vaughn Spurlock
Bill Pohlman                                            Tom Cogger                                       Timm Retzloff
Philip Tetzner

TOWN OF WASHBURN ANNUAL MEETING
MINUTES – APRIL 14, 1992

Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by chairman Pohlman.

Minutes of last annual meeting were read. Motion by Shirley Haugen and second by Dick Mihalik to accept.

Audit report was reviewed and questions answered.

Motion by Dick Mihalik and a second by Don Haugen to accept Town audit report. Motion carried.

Timm Retzloff reported on Sioux River Bridge project. Acquiring  a  right of way, getting comstruction plans approved, and letting of bids. Accepted bid of Lunda Construction for $223,284.00. Town’s share will be about $30,400.00.

Shirley Haugen reported on handicap entrance to Town hall. She gave an estimated cost of under $2,000.00 from Elmer Kainu. Motion by Jean Sorenson and a second by Don Haugen to go ahead. Motion carried.

Chairman Pohlman reported on land trade with Verna Flonnes. The town will acquire 2 more acres around Town hall and Verna Flonnes will acquire the north 600 feet of Town “40”.

Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Dick Mihalik to go ahead with land trade with Verna Flonnes. Motion carried.

Chairman Pohlman reported on getting back part of landfill closing costs from the state. City of Washburn, Town of Bayview, and Town of Washburn will get back from the state about 1/2 of the cost over a ten year period in their respective amounts. This was made possible by efforts of Timm Retzloff and Town Board to get legislature to change law.

Chairman Pohlman reported on the history of the Town of Washburn project being done by a committee headed by Ed Pajala.

Motion by Donna Chapman and a second by Jean Sorenson that Town pay some of the costs for this project, up to $300.00. Motion carried.

Bay Area Solid Waste is in good financial shape and operating satisfactorily.

Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Donna Chapman to have next annual meeting on the Tuesday following election at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Chapman to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

Present:
Bill Pohlman                              Verna Flonnes
Philip Tetzner                            Jerry Flonnes
Donna Chapman                        John Iverson
Dick Mihalik                               Donald Haugen
Shirley Haugen                           Kerry Retzloff
Timm Retzloff                             Jean Sorenson

APRIL 9, 1992

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Haugen, Retzloff, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also present Jerry and Verna Flonnes. Tom Simon of Rural Insurance, Larry Fischer, Carol Schraufnagel and Cathy Pocernich of Badger Agency were also present to present their respective plans and prices for a complete Town insurance plan.

Minutes of March 5, 1992 were read and copies given to Board members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as read. Motion carried.

The Treasurer presented her financial report. Motion and a second to accept. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to stay with Rural Insurance for coming year. Motion carried.

Discussed Sioux River Bridge project. Chairman will contact Brevak Construction about possible extra road work.

Reviewed ATV travel in Town and signs required. Will have a special meeting on April 22 for consideration and possible adoption of an ATV ordinance.

Chairman Pohlman reported on disposal of contaminated dirt from fuel tank removal. Will let pile of sand sit till we get further information.

Discussed agenda for annual meeting.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to purchase two snowmobile highway crossing signs, 30 x 30. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

MARCH 24, 1992

Special meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Pohlman. Present Pohlman, Tetzner, Retzloff, and Haugen. Also Ed Pajala.

Timm Retzloff reported on Sioux River Bridge bids. Low bid from Lunda Construction Co. was $223,284.00. The federal will go along with this bid for paying 80%.

Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Timm Retzloff to accept bid of $223,284.00 from Lunda Construction for replacing Sioux River Bridge on Church Corner Road. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

MARCH 5, 1992

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Pohlman. Present Pohlman, Haugen, Retzloff, Tetzner and Chapman. Also Ed Pajala and Leland Harvey,

Minutes of February 4, 1992 were read and copies presented to Board. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as read. Motion carried.

Discussed unpaid personal property tax. Motion by Haugen and second by Retzloff that Timm Retzloff write a letter to parties involved stating terms of payment. This letter or agreement to be signed and returned to Town.  Motion carried.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to refund Nettie Harvey in the amount of $72.55 lottery credit. Motion carried.

Received Petroleum Release Site Excavation Report from Twin Ports Testing. We also received another bill from them for testing. This bill seemed to be in excess of the original estimate. We will hold this bill until we have more information from them.

Reviewed our new Snowmobile Ordinance with Bill Pohlman and the need for signs at Town road crossings.

Discussed ATV ordinances. No action taken.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to pass Town of Washburn resolution concerning State Cost Sharing For Landfill Closure and Joint Resolution with City of Washburn,  Town of Bayview, and Town of Washburn. Motion carried .Copies on file.

Bill Pohlman read letter from Bayfield County Highway Commissioner concerning biannual inspection of bridges.

Motion and second that road foreman and Chairman attend road maintenance school at Cable, Wisconsin, March 24.

Reviewed handicap entrance plans for Town hall.

Shirley Haugen reported contacting contractor and is still waiting for his reply.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

FEBRUARY 4, 1992

Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. Present Retzloff, Tetzner, Chapman, and Haugen.  Also Leland Harvey. Absent Pohlman.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff that Timm Retzloff be temporary Chairman of this meeting. Motion carried.

Copies of January 7, 1992 and January 15, 1992 minutes were  presented to Board. With a couple minor changes there was a motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

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

Discussed conditions at pond, leaving snow on Town roads by people plowing their own driveways, snowplowing landfill road, possibly renting storage for new tractor, and cash discounts on fuel bills.

Received “Right of Way” easement from DNR and warranty Deed from Carol Nevala et al for land on both sides of Sioux River Bridge. Copies on file.

Discussed snowmobile ordinance put together by Bill Bussey attorney. Motion by Haugen and a secand by Retzloff to adopt snowmobile resolution #1992-02. Motion carried. Copies on file. Copies will be mailed to Bayfield County Sheriff. Joe Johanik, local DNR and Phil Wallace, District DNR. Copies are posted at Town Hall C-Side, and Tetzner’s Dairy.

Shirley Haugen commented on workers the Town could get through a Green Thumb program. She will look into this further.

Discussed unpaid personal property tax and ways to collect.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JANUARY 15, 1992

Special meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M. Regular Board members present Retzloff, Haugen, and Tetzner. Committee members present, Steve Bade, Bob Mattson, Charles Groves, Robert Short, and Joe Scholl.  Also present Tom Cogger and John and Donna Iverson.

Meeting notice was properly posted in the Daily Press. An agenda change was added which only got in Tuesday’s paper. So proper notices were posted timely at Tetzner’s Dairy, Town Hall and C-Side. Copy of notice on file.

Shirley Haugen appointed Timm Retzloff temporary chairman of this meeting. Seconded by Retzloff. Motion carried.

First order of business, discussion of Snowmobile ordinance. Received letter from Joseph E Scholl stating that the Washburn Valheller’s Snowmobile Club and Joseph E. Scholl will not be responsible for the signing of Snowmobile Route signs. It also states this is the Unit of Governments responsibility. Copy of letter on file.

Motion by Robert Short and a second by Charles Groves to leave all Town roads open except parts of Maple Hill Drive, one mile from Pajala Road or 697 to Albert Roys corner, 3/4 mile from Hokanson Road to Church Corner Road, and one mile from Church Corner Road to Peter Sockness Corner or Lysager Road. This is the committee recommendation.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to adopt amendment to snowmobile ordinance #1992-01 Motion carried. Copy on file.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff that Timm Retzloff sign and return letter of transmittal concerning REA power line near Sioux River Bridge on Church Corner Road. This letter will go to Ayres Associates when the cost of moving the line is known.

Motion and a second to adjourn. Motion carried.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JANUARY 7, 1992

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, and Tetzner. Absent Chapman. Also present Bud Harvey, Leland Harvey, Bob Mattson, Tom Cogger, Charles Groves, Joe Johanik, Peter Sockness, Bob Adams, Robert Short, Steve Bade, Steve Terry, and Joe Scholl.

Minutes of December 4, 1991 were read and copies given to Board members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as read. Motion carried.

Copies of Treasurer’s report were given to board members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Dan Clark of Area Ambulance Services appeared and presented an update on present services, training, and possible future first responder program.

Joe Johanik, DNR representative, appeared and spoke on ATV and Snowmobile trails. He presented three sample ordinances from other towns. Steve Bade, Joe Scholl, and Tom Cogger spoke on amount of snowmobiles using Town roads. They feel that all roads do not need to be routes. Landfill road in particular, they would like to see closed.

Chairman Pohlman appointed a committee of Joe Scholl, Steve Bade, Robert Short, Bob Mattson, and Charles Groves to meet with Town board and work on a new ordinance. First meeting January 15, 1992,  Wednesday at 6:00 P.M.

Motion by Retzloff and second by Haugen to place a route closed sign at bottom of hill west of landfill. Route closed sign at Hokanson Road and Maple Hill Drive and route closed sign at Church Corner Road and Maple Hill Drive. And to pull green route signs on these four miles of road. Motion carried.

Met with Bud and Leland, Town employees. Discussed importance of  at least one of them being at Town board meetings. Reviewed personnel  policy. Stressed communication between employees and Board.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk