DECEMBER 10, 2002

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Chapman, Tetzner, Ewer, and Cook. Also Gary Maki.

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

Minutes of November 12, 2002 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurers report. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept. Motion carried.

Chairman Mihalek read letter from Northwoods Paving with them agreeing to look into Engoe Road paving job in the spring. Also read from WI Towns Association newsletter about snowplowing private drives.

Dick Mihalek gave Clerk authority to appoint 2003 Election Board.

Gary Maki gave his report. Graveling, brushing, no snowplowing yet. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed request from Rey Pady from zoning office for building permit. Will table until Dick Mihalek can look into it further.

Majority of people were present because of proposed change in ATV ordinance. Several people spoke both for and against opening all Town roads to ATV travel. No action was taken.

Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek that Clerk have authority to pay end of year bills to be in compliance with State Highway Aids formula. Motion carried.

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

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer not to pay more than one half of Northwoods Paving bill on Engoe Road by end of year. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner

People present:

John Hartzell                                                      Joe Groshek                                                Scott Nesvold
Garit H. Tenpas                                                  Jim Steffenson                                            Jerry Haugen
Mark Morey                                                        Cathy Morey                                                David R Lewis
Susan Lewis                                                        Phil Freeman                                               Wendy Stein
Jim Deeth                                                            Joe Scholl                                                     Nancy Hanson
Jim Tetzner                                                        Roy Settgas                                                    Dave Cook
Bob Adams                                                          Charles Groves                                            Darlene Neff
Roger Neff                                                          Halley Sandberg                                           Steve Sandberg
Joyce Zifko                                                          Matt Tetzner                                                 Don Richardson

NOVERMBER 19, 2002

Budget hearing called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Tetzner, Ed & Bea Pajala, Mihalek, and Ewer.

Meeting notice was published Saturday November 2, 2002 in the Daily Press. Also prior to the meeting in the Daily Press and posted in the Town.

Budget was discussed in detail and questions answered. Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to adjourn Budget Hearing. Motion carried.

Town meeting called to order at 7:15 P.M. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to inerease local levy 5%. About $2,000.00 to $41,979.45. Motion carried with all aye votes. No nay votes.

Motion and a second to leave all per diem and salaries as is. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn Town meeting. Motion carried.

Regular Town Board meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to adopt Highway Budget of $350,000.00 and General Fund Budget of $56,000.00. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

NOVEMBER 12, 2002

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Mihalek, Ewer, Chapman, and Cook. Also list.

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

Minutes of October 8, 2002 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurer’s report. Snowplowing collections, sign ups for 2002-2003 year, and July correction. Motion by Ewer and second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed Economic Development payment due in 2002. Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to deny claim. Motion carried.

Gary gave his crew report. Gravel hauling, brushing in barrens, equipment ready for snow, and Engoe Rd. poor blacktop job. Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to accept report. Motion carried. Will not pay Northwoods Paving till damage agreement is reached.

Discussed ATV travel on Town roads. Mainly for local residents to use local roads without getting fined. Will table until December meeting. Majority of people present were here about this issue and in favor of all roads open to ATV’s.

Wendy Stein reported on progress of eliminating the weed Leafy Spurge. Would like Town Board Chairman to sign letter requesting grant from National Forest Foundation. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to have Chairman sign this letter. Motion carried.

Mark Hudson reported on damage to North end of Church Corner Road. Gary is aware of it.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to adopt Property Tax Bond resolution with Bayfield County Treasurer. Motion carried.

Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to gravel North and West Maple Hill in preparation for black top. About 2500 yards.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People Present:

Roger L. Neff                                                Darlene Neff
Phil Freeman                                                Wendy Stein
Mark Hudson                                                Chuck Groves
Kurt Kiehne                                                  Cathy Morey
Kathryn Morey                                            Hallie Sandberg
Matt Tetzner                                                Joe Tetzner
Patsy Tetzner                                              Kerry Tetzner
John Hartzell                                               Ron Hmielewski
Linda Sorenson                                            Kevin Tetzner
Jackie Tetzner                                              Dave Cook
Derek Brevak

OCTOBER 8, 2002

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Ewer, Mihalek, and Cook. Absent Chapman. Also present, Gary Maki, Scott Nesvold, Cathy & Mike Morey, Phil Freeman, Wendy Stein, Ron Michael, Mark McGinley, and Robbie Purner.

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

Minutes of September 10, 2002 were read and written copies were given to Board Members, Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept. Motion carried.

