December 12, 2019

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Wendy Stein, John Adams, Ron Rechel, Ellen Avol Law, Jim Park and Gina Park.

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

Roll call was taken. Mike Harvey absent.

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the November 12, 2019 meetings were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Brenda gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. Property Tax bills have been sent out. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy Raspotnik gave the crew report. Lots of snow and plowing. A couple of break downs on equipment, nothing serious and all repaired. The grant for the 90-10 was sent in. The project was for gravel on FR 251 and FR road 252, two other forest roads for fractured rock. The total of the grant was for $367,000.00. A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report.

Chairperson, Sandy talked about improving ways of informing the public on snowstorm progress through the use of the Web site, an ongoing process.

There was no Town Plan Commission this month.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to have Bayfield County open a section of County C from Avol-Law residence to Paulson Road for ATV use. Motion carried. Ayes 2, Nay-Wendy Stein.

Insurance Information on next agenda.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to pay Midland an advance of $12,000.00 toward diesel fuel for 2020 so enough money was spent 2019 for maximum road aid. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to pay all current bills.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

November 12, 2019

Budget Hearing called to order at 6:30 P.M.. Present:, Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Jim Park, John Adams, Wendy Stein, Ron Rechel and Mike Harvey.

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

Budgets were presented by the Clerk and reviewed.

Motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to adjourn Budget Hearing. Motion carried.

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

Motion by Ron Rechel and a second by Brenda Rechel to approve a Town Levy of $51,717.00, a legal allowable amount. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Motion by John Adams and a second by Mike Harvey to adjourn Elector meeting. Motion carried.

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, John Adams, Wendy, Stein, Mike Harvey, Jim Park, and Ron Rechel.

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

Roll Call Taken: All Present.

Meeting minutes from the October 8 and 22, 2019 meetings were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept all as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes

Brenda gave Treasurer’s report. Both computers are mirrored. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to renew the CD from Bremer Bank 1.72 interest for one year. Motion carried. All Ayes. Motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to approve the Election Day Emergency Response Plan. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to have Michelle buy a new computer for the Clerk with the money from the $1,200.00 grant. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The County said no to opening County C from Laws to McKinley Road.

A motion by John Adams and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to approve the Budget of $494,308.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. The crack sealing is done. The salt sand is mixed and in the salt shed. The Grant for Wannebo Road, one mile past Long Lake didn’t get sent in. The 90-10 grant was discussed with talk of having FR 251 gravel put on the 8 miles. Still in discussion. A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to approve the report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to approve the driveway permit for Lodge’s on County C. Motion carried. All Ayes. Mattson’s was put on hold.

The Land Fill monitoring results was shown to the Board.

John said the web site is good and up to date.

John will be checking on insurance prices.

A motion and a second to pay all current bills.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

October 8, 2019

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Wendy Stein, John Adams, Mike Harvey, Ron Rechel, Stephanie Lodge, Ron Micheal, Jim Miller, Scott Sandstrom, Mike Cariveau and Kelly Pederson.

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

Roll call was taken. All present.

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the September 12 and September 17, 2019 meetings were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Brenda gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. One residence has not paid snow plow bill and will be put on property taxes. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave road crew report. The crack sealing has started and salt sand mixed. Land fill needs some dirt to feel pot holes. Paulson Road Culvert has been put in. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy and a second by Wendy Stein to accept election worker list. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Discussion on internet service from Century Link and Bayfield Wireless. Both companies are applying for the grant. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to have Jim Miller and Scottie Sandstrom appointed to oversee project and report to the Board. Motion Carried. All Ayes. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to have the Town put $5000.00 toward the grant for both companies. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The FLAP grant is waiting on project estimates.

Sandy will check with Paul Johanik on the TRIP grant.

Kelly Pederson spoke on the need for housing and asked the Town Board for a donation of $699.60 toward a survey. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to donate $699.60 to the survey if the City if Washburn does the same for their portion. Motion carried. All Ayes.

West Maple Hill and North Maple Hill are closed to snowmobiles.

A motion and a second to pay all current bills.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

September 17, 2019

Special Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Wendy Stein, John Adams, Mike Harvey, Dennis Pocernich, John Nyara, Chris Bretting, Dave Lucius and Lynn Devine.

The meeting was properly posted in the three public places and published in the Daily Press.

There was a discussion with the Town of Barksdale on shared roads between the Townships. A list of the roads was presented and discussed on the responsibility for both Townships. Lynn Devine will be writing up a list for both Townships to approve after they have reviewed it.

There was a discussion on redoing Engoe Road from Bjork Road to hwy 13. Two inches of gravel and pulverizing and then black topping. It will not be done for a couple of years until the next TRIP program in 2022.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

September 12, 2019

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Wendy Stein, John Adams, Mike Harvey, Ron Rechel, Ellen Avol Law, Bob Short, Scott Sandstrom, Mike Cariveau, Joseph Boulley and Jim Park.

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

Roll call was taken. All present.

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the August 13 and August 28, 2019 meetings were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Brenda gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. Three residence have not paid snow plow bills and will be put on property taxes. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave road crew report. Chip sealing is done on Paulson Road, recycled black top is done on West Maple Hill and Paulson Road. The culvert is here for Paulson Road. Gravel is done on Hovey Lane and Lucia Road. A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Cariveau talked on getting high speed wireless internet service for the Town by using the radio tower. The price would be cheaper then Century Link and much faster. He is looking for a donation from the Town of $5,000.00. No action taken.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to request the County open County C from Avol Law,s residence on County C to McKinley Road. Motion carried. Two Ayes, one no, Wendy Stein.

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to have Buz Raspotnik mow the dump on South Maple Hill for $200.00 this fall. Motion carried. Two Ayes, Sandy abstained.

John will get the grant forms in for the FLAP grant for black topping from Pajala Road one mile west past Long Lake.

There will be a meeting with the Town of Barksdale on September 17 at 7:00 pm at the Town of Washburn town hall.

A motion and a second to pay all current bills.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

August 13, 2019

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Wendy Stein, John Adams, Pat Guske, Ron Rechel, Ellen Avol Law, Bob Short, Teri Short, Joni Gierczic, Scott Sandstrom, Jim Miller, Nancy Hanson, Bob Defoe, Teri Bahe and Jim Park.

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

Roll call was taken. All present.

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the July 9, 2019 meeting were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The Clerk talked about upgrading the computer to windows 10 or a purchase of a new computer by the end of the year. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by Sandy Raspornik to have all the Town computers installed with a new antivirus program for $40.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Brenda gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy talked about meeting with the Town of Barksdales Board on September 17, at 7:00 pm at The Washburn Town Hall to discuss shared roads.

Pat Guske gave crew report. More gravel is needed for wedging. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to buy 600 tons of gravel for $15.00 a ton for $9000.00 from Bob Olson. Motion carried. All Ayes. Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to approve report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

ThA motion by John Adams and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to approve a Class A special use permit for Jason and Joni Gierczic at SW ¼ NE ¼ Section 27 Township 49N Range 5. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to approve $20.00 for each employee for the Employee assistance Program. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The maintenance for Town records will be discussed further after more information is acquired.

Wendy will check into the weed management plan.

Sandy will continue searching for the agreement between the City of Washburn, Town of Bayview and Town for Washburn for the Land fill contract. John will check on persons who would mow the property.

The next Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

A motion and a second to pay all current bills.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

July 9, 2019

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Wendy Stein, John Adams, Mike Harvey, Ron Rechel, Jack Olson, Dennis Bachand, Jackie Bachand, Signa Grooves, Chuck Grooves, Steve Bade,  John Hartzell, Ruth Hartzell, Gina Park and Jim Park.

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

Roll call was taken. All present.

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the June 11, 2019 meeting were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept as presented with a correction. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Brenda gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. Late fee for dog license was discussed and will be added according to State Statues. Snow plow bills are being paid. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. The tractor tires are on and working great. Black topping is done on Wannebo and South Maple Hill Roads. Mowing is moving along. The tandom truck was fixed by Kovals for a seal and brakes for around $300.00. Beacons were also ordered for a total of $100.00. A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Chairperson Sandy Raspotnik is checking into the contract for the Town dump with the City of Washburn and Town of Bayview to see who is responsible for mowing, well monitoring etc.

Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to approve a driveway permit off of County C for Jason Gierczic at Section27, Town 49N, Range 5W, SW ¼ of NE ¼  Motion carried. All Ayes.

Ruth Hartzell asked about the spraying for cluster flies and why it was not going to be done. John Adams made a motion and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to have Guardian Pest Solutions spray for $300.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A discussion from Dennis and Jackie Bachand on having the County open County C from Big Rock Road to McKinley Road for ATV. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to request the County open County C from Big Rock Road to McKinley Road. Motion carried. Ayes, Sandy, John. Nays, Wendy Stein.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to have Jolma Electric replace lighting in Town garage and Town Hall, exterior lighting, and fix line to Town Hall for $5802.10. Motion carried. All Ayes.

It was decided to set $2000.00 aside for possible voting machine in 2021.

Road Grants are not available for the Town.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to accept the only bid for gravel from the Highbridge pit from Bob Olson to stock pile 600 tons of gravel for $15.00 a ton and spread 600 tons on Hove Lane for $15.00 a ton for a total of $9000.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to have the County put in the culvert on Paulson Road for $9,226.67 which the Town will pay for now and the County will pay us back in 2020. Motion carried. All Ayes. Sandy will check on the in kind part for the Town of Washburn.

A motion and a second to pay all current bills.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

June 11, 2019

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Wendy Stein, John Adams, Mike Harvey, Ron Rechel, Bob Adams, Bob Short, John Hartzell, Kim Bro Ryan Sandberg, Teri Short, Gina Park and Jim Park.

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

Roll call was taken. All present.

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the May 14, 22, and 28, 2019 meeting were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Clerk’s report-a new voting machine from $7000.00 to $10,000.00 is the news from the County to put in 2020 budget.

Brenda gave Treasurer Report. All books are balanced. The Clerks and Treasurer’s computers are mirrored. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to give Brenda a per diem for her extra time required to bring the books up to date. Motion carried. All Ayes. Snow plow bills are being paid. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to buy four radial tires for the tractor from Lulich Implement for not more than $7,000.00 and $974.00 for a brake repair. Motion carried. All Ayes. Roads are being graded and mowing is starting. Brushing is being done on the Forest Roads .A roller for the grader has been tabled. A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Kim Bro talked on the four permits and that the Comprehensive Plan needs to be updated. Motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to approve a driveway permit for Mike Harvey on Pajala Road and for Brian Patterson on McKinley Road. Motion carried. All Ayes. The Comprehensive Plan update has been tabled.

Jason Gierczic and Pat McAlpine special use permits were not acted upon because more information is needed..

Michelle McCumber’s contract was viewed and will continue.

The LED lighting estimates were discussed and certain projects (garage, exterior lighting, town hall and lighting in town garage) were selected and more detailed estimates will be received on those projects and action taken at the next meeting.

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to open the floor to the audience. Motion carried. All Ayes. A discussion on the Solar Panels. Ryan Sandberg is an owner of a Company in California that install Solar Panels. Ryan provide his opinion on the solar panels and Wendy added additional information. He stated that a 12 year plus payoff is hard to justify. He was not sure how NES (Next ENERGY Solution) calculate their payoff and is not sure if NES are being reasonable on their 15 year estimate. Inverters are normally warrantied for 12 years. Most modern solar investments model in a full inverter replacement every 12 years. It’s hard to say what that would cost 12 years from now but the current inverter cost would be three to four thousand in parts plus labor. He would estimate a full day of labor with two workers needed, cost between one and two thousand. He also stated that we should try to reduce the amount of electricity being used, the three R’s-reduce, recycle and research.

A contract for spraying for cluster flies for the fall of 2019 was discussed. There was no action taken on this matter.

Asphalt bids for eight culverts and patching on Ondossagon Road and Scholl Road were opened.

Angelo Luppino $31,188.00, Northwoods paving $25,705.05. A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to accept the bid from Northwoods Paving for $25,705.05. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy and Mike will put out bids for gravel.

A motion and a second to pay all current bills.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk