DECEMBER 2, 1997

Regular Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Wyzlic, Chapman, Tetzner, and Miller. Also present, Gary Maki, Ed & Bea Pajala, Mrs. Bob Brander, and Joe Scholl.

Minutes of November 4, 1997 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to accept as read. Motion carried.

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

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to designate Northern State Bank as a depository for CD Funds.

Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to approve budget and tax levy set at November 25th meeting. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to authorize Gary Maki to purchase up to $10,000.00 int tools including a pressure washer. Motion carried.

Gary Maki reported on progress of cleaning up and fixing garage and equipment.

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

Discussed the North 1/4 mile on Forest Road #697 in Town of Bayview, possible closing.

Reviewed request from the State for building permits from the Town. Will table.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Received bill from Dave Cook for plowing Town road. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to deny this bill. Motion carried.

Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to approve prepaying a portion of the John Deere Grader lease in 1997.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

NOVEMBER 25, 1997

Town board meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Miller. Present Miller, Wyzlic, Mihalek and Tetzner. Also present Bob Brander, Ed & Bea Pajala, Shirley Haugen, Joe Scholl, and Gary Maki.

First item, Dick Mihalek reported on LRIP opportunities. Two roads are possibilities to keep in the cost limits. Chequamegon Heights Road .24 mile and Scholl Road .25 mile. About $40,000.00 total cost, Town would pay half. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to apply for this project. Motion carried.

Chairman Miller reported on Equal Rights case with Brian Harvey. Also he reported on Town of Tripp plowing FR248 as needed.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to adjourn Town Board Meeting. Motion carried.

Town meeting called to order. Above people all present. Reviewed budget and Local Levy.

Motion by Ed Pajala and a second by Bob Brander to approve a local levy of $35,825.00. Motion  carried unanimously.

Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Bea Pajala to approve highway expenditures of $244,991.00. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to approve Bonding Resolution with County Treasurer. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn. Motion carried.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

NOVEMBER 4, 1997

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Miller, Wyzlic, Mihalek, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Gary Maki, Joe Scholl, Don Haugen, and Bob Brander.

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

Minutes of October 1997 written copies were given to Board Members and also read. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to accept minutes as read. Motion carried.

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

Dick Mihalek reported on the TRIP program and Town of Washburn chances of getting this grant.

Jim Miller reported on Brian Harvey equal rights case, also Hovey Lane cluvert request. Present culvert is legal and probably not Town’s responsibility.

Received letter from Town of Barksdale saying they would no longer plow private driveways in Town of Washburn. Dick Mihalek made motion that Chairman negotiate with Town of Barksdale and Wyzlic seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Reviewed Budget figures for 1998. Set Budget hearing and special meeting for Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 7:00 P.M.

Joe Scholl asked about putting up ATV signs. Gary reported a lot of ATV signs on hand.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to pay all current town bills. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

OCTOBER 8, 1997

Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Miller, Wyzlic, Mihalek, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also present Shirley & Donald Haugen, Rita Benz Sig and Chuck Groves, Timm Retzloff, Gary Maki, and Scott DeBeir, Business Rep. for operating engineers.

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

Minutes of September 9, 1997 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to accept as read. Motion carried.

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

Scott DeBeir discussed the union contract with Town Employees. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to approve union contract. Motion carried. Copy on file.

Dick Mihalek reported on SCIP program. The Town of Washburn is already getting these funds

Gary Maki reported on North 1/2 mile of Forest Road #697 probably being closed. Also needing new loader plow hitch, truck repairs, sander repairs, and getting salt sand from Bob Olson at $2.00 per yard. Repairs were okayed.

Jim Miller reported on culvert from County “C” to Hove Road being too short for Bob Olson’s trucks. Will check as to who’s reponsible.

Timm Retzloff requested support for area recreation programs. To be presented for the 1998 budget.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to present a petition for County Bridge Aid to the Bayfiled County Board for replacement of 7′ culvert on Paulson Road. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

SEPTEMBER 9,1997

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Wyzlic, Mihalek, Miller, Tetzner and Chapman. Also Bob Brander, Ed Pajala, and Leland Harvey. Scott DeBeir came at 9:00 P.M.

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

Minutes of August 12, and August 19, 1997 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was given by Donna Chapman and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to accept. Motion carried.

Jim Miller reported on recent trespassers in Town garage. Two juvenile boys entered and were caught. They apologized to Town Chairman. No charges will be pressed.

Dick Mihalek reported on possibility of a SCIP Grant.

Chairman Miller reported that Town of Bayview agreed to pay Town of Washburn to maintain the North 1/4 mile of FR697. The Board supports weight limits on this 1/4 mile.

Leland Harvey reported on Town road affairs.

Jim Miller, Chairman, reported on hiring new Town employee Gary Maki will be the new employee to start next week. The week of September 15, 1997.

Bob Brander reported on court cases against Potter’s Farm and letters circulated in the Town.

