Town Board Meeting — Minutes

October 16, 2024 Town of Dewey Board Meeting Note: These are the proposed Minutes that will be approved at the next Board meeting. ___________________________________________________________________________ Minutes Wednesday, October 16, 2024 430 Dewey Drive-Stevens Point WI 54482 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman King at 6:30 pm, and 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 September 18, 2024: Supervisor Pukrop motioned to approve the minutes of September 18, 2024, as presented. Supervisor Hintz seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Citizens wishing to address the Town Board: None Supervisor Comments/Concerns: Supervisor Hintz inquired if board discussion is needed about a town- owned saw. Supervisor Pukrop mentioned a phone call about hunting at the town dump and also asked about grading on Torun Road. Release of the Bond for Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for the quarry on Sunset Drive: Chairman King explained that Fahrner Asphalt Sealers is transferring their permits for the quarry on Sunset Drive to Kafka Granite and has requested the town provide a letter to release them from the current road bond. Supervisor Hintz motioned to approve the release of the bond for Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for the quarry on Sunset Drive. Supervisor Pukrop seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Requiring a bond for the new operators of the quarry on Sunset Drive: The board discussed the haul route and potential damage to Sunset Drive. Chairman King noted that it would be difficult to prove who caused damage when multiple trucks are involved. Supervisor Hintz suggested requesting that the quarry notify the board before large hauls, so they can determine if rerouting to a County Road is necessary. The board agreed they don’t need a bond at this time for the new operators of the quarry. Chairman King will speak with Kafka about notifying the board for larger hauls. Replacement of two entry doors on the town garage: After reviewing price quotes from Central Door and Hub City, Supervisor Hintz motioned to approve the price quote from Hub City in the amount of $3,660 for the replacement of two entry doors on the town garage. Supervisor Pukrop seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Town of Dewey Financial Administration Policy: A copy of the updated Town of Dewey Financial Administration Policy, incorporating changes discussed at recent meetings, was provided to the board, clerk, and treasurer for review. Supervisor Pukrop motioned to approve the Town of Dewey Financial Administration Policy as presented. Supervisor Hintz seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Tentative approval of Ordinance No.26, an ordinance authorizing Alternative Claims Procedure for the Town of Dewey: After reviewing the Ordinance, Supervisor Hintz motioned to tentatively approve Ordinance No.26, an ordinance authorizing Alternative Claims Procedure for the Town of Dewey. Supervisor Pukrop seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Assessor Contract for 2025 and 2026: The board reviewed revaluation and maintenance contracts from Pauls & Associates for the next two years. The total contract fee is $35,000 for 2025–2026, to be paid in monthly installments of $1,458.33. Supervisor Pukrop motioned to approve the assessor contract for 2025 and 2026. Supervisor Hintz seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Park Fund CD renewal: Supervisor Hintz motioned to withdraw $600 from the Parks Fund to cover 2025 expenses and to renew the remaining CD balance for one year at Nicolet National Bank. Supervisor Pukrop seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Clerk/Treasurer Reports for September: The board reviewed the Clerk and Treasurer reports for September, 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 speaking with former Treasurer Josie Napiwocki, who is not requesting compensation for training the new treasurer at this time, but is willing to help as needed. He also reported that the tractor still has a small radiator leak. Blacktop patching has been completed, and some grading and trimming around signs and dead-end markers have been done. Culvert work is expected to be completed this week. The Torun Road project is set to begin next Monday, October 21st. Cooper Oil will bring a 55-gallon drum for DEF storage. Correspondence: The board reviewed correspondence. Set Meeting Dates & Agendas: The next Town Board meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (to work on the Town Budget), and Wednesday, October 30, 2024 (to work on the Hazard Mitigation Plan), both at 6:30 p.m. at the Dewey Town Hall. Additionally, a Town Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2022, immediately following the Public Hearing on the 2023 Budget and the Special Town Meeting of the Electors, which begins at 6:00 p.m. Approve and Pay Bills: Supervisor Pukrop motioned to approve and pay the bills as presented. Supervisor Hintz seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Work on the Town’s 2025 Budget: The board, clerk, and treasurer worked on the Town’s 2025 budget. Adjournment: Chairman King adjourned the meeting at 7:53 pm.