Town Board — Minutes

1 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: October 10, 2023 Chairman Fred Stoll called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Supervisors Myron Olson and Kevin Mackie, Diane Nelson, Clerk, Amy Eliot, Treasurer, Mark Johnson and Mike Sims , Streets Dept, Keith Kesler, Fire Chief, Gene Germano, Trusty Trucking, and Rick Adams, KGI Wireless were also present. Minutes: Myron motioned, seconded by Kevin to approve the minutes of last month’s board meeting, motion passed. Financial Report: The financial report showed: $10,412.06 in checking, $382,681.02 in the general money market account which includes $196,112.92 in a sub-account dedicated to the town garage, $13,796.08 in real estate tax account, $ 15,989.92 in personal property tax account, $51,668.34 in equipment account, and $69,912.04 in the ARPA Grant account. Myron motioned, seconded by Kevin to accept the financial report, and authorize paying the bills as presented, motion passed. County Supervisor’s Report: Scott emailed a report. Jason Jackman announced that a grant was approved for the Hwy W/Nemadji project for $825,000. They received an update on the Nemadji Trail Energy Center project. Concerns about water usage for cooling were solved with an air -cooled system for industrial operations. The project is estimated to be a $ 750 million, 3-year project, with approximately 300 union construction workers. Budget work is complete, overall levy increased by $189,284 or 1%. Town Officers Reports : Myron heard from Trout’s Unlimited; they might be able to help with the cost of culvert replacement on Bellwood Pit Rd. He’ll be meeting with Amy Cronk and Paul P regarding the filled area on Bellwood on the 18th. He contacted Fabick regarding excessive shipping fees, $57 on a1.56 bill for 2 nuts and washers. They issued a credit slip for the freight charge. Road Report : They have been brushing and placing gravel on roads . They will soon be installing plowing equipment to get ready for winter. A new culvert will be needed at Carlson and Hwy H, a hole developed in road so culvert is most likely rusted out. Fire Chief Report: They have had 3 medical, and 3 mutual aid calls since the last meeting. Rural communities are having more and more staffing issues . He issued an RFP from turn- out equipment. They received a $7000 grant from the DNR and a $4000 grant for a new 4 - gas meter, and they are still waiting to hear on an Enbridge grant for $7500. New Business: Zoning: Fred motioned, seconded by Myron to file no objection to th e Conditional Use Permit for Oconnell, Horvath Cell Tower . Reclamation plan, Bellwood Pit . Myron motioned, seconded by Kevin to file no objection to th e Reclamation Plan for Bellwood Pit. 2 Old Business: Fire Dept. Water Source: Myron checked on a tank, it was still available, so he asked for a delivered cost and is waiting to hear back. Keith mentioned it would be great if we could get a water point included with the construction of the After Hours Bridge , Diane will continue to pursue this. Town correspondence was reviewed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Diane Nelson, Clerk