Town Board Meeting — Minutes

AMBERG TOWN BOARD MEETING Community Center – Tuesday September 10, 2024 6:00 pm Chairman Sagan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with all board members present and 27 citizens present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Chairman Sagan opened the floor to the citizens. Pat Wontor wants to know when we are getting a new Wisconsin flag. Marge Brabender will take care of it. Paul Kautenburg wants to know if we came up with a budget for the landscaping around the community center and Chairman Sagan informed him the budget hasn’t started yet. He also brought up finding a way to separate the garbage and recycling at the ballpark because they were all thrown together. Supervisor Magley made a motion to accept the clerk’s report as read and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. The general m/m account has $ 37,430.63. The tax m/m account has $ 160,690.48. The main checking account has $ 20,783.76 and after checks clear it will be $1270.50. The park and rec account has $ 15,082.93 and the equipment cd $ 32,779.58. Supervisor Campbell made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Supervisor Magley seconded it. There was no regular monthly meeting of the Amberg Plan Commission The Fire Dept has a little over $8000 in their checkbook. They had two bad calls. The picnic was a success and Chairman Sagan thanked all those that were involved. The rescue squad 34 calls in June and 39 calls in July. They sold over 500 crème puffs at the Marinette County Fair and want to do something for Fall Fest and something in spring. The road dept has been cutting grass and graveling roads. McTrusty Road is almost done and the new stop sign is up. Beaver Dam has been quiet. Supervisor Magley brought up that we need a road plan and Supervisor Campbell agreed. The Parks and Rec are looking for a 5th member for the committee and also more volunteers. Trunk and Treat will be October 26th from 4-6 with free hot dogs and chips for the first 350 people. There will also be free hot chocolate and apple cider. Supervisor Magley made a motion to move he port a pottys where they were and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. Parks and Rec will be providing the meal for the WTA meeting at the Community Center on September 19th. There needs to be more accountability and better procedures when renting out the pavilion and the Parks and Rec committee will work with the clerk to revise the rental agreement and checklist. The retirement forms are into the state and Clerk Ducat just needs to complete the deadlines to get the process done. Supervisor Magley and Supervisor Campbell again explained to the citizens regarding why we should appoint the clerk and treasurer positions. It is on the November ballots. Chairman Sagan and Supervisor Magley talked to the citizens about the need to raise taxes. There was a lot of discussion on property assessments. Clerk Ducat is waiting on a few W-2’s so that she can get them to the auditor to complete 2022. There will be a budget meeting on Tuesday, September 24th at 6”00 pm. Supervisor Magley made a motion to remove the square footage ordinance and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. Tilly Wollenberg will provide records to the board of what the $3500 from logging is being used for. Supervisor Magley made a motion to approve 3 “Children Playing” signs by the vet clinic. Rob Forney won the bid for the culverts on Dow Dam Rd. Supervisor Magley made a motion to accept the bid and Supervisor Campbell seconded it. The board went into closed session to discuss employee benefits and raises. It was decided that both of town workers will get a dollar raise an in December they will get $5000 “bonus” with taxes taken out. Supervisor Campbell made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Supervisor Magley seconded it. Meeting adjourned at 7:24.