Town Board — Minutes

Town of Little Falls Regular Monthly Board Meeting November 13, 2024 Board members in attendance: Ginnie Follendorf -Treasurer; Tom Stuessel -Chairman; Alan McCoy - Supervisor, Bill Wadephul-Supervisor, Cassie Schober-Clerk Chairman Stuessel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Then read the agenda. It was asked if everyone had a chance to review the minutes from the October meeting. Alan McCoy made a motion to approve the minutes from the October meeting. Second by Bill Wadephul. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Ginnie Follendorf gave the treasurer’s report. Beginning Balance $ 377,802.98 Monthly Income $ 55,915.97 Monthly Expenses $ 25,666.26 Ending Balance $ 408,052.69 ARPA Funds $53,468.78 Alan McCoy made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Bill Wadephul. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 First agenda item: Jack Dittmar-Bridge Report Chairman Stuessel addressed Jack Dittmar, representative from BCD Services and asked him to proceed in giving the bridge report. Binder was handed to chairman which contained individual reports on each bridge, maintenance suggestions and invoice. Mr. Dittmar gave an overview of the report and maintenance items. Discussion incurred. It was asked if the repairs were mandatory. Mr. Dittmar stated the repairs were not mandatory, more of a suggestion and based off WI DOT. Bridge reports are conducted every 2 years. Clerk had passed out prior to the meeting a copy of an email received from David Ohnstad regarding Jewells bridge inspection. Mr. Dittmar stated all his information has been entered into the state mandated system. Clerk will contact David Ohnstad and Jewell representative letting them know Little Falls inspection was completed and see what other information may be needed. Chairman Stuessel asked Mr. Dittmar if he had let anyone in the township know prior to conducting the bridge reviews. Mr. Dittmar stated he did not. Chairman Stuessel requested that in the future he notify someone on the board or an employee of when he is scheduled to do this incase anyone wishes to come along. Mr. Dittmar agrees. Discussion also incurred on the recent culvert inspections. Next Agenda Item: River Bank checking signature card Chairman Stuessel asked Ginnie Follendorf what information she had for this. Ginnie stated that she went to River Bank last week to find out what needed to be done to remove Bryan Olsen from bank signature/account information and to add William Wadephul to signature/bank information. Discussion incurred. Alan McCoy made a motion to remove Bryan Olsen’s name from River Bank signature/account information and to add the name of William Wadephul. Second by Bill Wadephul. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Ginnie stated minutes would need to be signed and she would take into River Bank. Each person would need to go in and resign for signature account card. Next agenda item: WTA Unit Meeting and Hosting Chairman Stuessel asked the clerk to give information on the upcoming meeting. WTA Unit meeting hosted by Town of Lagrange on 11/21 and taking place at Taphouse Twenty in Tomah WI. Chairman Stuessel asked if anyone was interested in attending. No interest in attending by anyone. Clerk noted that the Town of Little Falls is due to host the meeting on May 21, 2025. Discussion incurred on location of meeting and caterers. Clerk will contact the Cataract Sportsmen’s Club and get a quote on renting their building and a bartender for the meeting. Clerk will also reach out to Virgil and Danette Schmitz on catering and if they are unable then Martha at L&M. Town of Little Falls Regular Monthly Board Meeting November 13, 2024 Chairman Stuessel asked if anyone had any other information. Clerk stated the town got selected for an audit of the voting equipment and that is currently scheduled to be conducted on November 22 at 9 a.m. Chairman Stuessel told those in attendance that there was nomination/candidacy paperwork available at the head table if anyone is interested in running for town board. Review of Bills. Bill Wadephul made a motion to approve bills. Second by Alan McCoy Motion carried. 3/0 Next meeting: Budget Hearing/Levy meeting on 11/20 at 3:30 p.m. Next board meeting will be December 11th, 2024 at 6 p.m. Alan McCoy made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Second by Bill Wasephul. All in favor. Motion carried. 3/0 Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Cassie Schober Town of Little Falls Clerk Attendance: Kevin Schober, Matt Swenson, Jenny Swenson, Jack Dittmar, Becky Stark, Charles Stark *NOTE minutes not considered finalized until approval at the next meeting* Tom Stuessel, Chairman _______________________________ Alan McCoy, Supervisor _______________________________ William Wadephul, Supervisor ___________________________ Ginnie Follendorf, Treasurer _____________________________ Cassie Schober, Clerk __________________________________