Town Board Meeting — Minutes

AMBERG TOWN BOARD MEETING Community Center – Tuesday July 9, 2024 6:00 pm Chairman Sagan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with all board members present except Supervisor Campbell and 27 citizens present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Chairman Sagan opened the floor to the citizens. Nortwoods Vet Medic introduced themselves to the town. Jackie and Shannon updated the citizens on who they are and what was going on with the clinic and said they will be taking emergency calls also. They are having an open house on July 27th. Supervisor Magley made a motion to accept the clerk’s report as read and Chairman Sagan seconded it. The general m/m account has $48,071.18. The tax m/m account has $160,345.29. The main checking account has $10,724.53 and after checks clear it will be $1270.50. The park and rec account has $14,404.61 and the equipment cd $142,296.58. Supervisor Magley made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Chairman Sagan seconded it. The regular monthly meeting of the Amberg Plan Commission took place July 3, 2024 in the community center at 6:05 PM Four members were present, Jim Fronsoe was absent. The subject of discussion for the evening was if the Town should reduce or eliminate the minimum square footage of a new dwelling. After discussion it was decided that a minimum footage really serves no purpose, and it was unanimously voted to recommend the Town eliminate the requirement. The County approved us to make the property on Dow Dam Rd to a park of public use. The Fire Dept has $2500 in their checkbook. A house burnt to the ground without the Fire Departments knowledge. It wasn’t discovered until the owner came up. It was hit by lightning during the night. Supervisor Magley suggested putting corn and sunflower seeds in the pool at the picnic instead of the sawdust and raffle it off at the end of the night. So far this year the Rescue Squad had 179 calls. They billed out $31,000 and received $12,000. They want to get new winter tires for the new squad. The road dept has been cutting grass, cutting the sides of the roads and patching. We need another sign on this side of Dutton and Amberg Rd. This will be tabled until the next meeting. Chairman Sagan has been in contact with the railroad regarding fixing the tracks. He also has a guy taking care of the beaver dam. Ducky Days raised $8000. Paul Kautenburg thanked all volunteers who came out and contributed. The money will go towards the permanent bathrooms and playground equipment at the ballpark. The next meeting is Tuesday the 16th at 6:00 pm and they would like any town member to show up. Peggy Miller introduced herself as the new judge as of August 1st. Clerk Ducat needs to fill out the paperwork for the ETF for the state retirement program and stated that health insurance will have to be done through the marketplace. The town board would like to make the Treasurer’s position appointed vs elected. There are pros to doing this. Supervisor Magley made a motion to have the county collect the taxes and Chairman Sagan seconded it. Supervisor Magley made a motion to move the August meeting to the 20th due to the Partisan Primary being on the 13th. Chairman Sagan seconded it. George Kloppenburg is no longer able to take care of the community center grounds so Supervisor Magley made a motion to move forward with putting stone in and Chairman Sagan seconded it. Any citizens can take what they want out before the election. Supervisor Magley talked to the citizens regarding raising taxes. He explained that the more people paying taxes the lower the taxes are and we don’t get enough to do roads, etc. After some discussion it was tabled until next month. Supervisor Magley made a motion for the road change and ordinance and Chairman Sagan seconded it. Supervisor Magley made a motion to approve the liquor license for the Fireman’s picnic and Chairman Sagan seconded it. Supervisor Magley made a motion to approve fireworks at the Fireman’s picnic and Chairman Sagan seconded it. Bob Grandaw is retiring as our building inspector and the only person who is willing to take us on is Duff Leaver out of Antigo. He is charging $1,000 a year and will keep all fees. We will check with other towns. Supervisor Magley made a motion to accept the propane bid from Country Visions and Chairman Sagan seconded it. Supervisor Magley made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Chairman Sagan seconded it. Meeting was adjourned at 7:03 Supervisor Campbell made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Supervisor Magley seconded it. Meeting was adjourned