AUGUST 12, 2003

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Phil Tetzner, Mark Morey, Kerry Tetzner, Donna Chapman, and Tom Cogger. Also Gary Maki, Ken Ewer, Cathy Morey, Dick Mihalek, Kurt Kiehne, John Hartzell, Ed & Bea Pajala, Diane Rosen and Duane Hopkins.

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

Minutes of July 8, 2003 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Cogger and a second by Tetzner to accept. Motion carried.

Donna gave her report. Motion by Tetzner and a second by Cogger to accept. Motion carried.

Gary Maki gave Town crew report. Culverts in Pajala Road, patch blacktop, Culvert on old “C” – big job, grading in barrens, Colberg Road done. Motion by Kerry Tetzner and a second by Mark Morey to accept report. Motion carried.

Discussed culvert on old “C”. A lot bigger job than planned. Motion by Cogger and a second by Kerry Tetzner to pay extra cost of Old “C” culvert replacement. About $4,675.00. Motion carried.

Reviewed David Hall request to build a house on 10 acres in NENW Sec 34-49-5. Motion by Morey to approve permit contingent on getting driveway permit. Seconded by Kerry Tetzner. Motion carried.

Motion by Tom Cogger and a second by Kerry Tetzner to table Ahren Sauld request to build a house in NESE Sec 33-49-5 because of not having driveway permit and driveway built is not up to code. Yes votes Kerry Tetzner, Tom Cogger, Nay vote Mark Morey. Motion passed.

Reviewed Diane Rosen and Duane Hopkins objection to being charged for renters unpaid snowplow bill. Diane Rosen presented her case. Town presented statutes saying Town could collect renters snowplow bill from landowner. Motion and a second to leave bill as is. Motion carried.

Nothing new on Leafy Spurge.

Reviewed resolution from Bayfield County concerning County taking over management of Federal Forest Land . Town will write letter opposing this resolution.

Will ask for quote for insurance from Marsh Agency at their request.

Received request from City of Washburn to join with them in Smart Growth Planning. Will inquire further.

Ed Pajala asked for appreciation to people taking care of cemetery at Church Corner Road and Wannebo.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk