Town Board — Minutes

APPROVED TOWN OF SEYMOUR BOARD MEETING Vol. 37 Page 14 A meeting of the Seymour Town Board was held Monday, July 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Notice was posted at the Seymour Town Hall, Township Fire Dept. Station 1- and at www.townofseymour.org under “Agendas”. Board members present were Chair Jessica Janssen, Supervisor Ken Schick and Supervisor Kerry Parker. Also present were Road Supervisor John Oxley, Building Inspector Fred Hankel, Clerk/Treasurer Jean Eisold, Deputy Clerk Sarah Smith, RLS representative Jeremy Skaw and 3 Town residents. Chair Jessica Janssen called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. MINUTES APPROVAL: Motion from Supervisor Parker to approve the 06/10/2024 meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Chair Janssen. Motion carried. Motion from Supervisor Schick to approve special meeting minutes from 2023 (2/16, 4/10, 4/18, 6/19, 9/28, 10/16, 10/17, 10/18, 11/13, 12/28) Seconded by Chair Janssen. Motion carried GENERAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None FINANCIAL REPORT: See attached Income Statement and Balance sheet; asked to review Cable TV License income and Transportation Engineering Fees expense. Requested Eau Claire County’s share of the Bloomer Broadband project and received notice of a Worker’s Compensation dividend of $944. ROADS & BUILDINGS SUPERVISOR REPORT: See attached report provided by John Oxley BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT: Issued a few permits for new homes being built. DISCUSSION ITEMS A) 140TH AVENUE BRIDGE: Settled with Eau Claire County for $8000; approval needed from committee full board, and then DNR. B) DOG LICENSE FEE INCREASE: Received notice from Eau Claire County they will be increasing dog license fees starting Jan 1st, 2025. Will add changes to our upcoming 2025 budget. C) PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN/BIKE TRAIL ALONG MCKINNLEY ROAD: Supervisor Parker attended City of Eau Claire meeting regarding McKinley Road trail. The city was awarded a grant they applied for in 2022. The tentative build date is 2027, they hope to start working on engineering this year. Question location, budget and maintenance responsibilities, along with if/when residents will be notified. ACTION ITEMS A) DAVID MOON-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: Plan to remove existing shed and build pole shed with a lean-to. No business will be run out of the shed. Chair Janssen made motion to approve, per RLS no lot line issue with Plat 9. Seconded by Supervisor Parker. Clerk to send approval to Eau Claire Planning and Development. B) OPERATORS LICENSE APPLICATION FOR ELLA MAY KAY: Chair Janssen motion to approve Operator License. Seconded by Supervisor Schick. Motion carried. C) “HERITAGE ESTATES” PRELIMINARY PLAT: Jermey Skaw from RLS presented. Minor changes to plan that was submitted last month. Would like lot 5 rezoned from RH to A2, to allow business operations. Chair Janssen motion to accept, seconded by Supervisor Parker. Motion carried. D) PLAT 8: Complete E) PLAT 9: State is currently reviewing. Expect a compliance response in the next week or two, then will publish notices in paper and notify property owners of 30-day public inspection. F) SEYMOUR PLANNING COMMISSION: Reappointed Loren Gorell as his term had expired and appointed Tom Feck to a one-year term. Chair Janssen motion to approve, seconded by Supervisor Schick. Motion carried. G) FIRE STATION GENERATOR: Reviewed used generator from United Rentals. Would need to purchase cord separately and have wall outlets updated at both hall and fire station. Discussed using the remainder of ARPA funds to finance costs of generator and updates. Chair Janssen motioned to approve purchase of generator from United Rentals and use ARPA funds, seconded by Supervisor Parker. Motion carried H) HALL BATHROOM REMODEL- PLUMBING & DRAWING: Reviewed plan. Need to have plans drawn to start posting and bidding process. I) BOARD OF REVIEW ALTERNATES: Update current resolution of Board of Review alternates and add Deputy Clerk as an option. Chair Janssen motion to approve, seconded by Supervisor Parker. Motion carried. BOARD MEMBERS COMMUNICATIONS / NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA ITEMS: A. The next Board Meeting will be August 12, 2024 B. Plat 9 C. 140th Bridge D. Backup generator for Fire Station E. Hall Bathroom F. Town Picnic G. Fence line on Indian Hills Drive SIGN CHECKS AND FORMS: A/P checks were signed. Board approved cash disbursements and payroll for June 11, 2024, through July 8, 2024. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Chair Janssen to adjourn meeting. Motion seconded by Supervisor Schick. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Jean Eisold, Clerk/Treasurer