October 9, 2024

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING October 9, 2024 Chairperson, Dennis Bergeson called the monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 PM with 11 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 September 30, 2024, was $228,932.89. 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: DeShea Morrow, District Attorney, spoke about running for Circuit Court Judge in April of 2025. She is also running in November for District Attorney. There was discussion on the County budget proposal being put up for adoption this month. Check out the budget on Marinette County’s website (marinettecountywi.gov). If you have questions or concerns, call Supervisor Tom Buelteman 715-732-0805 or Administrator John LaFave from Marinette County. There were no operator’s licenses this month. Action on setting a date for pre-budget meeting: Monday, October 21, 2024 at 1 PM. Roadwork – Roadwork for the year has been completed except for grading. The bridgework on Miles Road has been completed. There was discussion on the speed bump on Twin Creek and Hwy 180 by the bridge. Fire Commission – Been busy with a brush fire, a barn fire in Pound, and a missing person search. Cemetery Committee – All good. Recycling Center – One worker retiring, and another worker filling in. If interested in working at the recycling center contact town chair or clerk. There was discussion on the weight of bags for solid waste. Building Permits – All ok. Correspondence was read and bills were paid. The Local Road Certification Packet was completed. Don Limberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 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 November 13, 2024 at 6 PM following the Special Town Meeting which is preceded by the Town Budget Meeting at the Porterfield Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Linstad, Clerk