Town Board Meeting Minutes - October 12, 2022

TOWN OF AZTALANTOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTESOCTOBER 12, 2022 1. Call Meeting to Order:Chairperson Chwala called theboard meeting to order at 7:00pm.Present: Chairperson Jeremy Chwala, Supervisor Larry Christianson, Supervisor John DrakeAlso present: Treasurer Karen Mundt, and Clerk Kathleen Pitzner.This meeting was held at Aztalan Town Hall located at W6260 County Rd B, Jefferson WI 53549. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Proof of Posting and Notice:Clerk Pitzner stated that on October 09, 2022 the agenda was posted to the Town of Aztalan websiteand the three posting boxes located at the Aztalan Town Hall; Ann Street, Lake Mills; and River Hill Dr,Johnson Creek. 4. Approval of Minutes - September 14, 2022Supervisor Drake moved, Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to approve the September 14,2022 minutes as written. Motion carried. 5. Treasurer’s Report - Approve September 2022 Financial Report - SupervisorDrake moved, SupervisorChristianson seconded the motion to approve the September 2022 Financial Report as written. Motioncarried. 6. Plan Commission Report -none 7. Jefferson County Report -none 8. LM EMS Report -Tom Murphy met with the new City ofLake Mills Manager 9. Reports and Meeting Updates from Board Members -SupervisorDrake reported on Board members’meeting with Aztalan Bio-Fuel- no intent to annex into City of Jefferson, only plan in US at this time;Supervisor Christianson contacted State of WI regarding issue with abutment on Hwy 26, one sinking andone rising; State Rep will look at the issue next week. Also called DNR to repair/erect a DNR sign that isbroken; Chair Chwala updated us that Johnson Creek Village Administrator has resigned. 10.Public Comment on agenda items only (limited to 3 minutes per person) -none 11.Business -business items are matters of discussionand possible actiona. Town brush/compost site availability to residents -continue to open the site on 10/22 & 11/5,8-10 am. Supervisor Christianson moved, Chair Chwala seconded the motion to have a signcreated/posted on Town Hall gate to inform residents not to ‘dump’ at the Town Hall and includeaddress of the open brush/compost drop off site. Motion carried.b. Fire Protection and EMS services -Supervisor Drakediscussed issues with JCFD and informationhe received from Chief Ron Wegner, JFD;Supervisor Christianson moved, Supervisor Drake seconded the motion to have a special meetingfor closed session on October 25, 2022 at 6pm. Motion carried. {to discuss Fire & EMS} c. Garbage and Recycling contracts -reviewed proposal again from GFL; Chair Chwala moved,Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to approve the GFL contract for garbage &recycling for 5 yr contract. Motion carried.d. Maintenance to Aztalan town buildings and property -shop roof was repaired 10/11/22, Larrywill talk with Dave Pitzner to assess and advise on Shop & Hall lighting issues.Supervisor Christianson moved, Supervisor Drake second the motion for Mick Nelson topurchase materials and erect a split rail fence at the Town Hall parking lot. Motion carried.e. Purchase of truck for Town of Aztalan -Supervisorsare still lookingf. Aztalan town roads -Chair Chwala gave update on roadstriping - center line only because edgelines would cause lanes to be too narrow. Supervisor Christianson gave his assessment of roadsaround Aztalan Biofuels, LLC buildings - would like to do proper maintenance since they will beused heavily in the future; crack fill & shouldering. Received quotes from Northwest Services forshouldering and Fahrner for crack fill.Supervisor Drake moved, Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to shoulder Jefferson Rd,Valero Way & Indian Head Dr. w/ Northwest Services not to exceed $24500; crack filling on sameroads for $20,000 {Fahrner Asphalt Sealers}, and Oestreich Lane {milling} by the JCHD for$32,000. Motion carried.g. Tax Collector Bond -Supervisor Drake moved, ChairChwala seconded the motion to approve thepurchase of a Tax Collector Bond for Karen Mundt. Motion carried.h. 2023 Budget items -add estimated $95,225.22 2023Transportation Aid to Road Maintenanceaccount 12.Possible Future Agenda Items -ad in the paper fora full time employee 13.Payment of Bills -Supervisor Christianson moved,Supervisor Drake second the motion to pay bills. Motioncarried. 14.AdjournmentSupervisor Drake moved, Supervisor Christianson seconded the motion to adjourn the October 12, 2022meeting at 8:26pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted,Kathleen PitznerClerk These minutes are not approved and could possibly be revised at the next scheduled meeting of the Town ofAztalan Town Board.