May 13, 2014

Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.. Present: Bruce Hokanson, Kerry Tetzner, John Hartzell, Steven Tetzner, Donna Chapman, Mike Harvey, Zane Kocthof, Julie Von Stappen, and Jason Pearson.

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

Meeting minutes from the April 8, 2014 meeting were read and written copies given to the Board Members. Motion by John Hartzell and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept as presented. Motion carried. All ayes.

Donna gave Treasurer’s report. Everything is balanced out. Motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to accept report. Motion carried. All ayes.

Mike Harvey gave crew report. Jennifer Maziasz told Mike that work of replacing a culvert on FR 500 and a culvert at the west end of South Maple Hill will happen this summer at no cost to the Town. Mike has to contact land owners on FR 500 for permission to extend culverts into their property. A motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to repair the roller with a grease kit around $700.00. Motion carried. All ayes. The salt sand was enough. Everything else is going fine. Motion by  Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to accept report. Motion carried. All ayes.

Chip seal bids were opened for chipsealing 3 miles on Ondossagon and McKinley Road. A bid from Fahrner was  $50,000.00 bid for the TRIP program on McKinley Road and $36,464.54 for the remainder of the Project. A bid from Scott Construction was $50,000.00 bid for the TRIP program and $39,968.00 for the remainder of the project. A motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by Steven Tetzner to accept the bid from Fahrner for a total of $86,464.54. Motion carried. All ayes.

Julie Van Stappen asked a few questions on the addition to her house about the cost of inspections even though it is not a new dwelling. The Towns contract with Alder Engineering includes inspections on additions.

A driveway permit for Hans Dahl at 76640 Paulson Road was approved by the Plan Commission. A motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to approve the driveway permit for Hans Dahl. Motion carried. All ayes.

A motion by John Hartzell and a second by Bruce Hokanson to approve a building permit for Hans Dahl at 76440 Paulson Road, NE ¼ of SW ¼, Section 33, Township 49N. Motion carried. All ayes.

There was a discussion on purchasing a new 5 yard plow truck from Maney International for $138,540.00. Bruce had inquired on interest rates from Maney @ 3.5%, Chippewa Valley Bank @ 3.25% and Bremer Bank @ 3.0%. It would be a five year payment plan around $30,000.00 a year. A motion by Steven Tetzner and a second by John Hartzell to buy the the five yard plow truck from Maney Intenational for $138,540.00 and go with Bremer Bank for a loan at 3% with a payment of $29,543.61, with the first payment due later this fall. Motion carried. All ayes.

A motion by Bruce Hokanson and a second by John Hartzell to purchase 220 tons base aggregate dense ¾ inch from Milestone Materials for $12.69 a ton. Motion carried. All ayes.

A discussion on the water in the Town garage was discussed. It was decided to have Blakeman Plumbing and Heating water check the water for Filter system.

A motion to carry all current bills.

A motion to adjourn.

 

 

 

Kerry Tetzner, Clerk