27991_2013-Feb-18_Town Board Meeting

Town of Nekimi Monthly Board Meeting February 18, 2013 Present: Glen Barthels, Tom Pollack, Larry Schweda, Jessica Potratz and Julie Barthels. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barthels at 7:30 p.m. Schweda moved to approve January minutes. 2nd by Pollack. Carried 3-0. Treasurer’s report was given. Zoning: No Town Zoning for this month. Larry Last questioned what is happening with the Brennand property and what the Township knows about it. He asked what the town residents can do to reduce the effect that the possible annexation will have on surrounding properties. The board will get in contact with the Town’s Attorney to see if he has any suggestions. The perimeter road around the Airport was also discussed. Pollack moved to pay all January bills. 2nd by Schweda. Carried 3-0. Road Conditions: Discussed the dip in the road by the corner of Oregon Street and Ripple Road. Discussed the water flowing across many roads in the township and most of it is due to culverts still being froze shut. New Business: Open Book and Board of Review Dates – Board of Review will be held on April 18, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Board of Review will be held on May 14, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. John McBrair reported that the 1st Responders need to replace the department’s defibrillators. Asked if the Township would be willing to purchase one for the department. The cost of one unit is $1,960.00. Will place it on next month’s agenda for further discussion. Chief Sanchez will also report further on the defibrillators at the Annual Meeting in April. Supervisor Pollack questioned an Auto Aid Agreement letter from the Fire Department. This letter needs to be filed with the Township. A deputy from the Sheriff’s Department presented Winnebago County’s reverse 911 system. It is done through http://winnebagocountywi.mystateusa.com/. Land lines are automatically included in this system, but you would need to register cell phones and e-mail addresses in order to receive these emergency alerts regarding severe weather, other natural disasters, or an armed subject in the area. Additionally, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s office maintains both facebook and twitter pages. These will be placed on the Town’s website for residents to find. Motion by Pollack to adjourn the meeting. 2nd by Schweda. Carried 3-0. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Barthels, Clerk