Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MINUTES AMBERG TOWN BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING Community Center Gym Tuesday, February 15, 2022 5:00 pm Chairman Mattison called the meeting to order at 5:10 pm with Mattison, Supervisor Magley, Supervisor Campbell, Clerk Boshen and Road Crew Forman Jim Parr present. The pledge of allegiance was recited and discussion began on potential road work to be done this calendar year. Mundt Quarry, Barker Rd. and Wontor Rd were some of the candidates suggested for road work at the last board meeting with the goal of saving as many roads as possible. Supervisor Magley began the discussion by suggesting that: 1. 2.2 miles of Black Sam is in desperate need of crack and chip sealing in order to preserve the blacktop at a potential cost of $60,000. 2. Nutt Road from County V going west for about .88 miles is high traffic and is in desperate need of repair. If money is available the remaining 1.2 miles could also be chip sealed to extend its life. 3. Blacktop Barker Road going east from Wontor Rd. to Willimghams house where the road is fairly new. 4. If extra money in budget repair the stretch of Dow Dam by NBC Lane. 5. Carter Rd blacktop is disintegrating so suggested that a layer of gravel should be placed over the top (grader patching) as a way to temporarily improve the road quality. The clerk brought in information about the WisDOT FFY22 Surface Transportation Program funded by the BIL that could also be considered if the Town meets the required criteria (minor collector or local road in an area of less than 50,000 people). There are strict deadlines involved including an April 1 application deadline, August complete project description deadline with a finish date in 2023. After a brief discussion it was unanimously decided to further explore the possibility of applying for this funding. Chairman Mattison reported that we probably have enough gravel crushed to last for this year. Supervisors Magley and Campbell suggested that he approach Rosella Smiley and asked to extend the gravel contract for another two years which would allow the Town to repair several other road that are in desperate need of help. Supervisor Campbell brought in information for the board members about : 1. A new F350 1 ton 4x4 Regular cab pickup that will be delivered to Witt’s Ford in April at a cost of $47845. It was suggested that a government discount might be available. 2. A used 2017 Ford F250 ¾ ton pickup with 20,000 miles for $42995.00. (Jim Parr will call Witts tomorrow for more information) It was decided that with the April 1 deadline for a grant and the other potential road work the board will hold another committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 5:50 pm in the board room to approve the ad requesting bids for the named projects and decided if the Town will take advantage of the WisDOT FF22 grant program. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 on a motion by Supervisor Campbell with a second by Supervisor Magley.