December 13, 2022 Minutes

Town of Spooner WASHBURN COUNTY – WISCONSIN December 13, 2022 6pm Spooner Town Hall N6124 Blooming Vale Road, Spooner MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Gary Frankiewicz. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members present: Chairman Gary Frankiewicz, Supervisor Miles Macone, Supervisor Jon Johnson, Treasurer Joan Avery. Absent Leslie Arf Others present: Mabi Plisky, Ed Fischer, Akemi Fischer Minutes of June Regular Meeting: Motion by Supervisor Johnson to approve November 2022 minutes, seconded by Supervisor Macone. Motion was carried unanimously. Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Joan Avery reported that money shown in each account is what we have left for this year. Taxes will begin next week in Savings. Supervisor Johnson made motion to accept, Macone seconded. Correspondence: Gary gave a report on some minor changes to the ambulance service regarding their hours. He expects no cost increase to us until end of contract. Public Comment: Ed Fischer reported that the County is rewriting campground ordinance with a price breakdown. Ed also talked to a tax assessor who stated that a site has a $1500 tax value with no tax on the RV itself Mabi Plisky presented a signed petition opposing the ATV on Hwy H with 52 signatures. Old Business: January meeting will be on January 3. Town Caucus to start at 5:40 and regular meeting will begin at 6pm. February meeting will be Feb 14 at 6pm New Business: Miles reported on a new company to set up emails for the Board and also helping with website if needed The cost for set up and maintenance will be $360 a year. (just set up is $150) Motion made by Gary to accept DCS as our email provider at $360/year with no optional expenses added. Seconded by Jon Johnson Miles had a map of the ATV trail and presented the pros/cons of using Ojibwa and Hwy 63 (crossing traffic) rather than the shorter route of Hwy H. He suggested that because of the danger of crossing the main highway that the Hwy H route would be shorter and safer. No action taken at this time. He also presented a recommendation with 6 signatures. (attached) Highway Update and Expenditures: Supervisor Macone reported that he received 2 complaints of plowing, they were minor complaints. Miles spoke with Brian Danielson for backup for salt and sanding this winter. Payment of Bills: Motion by Johnson to approve the payment of bills. Second by Macone motion carried unanimously. Future agenda Items: Discuss interim dates in case of snow Next Regular Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Adjourn: Motion by Supervisor Johnson to adjourn the meeting, motion seconded by Supervisor Macone; motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, /s/Leslie Arf, Clerk