December 8, 2009

Regular Board meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M..  Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Donna Chapman, Mike Harvey, Ruth Hartzell, Ron Michaels and James Price.

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

Minutes of the November 10,2009 meeting were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner  to accept as presented. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurer’s report. Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept report. Motion carried.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. They are ready for winter with a snow plowing plan in order. Everything else is going well.

Alder Engineering Corporation, James Price, spoke on Unified Dwelling Codes and having the Town adopt  an ordinance to do the Wisconsin Unified Dwelling Code. No action taken.

Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by Bruce Hokanson to adopt the list of Election Workers for 2010, which includes; Signa Groves, Mavis Ewer, Matt Tetzner, Jon Pady, Ruth Hartzell and Donna Chapman, Nancy Hanson. Motion carried.

Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to pass a resolution for a minimum of three election officials at the polling place during a town election. Motion carried.

Eric Adams finished the logging on the Town property across from the Town Hall. There were a 109 cords of Aspen, 28 cords of hard wood and 14 cords of pine for a price of about $3000.00.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

NOVEMBER 10,2009

Budget Hearing called to order at 6:30 P.M. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Mike Harvey, Donna Chapman, Pat Guske, and Ron Michaels.

Budgets were presented by the Clerk and reviewed.

Motion by Steven Tetzner  and a second by John Hartzell to adjourn Budget Hearing.

Meeting of Electors called to order at 6:45 P.M. Same people present.

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

Motion by Mike Harvey and a second by Donna Chapman to approve a Town Levy of $49,172.00, a legal allowable increase of about 3%. Motion carried. Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by Bruce Hokanson to adjourn Elector meeting. Motion carried.

Regular Board meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M.. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Mike Harvey, Donna Chapman, Pat Guske and Ron Michaels.

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

Minutes of the October 13, 2009 meeting were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to accept as presented. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurer’s report. Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by  Bruce Hokanson to accept report. Motion carried.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. Mike was doing a lot of grading after all the rain. Eric Adams has started logging on the Town property across from the Town Hall. Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept report. Motion carried.

Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to hire Pat Guske as a part time employee. Motion carried.

Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tezner to promote Mike Harvey to Road Superintendent.  Motion carried.

There was a discussion on burying dead animals for Town Citizens. It was decided to get some names of privately owned  people to bury the animals.  The matter was tabled until the December meeting.

There was a discussion on which project to submit for the Trip Program. It was decided to submit the Engoe Road project with a double chip seal.

Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to approve the Town Budget of $409,000.00.Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

November  4,2009

A special Board meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, Steven Tetzner, John Hartzell and Mike Harvey.

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

Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to go into closed session to discuss employee issues. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

October 13, 2009

Regular Board meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Mike Harvey, Donna Chapman, Joe Scholl and Stephen Schraufnagel.

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

Minutes of the September 8, 2009 meeting were read and written copies given to the Town Board Members. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept as presented. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurers report. Mike Nelson paid snow plowing bill and will be added back onto the snow plowing list. Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to accept report. Motion carried. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to have Treasuer and Clerk sign the Treasurers  checks. Motion carried.

Mike Harvey gave crew report.  Harold Maki passed on cutting stumpage on property owned by Town across from Town Hall. Bill Hecimovich prices were lower than Eric Adams. Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by Steven Tetzner to have Eric Adams select cut property across from Town Hall. Motion carried. Mike hauled and mixed salt sand. Salt Shed full.

Mileage for official Town business will need form filled out. Odometer reading from start and end , total miles, destination and date need to be filled in. Mileage rate is that of State, presently .55 cents/mile.

American Pavement Solutions cut price on the crack sealing to 51 cents per mile. Only half the job was completed.

Stephen Schraufnagel spoke on Salt Shed final payment. Balance of $12,899.96 due. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner  to go with change order number one, with Mike Harvey fixing door if contractor, Peterson, does not fix door within 15 days from October 13, 2009.Motion carried.

Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to approve a purchase for a Lap Top  computer and possibly a printer for Treasurer. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

September 8, 2009

Regular board meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Mike Harvey, Donna Chapman, Donald Haugen, Shirley Haugen, Joe Scholl and John Rief.

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

Minutes of the August 11, 2009 meeting were read and written copies given to the Town Board Members. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept as presented. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurers report. Mike Nelson’s Towns services have been discontinued due to lack of payment for snow plowing. Payment will be added to his property taxes. A motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to accept report. Motion carried.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. Eric Adams gave a price on stumpage on Town property for a select cut. On property across from town Hall, 75 to 100 cords of Aspen, $20.00 a cord, 5 t0 10 cords mixed hard wood, $15.00 a cord, and 50 t0 80 cords of Red and White pine, $15.00 a cord. It was decided to get another bid and a bid for the stumpage on the property by the old dump.

