Meeting Minutes May 10, 2005

MAY 10, 2005

Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Philip Tetzner, Mark Morey and Donna Chapman. Also Tim Edgely of Rural Insurance, Gary Maki, Cathy Morey, Wendy Stein, Mike Nelson, Cathy Hoffiman, Vijai Pandian (New Ag Agent), Joseph Amrein, and Peter Pipgaas.

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

Minutes of April 14, 2005 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Kerry Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to accept. Motion carried.

Vijai Pandian, Bayfield County Ag Agent, introduced himself and explained ongoing programs and possible new ones.

Donna gave Treasurer’s report. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Kerry Tetzner to accept. Motion carried.

Gary gave Crew Report. Lot of grading in barrens, problems with mower tractor and gravel needs. Motion by Mark Morey and a second by Kerry Tetzner to accept Gary Maki’s report. Motion carried.

Tim Edgely of Rural Insurance reported new coverages needed at extra cost of $313.00. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Kerry Tetzner to go with this extra coverage. Motion carried.

Cathy Hoffman gave Leafy Spurge update and GPS unit location. Cathy and Wendy Stein explained some of their work to date. Mowing and spraying times.

Motion by Kerry Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to donate $500.00 to Washburn High School Ecology Club to locate Leafy Spurge sites and map them with GPS unit help. Motion carried.

Received application from Joseph Amrein to build a home in the SW SW SE Sec 3-48-5. Motion by Mark Morey and a second by Kerry Tetzner to approve driveway permit. Motion carried.

Motion by Kerry Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to approve building permit to build residence on this site. Motion carried.

Received application from John Warren to convert garage to residence on his property located in SE NE Sec 25-49-5. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Kerry Tetzner to approve application. Motion carried.

Received gravel bids from:
Bob Root $13.48 yard                                        High Bridge Gravel
Angelo Lupino $14.00 yard                              High Bridge Gravel
C & W Trucking $12.53 yard                            High Bridge Gravel
Ashland Construction $12.41 yard                  High Bridge Gravel

Motion by Mark Morey and a second by John Hartzell to go with low bid from Ashland Construction. Motion carried. 3 aye votes.

Discussed Town Hall siding, painting, and ramp for disabled. Possible cost and when to do it. Will to try to get cost estimates.

Discussed breakdown of mower tractor a 1991 Model John Deere. Reviewed options. Repair, or purchase a new machine at a cost of about $66,000.00. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by a Mark Morey to go with lease program on new machine. Motion carried. All aye votes.

Clerk reported Signa Groves of C-Side Inn has applied for Class B combination liquor license.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Set Board of Review date May 31 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk