MAY 13, 2003

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mark Morcy, Kerry Tetzner, Tom Cogger, Phil Tetzner, and Donna Chapman. Also Gary Maki, Dale & Jane Brevak, Cathy Morey, Jim Miller, John Hartzell, Dick Mihalek, Chuck Bodam, Kurt Kiehne, and Rose Ann Haveri.

Minutes of April 14, 2003 were read. Motion by Kerry Tetzner and a second by Tom Cogger to accept. Motion carried.

Donna gave her Treasurers report. Motion by Cogger and a second by Kerry Tetzner to accept.  Motion carried.

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

Gary Maki gave his report. Road grading, water level in pond is real low on Town land, discussed Northwoods Paving job on Engoe Road, gravel on South Maple Hill West 1/2 mile, Colberg Road, and blacktop on North Maple Hill. Motion and a second to accept crew leader report. Motion carried.

Motion by Cogger to approve crack filling, culverts for Pajala Road installed, gravel for South Maple Hill West 1/2 mile, and finish patching contract from last year and a second by Kerry Tetzner. Motion carried.

Motion by Kerry Tetzner and a second by Cogger to let Colberg Road on bids and let blacktop North Maple Hill Road on bids. Motion carried.

Tom Cogger reported on Maple Hill road west of his property. Several options were discussed. No action taken.

John Hartzell presented a speaker proposal for the Town hall. Motion by Cogger and a second by Kerry Tetzner to install this system at a cost of $1291.25. Motion carried.

Motion by Cogger and a second by Kerry Tetzner to replace siding that is needed on Town Hall. Motion carried.

Dale Brevak presented Derek Brevak’s case for opening McKinley Road without weight limits. Gary Maki spoke in favor. Jim Miller spoke on what had happened in the past.

Motion by Cogger and a second by Kerry Tetzner to open McKinley Road to all traffic and monitor the results. Motion carried.

Clerk reported to the Board that Signa Groves of C-Side Inn has applied for a Class B liquor license.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion by Kerry Tetzner and a second by Tom Cogger to have Board of Review on Monday June 9. 2003 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

APRIL 15, 2003

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Phil Tetzner, Donna Chapman, Kerry Tetzner, Mark Morey, Tom Cogger, Chuck Bodam, Gary Maki, Don & Marsha Jack, Ed & Bea Pajala, Dick Mihalek, Cathy Morey and John Hartzell.

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

Minutes of March 11, 2003 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Kerry Tetzner and a second by Morey to accept. Motion carried.

Treasurer presented her report. Motion by Morey and a second by Kerry Tetzner to accept. Motion carried.

Gary gave his report. Repairs to grader, battery blow up, broom repairs, all ATV signs came, Derek Brevak pit crushing, and raising load limits on McKinley Road at Derek Bresak’s request; no action taken, gravel landfill road, and no word on used pick up. Motion by Kerry Tetzner and a second by Mark Morey to accept Gary’s report. Motion carried.

Discussed Town depository. Motion by Morey and a second by Kerry Tetzner to stay with Bremer Bank. Motion carried.

Discussed Ron Jack’s request for permit to build cabin in NESW Sec. 18-48-5. Motion by Morey and a second by Kerry Tetzner to grant request. Motion carried.

Discussed Ed Pajala’s request to blacktop Pajala Road. No action taken. Discussed Road Inspection by Town Board. Motion by Morey and a second by Kerry Tetzner to have road inspection with Town Board and Gary Maki on April 26, at 8:00 A.M. Meet at Town garage. Motion carried.

Motion by Morey and a second by Kerry Tetzner to leave Cigarette License Fee at $5.00. Motion carried.

Discussed posting weed notice. Motion by Cogger and a second by Kerry Tetzner to post noxious weed notice two times. Motion carried.

Discussed need of Board of Review Certification for at least one Board Member.

Discussed HES Road program to correct dangerous curve on Wannebo Road. Will look into it further.

Discussed WI Town’s Association Town Official training at Cable May 14. All Board members showed interest in going.

John Hartzell gave ATV update.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

Town of Washburn Annual Meeting
April 8, 2003

Annual meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Dick Mihalek.

Minutes of April 9, 2002 were read. Motion by Ed Pajala and a second by Kerry Tetzner to accept. Ayes all 16, Nays none.

Philip Tetzner, Clerk, presented Town audit report and answered questions. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept Town audit report. 17 ayes, 0 nays.

Discussed meeting notices, weed notices in the paper, some rotting on West side of Town Hall, as items to be looked into.

Motion by Bade and a second by Pajala to donate $500.00 each to Washburn Recreation and Library. 17 ayes, 0 nays.

Motion by Bade and a second by Bruce Hokanson to give $150.00 to Chautauqua at Town Board discretion. Ayes 17, Nays 0.  Jim Miller commented favorably on this.

Steve Bade presented clean up list for Town roads to be signed by residents.

Recognized new Town Board, Thanked old Board leaving.

Brought up Leafy Spurge problem on Maple Hill. Cleaning equipment after mowing, being careful about spreading it in any way. Reviewed hill problem on South Maple Hill Drive. Tom Cogger had presented three options to Board. On file.

Motion by Pajala and a second by Cathy Morey to set next Annual Meeting on Tuesday after election at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Ed  Pajala asked new Board Members to introduce themselves and make a brief report. Mark Morey, Tom Cogger, and Kerry Tetzner.

Steve Bade reported on importance of new Board on monitoring Landfill.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People present:

Bruce Hokanson                                          Kerry Tetzner                                  Mark & Cathy Morey
Richard Mihalek                                          Phil Tetzner                                     Tom & Connie Cogger
Nancy Hanson                                              Wendy Pajala                                  Ed & Bea Pajala
Phil Freeman                                                Wendy Stein                                    Ruth & John Hartzell
Ken Ewer                                                        Steve Bade                                      Pat & Greg Cabe
Jim Miller                                                      Shirley Haugen

MARCH 11, 2003

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Ewer, Mihalek, Cook, and Chapman. Also Gary Maki, Jim Deeth, Kerry Tetzner, Mark & Cathy Morey, Joe Scholl, John Hartzell, Joe Groshek & Harrison Demorest.

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

Minutes of February 11, 2003 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. Reported on transfers to another bank for checking. Will do further checking on Northern State Bank. Reported tax collections done.

Gary gave his report. Buying sand and more salt. Also need replacement for Dodge truck. Possible chance to buy County trade in from local garage. Possible cost, less than $4,000.00. Also need for a lot of patch blacktop this year. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept his report. Motion carried.

Town Board gave Gary authority to look into purchasing a different truck.

Dick Mihalek presented #2003-02 All Terrain Vehicle Ordinance. He explained working with Larry Loch in drafting it. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to repeal old ATV ordinance 1999-02. Motion carried. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to adopt ordinance 2003-02 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to purchase signs and posts for ATV travel at a cost of about $1,200.00 total.

Chairman read communications from Bayfield County Administrator.

Kerry Tetzner and John Hartzell presented ATV map with old routes, proposed new routes, and roads not open.

Received revised draft of Bayfield County Land Use Plan. Copy will be on file at Town hall.

Received Engineering report on Maple Hill from Tom Cogger. Copy on file.

Received petition from Joe Groshek signed by 15 residents asking that Chequamegon Heights Road not be opened to ATV’s. Barksdale portion is open. Copy on file. Some of residents signing were from Town of Barksdale and City of Washburn.

Chairman received letter from Phil Freeman and Wendy Stein. Copies were given to Members.

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

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

FEBRUARY 12, 2003

Special Town Board meeting called to order at 7:12 P.M. Present Tetzner, Mihalek, Cook, and Ewer. Also list at end.

Meeting notices were properly posted in three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press. Committee members in attendance Kerry Tetzner and John Hartzell.

Motion by Ken Ewer to open all Town roads according to plan presented by committee for a one year trial term. Motion seconded by Jamie Cook. Some of these roads to be left closed by request. All aye votes. Motion carried . Roads open have to be signed. Roads not signed are closed.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People present:

Kathleen Russell (Spoke against)                                           Patsy Tetzner                      Wendy Stein (Spoke against)
Kerry Tetzner (Spoke for & Committee Member)              Joe Tetzner                           Joe Groshek (Spoke against)
John Hartzell (Spoke for & Committee Member)              Kurt Kiehne                          Ruth Hartzell
Cathy Morey (Spoke for some being open)                          Scott Nesvold                       Jim Steffenson
David Hall (Spoke against Maple Hill South)                     Dave Cook                             Chuck Groves
Susan Hall (Spoke to table at this time)                               Dick Mihalek                        Mark Morey
David R. Lewis (Spoke to put on referendum)                    Jim Deeth                             Chuck Bodam (Spoke for)
Kent Seldal (Spoke against)                                                     Gary Maki                            Tom Cogger (Spoke against)
Steve & Hallie Sandberg
Phil Freeman (Spoke to table at this time, not against being open to local people)

FEBRUARY 11, 2003

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

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

Minutes of January 14, 2003 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 Ewer and a second by Cook to accept. Motion carried.

Gary gave his crew report. Not too much snow plowing, lots of sanding. Town is short of sand and can’t get any more from Wannebo pit because of frost. Discussed other possibilities. Gary talked about need to re-key garage because so many keys are out and unknown where. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to re-key Town garage. Motion carried.

Donna discussed Bremer Bank overdraft charges. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to have Donna check out other banks. Motion carried.

Discussed used tire collection program thru Bayfield County Extension. Town of Washburn share would be $504.53. Motion by Cook and second by Ewer to go with this program. Motion carried.

Chairman Mihalek reported on Bayfield County Sheriff Crimestopper program. Looking for volunteers.

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

Discussed National Forest Coalition concerning National Forest Income Payment Program. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to join this coalition at a cost of about $120.00 per year. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JANUARY 14, 2003

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

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

Minutes of December 10, 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. Highlights were, 17% of property taxes paid by end of year. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Gary gave his report. Not much snow, some equipment repairs, everything going okay. Discussed operator training for Town employees. Will place on next agenda. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept Gary’s report. Motion carried.

Chairman Mihalek called on Larry Loch, County Recreational Officer, to provide ATV information. Larry Loch spoke for about an hour and answered a lot of questions. Will have another special meeting Wednesday February 12, at 7:00 P.M. when Town Board will make decision.

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

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People Present:

Mark & Cathy Morey                              Susan Lewis
Wendy Stein                                            Matt Edmunds
Joe Scholl                                                Mark McGinley
Jim Deeth                                                John Hartzell
Kerry Tetzner                                          Kurt Kiehne
Patsy Tetzner                                          Scott Nesvold
Steven Tetzner                                        Chuck Groves
Joe Tetzner                                              Larry Loch -Sheriff’s Department
David Hall                                                Shane Osborne- W1 DNR