Regular Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Belvidere REGULAR MEETING February 8, 2022, 7:00 PM Cochrane VFW Post 10406 Chairman Ron Speltz called the meeting to order. All Board members present. Three residents also attended. The meeting notice was published in the Buffalo County News and the full agenda posted per WI Statutes 19.84 on February 4, 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 $436,737.66 with one check outstanding in the General Checking Account. 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 Lee and seconded by Ron Kaz to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: MRT crash data provided was disputed by Supervisor Engfer during further discussion on Resolution to approve MRT’s bike route on Prairie Moon Road. ROAD REPORT: Ron Speltz reported that Sendlebach has completed lots of road brushing. Ron also reported that he has sent Pilgrims Pride the Town’s denial of overweight trucks on Belvidere Ridge Road/Yaeger Valley Road to chicken barn. A letter to all Cormorant Trails property owners was mailed concerning minimum road requirements for the town to take over. Ron also personally spoke to McKie and Sobotta. Residents, David Lorenz and Judy Mcgregor appeared before the board expressing concerning about future road improvements on County Road “O” that will cause excess water runoff and damage their property below. The Board gave them contact information for Bob Platteter, Buffalo County Highway Commissioner, the Highway Committee to contact Ron Olson, Scenic Valley EMS Director, provided the Board with 2021 financial. Calls were up to 136 last year with 93 transports. The past normal average is 80. He reported that on-call pay has helped with recruiting new members. A new course is being taken by 2-3 individuals. At the current time SVEMS is short of drivers and this was reflected in 4th quarter on-call signups. SVEMS continues to work on being financially viable. BBC&M Report: There still are issues concerning Buffalo County transferring the building to BBC&M before leasing to Cyrus. Cyrus would also need to construct a larger new building. The old building value is being appraised by Buffalo County. More meeting will be scheduled. Terry Schoonover, candidate for Buffalo County District 9 Supervisor introduced himself to the Board. The District 9 supervisor election will be April 5, 2022. The next regular scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7 pm. Ron Speltz and Debbie Ruff, Clerk, will attend the March 4th WTA district meeting in LaCrosse for BOR certification. Ron Kaz and Lee Engfer are signed up for the on-line course on March 28th. At 7:50 pm, Ron Kaz made a motion to adjourn with Lee seconding. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Deborah M Ruff Deborah M. Ruff, Clerk