Minutes

Minutes prepared by Tracey Larson, Town Clerk Lake Holcombe Town Board Meeting Meeting Minutes October 10, 2024 Present: Brian Guthman, Doug Olson, David Staudacher. Others Present: Tracey Larson, Jim Mataczynski, Ginna Young, Ben Jordan, Jamie Larson Call To Order: Meeting called to order by Guthman at 7:00 p.m. Presentation: Mark Bergh gave a presentation on crypto coin mining. The board agreed that they would like to invite the company to attend a board meeting to learn more about the topic. Minutes: Motion by Olson, seconded by Guthman to approve the September 12,2024 minutes as presented. Motion carried. Treasurer Report: Motion by Olson, seconded by Staudacher to accept the treasurers report as presented. Motion carried. Chairman’s Report: Guthman gave a report on road projects, Town Hall hand railing, placing the old truck and some trailers for sale on the WI Surplus site, wake buoys by the bridges, closing off the road by The Birds Nest for their cancer benefit, and ambulance rates increasing for 2025. Public Comment: Mark Bergh spoke about needing 281st Street graded. Variance of driveway permit at intersection of 264th St and 274th Ave: Discussion held. Motion by Staudacher, seconded by Olson to accept a 75-foot setback, instead of the normal 125-foot setback at the intersection of 264th St and 274th Ave. Motion carried. Creation of a Holcombe Area Veteran’s Memorial (HAVM) Committee: Discussion held. The committee will bring organizational paperwork to the board for approval. Agenda will be sent to the town clerk to be posted and information will be added to the town website. Advertising in the Go Chippewa County Travel Guide: Discussion held. Motion by Olson, seconded by Staudacher to not advertise in the travel guide. Motion carried. Minutes prepared by Tracey Larson, Town Clerk Clerk’s Report: Quarterly budget status was reviewed, building permits were reviewed and meeting dates were set. Motion by Olson, seconded by Staudacher to approve the Chippewa County Humane Association 2025 contract. Motion carried. Approve Bills: Motion by Staudacher, seconded by Olson to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried. Adjourn: Motion by Olson, seconded by Staudacher to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 pm. Motion carried.