Met with Scott DeBeir Local 139 Operating Engineers, concerning contract with Town employees. Reviewed contract and made changes to meet with our personnel policy.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

AUGUST 19, 1997

Special Board meeting called to order at 6:30 P.M. Present Wyzlic, Tetzner, Mihalek, and Miller.

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

Purpose of the meeting to interview three applicants for Town employee position. Applicants are, Tom Brocken of Mason, Gary Maki of Washburn, and Robert S. Johnson of Ashland.

Met with Robert Johnson from 7:15 to 8:00, with Tom Brocken from 8:00 to 8:45, and with Gary Maki from 8:45 to 9:30.

Jim Miller is being authorized to contact Gary Maki and Tom Brocken and offer a job to either one after checking references. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to do above. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

AUGUST 12, 1997

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Wyzlic, Mihalek, Miller, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Ed Pajala, Ken Swanson, Glen & Joan Cook and Scott DeBeir and Richard Carrell of Operating Engineers Local 139.

Minutes of July 8, and July 22, 1997 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to accept as read. Motion carried.

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

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

Reviewed a dumpster for Town. Would cost $44.00 to $47.00 per month. No action taken.

Discussed deer shining complaints and possibility of an ordinance. No action taken.

Discussed the finding of Leafy Spurge on Town roads. Mainly Maple Hill between Church Corner Road and Forest Road #697. How to control it was discussed.

Discussed the maintenance of the North 1/4 mile of Forest Road #697 in the Town of Bayview. Bayview could possibly pay us to maintain it.

Crew Report. Leland Harvey not present.

Glen Cook appeared concerning grading Hove Lane and blacktopping it.

Ed Pajala appeared concerning cutting grass at the Cemetery at Church Corner Road and Long Lake Road. He read statutes concerning this. Presently owned by Messiah Lutheran Church. He also complained about the decision made at Board of Review, upholding the assessor’s assessment of his property.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to go into closed session pursuant to WI. Statute #19.85 (1) (b) (c). All aye votes.

Met with Scott DeBeir and Richard Carrell (Business Reps.) Operating Engineers of Local 139. They will put a proposal together with our input of 25%-75% health insurance and 6% towards retirement.

Reviewed 9 candidates resumes for Road Job. Copy on file.

Motion and a second to come out of closed session. All ayes in favor.

Open meeting called back to order.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Set meeting date of August 19, 1997 to interview job applicants.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JULY 22, 1997

Special meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Miller, Mihalek, Wyzlic and Tetzner. Also Leland Harvey and Don Haugen.

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

Discussed road weight limitations due to heavy pulp hauling from National Forest over local Town roads.

Discussed Forest Road #697 with North 1/4 mile located in Town of Bayview. Town of Bayview 1/4 mile has a bad mud hole that Bayview won’t fix. Will contact Bayview Chairman.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to pay 75% of Health Insurance and employee pay 25%. Motion carried with all ayes.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to continue to pay 6% of total pay towards retirement. Motion carried with all ayes.

Discussed wording of employment ad and job description for recruiting new Town employee. Copy on file. Will place first ad in Saturday July 26 Daily Press. To run four times in Press and one time in County Journal.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JULY 8, 1997

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Miller. Present Miller, Mihalek, Wyzlic, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Leland Harvey & Rick Westling.

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

Minutes of June 3, 1997 written copies were given to Board Members. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to accept as written. Motion carried.

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

Rick Westling was concerned about culverts and grading on the Town road past his residence. Issue resolved.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to order 1/2 tanker black top mix for patching. Motion caried.

Discussed the large number of pulp trucks on Town roads. Mainly, Long Lake Road and Ondossagon Road.

Discussed Employee union membership and concern of wages, health insurance, and benefits.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to approve residences for Michael Van Stappen in SE NE Sec 28-49-5, Douglas Belanger in NE NE Sec 29-49-5, Ronald Rechel in SE NW Sec 32-49-5 and Kevin Turany in NE SE Sec 27-49-5. Motion carried.

Jim Miller read letter from Bayfield County Zoning concerning new sign ordinance.

Received thank you note from Big Top Chautauqua.

Discussed “shining” ordinance.

Reviewed job description for new road crew position.

Reviewed names for Land Use Planning Committee.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JUNE 12, 1997

Board of Review called to order at 5:00 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Miller and Wyzlik.

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

Shane Wyzlik was appointed meeting Clerk.

Assessment roll was signed by Assessor. Tape recorder provided.

Joe Schomberg appeared concerning Board of Review. No problems.

Ed Pajala appeared and filed objection form concerning value placed on his house addition. Objection form on file. Both Ed Pajala and Phil Tetzner, assessor gave testimony regarding this. Ed Pajala left meeting.

After discussion there was a motion by Mihalek to uphold the assessors valuation on Ed Pajala property, seconded by Wyzlik. Mihalek – aye, Wyzlik – aye, Miller – Aye. Motion carried. Ed Pajala will be notified in writing.

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

Shane Wyzlik
Board of Review Clerk