JULY 11, 1991

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, Haugen, Chapman, and Tetzner .

Written copies of June 4, 1991 meeting were given to Board members and read. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept as read with one change in handicap person entrance statement.

Donna Chapman gave written financial report. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed Board of Review held on June 10, 1991. Possibility of having open book before Board of Review.

Discussed installation of new fuel tanks.

Discussed handicap entrance installation and possibility of getting Erval Jackson to the next Board meeting to get his views.

Timm reported on progress of plans for Sioux River Bridge.

Chairman Pohlman reported on talks with Mayor Burke on sharing costs of landfill testing. He agreed it will be same as present: City 77%, Bayview 12% and Washburn 11%.

Discussed bill for sand taken from Wannebo Pit and not paid.

Pohlman reported on problems at Pond site.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve fire contract and ambulance contract with City of Washburn. Motion carried.

Ed Pajala appeared concerning doing a history of Town of Washburn. He mentioned Dick Mihalik and Harvey Rowe as possible candidates to help.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to appoint Ed Pajala Chairman of a committee to possibly start work on this history. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

JULY 2, 1991

Special Town Board meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Pohlman. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, Haugen, Tetzner, and  Chapman.

Purpose of meeting, to review plans for Sioux River Bridge. Town Board favors the T5 Green which has the wider bridge and a longer  approach. It has a higher cost of about $8500.00 over the T5 Orange. It is also recommended by Bayfield County Highway Commissioner.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to recommend the Town go with the T5 Green plan which would be a Town cost of $26,500.00 if County splits extra costs or $35,050.00 if County doesn’t split extra cogts. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to have a special Town  meeting for information on the replacement of Church Corner Road Bridge on Tuesday July 30, 1991 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town hall. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve agreement with City of Washburn and Town of Bayview for a new groundwater monitoring service at landfill. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

BOARD OF REVIEW
JUNE 10, 1991

Present Phil Tetzner, Assessor, Timm Retzloff, Shirley Haugen and Larry Roy. The Board of Review convened at 5:00 P.M. It was decided that Timm Retzloff would chair the Board of Review and Shirley was appointed Clerk.

Affidavit in Assessment roll was signed. Larry Roy was appointed and sworn in. Bill Pohlman, Town chairman, was unable to attend. Open book session was conducted from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sharon St Germain, June and Elmer Wilbur and Douglas Anderson had appeared at the open book session.

The Board reviewed the 1991 Assessment roll.

Douglas Anderson was sworn in and presented a completed Form of Objection to chairman Retzloff. Mr. Anderson was objecting to the $4,000.00 valuation placed on the land. A lengthy discussion of values followed. The general consensus was that the land value of the Anderson’ s was $4,000.00 and that the value should stay at $4,000.00. Motion by Timm and a second by Larry Roy. Motion carried.

Ed Pajala was also present and inquired as to the policy of assessing 40’s. He asked that the Board check with the Department of Revenue regarding how the State values property.

Timm Retzloff next asked that he be off the Board for the record while he checked some values.

Ed made another suggestion that we get someone from the Department of Revenue to come and sit with the Board to explain values.

Break taken at 6:55 P.M.

Timm came back into the meeting.

Board of Review adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Motion by Shirley Haugen and a second by Larry Roy.

Shirley Haugen
Board of Review Clerk

JUNE 4, 1991

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Pohlman, Haugen, Retzloff, Tetzner, and Chapman.

Copies of the minutes of April 24 1991 and May 6 , 1991 were given to Board members. Motion by Haugen and second by Retzloff to accept as written. Motion carried.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve Treasurer ‘s summary. Motion carried.

Received letter from DNR informing of a proposed State purchase of 20 acres on Four Mile Creek in Sec 21. Letter on file.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen that people appointed to Board of Review be paid $25 00. Motion carried.

Discussed fuel tank replacement.

Discussed cutting of landfill site and when it should be cut.

Discussed handicap person entrance to Town hall and any connection with the Historical Landmark Commission. Concensus is that the Town Board has the authority to install this handicap person entrance.

Timm Retzloff reported on conversation with Ayres Engineering concerning Church Corner Road Bridge. Possible extra costs for Town if we go with plan not approved by D. O. T.

Timm Retzloff reported on equipment radios programming etc. licensing, Also getting away from Jayen.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to publish minutes if published free. Motion carried.

Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to grant C-Side Inn a Class B combination Liquor License. Motion carried.

Opened gravel bids. Received only one bid. Ashland Construction at $8.90 per yard from Highbridge Pit. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept this bid. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

May 6, 1991

Regular meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. Present Haugen, Pohlman, Retzloff, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Ed Pajala.

Minutes of April  4, 1991 were read and copies given to Board members. There being no additions or corrections, it was moved by Retzloff and seconded by Haugen to accept as read. Motion carried.

Treasurer and Timm Retzloff commented on correspondence with Tom Draughon on old snowplow bill .

Chairman Pohlman reported on road inspection held this afternoon. He read his report of needs on various roads.

Will let gravel bids for approximately 1000 yards of road gravel.

Discussed travel time on Jayen bill. Will pay $87.50 and be paid up. This is agreeable with Jayen.

Chairman Pohlman reported on meeting with Bay Area Solid Waste committee.

Discussed equipment radios and problems with using them.

Will have Board of Review on Monday June 10, 1991 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Open book at 4:00 P.M.

Discussed handicap access to Town hall building. Board will check into problems involved with this project and report at next meeting.

Next meeting will be Tuesday June 4th at 7:30 P.M.

Chairman Pohlman will check into someone willing to be appointed to Board of Review at the June 4th meeting.