Treasurer`s report was presented by Clerk. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept report. Motion carried.

Gary Maki gave crew report. Lines painted and crack sealing done. Engoe Road blacktopping poor job because of equipment breakdowns and blacktop got cold. Too wet for culvert installation. New employee doing good. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept report. Motion carried.

Scott Nesvold gave report on Mukluk Mushing and Trek and Trails connection. As to noise control, he has put up a wood fence and moved dogs further back.

Cathy and Mark Morey presented a petition mainly due to noise of barking dogs. They had petition with about 20 names of neighbors for noise nuisance control. They presented information from Town of Bayfield residents also complaining of noise when Mukluk Mushing was located in Bayfield. The Moreys presented a lot of information to support their position. Copies on file. Phil Freeman spoke in support of Morey’s position. Noise is the issue. Motion by Ewer to deny permit for Scott Nesvold’s Mukluk business. Second by Mihalek. Vote Mihalek- Aye, Ewer- Aye, Cook -No. Motion carried.

Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to pay $520.00 bill of K & R Excavating that was in question. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2002

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Chapman, Ewer, Mihalek, Cook and Gary Maki. Also, Ed Pajala, Cathy Morey, Lea Landman, Wendy Stein, Mick Morey, & John Anderson.

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

Minutes of August 13, 2002 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurer’s report. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept. Motion carried.

Chairman Mihalek introduced John Anderson who is running for Bayfield County Judge. He gave a short talk explaining his views and position on issues.

Gary gave his crew report. Putting in culverts, shouldering new black top, painting lines on new black top and crack sealing McKinley, Sky, and Scholl. Discussed South Maple Hill problem with washouts. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Cook to try to correct problem with bigger 24″ culvert. Motion carried.

Discussed bill from K & R Excavating for work done on old “C” Road that Town didn’t authorize. Will table.

Received application from Chuck and Signa Groves to replace trailer house with new modular home in Sec 27-49-5. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to approve. Motion carried.

Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to approve new Snow Plow policy effective September 2002. Three aye votes. Copies will be mailed to all Town residents in September 2002.

Moreys reported on dog barking problem. Still not corrected. Motion by Cook and a second by Mihalek to present letter to zoning committee. Motion carried.

Ken Ewer reported on Leafy Spurge meeting he attended.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

AUGUST 19, 2002

Special meeting called to order 5:30 P.M. Purpose to interview 3 job applicants for Town crew Present Ewer, Mihalek, Cook and Tetzner.

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

Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to go into closed session. Motion carried.

Interviewed Randy Hudson at 6:00 P.M.

Interviewed Mike Nelson at 6:30 P.M.

Interviewed Brian Olson at 6:55 P.M.

Discussed qualifications of all applicants. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to go out of closed session. Motion carried.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to hire Mike Nelson. Mihalek aye, Ewer aye, Cook no. Motion carried.

Reviewed final draft of Private Driveway snowplow policy. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to adopt effective September 2002. Motion carried with all three aye votes.

Motion and a second to adjourn meeting. Motion carried.

All three applicants were notified by Phone at about 8:00 P.M. August 19, 2002 of hiring decision.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

AUGUST 13, 2002

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Ewer, Cook and Gary Maki. Also list at end of minutes.

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

Minutes of July 9, 2002 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurer’s report. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed South Maple Road hill east of Church Corner and letter received from County Highway Commissioner concerning this road. Would be costly to repair up to par. Tom Cogger can get some engineering help from soil conservation service. Offered to help.

Chairman Mihalek read letter from Bayfield County Administrator concerning joint Bayfield and Ashland County dispatch facility for cost sharing.

Gary gave his report. Regular projects.

Dick Mihalek introduced John Marcus who discussed the noxious weed Leafy Spurge. He presented a Leafy Spurge booklet and a map of Leafy Spurge infestation in the County. Mr. Mihalek asked people present for all the help we can get in solving this problem.

Kathy Morey presented petition (copy on file) for noise control and discussed the issue of number of dogs allowed in one location and problem of their neighbor starting a kennel with sled dogs. Basically the noise level from barking dogs is the problem. Discussed possible solutions. No action taken.

Discussed and reviewed snowplow policy for private driveways. Will table till August 19th meeting.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn regular meeting.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to go into executive session. Motion carried.

Reviewed all nine applications received for the Town crewmember. Motion and a second to call Randy Hudson for interview at 6:00 P.M. Monday August 19, Mike Nelson at 6:30 P.M., and Brian Olson at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn closed session.