Discussion with John Rief on crack filling project. Only half the project, 7 miles, completed and tar used up. John Rief said that the cracks were wider and deeper than expected. John Rief said they would do the remainder at fifty one cents a mile. The Board offered to pay fifty one cents on what had already been completed. John Rief will get back to the Board.

Discussion on overall operation of the Township. It was decided to go to a one man crew with a part time position.

Motion and a second to pay all current bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

August 11, 2009

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Donna Chapman, Mark Morey, and Ron Micheals.

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

Minutes of the July 14,2009 meeting were read and written copies given to the Town Board Members. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven  Tetzner to accept as presented. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurers report. A motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson  to accept report. Motion carried.

Mark Morey gave crew report. The Salt Shed is almost complete with the wiring and doors to finish. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept report. Motion carried.

Talked on doing some wedging and an apron for the Salt Shed. Received a quote from Northwoods Paving.  Board members wanted a second quote from Lupino.

Discussion on replacing a culvert on Wannebo Road by Bjork Road. An 18 inch culvert is needed for a cost of approximately $600.00. Mark will order the culvert.

Union negotiations meeting date was set for August 27, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with a second choice on August 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

Motion and a second to pay all current bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

August 11, 2009

A Special Board Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Mark Morey, Stephen Schraufnagel, and Gary Peterson.

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

There was a discussion on the payment of bills on the Salt Shed and where the checks are to be sent. There is also a 10% retainer fee to be paid on completion of project.

Meeting was adjourned.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

A Special Board Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner and Mike Harvey.

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

There was a discussion on Mark Moreys resignation. Mike will continue working on his own until a decision is made on a replacement for Mark.

Meeting was adjourned.

July 14, 2009

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Mark Morey, Donna Chapman, Ruth Hartzell, Cathy Morey, Ken Thompson, and Matthew Colish.

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

Minutes of the June 9, 2009 meeting were read and written copies were given to the Town Board Members. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept as presented. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurer’s report. A motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to accept report. Motion  carried.

Mark Morey gave crew report. Mowing grass and sand hauled in for fill at salt shed site. Also keeping eye on crew of salt shed building. A motion by John Harzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept report. Motion carried.

Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to approved a driveway permit for Matthew Colish. Motion carried.

We reviewed application for Matthew Colish to build a home on parcel in the NE NE Sec 5-48-5. A motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to approve the request. Motion carried. All aye votes.

Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to have a free recycling bin for computers, video games, satellite receivers, cell phones, laptops, cable boxes, routers, and any computer related electronics to be located at the Barksdale Town Hall with the waste recycling of the five Townships. Motion carried.

Discussion on location and visibility of fire numbers in the town. It was decided to send a notice with snow plow policy on care of the above.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

‘May 12, 2009

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Donna Chapman, Mark Morey, Kurt Kiehne, Penny Newman.

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

Minutes of the April 15, 2009 were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to accept as presented. Motion carried.

Donna gave Teasurer’s  report. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson  to accept report. Motion carried.

A donation of $100.00 was given to Big Top Chautauqua.

C-Side Liquor License renewal was noted to the Board and an Ad will run in the County Journal.

A letter from Wendy Stein looking for a donation for the Ecology Club for Leafy Spurge mapping. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner  to table the discussion for more information. Motion carried.

Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to pay the WPS, Health Partners, Century Tel and Bayfield Electric bills when they arrive so they are not paid late. Motion carried.

Mark Morey gave crew report. Put culverts in on Engoe Road, changed batteries in grader, need to purchase a spray tank for compactor, and to prep Salt Shed site. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept report. Motion carried.

Penny Newman spoke on getting a new culvert put in on the end of her driveway because of erosion from the town ditch. Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by Steven Tetzner to fix the erosion problem on South Maple Hill and put a new culvert in Penny Newman’s driveway. Motion carried.

Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by Bruce Hokanson to put a bid out on hauling gravel and grinding the second mile on Engoe Road. Bids to be opened on the June meeting. Motion carried.

Discussion on Stephen Schraufnagel design of the Salt Shed. It was decided to put in three windows on the south wall and two windows on the east wall. The windows will be comparable in size to the Town garage.

A motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner  to resend the motion of the April meeting to hire Fahrner Asphalt  Sealers, LLC. to crack fill approximately 14.5 miles of black top roads for $24,990.00. Motion carried.

Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to bid out the crack sealing of 14.5 miles of black top road according to the Town of Washburn specs. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk