December 18, 2020

Special Board Meeting called to order at 3:15 p.m. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Rasotnik, Wendy Stein, John Adams, Mike Harvey and Joe Amrein.

A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to approve the minutes of December 8, 2020. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to go into closed session for employee contracts. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A discussion on Employment Agreement with Town Crew.

A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to go out of closed session. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Wendy Stein to amend contract changes and give a raise to Mike and Joe of $2.00 an hour. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to give Joe and Mike a $50.00 Christmas Bonus. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to Adjourn.

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

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

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the November 10, 2020 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. Motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to have the CD at Chippewa Valley Bank renewed at the new interest rate. Motion carried. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. The new tires are on the grader. There will be a refund of $1,600.00 because POMP’S Tire billed us incorrectly. The Handi-Hitch should arrive this week with the second load later. Motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to purchase a liner for the bucket on the Bach Hoe. Motion carried. All Ayes. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy talked time changes in posting agenda. Board of review has to be posted in the three public places and posted on the Web. A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to have a closed session on December 18, at 3:15 for contract renewals. Motion carried. All Ayes. A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to approve the report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to approve the 2021 budget of $520,532.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to have John write a letter to Bayfield County Highway Department to have the ATV/UTV route from Big Rock Road to Mckinley Road closed. Motion Carried, 2 Ayes (John, Wendy) 1 Nay (Sandy).

South Maple Hill project Tabled for later date.

A contract was signed by Northwoods Paving and the Town of Washburn to have the Black Top laid by June 15, 2021 or $750.00 fine will occur.

Mike will get prices black topping on several roads for next summer. (North Maple Hill, Engoe, Wannebo)

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to Approve payment of checks #14097 to #14124. Motion Carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

Budget Hearing called to order at 7:00 P.M.. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandra Raspotnik, Wendy Stein, Brenda Rechel, Mike Harvey, Kim Bro. Jim Miller, Jim Park, Lorraine Norrgard, Dennis Weibel, Lynne Krueger, and John Adams.

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

Budgets were presented by the Clerk and reviewed.

Motion by Sandra Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to adjourn the Budget Hearing. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Meeting of the Electors called to order. Same people present.

Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to approve a Town Levy of $52,000.00, a legal allowable amount. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to adjourn Elector meeting. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Same people present.

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

Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to amend the Agenda to add ATV discussion on County C. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Meeting minutes from October 13, 2020 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. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second By Sandra Raspotnik to renew CD at Bremer Bank for .5% for 7 months. Motion carried. All Ayes. Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. Snowplows are ready to go. Everything else in the Town is in order. Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to purchase new tires for the grader at a cost between $10,000.00 and $12,000.00. Motion carried. All Ayes. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to approve a driveway permit for Robert and Monique Mattson upon the inspection by Mike Harvey. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion Sandra Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to approve a Class A Special Use Permit for Robert and Monique Mattson at 27265 South Maple Hill NE ¼ NW ¼ Section 37 Township 49N Range 5. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to disapprove of a Class B Special Use Permit for Ryan and Andrea Collins at 30490 County Hwy CSE ¼ SW ¼ Section 25 Township 49N Range 5. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandra Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to approve the Bay Area Solid Waste contract. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Discussion on South Maple Hill Road improvements. Wendy Stein will be checking into different options on how precede with the work and will report back to the Board.

A motion by Sandra Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to allow an easement of 35’ for Century Link on the Town property across County Hwy C from the Town Hall. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandra Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to have Section 7 of the Driveway policy added to that any damage to emergency equipment due to insufficient driveway passage will be billed to the Town of Washburn and then passed on to the homeowner. Motion carried. All Ayes.

John Adams talked about the County Hwy C route for ATV and UTVs. This was tabled until it could be probably posted for the next Town Meeting.

Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to approve check number 14065 to 14096. Motion carried. All ayes.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Mike Harvey, John Adams, Wendy Stein, Jim Park, Jim Miller, Jay Glase, Scottie Sandstrom, Claire Glafke, Julie Van Stappen, John Olson, Kim Bro, Mike Cariveau and Tom Cogger.

