Minutes

Town of Lake Holcombe Board Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 @ Lake Holcombe Town Hall PRESENT: Brian Guthman, Doug Olson, David Staudacher. OTHERS PRESENT: Tracey Larson, Ben Jordan, Ginna Young, Buck Steele, Larry Becker, Diane Kanneberg ABSENT: Jim Mataczynski CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order by Chairman Guthman at 7 pm. MINUTES: Motion by Doug, seconded by Dave to approve the previous meetings minutes. Motion carried. TREASURER REPORT: Motion by Dave, seconded by Doug to accept the treasurers report and approve the renewal of a CD. Motion carried. UPDATE ON SANITARY DISTRICT: The quote for the motor rebuild was $7,000 so they opted not to fix it. It was $17,000 to purchase a new one to “have on hand as a backup”. The board decided that since they can have a new one in 3 days there was no need to have one on hand. They are working on the renewal license for 2024. CONCEALED CARRY CLASS AT TOWN HALL: Brian was approached about holding a concealed carry class at the town hall. The board discussed it and felt the need to ask more questions before making a decision. VETERAN’S MEMORIAL SPENDING CRITERIA: Wisconsin Town’s Association confirmed that there is no requirement for bids when the materials are donated, and volunteers are doing the work. REVIEW EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: Motion by Doug, seconded by Dave to accept the change in the vacation time schedule in the employee handbook. Motion carried. . ROAD RIGHT OF WAY ON 296TH AVE: Motion by Doug, seconded by Dave to proceed with the abandonment of the road at the beginning of the property once the property owner has access to the other property on 295th. The property owner would be liable for all costs. Motion carried. GO CHIPPEWA COUNTY ADVERTISING: Board stated that the advertising was expensive and didn’t feel they could make the decision to use the tax money to advertise. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: a) Fire board meeting: Walters Brothers signed the Quick Claim Deed for the donated land. Next will be to work on the driveway permit and gravel to get ready for building next spring. b) Excel Energy Transmission Line: Excel held an informational meeting at the Holcombe Town Hall and had a good presentation on the upcoming line to replace the current one. c) 271ST St Culvert: The culvert near the Lion’s Club Park will be replaced in the next week d) Chippewa County Highway department letter: As requested for their annual report, Brian wrote a letter for Chippewa County regarding the good job they did on our road project this summer. MEETING DATES: The board set the meeting dates for the following meetings: Budget Prep Meeting: October 16th at 5:30 pm Public budget hearing November 9th at 6:30 pm Electors meeting November 9th immediately following the Public Budget hearing. CLERK’S REPORT: Building permits were reviewed. No licenses to approve. APPROVE BILLS: Motion by Dave, seconded by Doug to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried. ADJOURN: Motion by Doug, seconded by Dave to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Submitted by: Tracey Larson, Clerk