Motion and a second to go back to open session.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People Present:

Brenda Rechel                                  Lea Landmann
Miles Falck                                        John Marcus
Jim Deeth                                          Phil & Wendy Freeman
Mark & Kathy Morey
Steve & Karen Bade
Dave Hall                                           Kathleen Russell
Ed Bea Pajala
Tom Cogger                                        Gerald Hesterberg

AUGUST 12, 2002 BOARD OF REVIEW

Board of Review called to order at 4:00 P.M. Present Mihalek, Ewer, Tetzner, and Robert Bitzer.

Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to appoint Robert Bitzer as Board of Review member in place of Jamie Cook who couldn’t attend. Motion carried.

Meeting notices were properly posted and assessment increase notices were mailed out over 15 days before Board of Review.

Assessment Roll was signed.

Ken Ewer was appointed Clerk for Board of Review meeting. He had attended Board of Review training course held 3-16-2002 at Lake Woods in Cable, WI.

There were no formal objections filed.

Board of Review adjourned at 6:00 P.M.

Open Book was held from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. On this same day. People appearing at open book:

Carolyn Groves                                        Nancy Hanson
Gary Sarver                                              Robbie Purner
Larry Badura                                          Ron Michael
Allen Westling                                        James & Carol Deeth
Ed & Bea Pajala                                      Karen Vlasity
Bruce Hokanson

Ken Ewer, acting clerk

JULY 9, 2002

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Ewer, Mihalek, Cook, and Chapman. Also others listed at end of minutes.

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

Minutes of June 11, 2002 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept. Motion carried.

Treasurer gave her report. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Will reinvest CD’s at best rate.

Discussed annexation by Cities of Town land for whatever reason.

Discussed Leafy Spurge, a noxious weed, gaining a foothold on South Maple Hill. People in attendance would like the cooperation to try to control this dangerous weed.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to approve Scott Nevold’s request for Mukluk Mushing (Dog Sledding) in SE SE Sec 21-49-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to approve a household occupation to Becky J Brown for off site sale of plants in SE ¼ of  NW ¼, NE ¼ of SW ¼ and NW ¼ of SE ½ Sec 4-48-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to approve Scottie and Cheryl Sandstrom’s request to build a residence in the N ½ of Lot 3 Textors addition Sec 12-48-5 and to approve a request of Bruce Hedin to build a residence in SW SW Sec 12-48-5 Lot 5 and to approve a request of David Cook to  build a residence in SW SW Sec 26-49-5. All three requests were granted with all members voting yes.

Robert Pratt asked about the east hill of South Maple Drive just West of Coggers. Some discussion.

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

A Motion and second to adjoum regular meeting and go into closed session. Motion carried.

Closed session concerned Gerald Hesterberg’s employment with the Town. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to go out of closed session. Motion carried.

Motion by Jamie Cook and a second by Ken Ewer to terminate Gerald Hesterberg’s employment with the Town at the completion of his 40 hour work week of July 15, 2002. Motion carried with 3 aye yotes.  Basic reason, personal conflict.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People present:

Michelle Bodam                                       Scott Nesvold                                 Jim Miller
Charles Bodam                                        Marcia Pratt
Gerald Hesterberg                                   Robert Pratt
Becky Brown                                             Steve & Karen Bade
Kenneth Bro                                             Ed Pajala
Ronald Michael                                        Phil Freeman

JUNE 11, 2002

Board of Review called to order at 7:30 P.M. All Board Members present. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to adjourn to a later date. Motion carried.

Regular mecting called to order at 7:35 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Chapman, Cook, and Ewer. Also Gary Maki and Ron Michael.

Minutes of May 14, 2002 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept as read. Motion carried

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

Treasurer presented her report. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Gary gave his report. Gravel hauling and pulverizing Wannebo Road. Preparing garage lot. Culverts put in and still needed.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to allow Pamela Lightner to place a mobile home on her property SE NW Sec 12-48-5. To approve Chris Ekholm’s request for a residence at NE SW Sec 16-48-5. To approve Paul Landmann’s request to build a residence at SW SW Sec 29-49-5. Motion carried with all Board members voting yes.

Discussed and reviewed snowplowing policy. Jamie Cook will rewrite policy with revisions presented and bring to next meeting.

Discussed road weight limit policies in effect and responsibility of repairing road damage.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to approve Liquor License for Signa Groves of C-Side Inn. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk