Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Belvidere REGULAR MEETING May 14, 2024, 7:30 PM Cochrane VFW Post 10406 Chairman Ron Speltz called the Regular Town meeting to order at 7:30 PM following the 7 PM Road Bids Opening. All Board members present and one resident. The meeting notice was published in the Buffalo County News and the full agenda posted per WI Statutes 19.84 on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Steve Berger, Rural Insurance Agent, went over the present Town of Belvidere insurance policies. No changes were made from the prior year addition. The deductible remains at $1,000 for the property insurance. Steve reminded the Board to report any Workmen’s Comp claims asap, even if unsure the injury would apply. He is always available to answer any questions. MINUTES: A Motion by Supervisor Ron Kazmierczak was made to approve the Minutes as provided to board members in lieu of reading out loud. Supervisor Lee Engfer seconded the motion. Carried. Treasurer Barbara Brommer gave the Treasurer’s report and Investment Summary. Balance on hand as of tonight is $224,700.48 in the General Checking Account. It was noted that Buffalo County was reimbursed for a duplicate Ag Conversion payment. Lee made a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as read. Ron Kaz seconded. Carried. The Clerk presented the bills for payment. A motion was made by Lee and seconded by Ron Kaz to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE 2024-01 – DESIGNATING ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES and REGULATING THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES. Discussion held to amend the 2021 Ordinance as follows: open all Town Roads to ATV travel year-round; and change hours of operation from 5 am – 10 pm. Ron Kaz made a motion to proceed to amend Belvidere’s Ordinance per Buffalo County’s amended Ordinance. Lee seconded. Motion carried. Ordinance passing will be posted per Statute and forwarded to Buffalo County as newly amended. DRIVEWAY PERMITS: The Board approved the following: Overing – no culvert needed; McCoy – no culvert needed; and Engler (2nd) – no culvert needed with additional fill. Motion made by Lee and 2nd by Ron Kaz to approve all. Permits will be issued. ROADS: Chairman Speltz discussed new BNSF Railroad work that will have temporary Railroad closings within the Town of Belvidere in the near future. HEROLD CEMETERY: Barbara Brommer attended the recent Cemetery annual meeting and reported on changes. Officers are: Dan Herold, President; Perry Iberg, Vice President; Curt Noll, Secretary and new Sextons are Dick Hawes and Perry Iberg. Lot prices will remain the same and a new donated flag will be installed. The Board discussed the new reporting for Revenue Sharing entitled “Maintenance of Effort Report” due July 1, 2024. Both Tri-Community Fire Department and Scenic Valley EMS needs to provide separate DOR forms to the Town in order for the report to be completed. At this time both departments are not cooperating to complete their report. Lee is working with WTA and the departments to facilitate the report requirements. WTA is also conducting training sessions to aid in the form completion. Lee will keep the Board updating on the progress. Ron Kazmierczak reported that BBC&M will be having a meeting on June 4th to review the Landfill/Recycling operation with Waste Transport. Everything is going well. The Clerk updated the Board on the replacement Electronic Voting machine – ICE. Command Central is working with both the Village & Town to share ½ ownership of the Tabulator replacement. Debbie will keep the Board informed of further discussions. No Public comment tonight. The next regular scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7 pm. At 8:30 pm Ron Kaz made a motion to adjourn with Lee seconding. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Deborah M Ruff Deborah M. Ruff, Clerk