Discussed the hauling of sand out of Wannebo pit without Town officials knowledge. Will bill Bob Moniza Trucking.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

APRIL 24, 1991

Special meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Pohlman, Retzloff, Tetzner, and Leland Harvey. Absent Haugen.

Discussed taking of sand or gravel from Wannebo Pit without Town officials knowledge. Bob Moniza trucking was hauling it About 100 loads at 15 yards each. Supposedly hauled for Glen Cook. Will check prices and bill for it.

Chairman Pohlman reported talking to Roffers about Town pond. Will meet at site on May 2, 8:00 A.M.

Discussed ice damage to trees in the barrens and blocking of roads.

Reviewed handicapped access to Town hall. Viewed site and will get estimate from Erval Jackson.

Timm Retzloff turned in garbage bags for Town use at Town garage. Town will reimburse him.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

ANNUAL MEETING – APRIL 9, 1991

Meeting called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Timm Retzloff. Minutes of April 17, 1990 were read. There being no additions or corrections it was moved by Roy Settgas and seconded by Ed Pajala to accept as read. Motion carried.

Chairman Retzloff introduced Bill Pohlman as the new elected chairman.

Town annual report was handed out and comments made on several items. Motion by Pajala and a second by Settgas to accept Town report. Motion carried.

Timm reported on Sioux River Bridge project being in its final stages before actually replacing it. He gave its estimated cost at between 165 and 185 thousand. There will be a public hearing in May or June on this project.

Discussed handicapped access to Town hall building. Motion by Pajala and a second by Barb Bitzer that Town proceed with at least a study of this project, and report back to residents at a special meeting. Motion carried.

Discussed repairs to be made on County C. This is not a Town project, but residents could put some pressure on the County to get this done by petition or appearance before Highway Committee or County Board.

Discussed pond on Town land and possible dangers. Discussed possibility of gravel on federal land in the Vahalla area.

Motion by Barb Bitzer and a second by Dick Mihalik that next annual meeting date be Tuesday April 14, 1992 at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People Present
Philip E. Tetzner
Timm & Kerri Retzloff
Ed & Bea Pajala
Donna Chapman
Bill Pohlman
Shirley Haugen
Roy Settgas
Dick Mihalik
Bob & Barb Bitzer
Donald Haugen
Leland Harvey
Jerry Flonnes

APRIL 4, 1991

Regular meeting called to order at 7 :30 P.M.  Present Retzloff,  Haugen, Tetzner, and Chapman. AIso Jerry Flonnes, Leland Harvey and Bill Pohlman.

Minutes of March 7, 1991 were read and copies given to board members. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed Town needs from Bayfield County for coming year. Only need is salt.  Quoted price from Roffers for blacktop is $29.50 per ton. Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to order one tanker mixed blacktop from Roffers. Motion carried. This price is the same as last year.

Next meeting for Town Board will be Monday May 6. Road inspection on May 6 at 4:30 P.M. Will meet at Town garage. Town Board meeting to follow at 8:00 P.M.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to order 50 ton of salt from Bayfield County for delivery in the fall. Motion carried.

Timm Retzloff attended a landfill meeting on March 22, 1991. Agenda was test wells at landfill site. They have hired another engineering firm instead of Wilhelm at a lessor cost to do this testing.

Discussed some engineering problems at Pond site. Will try to meet with Roffers and Wilhelm at site to resolve this. Timm has called Russ Fisch who will arrange meeting.

Motion by Haugen and a second by Retzloff to approve request from Donald Westling to build a home in the SE SE Sec 21-49-5. Motion carried.

Discussed annual meeting agenda.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Clerk reported Signa Groves of C Side Inn has applied for a Class combination beer and liquor license.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

MARCH 7. 1991

Regular meeting called to order by Chairman Retzloff at 7:30 P.M.  Present Tetzner, Retzloff, Haugen, and Chapman. Also Leland Harvey.

Minutes of February 7, 1991 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to accept.  Motion carried.

Donna Chapman gave Treasurer’s report. Motion and a second to purchase a CD for $35,000.00 to come due in March 1992 in time to make the trust fund loan payment. This would give us a higher rate of interest. Motion carried.

Discussed above ground fuel tanks. Motion by Retzloff and a second by Haugen to order two complete approved 560 gallon tanks with all approved safety devices including two pumps at an approximate cost of about $4,000.00. Motion carried.

Discussed new requirements needed for commercial driver licenses for Town employees by 1992. Gave Leland information from Ashland drivers license office.

Timm Retzloff explained he wrote a letter to Jayen and will have a copy of this letter for Town records. This concern is excess mileage charge we do not think we owe. This is for equipment radios.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

FEBRUARY 7, 1991

Meeting called to order at 7:30 P .M. by Chairman Retzloff. Present Retzloff, Haugen, Tetzner, and John Iverson. Also David Pantzioff and Jan Zander of Ayres Associates and Lance M. Burger of DOT.

Minutes of January 10, 1991 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion and a second to accept as read. Motion carried.

Donna Chapman gave Treasurer’s report on tax collections and unpaid personal property taxes.

Jan Zander of Ayres presented plans and different options for Sioux River Bridge and estimated costs from $150,000.00 to $168,000.00 plus incidentals.

Discussed Commercial Drivers License’s for Town employees.

Received letter from WI DOT concerning application for Airport approval in Sec. 22-49-5. On File.

Discussed unpaid personal property tax. Chairman will write letter and suggest possible small claims court action.

Discussed replacing fuel tanks with above ground storage. Estimated cost for two 560 gallon tanks with all approved design would be about $4,000.00. Will look into this a little further before ordering tanks.

Motion and a second to pay all current town bills.

Motion and second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk