DECEMBER 10,1996

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Carlson, Miller, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Leland Harvey, Shane Wyzlik, Ed & Bea Pajala, Bob Brander, Joyce Zifko, and Charles Groves.

Minutes of November 7, 1996 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to accept. Motion carried.

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

Treasurer’s written report was given to Board members. Motion by Carlson and a  second by Miller to accept. Motion carried. Discussed no lottery credit on tax bills.

Ed Pajala commented on blacktopping Pajala Road.

Jim Miller reviewed employees accountability pertaining to November 21st meeting .

Joyce Zifko oftfered help to set up an equipment maintenance program for the Town. She explained the program followed by the U.S. Forest Service and again offered to help set up a Town maintenance plan.

Motion by Carlson and a second by Miller to approve memorandum set up at the November 21, 1996 special meeting to Town employees. Copies will go to Leland Harvey, Road Foreman and Brian Harvey, Crew member. Motion carried. Copy on file.

Reviewed request from Chequamegon National Forest Service to snowplow Valhalla. Will set rate and plow as they request.

Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to adopt resolution to furnish bond to County Treasurer for County Taxes.

Discussed feasability of a room tax on bed and breakfast units in the Town, of which there is only one. Will table.

Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to purchase a U.S. Flag for display in Town hall. Motion carried.

Discussed merits of contracting all or part of Town highway work. Will monitor present system with two employees and continue as is.

Jim Miller explained projected Land Use Policy.

Motion to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

NOVEMBER 19, 1996

Public hearing on proposed budget called to order at 7:30 P.M. Meeting notices were published in the Daily Press and three public places in the Town. Present Shirley Haugen, Ed & Bea Pajala, Phil Tetzner, Dick Mihalek and Jim Miller.

Discussed and reviewed budget for 1997 .

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to adjourn Budget Hearing. Motion carried.

Special Town meeting of electors called to order at 8:00 P.M. Same people present.

Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Ed Pajala to approve $226,080.00 Highway expenditures for 1997. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Ed Pajala and a second by Bea Pajala to approve 1996 Local Tax Levy to be paid in 1997 of $32,625.00. Motion carried.

Discussed elected official salaries for terms of office to begin April 1997. Specifically a Salary for Chairman plus per diem. No action taken on this.

Motion by Ed Pajala and a second by Shirley Haugen to increase in all elected officials salaries and per diem by 5% for 1997 beginning April 1997.  Motion carried.

Motion by Ed Pajala and a second by Shirley Haugen that Town Board approve total budget. Motion carried.

Motion by Jim Miller and a second by Dick Mihalek to approve total budget of $273,728.00. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

NOVEMBER 21,1996

Special Town Board meeting called to order at 8:05 AM. Present Carlson, Miller, Mihalek, and Tetzner. Also Brian Harvey and Leland Harvey.

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

Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to go into closed session pursuant to Statute #19.85 (1) b, c, and f to review the Town’s personnel policy and to evaluate employees.

Roll call vote Miller yes, Carlson yes, and Mihalek yes. Motion carried. Without Town crew present.

Received 13 letters from Town residents stating some of the issues. Dave Cook appeared with an issue. See Summary of Complaints.

Discussed normal working day hours in personnel policy.

Discussed how rest breaks can be taken. Not to be taken at employees homes.

Discussed taking sick leave and emergency leave without notifying the Town Board.

Discussed care of Town equipment.

Discussed formal attendance at regular Town meetings.

Discussed use of Town equipment by employees on their own property.

Called employees back one at a time and reviewed with them the personnel policy and complaints made by Town residents. Also what is expected of them as Town employees.

Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to go out of closed session. Miller yes, Carlson yes, and Mihalek yes. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

NOVEMBER 7, 1996

Regular meeting called to order at 7:35 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Chapman, and Carlson. Absent Miller. Also Bob Mattson, Bertha Talvitie, Jean Sorenson, Ken Swanson, Ed Pajala, Floyd Daily, Russ Newman, Joyce Zifko, Penny Nelson Newman and Brian Harvey.

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

Written copies of minutes were given to Board Members and also read. Motion by Carlson and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Written Treasurer’s report was presented. Motion by Carlson and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Citizen input: Joyce Zifko commented on road maintenance and Town crew. Also about a small business starting up in the Town.  Specifically a Bed & Breakfast and a possible room tax.

Bob Mattson commented on Blacktopping done on Maple Hill and Ondossagon Roads. That its washboardy and only 20 feet wide. Also rough road on the hill between Church Corner Road & Hokanson Road.

Joyce Zifko commented on work done by Town Crew. Not too happy with their work.

Ed Pajala commented on keeping track of Town crew.

Penny Newman commented on the shop answering phone. Nobody calls back is the complaint.

Discussed per diem for Town Board as noted in budget hearing notice.

Discussed ownership of land West of Nevers Road. Wisconsin Statutes say that after 4 years of abandonment, land reverts back to adjoining land owners.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

OCTOBER 8, 1996

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Miller, and Chapman. Absent Carlson. Also present Leland Harvey, Stan & Jean Mesner, Shane Wyzlik, Don Haugen, Ken Ewer, Phil Tosch and Charles Bodon.

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

Minutes of September 10, 1996 written copies were given to Board Members. Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was presented. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Miller to accept. Motion carried.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to have Treasurer send third and final notice to residents with delinquent snowplow bills. Motion carried.

Ken Ewer commented on heavy equipment travel on McKinley Road and also Brevak gravel pit. Concerned about damage to the road.

Reviewed road work with Leland Harvey.

Phil Tosch asked about Town of Barksdale renting Town of Washburn brush cutter. No action.

Discussed ownership of 1/4 mile right of way just West of Nevers Road.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to approve permit for  Stanley & Jean Mesner to build a small shop on a  parcel in SWNW Sec 27-49-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to pay Election Workers $5.00 per hour. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

SEPTEMBER 10, 1996

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Carlson, Miller, Chapman, and Tetzner. Also Johanna Mihalek, Andrea Haller, Pat Tosch, Robert Pratt, Jean Mesner,  Ed Pajala, Phil Tosch, Brian Harvey,  Leland Harvey, Charles Bodan, and Joseph Schombug.

Minutes of August 6, 1996 written copies were given to Board Members. Minutes were read. Motion by Miller and second by Carlson 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 Carlson and a second by Miller to accept. Motion carried.

Phil Tosch appeared concerning 1/4 mile of road West of end of  Nevers Road. Whether or not it is a Town road.  Located in Sec  10-48-5. Jim Miller will check and report back.

Bob Pratt appeared concerning traffic speeding on Church Corner Road. The Town will put up signs.

Concern of traffic going over Four Mile Creek Road after its closed.

Ed Pajala discussed sand lift before blacktopping. Also mentioned a Town newsletter.

Reviewed blacktopping progress.

Chairman Mihalek reviewed a letter from Forest Service requesting opening an ATV connecting road near Birch Grove Campground. Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to O.K. this addition to the ATV route. Motion carried.

Reviewed Jean Mesner’s request to add a wood working shop to her property. Will table till October meeting.

Reviewed Kent Seldal and Gary Maki S request for building. Will table till October .

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

AUGUST 6, 1996

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Miller, Carlson, Chapman, and Tetzner. Also Don Haugen, Don Westling, Shane Wyzlik, and Bob & Diane Brander.

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

Written copies of July 2, 1996 minutes were given to Board Members. Motion by Carlson and a second by Miller to accept. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was presented. Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to accept. Motion carried.

Citizen input: Brushing at Dean’s Corner, Nevers and Ondossagon, and Battle Axe in the Barrens. Also a change in procedure for approving citizen zoning permits.

Discussed closing Four Mile Creek Road. Motion by Carlson and a second by Miller to officially close .55 mile of Four Mile Creek Road. Even though road is closed Town will still be responsible for removing the three bridges if need be in the future. Motion carried.

Reviewed and discussed changes in personnel policy.

Received request from Gary Maki to build a residence and repair shop in Sec 33. Will table till next meeting.

Shane Wyzlik was on agenda to discuss zoning papers. Also Bob & Diane Brander.

Chairman Mihalek gave update on Bay Area Solid Waste District financial problem.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JULY 2, 1996

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Chapman, Bob Brander, Jim Miller, Larry Badura, Shane Wyzlik, and Betty Cummings.

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

Minute copies of June 4, 1996 were given to Board Members. Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to accept Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

Received blacktop bids from Scott Construction Co. cold mix at  $17.48 per ton laid on road with paver. Town would furnish gravel. Bid from Northwoods Paving for hot mix at $21.50 per ton, gravel provided by Northwoods Paving. Bids placed on file.

Betty Cummings appeared concerning snowplow bill. Answered satisfactorily.

Robert Brander appeared concerning his conditional use permit for his property. Shane Wyzlik and Larry Badura spoke against expansion as a retreat on his property.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Miller that Town of Washburn pledge $200.00 towards a WTA office building. Motion carried.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to approve a permit for Kurt and Pam Kiehne to build a non farm residence on a parcel of NW SW Sec 26-49-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Miller and a second by Mihalek to accept bid from Northwoods Paving for Hot mix laid on Town roads using Northwoods aggregate for $21.50 per ton. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JUNE 4, 1996

Hearing for Four Mile Creek closing called to order at 7:35 P.M. Present Carlson, Mihalek, Tetzner, and Chapman. Absent Miller.

Also present, Ed & Bea Pajala, Ken Swanson, Shirley Haugen, Bob Brander, Leland Harvey, Allen Westling, and Donald Westling.

Dick Mihalek reviewed proceedings leading up to this meeting, noting that notices were properly posted and timely. He asked for further comments pro and con. Ed Pajala & Donald Westling had comments and questions. One comment, closing the road and making walking nature trail.  Allen Westling said close it. Ed Pajala wanted further study .

Motion by Carlson and a second by Bea Pajala to adjourn hearing. Motion carried.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JUNE 4, 1996

Regular meeting called to order at 8:10 P.M. Present Carlson, Mihalek, Tetzner, and Chapman.  Absent Miller.

Also present were Ed & Bea Pajala, Ken Carlson, Leland Harvey, Bob Brander and Don Westling.

Written minutes were given to Board Members. Motion by Carlson and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was presented. Motion by Carlson and a second by Mihalek to accept this report. Motion carried.

Leland reported on Town roads.

Bob Brander asked about a conditional use permit for his property NE NW Sec 2-48-5. He explained his business plan and projected plans in phases.  He stated they would not claim exemption for property taxes. He also stated a total cost of $380,000.00 and estimated property taxes of $12,000.00.

Motion by Carlson and a second by Mihalek to approve Robert Branders request for a conditional use permit for his land NE NW Sec 2-48-5. Motion carried. Copy on file.

Motion by Carlson and a second by Mihalek to approve a Class B combination liquor license for Signa Groves of C-Side Inn. Motion carried.

Motion by Carlson and a second by Mihalek to approve propane contract with Midland Services for $.649 per gallon.

Discussed gravel crushing and blacktopping to be done this summer.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

TOWN OF WASHBURN – BOARD OF REVIEW
MINUTES – JUNE 10, 1996

Town of Washburn Board of review called to order at 5:00 P.M. Present Chairman Mihalek, Supervisor Miller (acting as clerk), and Assessor Tetzner.

Assessment roll was presented properly signed.

First Case: Roger Hammer, Church Corner Road. Former Wm & Ila Bromberg property. Paid $48,000.00 in February 1989 for house and 20 acres. It will cost $12,000.00 – $15,000.00 to improve road. Webners spent $48,000.00 on roof and other improvements. Estimates that it will cost $20,000.00 more to finish house. Garage burned down, covered by insurance. Concerned that he not be assessed more when he rebuilds.

Phil’s comments: Since purchased for $48,000.00 with 20 acres in 1989, 40 acres have been added to property and significant investments have been made in improvement. Average of 4 similar properties appraised by Ms. Perry Shuga was $76,000.00 in 1995.

Both supervisors voted to let the assessor’s valuation stand.

No other cases or people appeared before Board of Review.

Motion and a second to adjourn at 9:00 P.M.

Jim Miller
Board of Review, Clerk

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