OCTOBER 8, 1997

Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present Miller, Wyzlic, Mihalek, Tetzner, and Chapman. Also present Shirley & Donald Haugen, Rita Benz Sig and Chuck Groves, Timm Retzloff, Gary Maki, and Scott DeBeir, Business Rep. for operating engineers.

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

Minutes of September 9, 1997 were read and written copies given to Board Members. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to accept as read. Motion carried.

Treasurers report was presented. Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to accept. Motion carried.

Scott DeBeir discussed the union contract with Town Employees. Motion by Wyzlic and a second by Mihalek to approve union contract. Motion carried. Copy on file.

Dick Mihalek reported on SCIP program. The Town of Washburn is already getting these funds

Gary Maki reported on North 1/2 mile of Forest Road #697 probably being closed. Also needing new loader plow hitch, truck repairs, sander repairs, and getting salt sand from Bob Olson at $2.00 per yard. Repairs were okayed.

Jim Miller reported on culvert from County “C” to Hove Road being too short for Bob Olson’s trucks. Will check as to who’s reponsible.

Timm Retzloff requested support for area recreation programs. To be presented for the 1998 budget.

Motion by Mihalek and a second by Wyzlic to present a petition for County Bridge Aid to the Bayfiled County Board for replacement of 7′ culvert on Paulson Road. Motion carried.

Motion and a second to pay all current Town bills.

Motion and a second to adjourn.

Philip E. Tetzner, Clerk