April 14, 2010

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M.. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Donna Chapman, Mike Harvey and Jim Hedrick.

Meeting minutes from the March 10, 2010 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 John Hartzell to accept report. Motion carried.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. Screening for salt sand by C & W Trucking will not be more then $800.00 with enough sand screened for six years. Talked about ordering a couple of culverts. Talked on putting gravel on Brevak Road. Forestry Department wants to buy $7000.00 worth of gravel. Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to accept Road Crew report. Motion carried.

Minutes of Plan Commission meeting were read. Kenneth Bro, Dale Brevak and Bruce Hokanson to three year terms ending April 30, 2013. Ron Micheal and John Hartzell terms end April 30, 2012. Kim Bro was elected as Chairman, John Hartzell as Vice Chair and Ron Micheals as Secretary.

Discussion on putting second coat of Enzyme on Old C Road this year. John is checking into this.

Bid Notice will be advertised for Engoe Road project by Chairman Bruce Hokanson.

Talked on purchasing salt but County is not ready yet.

Motion and a second to pay all current bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

April 13, 2010

Annual Meeting called to order by Chairman Bruce Hokason. Meeting notices were posted in the three public places in the Town and published in the Daily Press.

Minutes of the April 14,2009 were read. Motion by Kim Bro and a second by Phil Tetzner to accept minutes as read. Motion carried.

Passed roster for cleanup in 2010.

Chairman Bruce Hokanson talked about projects from 2009. Completion of the Salt Shed, Engoe Road project, pulverizing and six inches of gravel added. Also talked on crack sealing on 7 miles of roads.

In 2010, Bruce talked about projects to be done. Trip approval of $25,000.00 for double chip seal for Engoe Road, crack sealing a few more roads and some culverts to be put in.

Bruce spoke on purchase of a 2009 JD 772 grader and trade in of our 1997 grader.

Also talked about the new prevailing wage form for any projects over $25,000.00.

Talk on new member for Plan Commission member, Dale Brevak, and new Officers for Plan Commision. Kim Bro, Chairman, John Hartzell, Vice Chair, Ron Micheal, Secretary.

Motion made to have the next Annual Meeting on first Tuesday after April election. Motion carried.

Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Ron Micheal to adjourn. Motion carried.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

People Present:

Bruce Hokanson                              Kerry Tetzner                    John Hartzell                     Steven Tetzner

Ruth Hartzell                                    Patsy Tetzner                    Andrea Hokanson            Larry Budura

Mike Harvey                                     Pat Guske                           Donna Chapman               Phil Tetzner

Jerry Haugen                                    Ron Micheal                      Joe Scholl                           Richard Mihalek

Shirley Haugen                                Kim Bro                              Sarah Rechcygl

April 2, 2010

Special Board Meeting called to order at 9:00 A.M.. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner and Mike Harvey.

Chairman Bruce Hokanson brought up a discussion on purchasing a 2009 JD 772 grader, with 331 hours on it. Jim Hedrick, manager from Nor Trax contacted Bruce for a trade in of our grader with a grader from Hibbing, MN.  Compared trade in prices on our 1997 JD 772 BH grader, between thirty to forty thousand. Nor Trax will sell grader to us for $149,500.00 with the trade in of ours.

Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to purchase the 2009 JD 722 grader for $149,500.00 with the trade in of the 1997 JD 772 BH grader. Motion carried, all ayes.

A motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by Bruce Hokanson to pay $50,000.00 down with payments of $22,368.71 at 3.950% interest for five years starting in 2011 for grand total of $111,844.55. Motion carried, all ayes.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

March 10, 2010

Regular Board Meeting called tp order at 7:00 P.M.. Present: Bruce Hokanson , Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Mike Havery, Donna Chapman, Pat Guske and Jason Pearson.

Meeting minutes from the February 9, 2010 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 John Hartzell to accept report. Motion carried.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. They checked on roads with Fahrner for crack sealing and double coat chip sealing. They steamed some culverts in the Town and a few in Barksdale, as their steamer was broke down. Need a few new parts to mount the snow plow wing, which Mike will order. Bringing in Snow plow truck to have the brakes put in the week of March 15^th. Also need a Engine Brake solenode switch for plow truck, which Mike will order. Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to accept road crew report. Motion carried.

Kurt Kiehne said he will quit the Plan Commission. Kim Bro, John Hartzell, Bruce Hokanson and Ron Micheal will remain. Bruce Hokanson appointed Dale Brevak to the Plan commission. The minutes were read from the March 2, 2010 meeting. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept Plan Commission minutes. Motion carried.

Fahner asphalt Sealer Rep, Jason Pearson, gave an estimate on crack sealing and double chip seal on various roads in the Town. He also gave examples of different chips in the chip seal.

A motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to accept Alder Engineering Corp. as the Uniform  Dwelling Code (UDC) inspector. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

February 9,2010

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M.. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, Steven Tetzner, John Hartzell, Mike Harvey, Donna Chapman and Michelle McCumber.

Meeting minutes from the January 12, 2010 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 John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept report. Motion carried.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. The clutch was fixed on the plow truck. A new tire was put on the the front end loader. Plow truck was stuck and needed a wrecker to pull it out. Mike was told to check out other places for prices to see if a better price could be reached. An accident on Nevers Road with the plow truck. Pat got a fail to stop ticket. Mike will be ordering plow blades for grader and plow truck. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept report. Motion carried.

Discussion on renewing a service contract with Michelle McCumber for maintenance of the Towns computers. Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to renew contract. Motion carried.

Motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by Bruce Hokanson to sign a resolution to oppose the DOR assessment proposal. Motion carried.

Discussion on the UDC to have James Price Jr. attend the March Town meeting for further discussion on the UDC.

Motion and a second to pay all current bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

January 12, 2010

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, Kim Bro, Kurt Kiehne, and Travis Tulowitzky.

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

Minutes of the December 8, 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. Lots of snow plowed. They fixed a tire on front end loader, may need new ones later on. They need to fixed clutch and brakes on plow truck for a cost of $1500.00 for parts and $2400.00 for labor. It was decided to have them fixed as soon as possible. Mike ordered a new chain apron for plow truck for a cost of about $850.00. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept report. Motion carried.

Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to accept plan commission minutes. Motion carried.

A discussion with Travis Tulowitzky on the Bayfield Comprehensive Plan. It was decided not to go for Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried. All ayes.

A discussion on purchasing a used rubber tired roller and a snow wing for the plow truck. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to purchase the rubber tired roller for $5000.00 and the snow wing for $1000.00 to be delivered together. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk