DECEMBER 10,1996

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Mihalek, Carlson, Miller, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also Leland Harvey, Shane Wyzlik, Ed & Bea Pajala, Bob Brander, Joyce Zifko, and Charles Groves.

Minutes of November 7, 1996 were read and written copies given to Board members. Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to accept. Motion carried.

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

Treasurer’s written report was given to Board members. Motion by Carlson and a  second by Miller to accept. Motion carried. Discussed no lottery credit on tax bills.

Ed Pajala commented on blacktopping Pajala Road.

Jim Miller reviewed employees accountability pertaining to November 21st meeting .

Joyce Zifko oftfered help to set up an equipment maintenance program for the Town. She explained the program followed by the U.S. Forest Service and again offered to help set up a Town maintenance plan.

Motion by Carlson and a second by Miller to approve memorandum set up at the November 21, 1996 special meeting to Town employees. Copies will go to Leland Harvey, Road Foreman and Brian Harvey, Crew member. Motion carried. Copy on file.

Reviewed request from Chequamegon National Forest Service to snowplow Valhalla. Will set rate and plow as they request.

Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to adopt resolution to furnish bond to County Treasurer for County Taxes.

Discussed feasability of a room tax on bed and breakfast units in the Town, of which there is only one. Will table.

Motion by Miller and a second by Carlson to purchase a U.S. Flag for display in Town hall. Motion carried.

Discussed merits of contracting all or part of Town highway work. Will monitor present system with two employees and continue as is.

Jim Miller explained projected Land Use Policy.

Motion to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk