Meeting Minutes

TOWN OF HAMILTON REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2022 APPROVE MINUTES Chairman Blaine Lee called the December board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. Roll call found Chairman Blaine Lee, Supervisors Kevin Hoyer and Paul Degenhardt, Treasurer Katie Reding and Clerk Sara Schultz in attendance. MINUTES: The November board meeting minutes were read by the clerk and were approved by motions made by Degenhardt and Hoyer. Motion carried. AGENDA: Lee read through the agenda for the evening which was accepted by Hoyer and Degenhardt. Motion passed. There was no public comment. MARCIE’S PET SPA: Nolan Wahoske (o/b/o of Marcie Culver) presented a plan to purchase approximately 3.5 acres on County Road B (Parcel #7-29-5) and construct a new building for their business. Chairman Lee motioned to approve their request for construction and Degenhart seconded the motion and it carried. It was noted that this is in compliance with the township’s Comprehensive Plan as Light Industrial Use (letter sent to zoning). CAUCUS: The caucus is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. All current board members will be running for their positions again. HIRING OF NEW CLERK: We will be starting the process of hiring for a new clerk as Clerk Schultz will be resigning from her position. If the board decides to combine the positions of Clerk/Treasurer, an annual audit will be required by an accountant. ROAD REPORT: The 1-ton truck has been sold for $12,000 and a trailer for $3,000. La Crosse County Zoning is starting to work on our new facility plans and Xcel Energy is helping with tree cutting in the township. RECYCLING CENTER: Everything has been running smoothly at the recycling center. Wages are said to be discussed in October. FINANCIAL REPORTS: The monthly financial reports were handed out and reviewed. They were approved with motions made by Hoyer and Degenhardt. Carried. After the first of the year, a new account at Union State Bank will be opened for ‘Fire District Reserves’ and $30,000 will be added every year. Degenhardt motioned to pay the bills and Hoyer seconded the motion and it carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m. with motions by Hoyer and Degenhardt. ________________________ Sara Schultz, Town Clerk