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

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the September 8, 2020 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. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. All Forest Roads have been graded twice. Salt sand is mixed and hauled to the salt shed. Mike will be purchasing motor oil. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy talked to the County about taking down the ATV signs on County C. They said no, there have been no complaints. The Handi-Hitch will be here in December and it will be okay to pay for it in January if need be.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to approve a Class A building permit for Tom Cogger at 28610 Rustic Road NW ¼ of NE ¼ Section 34 Township 49N Range 5W. Motion carried All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to approve a Class A building permit for Julie Van Stappen at77545 Church Corner Road SE ¼ NE ¼ Section 28 Township 49N Range 5W. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to approve a driveway permit for Julie Van Stappen. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Cariveau talked on Bayfield wireless. The contract with the Town for $5000.00 payment to them if the grant goes through is still in play unless the Board decides to stop it. They didn’t. Mike seems to think there is better chance this time around.

South Maple Hill Road/Engineer discussion. The Rice Lake group was hesitant and said it would cost $8,000 to$10,000 just to look at the project. Northern Wisconsin Engineers sent a letter. (see attached copy).

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams decided to go on a three year payment plan for the Ambulance and Brush truck. 1^st year $13,473.95, 2^nd year $13,676.06, 3^rd year $13,676.06. Grand total $40,826.07. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to approve the contract with the City of Washburn for Fire and Ambulance. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The Ballot Box drop off was dropped.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to approve check number 14036 to 14064. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

September 14, 2020, (held now due to COVID) Annual Meeting called to order by Chairperson Sandy Raspotnik. Meeting notices were posted in the three public places and published in the Daily Press.

Minutes from the April 16, 2019 were read, and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by Lance Twombly and a second by Mike Harvey to accept minutes as read. Motion Carried.

Sandy Raspotnik spoke on projects done in 2020. French Drains on North Maple Hill, several culverts were replaced, Chip Seal done on Paulson road, Black top on Ondossagon Road, new garage doors in Town Garage, LED lighting installed in Town Garage and Town Hall. Patching up the sink holes in the Landfill was talked about, an ongoing project. Scottie Sandstrom talked a little on Bayfield wireless.

A motion by Scottie Sandstrom and a second by Katie Stolp to have next year Annual Meeting on April 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Motion carried.

A motion by Melissa Amerin and a second by Darlene Neff to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

People present

Kerry Tetzner                    Sandy Raspotnik               Wendy Stein                      Joe Amrein

Melissa Amerin                 Darlene Neff                     Katie Stolp                         John Adams

Cheryl Sandstrom             Mike Harvey                      Scottie Sandstrom            Carolyn Twombly

Lance Twombly

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Mike Harvey, John Adams, Wendy Stein, Jim Park, Jim Miller, Jay Glase, and Tom Cogger.

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

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the August 10, 2020 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. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. All culverts are in. Paulson Road chip seal is completed. Mowing and grading are being done in the National Forest. A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy will talk to Scott Kluver on Ambulance cost and having the payments over three years.

There was talk on South Maple Hill east of Church Corner Road with the City of Washburn and Town of Bayview for the ditching and sand fill for the Landfill. More info is needed. Sandy will be checking on Engineers for the project.

A motion by John Adams and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to purchase the Handi-Hitch Packer for $30,750.00 with payment being made in January 2021. Motion carried. All Ayes.

The Annual meeting will be on September 14, 2020.

Sandy will be checking in with the County on the ATV/UTV on County C.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to approve checks 14003 to 14035. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to Adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

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

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

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the July 9, 2020 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. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. The French Drains on North Maple Hill are in. All gravel is hauled, Two culverts have been placed. The mowing is almost completed. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. All Ayes.

Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to approve a driveway permit for Ryan and Andres Collins at 30490 County Hwy C. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to approve a Class A building permit for Ryan and Andres Collins at SE ¼ SW ¼ Section 25 Township 49N Range 5, 30490 County Hwy C. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to approve the revised snowplow policy and the newsletter. Motion carried. All Ayes. Brenda will be mailing them out in September.

The Annual Meeting has been set for September 14 at 6:00 p.m.

The Land fill project has been put on hold until more information comes in.

Purchase of the Roller has been put on hold for more information.

Culvert extensions for the culvert on Wannebo Road will cost $13,452.30 from the County. More information is needed as price seems to be a bit steep.

The Agreement with Bay Area Solid Waste District was looked over with a few changes suggested. Sandy will bring this to the next Solid Waste meeting.

Motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to approve check number 13977 to 14002. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

June 9, 2020

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

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

Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the May 11, May 13, May 14, May 18 and the May 20, 2020 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. Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. Joe Amrein is doing well in the new job, learning the grader on Forest Roads. The first cut of the mowing roads is done. Everything else is going fine. A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy Raspotnik gave the Chairperson report. She talked on Road Agreement with the Forestry, temporary route from Xcel for power line, PILT payment was incorrect so we will be getting more money back, some money for elections for absentee voting from Federal and Mike from Bayfield Wireless is looking at using Tower in Town seeing that they or Xcel did not get the grant. More to come on these topics.

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to continue to use Bayfield Count Zoning for the Town for building inspections. Motion carried. All Ayes.

There was no plan commission meeting.

Bids on gravel: Olson Bros Contractors $19.00 per ton 600 tons $11,886.00

Bob Olson & Co. $16.50 per ton 600 tons $9,900.00

Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept Bob Olson & Co bid. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Bids on Double chip seal:

Fahrner: Ondossagon Rd $45,432.64 (5280 x 22)

Paulson Rd $63,676.28 (7400 x 22)

Scott Const. Ondossagon Rd $38,396.00 (5393 x 22)

Paulson Rd $49,712.00 (7087 x 22)

Patch load $2,500.00

Bids for black top:

Scott Const. Ondossagon Rd $80,200.00 (5393 x 22 at 1 ½ thick) cold mix

Paulson Rd $100,250.00 (7087 x 22 at1 ½ thick) cold mix

North woods Ondossagon Rd $77,010.24 (1 ½ thick) hot mix

Paulson Rd $103,752.44 (1 ½ thick) hot mix

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to accept Northwoods paving bid for Ondossagon Rd for hot mix at $77,010.24. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to accept Scott Const. bid for Double Chip Seal on Paulson Rd for $49,712.00. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to accept the bid from Birch Street Excavating to put in two French Drains on North Maple Hill for $4,780.00. Motion carried. All ayes.

A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to approve check number 13911 to check number 13947. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Motion by Wendy Stein and A second by John Adams to go into closed session. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to come out of closed session. Motion carried. All Ayes

A motion by John Adams and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to increase Mike’s salary by 75 cents an hour for a 3% equal match for IRA to start on July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk

May 11, 2020
Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.. Present: Kerry Tetzner, Sandy Raspotnik, Brenda Rechel, Mike Harvey, John Adams and Wendy Stein.

Meeting notices were properly posted in the three public places and published in the Daily Press.
Public comment took place.

Meeting minutes from the April 7 and May 5, 2020 meeting were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Adams and a second by Sandy Raspotnik to accept as presented. Motion carried. All Ayes.

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

Mike Harvey gave the crew report. The new garage doors are in. Pat Guske has turned in his resignation as he has taken another job. Mike will be on sick leave for a couple of weeks. A motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to accept report. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to approve a Class A building permit for Lucas Mattson. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to have Landscape Creation & Wreath Designs Mow the lawn twice a month at the Town Hall. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Joh Adams to approve a driveway permit for Tom Cogger. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to appoint Hallie Sandberg to The Plan Commission. Motion carried. All Ayes

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A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by John Adams to sign an Ordinance to appoint Alternate Members to the Board of Review. They are Ken Bro and Ellen Avol-Law. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Sandy Raspotnik and a second by Wendy Stein to sign an Ordinance relating to confidentiality about income and expense as requested by Assessor. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to approve check number 13883 to 13910. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Sandy put the bids in the paper and to be turned in by June 8, 2020 for road projects this summer.

Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams for employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of employees. Motion carried. All ayes.

Motion by Wendy Stein and a second by John Adams to come out of closed session. Motion carried. All Ayes.

Motion by John Adams and a second by Wendy Stein to pay Pat Guske for forty hours of vacation time. Motion carried. All Ayes.

A motion and a second to Adjourn.

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk