Town Board Meeting — Minutes

MINUTES—TOWN OF MARION—BOARD OF SUPERVISORS February 8, 2024 The February 8, 2024 meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Marion was called to order by Supervisor Chase at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion Town Hall. Present: Supervisor David Chase, Supervisor Bill Behnke, Clerk Vicki Snyder, Treasurer Karen Savignac, Deputy Sheriff Adam Weber, Bob Savignac, Barb Bartel. A motion to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2024 meeting was made by Supervisor Behnke and seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. REPORTS Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Karen Savignac gave the following financial report: The beginning balance in the User Fee account on January 1, was $3,281.82; $0 deposits were made, $0 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $3,281.82. The beginning balance in the checking account was $2,457,739.85; deposits of $3,070,997.14 were made, $1,893,840.88 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $3,634,896.11. The beginning balance in the ARPA account was $24,355.45; deposits of $108.51 were made, $11,816.62 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $12,746.67. Interest on the User Fee account was 5.21%; checking was 5.14%, and the ARPA account was 5.25%. There was a $20,680.98 balance in the LGIP 01 account on January 1; a deposit of $94.43 was made, $0 was disbursed, leaving an ending balance of $20,775.41. The Property Tax 02 account had a $0 fund balance at the beginning and end of January. Supervisor Chase offered the Treasurer’s Report for audit. Deputy Sheriff’s Report The County Highway Department repaired the town squad car. There was a complaint about someone doing burnouts up and down a road in the town, and the issue was addressed. Deputy Sheriff Adam Weber informed the board he would be resigning his position with the town by the end of May and will be taking the Recreation Department position with Waushara County. SPECIFIC MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION BY THE TOWN BOARD: a. The board made the decision to postpone getting snow removal bids until the end of summer. b. A motion was made by Supervisor Chase to join the Town Advocacy Council for one year. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Behnke. Motion carried. c. A motion was made by Supervisor Behnke to keep the boat trailer parking fees at $25 for an annual sticker and $5 per day. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. d. The board discussed attorney fees required by the bank for the Redgranite Fire truck loan but needed more information from the Treasurer. e. A motion was made by Supervisor Behnke to approve the purchase of a solar powered buoy for Silver Lake. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF CURRENT BILLS was motioned by Supervisor Chase and seconded by Supervisor Behnke. Motion carried. Supervisor Behnke made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Chase. Motion carried. Vicki Snyder, Clerk Town of Marion