Meeting Minutes

Phone: (715) 399-8385 Fax: (715) 399-0181 E-mail: townofsuperior@centurytel.net Web: www.townofsuperior.net Chair: Ronald Pete Supervisor: William Conner Supervisor: Robert “Zimm” Zimmerman Clerk: Carolyn Jones Treasurer: Cindy Theien Town of Superior 4917 South State Road 35 Superior WI 54880 TOWN OF SUPERIOR – ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, April 16, 2024 The annual meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Ronald Pete. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Compliance with the Open Meeting Law was met, with notices posted at the Town Hall, Superior Meats, 4 Corners Store, Vine Body Shop, and published on the website. In addition to Chairman Pete, Supervisor Conner, Supervisor Zimmerman, Treasurer Theien, six residents were in attendance. Clerk Jones excused absent. After review, motion was made by Darryl Fiegle and seconded by Linda Radzak to accept the minutes for the April 18, 2023, Annual Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Annual Financial Report Prepared and presented by Treasurer Cindy Theien. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, shows total assets of $783,516.44. Since the Town works on a cash basis, payroll is included in total liabilities. As of January 1st, 2024- the town had outstanding loans totaling $2,043,311.55 that payments are due on March 15th every year. The 5 loans are for land next to the town hall with a payment of $6150.91 and remaining balance of $41,409.38, first draw of new fire hall loan with a payment of $43,524.10 with remaining balance of $483,845.33, the remaining draw of the new fire hall loan with a payment of $92,712.72 with remaining balance $1,030,661.39 and the grader purchased in 2022 with a payment of $45,574.63 with remaining balance of $200,062.76. A copy of the report is on file with the clerk. Town of Superior Fire Department Annual Report Fire Chief Darryl Fiegle reported the department had a very busy year with 609 in-service man hours for fire calls (average of 2.5 hrs per fire call) and 436 in-service man hours for EMS calls (average of .5 hrs per EMS call). The department responded to 193 calls; 132 were in the Town of Superior and Village of Oliver and 61 were mutual aid for surrounding towns. The average response time for fire calls was 10 minutes and 7.5 minutes for EMS calls. A copy of the report is on file with the clerk. Chairman’s Annual Report Chairman Pete started off with a percentage break down of where our property taxes go with the point that a very small percentage stays within the Town. The Town is very lucky to have other sources of income such as railroad tax, PILT payments, ATC money and others. Garbage complaints have settled down and have been seeing only a small increase in cost each year. Conditions of roads are always a concern this time of year. Supervisor Conner has spent more than 20 years on the grader and other town equipment and has been a good contact for the garage employees for advice. Should you have a complaint, all the Board’s phone numbers are published. It was not in the plans to purchase another new grader so soon, but the old one was costing the Town much more than it should have. Covid relief funds were applied to the cost and leaving the town to only had to borrow $137,000 to complete the purchase. A reputable builder of has been found to construct a post frame building to store garage equipment in from the elements. We have one of the best volunteer fire departments in Wisconsin, personal experience verifies this. Gave personal thanks to the road crew for all they do. It’s a pleasure to attend monthly meetings thanks to the Treasurer and Clerk. Many thanks to Supervisor Connner and Zimmerman for the hours spent researching and gathering information so that we can make intelligent decisions at our meetings. And thank you to the residents who attend our monthly meetings. Appreciate they come to hear the facts as they really are rather than hearing gossip that may or may not have been true. And attendance at the meetings can guide the Board in our efforts to best represent you. A copy of the report is on file with the clerk. New Business Resident Darryl Fiegle motioned that all ballots will be by show of hands, Bill Britton seconded. Motion approved and carried by show of hands. No topics brought forward. Next Annual Meeting Resident/Fire Chief Darryl Fiegle motioned, and Supervisor Conner seconded to set the next annual meeting for April 15, 2025, at 7pm. 10 yes, 0 no - motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 pm. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Jones, Clerk DRAFT MINUTES 4-19-24 MINUTES APPROVED ON _____ of _________, 2025 CHAIR CLERK _