AUGUST 13, 2002

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Tetzner, Ewer, Cook and Gary Maki. Also list at end of minutes.

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

Minutes of July 9, 2002 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Ewer and a second by Cook to accept. Motion carried.

Donna gave Treasurer’s report. Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to accept. Motion carried.

Discussed South Maple Road hill east of Church Corner and letter received from County Highway Commissioner concerning this road. Would be costly to repair up to par. Tom Cogger can get some engineering help from soil conservation service. Offered to help.

Chairman Mihalek read letter from Bayfield County Administrator concerning joint Bayfield and Ashland County dispatch facility for cost sharing.

Gary gave his report. Regular projects.

Dick Mihalek introduced John Marcus who discussed the noxious weed Leafy Spurge. He presented a Leafy Spurge booklet and a map of Leafy Spurge infestation in the County. Mr. Mihalek asked people present for all the help we can get in solving this problem.

Kathy Morey presented petition (copy on file) for noise control and discussed the issue of number of dogs allowed in one location and problem of their neighbor starting a kennel with sled dogs. Basically the noise level from barking dogs is the problem. Discussed possible solutions. No action taken.

Discussed and reviewed snowplow policy for private driveways. Will table till August 19th meeting.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn regular meeting.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer to go into executive session. Motion carried.

Reviewed all nine applications received for the Town crewmember. Motion and a second to call Randy Hudson for interview at 6:00 P.M. Monday August 19, Mike Nelson at 6:30 P.M., and Brian Olson at 7:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to adjourn closed session.

Motion and a second to go back to open session.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

People Present:

Brenda Rechel                                  Lea Landmann
Miles Falck                                        John Marcus
Jim Deeth                                          Phil & Wendy Freeman
Mark & Kathy Morey
Steve & Karen Bade
Dave Hall                                           Kathleen Russell
Ed Bea Pajala
Tom Cogger                                        Gerald Hesterberg