NOVEMBER 9, 1989

Budget hearing called to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Bud and Leland Harvey, Jim Hedricks, Bade, Tetzner, Haugen, Retzloff , Chapman, Ed and Bea Pajala.

Discussed three major items: Sioux River Bridge, Loader and landfill as major cost items. Also a well on property was discussed. Highway $138,550 General $27, 000. Motion by Haugen to adopt 2nd by Retzloff.

Trust fund loan to be paid out of surplus funds. Motlon carried unaniomously Budget meeting adjourned.

Regular meeting called to order at 9:00 P.M. Present: Bade, Haugen, Retzloff and Chapman. Also Bud Harvey, Leland Harvey, Ed and Bea Pajala, Bill Michalik and Jim Hedricks of Ison Equipment. Jim gave his sales pitch on a John Deere 544E Loader and quoted a price of $69,000 trade with wing. Decided to recommend a lease purchase at the special meeting November 14th to eliminate the bidding procedure as we have recent bids from town of Bayfield.

Disoussed changes in personal policy. Progress on Sioux River Bridge. Maintenance records on town equipment.

Increased constable rate to $6.00 per hour.

Motion by Retzloff 2nd by Haugen to adopt resolution concerning the town board of Town of Washburn authorizing Landfill Committee to act as agent to close the landfill. Copy on file. Motion carried.

Discussed agenda for special meeting November 14, 1989.

Motion and 2nd to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk

 

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