JUNE 6, 1994

Regular meeting called to order at 7:15 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Retzloff, and Chapman. Absent Faulkner. Also present Leland Harvey and Ed Pajala.

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

Minutes of May 10, 1994 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Donna Chapman presented the Treasurers report. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Ed Pajala inquired about gravel on Pajala road. Also about getting gravel in conjunction with the forest service. Also about getting road binder on Pajala Road.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to approve Joseph Sharp’s request to build a house on the SW SW Sec 9-48-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to approve Nate Swiston’s request to build a residence on Lots 1 & 2 & 15 & 16 in Block A in Textor’s Addition Sec 12-48-5.  Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to apply paper mill road binder on Pajala Road. Motion carried.

Discussed procedures for closing Four Mile Creek Road.

Timm read letter from D.O.T, concerning new requirements for Bridge Inspections including stream bed scour evaluations. Timm has copy on file.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to purchase one tanker of patch blacktop. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to adopt resolution 1994-02 regarding recycling. Motion carried. Copy on file.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

June 6, 1994

Adjourned Board of Review called to order at 6:30 P.M. Present Mihalek Retzloff, Pajala, and Tetzner. Also Lloyd Swanson. Notices were properly posted in three public places and on town hall door. Lloyd Swanson again presented objections to his assessment. The assessor presented facts surrporting his valuation. Board of Review members made comments. Motion by Ed Pajala to reduce Swanson property by $2,000. No second. Motion by Mihalek to leave Swanson assessment as it is. Seconded by Retzloff. Roll call; Mihalek yes, Retzloff yes, Pajala no. Motion carried. Lloyd Swanson was present and informed of this decision.

Motion by Mihalek seconded by Retzloff to adjourn Board of Review. Motion carried.

May 31, 1994

OPEN BOOK: 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. with only Tetzner, asseser present. Lloyd Swanson appeard and filled out objection form.

Special town meeting called to order at 5:00 P.M. Present Retzloff, Mihalek, and Tetzner. Also Ed Pajala and Lloyd Swanson. The meeting was properly posted as an emergency meeting and called to appoint a third Board of Review member in the absence of Frank Faulkner. Motion by Retzloff seconded by Mihalek to appoint Ed Pajala. Motion carried. Motion and seconded to adjourn special meeting.

Board of Review called to order at 5:05 P.M. All of above people still present. Assessment roll was inspected by Board. Motion by Mihalek seconded by Retzloff to accept signed assessment roll. Motion carried.

Lloyd Swanson filed his objection form concerning his property SW NE Sec. 2-48-5 He feels it is assessed too high compared to what he considers like property. Properties named were Gorden Talvitie, Vern Louko, Rey Pady, and Irene Zambori.

Lloyd waived the 48 hour hearing notice.

Phil Tetzner, Assesser, stated he based his valuation on comparables of this class of property and did not consider propertys named by Swanson as comparable mainly because of house size being only about one half the area of the Swanson house. He also considered the price paid for the property which was higher than the previous assessed value. Assessed value 34,500. Price paid 50,000. The 1994 assessed value was raised to 39,400.

Motion by Pajala seconded by Mihalek that action on Lloyd Swanson objection be postponed to a later date and Lloyd Swanson be notified of this time and date. Motion carried.

Oscar Lagrew appeared concerning his increased assessment on a parcel in the SW SW Sec. 21-49-5. He talked with assesser and his questions were answered.

Motion by Retzloff seconded by Mihalek to meet Monday June 6, 1994 at 6:30 P.M. to take action on Lloyd Swanson objection. Motion carried.

No other property owners appeared.

Motion by Mihalek seconded by Pajala to adjourn Board of Review at 9:05 P.M. Motion carried.

MAY 10, 1994

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Retzloff,  Mihalek, Tetzner and Chapman. Also Tom Simon Rural Ins. Agent.

Minutes of April 12 & 26, 1994 written copies were given to Board Members. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Meeting was properly noticed in Daily Press and three notices posted in Town.

Discussed unpaid gravel bills.

Treasurers report was presented and discussed. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Tom Simon presented his proposal for Rural Insurance. He came in approximately the same as Wausau. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to accept this proposal. Motion carried.

Ed Pajala appeared concerning damage done to his culvert by Town crew and equipment. Town will pay $34.00 towards cost. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to do this. Motion carried.

Set Board of Review for May 31, 1994 from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to grant Signa Groves a Class B combination liquor license. Motion carried.

Motion by Retzloff and second by Mihalek that Wannebo pit run sand and be available to Town residents only with no commercial hauling. Motion carried.

The Town will no longer handle private gravel hauling. Residents will contact contractor who gets Town bid.

Town Chairman will contact Barb Linton about changing State Statutes concerning doing private work for Town residents.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to remove Town road weight limits. Motion carried.

Timm Retzloff said that he’d contacted Robert Marx about body work and painting vehicles on his property. Robert Marx stated to Timm that his neighbors had no objections.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Mihalek to approve Robert Marx’s request to operate an Auto Body Shop in NNSE Sec 27-49-5 with  restrictions. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to sign a $4900.00 contract with Fahrner for black top road crack sealing. Motion carried.

Discussed and reviewed inspection report for Town garage received from State Building Inspector. Copy on file.

Chairman reported request from AMI Company to possibly purchase Town 40 in Sec 29-49-5.

Chairman Retzloff reported he’d contacted Lake Shore Buses and informed them that Four Mile Creek Road was limited to 5 ton.

Discussed the closing of Four Mile Creek Road .67 mile .Reviewed procedures.

Opened gravel bids Received three, from: Bob Olson Co. $9.75. Trusty Trucking $9.38 and C & W Trucking $8.90. Motion by Retzloff and a second by Mihalek to accept C & W Trucking bid for $8.90 per yard from Gurney Pit.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to accept Kevin Tetzner’s bid of $40.00 for garage doors. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

APRIL 27, 1994

Town Board continued and completed road inspection.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

APRIL 26, 1994

Town Board, Timm Retzloff, Frank Faulkner and Dick Mihalek met with garage construction crew, Steve Schraufnagel, Bob Olson, Dan Granger, Gary Foss, and Ron Davis. Also Leland Harvey and Phil Tetzner. Met at Town garage at 5:00 P.M.

Reviewed problems, main one being septic tank filling with water. Ron Davis assured it will be fixed. Several minor problems were brought up and will be corrected.

Bob Olson claims he put in amount of sand and gravel, bid called for. He will do more for more money.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

APRIL 26, 1994

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Retzloff, Faulkner, Mihalek, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Leland Harvey.

Minutes of March 8, 1994 were read. Motion by Faulkner and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried. \

The Treasurer gave her report. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Faulkner to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed supplying sand and gravel to Town residents. Will continue with present policy.

Received request from Jerry Haugen for culvert for agricultural land. Town policy is to furnish culverts only for new residency driveways.

Received request for 20 loads of sand from Town gravel pit. Will honor this request after contacting Town’s Association attorney.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Faulkner to allow 1 load of Roffers ready mix be hauled on posted roads to Chuck Skoraczewski in Sec 8 on Long Lake Road. Motion carried.

Reported to the Board that Signa Groves of C-Side Inn has applied for a Class B combination Liquor License.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Faulkner to go with Wausau Insurance Co for all Town insurance at a bid of $7,082.00. Rural Insurance came in at $8,424.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Faulkner and second by Mihalek that Alonzo Harvey be allowed to carry 1994 vacation time over into 1995. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Faulkner to place ad for 1,000 yards gravel, bids to be in by May 10, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion and second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

TOWN OF WASHBURN ANNUAL MEETING
MINUTES – APRIL 12, 1994

Annual meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M.by Chairman Retzloff. Minutes of April 13, 1993 were read. Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Bea Pajala to accept. Motion carried.

Audit report was discussed and questions answered. Motion by Roy Settgas and a second by Shirley Haugen to approve Annual report. Motion carried.

Timm Retzloff reported on decision made last year to build Town garage. He also reported on the enhanced 911 system being pursued by Bayfield County.

Chairman Retzloff reported on new recycling plan going into effect January 1, 1995 and penalties for not complying.

New garage was discussed and the possibility of an open house.

Roy Settgas introduced himself as the new County Board member from District 4.

Motion by Bertha Talvitie and a second by Donna Chapman to have next Annual meeting on Tuesday following election at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion by Bob Short and a second by Shirley Haugen to adjourn. Motion carried.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

Present:

Dick Mihalek                                            John Iverson
Philip Tetzner                                          Timm Retzloff
Frank Faulkner                                        Jerry Haugen
Bertha Talvitie                                         Jean Sorenson
Shirley Haugen                                        Donald Haugen
Donna Chapman                                      Beatrice Pajala
Roy Settgas                                                Leland Harvey
Bob Short

MARCH 8, 1994

Meeting called to order at 8:15 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Retzloff, L. Harvey, Chapman, Dale Wallace, and Faulkner.

Minutes of February 8, 1994 wrillen copies were given to Board Members. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Meeting notice was properly posted in the Daily Press and three Public places in the Town.

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

Discussed status of Town of Washburn concerning dog pound and stray dogs in Town of Washburn.

Dale Wallace appeared concerning a new radio frequency for Town equipment radios. Motion and a second to apply for new license at a cost of $135.00. Motion carried.

Discussed posting Town roads with weight limits.

Discussed recycling ordinance theoretically supposed to be passed by April lst.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Faulkner to hold Granger check. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E Tetzner, Clerk

FEBRUARY 8, 1994

Regular meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Chapman, Retzloff, Faulkner,  L. Harvey, Dale Wallace & Ed Pajala.

Minutes of January 4, 1994 written copies were given to Board members. Motion by Retzloff and second by Mihalek to approve. Motion carried.

Meeting was properly posted in the Daily Press and 3 public places in the Town.

Motion by Faulkner and a second by Mihalek to put in welding exhaust unit in garage. Motion carried.

Discussed pulp trailer parked in front of Town hall entrance.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Faulkner to approve Treasurer’s report.

Dale Wallace appeared concerning equipment radios. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Faulkner to apply for Simplex frequency number for the Town. Dale Wallace will do the paper work. Motion carried.

Ed Pajala commented on grader cutting off culvert in his yard. Also putting coat of gravel on Pajala Road next spring. Possibly sharing cost with forest service.

Motion by Faulkner and a second by Mihalek to have a three person election board for the February 15th Primary Election. Motion carried.

Discussed road work possibility for next summer.

Discussed three stop signs put up at Roy’s Corner on Maple Hill Drive.

Received letter from Wausau Insurance Company asking if they can submit an insurance proposal for 1994 year. Motion by Faulkner and a second by Mihalek to get this proposal. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk