Town Board Meeting — Minutes

January 15, 2025 Town of Dewey Board Meeting Note: These are the proposed Minutes that will be approved at the next Board meeting. ___________________________________________________________________________ Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2025 430 Dewey Drive-Stevens Point WI 54482 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman King at 6:30 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Verify Open Meeting Notice & Roll Call: Open meeting notice was verified. Chairman Maurice King, Supervisor Dennis Hintz, Supervisor LeRoy Pukrop, Clerk Angela Lochinger, and Treasurer Lori Kolodziej were present. 1 town residents and/or visitors were present. Approval of Minutes from the meeting of December 18, 2024: Supervisor Pukrop motioned to approve the minutes of December 18, 2024, as presented. Chairman King seconded. Supervisor Hintz abstained, as he was not in attendance at that meeting. The motion passed 2-0. Citizens wishing to address the Town Board: None Supervisor Comments/Concerns: Supervisor Pukrop noted an improvement in the roads with the new higher percentage of sand/salt mixture. Discussion/Action on cutting trees over town roads: Chairman King explained that there are four dead and/or dying oak trees at the corner of Sunset Drive and Maple Drive. Eagle Tree Care LLC provided an estimate of $1,050.00 for removing the four trees, chipping the brush, and using a tractor to push the wood into the ditch. Supervisor Hintz motioned to approve the tree removal as proposed by Eagle Tree Care LLC. Supervisor Pukrop seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Discussion on applying for grant for tree trimming along town roads: Chairman King reported that grants of up to $5,000 are available through the DNR. Eagle Tree Care LLC has offered to assist with the application. He suggested the board review which areas need trimming during the annual road inspections this year. Update on inspection of recycling carts for unrecyclable materials: Chairman King reported that he and the Portage County Solid Waste Director conducted a town-wide inspection of recycling carts due to an increase in garbage being placed in them. Several residences were found with excessive garbage in their carts, and those residents have received notices. More information on this can be found on the town’s website. Update on delivery of the new town truck: Chairman King noted that the new town truck should arrive within a week. Review/update vehicle and equipment information for insurance review: The town board reviewed the insurance declaration page to assess values for vehicles, equipment, and structures and discussed necessary updates for the upcoming insurance review. Clerk/Treasurer Reports: The board reviewed the Clerk and Treasurer reports for December, noting that the reports balanced. Supervisor Pukrop motioned to accept the Clerk and Treasurer reports as presented. Supervisor Hintz seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Chairperson’s Report on town work and activities: Chairman King reported that town employees have been snow plowing and applying sand/salt as needed. They have also been clearing brush and conducting equipment repairs and inventory at the town garage. Correspondence: The board reviewed correspondence. Set Meeting Dates & Agendas: A Town Board meeting to review the town's insurance policy is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dewey Town Hall. The next Town Board meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dewey Town Hall. Approve and Pay Bills: Supervisor Pukrop motioned to approve and pay the bills as presented. Supervisor Hintz seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Adjournment: Chairman King adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm.