Minutes

Amnicon Regular Board Meeting Amnicon Town Hall September 14, 2023 7:00 pm Arthur Amys called the meeting to order. All board members present, Arthur Amys made a motion to approve the August 10, 2023, regular meeting minutes, Dennis Hill seconded. Motion carried. Comprehensive Plan Committee – No Report Highway Dept – Been excavating the pad for the generator, Moved Propane tank, Purchased recycled gravel for Northern Interstate. grading when there is moisture, replaced culvert on North Wentworth, Forestry – No Report Discussion on purchasing a screener moved to the October meeting. Generator –48KW Generac Generator is here been working on groundwork for install. Discussion on purchasing a digital sign, Gary Kane has done the research and is requesting the funs $ 12,500 to purchase. The high school Tiger Manufacturing is doing the logo part of the sign, Tim is working on welding the donated base. Arthur Amys made motion to purchase the digital sign, Dennis Hill seconded. Motion carried. Carl Miller No movement Discussion on no longer plowing residential driveways. This has been an ongoing issue for several years and we are supposed to be charging our actual costs, it is very hard to determine what the cost are, and we are not supposed to be competing with private contractors. Our liabilities have also increased the costs. Arthur Amys made a motion to discontinue plowing driveways. Mark Liebaert seconded. Douglas County- Mark Liebaert at the State Counties Assoc. A resolution to deal with PFAS was created. Nemaji River Trail Power Plant, for some reason the City of Superiors mayor has come out against the project. Not sure how this will affect it moving forward. The budget is moving forward they are planning a 5% wage increase. Sherrif is asking for 11% for jailers. 18% of jobs not filled across the county. Sale tax revenues are up. Mark Liebaert made a motion to adjourn, Dennis Hill seconded Adjourned 8:05 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Gary Kane, Town Clerk/Treasurer