Meeting Minutes

Town of Hamilton Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 Chairman Blaine Lee called the February board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members were present -Chairman Blaine Lee, Supervisors Kevin Hoyer and Paul Degenhardt, Treasurer Katie Reding and Clerk Sara Schultz. Minutes: The minutes were read from the January board meeting and were approved as read by Hoyer and Degenhardt. Motion carried. Public Comment: LaCrosse County Supervisor District 28 Leonardo Silva introduced himself. Kennel License: Charles and Heather Nolte were present wanting approval to have 4 dogs. Lee approved while Hoyer Seconded it. Motion carried. Shawn Zellmer asked for approval for 6 dogs. Degenhardt approved while Hoyer seconded. Motion carried. Phil and Barb Langston asking to approve 4 dogs. Lee approved and Hoyer seconded. Motion carried. Agenda: The agenda was read Degenhardt made the motion to approve and Hoyer seconded. Motion carried. SRice Properties, LLC parcel # 7-408-1 Due to a liability issue a lease was drawn up. The fee for the Town of Hamilton to use the quarry is $2,000 per year and the contract is good for 5 years. The contract is asking to keep the gate locked, only town employees allowed to access and provide adequate insurance. Scott Rice is asking us to get rid of existing burn pile. Lee motioned to accept and Degenhardt seconded. Ethan Modawell Parcel # 7-333-0 Pleasant Valley Road Zoning change from exclusive ag to rural ag. This will require the Town to change our Comprehensive plan. Certified Survey Map will be required. Degenhardt made the motion to approve the chairman to go ahead and work with the county and Comprehensive Plan rep and Hoyer seconded. Motion carried. Road Report: The road crew has been dealing with icy roads. They have been working on N. Kinney Coulee Road to clear by the power lines. This summer the County Road M bridge will be replaced and will need a detour. Recycling Center: Ronald Rothering was hired for the recycle center. Financial Report: The checks written and bank balance report were handed and reviewed. Three tax refund checks and the February settlement checks were written. Hoyer and Degenhardt moved to approve the reports and the motion carried. Hoyer motioned to pay the bills and Degenhardt Seconded. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:24 pm with motions made by Degenhardt and Hoyer.