Meeting Minutes April 15, 2009

April 15, 2009

 

Regular Board meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, Donna Chapman, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Mark Morey, Catherine Morey, Tom Arnson, Dena Arnson, Ronald Micheal, Kurt Kiehne, Stephen Schraufnagel, Nancy Hanson.

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

Minutes of  March 10,2009 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 John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept                                       report. Motion carried.

Mark Morey gave Crew report.  Preparing tractor for mowing. Looking to purchase a few reflectors for locating ends of culverts in Spring. Also a few more construction signs are needed.  Will also purchase a roll of filter cloth. Mark will be purchasing 16 ton of cold mix for patching. Motion by John Hartzell a second by Steven Tetzner  to accept report.  Motion carried.

Plan commission minutes were read. Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by Steven Tetzner  to accept report.  Motion carried.

Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by Steven Tetzner  to accept Web Site agreement  from Michelle McCumber for $180.00 for one year. Motion carried.

Reviewed application of Glen Peavey and Dena Arnson to build a home on parcel in NWNW Sec 21-49-5.                Motion by John Harzell and a second by Steven Tetzner  to approve the request. Motion carried. All Aye votes.

Discussion with Stephen Schraufnagel from C & S Design & Engineering, Inc. to design and specification work for project to be done by May 2009. The firm will bid the project with all specifications and requirements for a lump sum of $4500.00, with a start date of June 1, 2009 and completed by August 15, 2009, as per contract. Motion by John Harzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to hire C & S Design & Engineering, Inc.

Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to hire Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, L.L.C. to Crack fill approximately 14.5 miles of black top roads for $24,990.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Bruce Hokanson  and a second by John Hartzell to grind and add five inches of gravel on Engoe Road between Viator Road and Brevak Road. Motion carried.

John Hartzell read e-mails from Gary Sherman and Bob Jauch for support of Stimulus money to Church Corner Road, Wannebo Road and Ondossagon Road Project.

Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to appoint Ron Micheals to the Plan Commission for a three year term.  Motion carried.

Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner  to appoint Kurt Kiehne as Chairman of the Plan Commission for a three year term. Motion carried.

Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by Steven Tetzner to appoint John Hartzell to a two year term  on the Plan Commission. Motion carried.

Road Inspection date set for April 20, 2009.

Motion and second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and second to adjourn.

 

 

 

 

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

 

Annual Meeting Minutes April 14, 2009

 April 14, 2009

 

               Annual Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Kerry Tetzner. Meeting notices were posted in the three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.

               Minutes of the April 8, 2008 were read. Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to accept minutes as read. Motion carried with all aye votes.

               Chairman Kerry Tetzner reported on new purchase in the past year, Tandum Dump Truck and culvert steamer with trailer.  

               Passed roster for road cleanup in 2009.

               Talked about new projects for this year, building a salt shed, work on Engoe Road and Blacktop patching and wedgeing.

               Also talked about Stimulus money available for Town Roads. Roads on the list are: Church Corner Road, Ondossagon Road and Wannebo Road in Town of Washburn. There are about five miles in our Town and four miles in theTown of Barksdale for a joint effort. Chances of getting this stimulus money are slim, but we have applied.

               Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a  second by Donna Chapman to have next Annual meeting on Tuesday after election at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

               Motion by Jim Deeth and a second by Kurt Kiehne to adjourn. Motion carried.

 

 

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

 

People Present:

Ron Micheals                                   Jim Deeth                          Joe Scholl                           Kurt Kiehne

Mark Morey                                    Cathy Morey                     John Hartzell                     Bruce Hokanson          

Elizabeth Tetzner                            Kerry Tetzner                    Steven Tetzner                 Donna Chapman

Ruth Hartzell                                    Philip Tetzner                   John Teschner

 

Meeting Minutes March 10, 2009

MARCH 10, 2009
Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Kerry Tetzner, Philip E. Tetzner, Donna Chapman, John Hartzell, and Bruce Hokanson. Also Mark Morey, Cathy Morey and Joe Scholl.
Meeting notices were properly posted in three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.
Minutes of February 10, 2009 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept as presented. Motion carried.
Donna gave Treasurer’s report. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept report. Motion carried.
Mark Morey gave Crew report. Probably need more salt sand. Reviewed equipment oil change and analyzing wear. Motion and a second to send flowers to Monica Harvey. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Kerry Tetzner to accept report. Motion carried.
Reviewed salt shed zoning application by Town of Washburn. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to approve request. Motion carried. All aye votes. Part of NW NW Sec 36-49-5. Discussed letting bids for salt shed and drawing up specs. Needs a lot of planning.
Reviewed revised Snowplow policy for private driveways. Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to approve revised Snowplow policy. Copy on file. Motion carried. All aye votes.
Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to post weight limits on all Town roads immediately. Motion carried.
Reviewed program for upgrading Church Corner, Wannebo and Ondossagon with Federal Stimulus money. Lot of questions. Board is working on it.
Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to not get involved in Wispect Randall Berger Planning Commission. Motion carried.
Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.
Motion and a second to adjourn.
Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

Meeting Minutes February 10, 2009

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Brucc Hokanson, John Hartzell, Kerry Tetzner, Philip E Tetzner, and Donna Chapman. Also Mark Morcy, Ruth Hartzell, Cathy Morey and Jeff Pipgras.

Minutes of January 8, 2009 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept. Motion carried.

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

Donna Chapman gave Treasurers report. Lot of complaints of mixed up mail and lost mail. Mostly tax bills or payments. Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to accept report. Motion carried.

Mark Morey gave Crew report. Tarp on sand salt pile, culvert on Hove Lane, buying small compactor, and buying bolt and nut bin from Fastenal. Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to accept Crew report. Motion carried.

Reviewed and discussed Driveway ordinances. changes in charging and timing of call ins mostly are problems. Will type up revised policy for next mecting.

Discussed diffèrent types of salt shed and cost. Mark Morey presented four different plans. Concrete, post or fabric. Cost of 50 to 60 housand. Size about 32 x 60. Bruce Hokanson made a motion and a second by John Hartzell to start salt shed project. Motion carried. All aye votes.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

 

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

 

Meeting Minutes January 13, 2009

JANUARY 13, 2009
Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present John Hartzell, Kerry Tetzner, Philip E. Tetzner, Donna Chapman Also Mark Morey, Cathy Morey, Michelle McCumber and Joe Scholl.
Meeting notices Were properly posted in three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.
Minutes of December 9, 2008 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept. Motion carried All aye votes.
Motion by Kerry Fetzner and a second by John Hartzell to adopt resolution obligating Town tc pay State and County property tax Motion carried. All aye votes.
Donna Chapman gave Treasurer’s report. Property tax collections are going good. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept report. Motion carried.
Mark Morey gave Crew report. Snowplowing is going well, need brushes for sweeper, and tank for steamer. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept report. Motion carried.
Michelle McCumber gave update on Website. The Town signed service agreement with her for one year. Fee to be $200.00 annually made at contract signing. Service agreement on file.
Discussed snowplowing driveway policy. Some changes are needed to make things run smoother Will do some fine-tuning and review again next month.
Drew lots for order of names on Town Ballot for Town Supervisor.
Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to give Mike Harvey a Christmas Bonus of $200.00. Motion carried. All aye votes.
Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.
Motion and a second to adjourn
Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk