MARCH 12, 2002

Regular meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present Tetzner, Ewer, Mihalek, Chapman, and Jamie Cook (came late). Also present, Gary Maki, Timm Retzloff, and Bob Brander.

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

Minutes of February 12, 2002 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Donna gave her report. Motion by Ewer and a second by Mihalek to accept. Motion carried.

Gary gave his report. Repairs to grader wing, problems with private driveway plowing, resident complaints, repairs to loader hydraulics, possibly going to 4- 10 hour days in summer. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to go with 4 – 10 hour days to coincide with daylight saving time first part of April till last of October. Winter hours would be regular 5 – 8 hour days. Motion carried.

Dick Mihalek reported on Forest Service financial help on one mile on Wannebo Road between Paulson and Pajala Roads. 99% sure of $40,000.00. He also reported on TRIP Program progress with project being one half mile on North end of Ondossagon Road. Looks okay.

Received request from Nancy Lang to build a residence on a parcel in N ½ of NE 1⁄4  NE 1⁄4  SE 1⁄4  Sec 33-49-5. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Ewer to grant request. Motion carried.

Discussed snowplowing private driveways. Mihalek reported information from WI Town’s Association and Bayfield County Highway Department. Timm Retzloff, Bob Brander, and Donna Chapman were helpful in the discussion of a workable solution for snowplowing driveways. All agreed a letter should be sent out to all Town residents explaining situation and possible solutions.

Motion by Cook and a second by Ewer that Town Board have a special meeting on March 19, 2002 to draft this letter, possibly going into executive session. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk