Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Belvidere REGULAR MEETING May 10, 2022, 7:00 PM Cochrane VFW Post 10406 Chairman Ron Speltz called the meeting to order. Board members Speltz an Kazmierczak present and Engfer via phone. The meeting notice was published in the Buffalo County News and the full agenda posted per WI Statutes 19.84 on May 5, 2022. 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 $443,828.36 in the General Checking Account. Recent receipts included 2nd Quarter Transportation Aid, WI DNR maintenance for Boat Launch and Lottery Credit. The Board discussed and approved the Boat Doc repair costs will be paid from CAPX2020 funds instead of ARPA funds. The Treasurer will make the transfers from the savings accounts as discussed. Ron Kaz made a Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as read. Lee seconded the Motion. Carried. The Clerk presented the bills for payment. A motion was made by Ron Kaz and seconded by Lee to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Steve Berger, Rural Insurance, discussed with the Board the annual insurance review. Discussion with Steve to increase the value for the Town Shed. Steve will get quotes for different deductibles (currently the policy has a $250 deductible) and premium changes to the Clerk. Ron Kaz made a motion with Lee seconding to increase the shed coverage and deductible change effective June 1, 2022. All other town personal property is insured correctly. Steve made the board aware of the “Nurse Line” feature with the Workman’s Comp policy. RESOLUTION 2022-02: Adopt Buffalo County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Discussion held and Lee made a Motion to approve with Ron Kaz seconding. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-03: To Support Change to the Manufactured Forest Law Program. Discussion held and Ron Kaz made a Motion to approve with Lee seconding. Motion carried. The Clerk has received some Bartender Applications from ENJ Companies LLC, dba Great River Harbor, and the Renewal Alcohol Application for action next month after publication requirements. After review of the current Bartender applications submitted, Ron Kaz made a motion to approve with Lee seconding. Motion carried. ROAD REPORT: Chairman Speltz has reviewed all Town Roads and found that Twilight Road is in need of minor repairs. Weinandy Road needs work and gravel in lieu of double seal coating. Hickory Lane has a culvert to be removed and gravel applied. Ditching is needed on Flury Ridge Road by Lipinski property. It was noted that on Rose Valley Road by Benish property until Dillinger property – Reglin will complete ditching when Road Bid project is completed this summer. Ron Speltz also noted missing road signage will be corrected asap. The Town Board decided to BID for rock hauling and grading on town roads needing maintenance. The Bid Notice will be published and the Chairman will review with all bidders the roads needing this maintenance. Bids will be opened on June 14th at 7 PM. Belvidere Boat Launch: After further review, it was found that the steps are undermined and need riprap and the wood railings need to be replaced with metal railings. Ron Kaz will contact the DNR in regards to this project and request possible funding with the Town using CAPX2020 Grant fund to repair uncovered costs. FOEGEN RAILROAD CROSSING: Maintenance work is needed to replace culverts to correct drainage and blacktop both sides. Burlington Railroad will assist with flagging during this maintenance work. Grading will be completed soon so that Quality Dust Control can apply dust control. Lee attended the Bridge construction update meeting at the Courthouse. Buffalo County will be replacing a bridge on CTH O-south of Cochrane. The road will be closed for this work. It is estimated to start May 16th and be completed by July 28th. The next regular scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 7 pm. At 7:46 pm Ron made a motion to adjourn with Lee seconding. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Deborah M Ruff Deborah M. Ruff, Clerk