Minutes

Town of Lake Holcombe Monthly Board Meeting Minutes July 13, 2023 @ Lake Holcombe Town Hall Chairman Guthman called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Brian Guthman, Doug Olson, David Staudacher, Jim Mataczynski, Tracey Larson were in attendance and a quorum was established. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES: Dave motioned to approve the previous meetings minutes and Doug seconded. Motion passed. TREASURER REPORT: Doug motioned to accept the treasurers report and Dave seconded. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Brian showed the board an MOU that the Town of Estella gave him regarding the fire board. It will be on next month’s agenda for approval. The DNR issued a notice to the property owners on 259th Ave where they have an illegal landfill. They must remove the debris before a certain date and must provide the DNR with a certified weight sip from the place they dispose it. There are again problems with people sleeping overnight at the Wayside Park. There are signs that state No Overnight Camping posted. Brian discussed the new Shared Revenue amount that the town will be receiving. He stated that the Fire Board / Ambulance Board will be voting on the Satellite Fire Department at a July 19th meeting at the EMS Center. PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment SANITARY DISTRICT UPDATE: Buck gave an update. He stated that the phosphorus levels have been as low as 2 and as high as 6. They will be measuring for sludge in the pond next week. Duane has completed all of his courses for certification and is now certified for 3 years. OLD LANDFILL SITE ON HWY 27: The WTA recommends sealed bids for selling the land. The board cannot set the price. Motion was made to place an ad in the paper for two weeks and open them at the August meeting. Doug made the motion and Dave seconded. Motion passed. DISCUSSION ON TOWN EMPLOYEE STAFFING CONSIDERATIONS: Discussion was held regarding needing a full time or part time person. Doug made a motion to hire a full-time person if there is room in the budget and Dave seconded. Motion passed. An ad will be placed in the Courier and Shopper for two weeks as well as placed on the town’s website and fb community discussion page. CLERK’S REPORT: Building permits were reviewed. Dave made a motion to approve a temporary alcohol license for Lake Holcombe Improvement Association “Lake Fest 2023” and also an operator license for Pat Viergutz. Doug seconded. Motion passed. APPROVE BILLS: Doug motioned to approve the bills as presented and Dave seconded. Motion passed. ADJOURN: Dave motioned that the meeting be adjourned, and Doug seconded. Motion passed. Submitted by: Tracey Larson, Clerk