Town Board — Minutes

1 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: September 12, 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, Streets Dept, Keith Kesler, Fire Chief, Scott Loustari, County, Patrick Wiemer, and Gene Germano, Trusty Trucking 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: $29,450.93 in checking, $388,676.75 in the general money market account which includes $146,112.92 in a sub-money market dedicated to the town garage, $28,755.53 in real estate tax account, $ 15,983.35 in personal property tax account, $26 ,651.91 in equipment account, and $69,868.01 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 updated the board on the committee meetings, the county budget work setting funding priorities, staffing levels, road projects, zoning concerns with tiny homes and shipping containers, and the negotiations with the city on paying rent now that the complex is paid off. Town Officers Reports: Myron met with Paul Piszczek, DNR. Project on Bellwood Pit is slightly behind due to weather . Installation of culverts will need an extension from Amy Cronk due to tim ing. Myron attended the WTA meeting in Aug, poor turnout with only 9 attendees. Next one set for Wascott on the 19th. He’s still working on a Brule sign; the Lions Club has offered to help with an electronic sign that could announce meetings etc. Road Report: The first batch fire number signs have been replaced two sets of barricades and road closed signs have been stolen from Bellwood Pit Rd. He's been contacted by Monroe asking for specifications on the box for the new truck, Kevin will contact them. Fire Chief Report: They have had 6 medical, 1 mutual aid, 1 CO alarm, and 1 power line call since the last meeting. He was awarded a FEMA grant for new turnout gear for the crew totaling $99,650. He will be issuing an RFP from suppliers. The contractor will be starting on the roof work in early October. New Business: Zoning: Nothing required approval. Old Business: Fire Dept. Water Source: Keith received an estimate of $100K for the high capacity well. Other options are being explored. Town correspondence was reviewed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. Respectfully submitted, Diane Nelson, Clerk