December 11, 2024

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING December 11, 2024 Chairperson, Dennis Bergeson called the monthly board meeting to order at 6 PM with 12 in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Don Limberg made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Audrey Guseck seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Agenda approved. Audrey Guseck made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Don Limberg seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Minutes approved. Wendell Philipps gave the Treasurer’s Report noting the total cash on hand as of November 29, 2024, was $333,689.99. Audrey Guseck made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Don Limberg seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Report approved. Open Floor: There was nothing during open floor. Judge Morrison came to speak to the Town Residents about the drug court as well as the mental health court. There were no operator’s licenses this month. Audrey Guseck made a motion to repeal Resolution #2000-4 UDC Non-Enforcement Resolution. Don Limberg seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Motion approved. Don Limberg made a motion to approve Ordinance #2024-2 Adoption of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code. Audrey Guseck seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Ordinance approved. The Ordinance will be published and posted on December 18, 2024. Roadwork – Roads were graded and crew should be out sanding tomorrow. Fire Commission – Lots of calls. There was a structure fire with an explosion along with medical help needed. There was also a pick-up truck fire, as well as wires down, and a couple accidents this past month. There was also discussion on changing lights in the fire department to LED’s. Cemetery Committee – Everything solid. Recycling Center – There was discussion on the lock at the shack. The brush was ground up. There was discussion on what is allowed to be brought to the Recycling Center. Building Permits – None for November. Don Limberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM. Audrey Guseck seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Meeting adjourned. Our next Board Meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2025 at 6 PM at the Porterfield Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Linstad, Clerk