AUGUST 12, 1997

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Wyzlic, Mihalek, Miller, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Ed Pajala, Ken Swanson, Glen & Joan Cook and Scott DeBeir and Richard Carrell of Operating Engineers Local 139.

Minutes of July 8, and July 22, 1997 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to accept as read. Motion carried.

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

Treasurer’s report was presented and explained. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Reviewed a dumpster for Town. Would cost $44.00 to $47.00 per month. No action taken.

Discussed deer shining complaints and possibility of an ordinance. No action taken.

Discussed the finding of Leafy Spurge on Town roads. Mainly Maple Hill between Church Corner Road and Forest Road #697. How to control it was discussed.

Discussed the maintenance of the North 1/4 mile of Forest Road #697 in the Town of Bayview. Bayview could possibly pay us to maintain it.

Crew Report. Leland Harvey not present.

Glen Cook appeared concerning grading Hove Lane and blacktopping it.

Ed Pajala appeared concerning cutting grass at the Cemetery at Church Corner Road and Long Lake Road. He read statutes concerning this. Presently owned by Messiah Lutheran Church. He also complained about the decision made at Board of Review, upholding the assessor’s assessment of his property.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to go into closed session pursuant to WI. Statute #19.85 (1) (b) (c). All aye votes.

Met with Scott DeBeir and Richard Carrell (Business Reps.) Operating Engineers of Local 139. They will put a proposal together with our input of 25%-75% health insurance and 6% towards retirement.

Reviewed 9 candidates resumes for Road Job. Copy on file.

Motion and a second to come out of closed session. All ayes in favor.

Open meeting called back to order.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Set meeting date of August 19, 1997 to interview job applicants.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk