November 13, 2024 Monthly Mtg.

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING November 13, 2024 Chairperson, Dennis Bergeson called the monthly board meeting to order at 6:16 PM with 12 in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was previously recited at the beginning of our Budget Hearing. 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 October 31, 2024, was $259,148.82. Don Limberg made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Audrey Guseck seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Report approved. Open Floor: Many thanks went out to all our election workers and Clerk on a job well done at the Presidential Election. We had 98% turnout with 1,224 residents casting ballots. Supervisor Tom Buelteman discussed Association for Community & Culture, LTD. This group is open for anyone to join. The goal is to foster citizen participation to preserve, enhance and expand the cultural identity of Marinette and Menominee Counties, ensuring that our shared heritage guides future decisions. For more information send name and address to contact.accltd@gmail.com. Audrey Guseck made a motion to approve the 2025 Town Budget of $1,018,888.78. Don Limberg seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Budget approved. There were no operator’s licenses this month. Roadwork – Audrey Guseck made a motion to hire Richlen Excavating to grade town roads. Don Limberg seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – yes, Dennis Bergeson – yes. Motion approved. There was also discussion on snowplowing high snow banks along with grading roads. Fire Commission – Been busy with a fire, down tree, and a dryer fire. Cemetery Committee – No one present at tonight’s meeting. Recycling Center – One worker is out for next few months and the rest of workers will fill in. The brush pile needs to be pushed back which will be taken care of shortly. Building Permits – 5 new homes. Don Limberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 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 December 11, 2024 at 6 PM at the Porterfield Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Linstad, Clerk