Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Amberg Annual Meeting April 18, 2023 Outgoing Chairman Mattison brought the meeting to order immediately following the regular meeting. The flag pledge was recited and clerk Boshen read the annual meeting minutes from April 19, 2022. Mattison opened the floor for citizen input:  Marge Holmes revisited hiring town attorney for town. Russ Koster suggested a constable rather than an attorney because the town would need an ordinance to enforce its ordinances. The Town has not had a constable in the last fifteen years. Bill Irish was the last.  It was brought up that Grant Street is wider than the other streets in Amberg (80’ wide).  Mattison stated that Amberg is debt free and it takes a lot of effort to keep it that way. An attorney would be hired if and when he/she needed. He/she doesn’t need to be on retainer.  Barb Kolosowski asked if the town has a noise ordinance. At present decibel rating is not being use. Just the fact it is perceived as annoying.  Road maintance etc.  Suggestion that the Town hire a grant writer since there are numerous grants up 100% available.  Scott Kemmerling requested that wages be set for Ron Magley, Supervisor I, who also worked for the Town as needed dealing with snow removal be paid an hourly wage in for those hours in addition to the monthly salary he receives. Mark Wisinski made the motion to pay $15.00 hour with the second by Jim Parr.  The Board adjourned briefly into closed session to discuss hourly wages for the maintenance crew. Majority vote was to increase Jim Parr’s salary to $25.00/hr. beginning May 1st which would allow them to hire a new worker at $18-$20/hr. depending on experience. Board reconvened into open session and reported decision to citizens. A citizen asked why Scott Kemmerling didn’t get a raise also. Reply that it was his decision not to ask for one at this time since he took early retirement.  Mark Wisinski made a motion to have all meeting minutes digitally recorded for a more accurate transcription before being approved by board. Next year’s meeting is set by state law to be held on third Tuesday of April (April 16, 2024). Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm. Clerk Boshen presented outgoing Chairman Matt Mattison with a plaque in appreciation for all the years of service he has donated to the Town. Cake and coffee was served in his honor.