September 18, 2024

TOWN OF PORTERFIELD MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING September 18, 2024 Chairperson, Dennis Bergeson called the monthly board meeting to order at 6:00 PM with 10 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 August 31, 2024, was $273,895.00. 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: There was discussion on UWGB Campus in Marinette, the bicycle trail in the County, as well as the budget for Marinette County. Thanks went out to the Town for using Premier over the last 17 plus years for town work. There was also discussion on bidding for town jobs. There were no operator’s licenses this month. Audrey Guseck made a motion to approve the proposal from R&R Assessing 2025 maintenance at $1,870 per month for $22,440 per year; 2026 External Reval at $6,040 per month for $72,480 per year; and 2027 maintenance at $1,870 per month for $22,440 per year. Don Limberg seconded the motion. Roll Call: Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – Yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Proposal approved. Audrey Guseck made a motion to hire Marinette County to collect our taxes for a fee of $500 for the 2024 taxes payable in 2025. Don Limberg seconded the motion. Roll Call: Audrey Guseck – yes, Don Limberg – Yes, Dennis Bergeson - yes. Motion approved. Roadwork – The Road Crew went out and cut brush, and grass cutting will happen in the next week. The Bridge under Miles Road has been completed by Franks Excavating and Peshtigo Asphalt. The appropriate paperwork has been filed with the DNR. Fire Commission & Cemetery Committee – no one present at tonight’s meeting. Recycling Center – All is going well. There was discussion on oil recycling. Building Permits – All ok. Correspondence was read and bills were paid. Don Limberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 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 October 9, 2024 at 6 PM at the Porterfield Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Linstad, Clerk