Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. immediately following Caucus by Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean, Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Lobner, and Treasurer Haas were present. Additions to the Agenda: Wood Product Harvest Notice for CY2023, 2022 Election Security Subgrant Program Application. The minutes from the December 13, 2022 Town Board of Supervisors meeting were reviewed and approved with a motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. The treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved with a motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Pay Bills: There was a motion to pay bills by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Transfer Funds from Tax Savings to Checking: There was a motion to transfer $350,000 from Tax Savings account into Checking account to pay bills by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. This motion occurred near the end of the meeting. County Representative Report: No report. Review Utility Line Location Ordinance Information: Board review of initial draft document pertaining to placement of, but not limited to cable, utility lines, culverts, manure underground lines on Town Roads. Supervisor Bean and Supervisor Holtz will review the document and send their suggested modifications to Clerk Lobner. Document to be reviewed at next meeting. Car on 2nd Street Right-of-Way Update: The vehicle parked in the 2nd Street right-of-way has been removed. Statement of Taxes on 9336 County Road F: The $141.00 real estate taxes are paid. Supervisor Bean will contact the Wood County Treasurers office for clarification and resolution. Review Certified Survey Maps: The board reviewed the certified survey map for the Vermillion Street Right-of-Way. Clerk Lobner will contact Dave Weinfurter to review and sign the accompanying documents at the February 14th board meeting. A notary will be arranged for the signing. Sanitary Permit Applications: Board review of application with motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz to approve application for mound system by Steve and Linda Haas at 7706 County Rd F. Motion carried. Managed Forrest Land (MFL) Order of Designation: Board review of application by Clarence Rickl for 49 closed acres, near County Rd F and Sunset Lane. ExpressVote: Training will occur on January 25, 2023 for Clerk Lobner and Chief Election Inspector Sherry Steuck. The ExpressVote unit will be picked up that day. The paper-based ExpressVote Universal Voting System uses touch-screen technology that produces a paper record for tabulation. As a marker, the ExpressVote handles the entire marking process, eliminating unclear marks and the need for interpretation of the voter’s mark. ExpressVote replaces the 17-year-old Automark unit which will be recycled by the vendor. Caucus Report: Town of Sherry caucus was held prior to this meeting. The following were nominated for the Spring Election ballot: Town Chairman: George R. Lang Supervisor: Jeff Bean, Les Holtz Town Clerk: Sandra Lobner Town Treasurer: Linda Haas Storage Building Proposal from Ratsch Engineering: Preliminary plans were received from Henry Berry at Ratsch Engineering and circulated for board review. Supervisor Bean will coordinate a second meeting for the Board to review plans with Mr. Berry. Roads / Bridges and Road Maintenance: Paul Beranek was thanked for his diligence and promptness in keeping the Town Roads clear of snow, salting and sanding during the recent snowstorms. Fairview Cemetery: Supervisor Bean received a call from Edwin Hetze Jr reporting confusion on the assignments of Plot 94, Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6. Supervisor Bean will re-contact Edwin Hetze Jr. Clerk to mail Edwin Hetze Jr. and Steve Hetze a Cemetery Designation Form to complete. Notarized documents to be returned to Clerk. Recycling Center: The next Recycling Board Meeting is January 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m. at the Sherry Town Hall. Supervisor Holtz will contact Hank Nigh to clarify the Town of Milladore request for snow removal, sanding and salting of the site. Robert Ashbeck will not be replaced on the board at this time. Addition to Agenda: Wood Product Harvest Notice for CY2023 Received: Board review of notice for Dan Scheunemann NE ¼, NW ¼, Section 33, Township 24N, Range 5E. Board review of notice for Tom Scheunemann NE¼, Section 33, Township 24N, Range 5E. Addition to Agenda: 2022 Election Security Subgrant Program: Memorandum of Understanding was submitted in December. Await status of $1200 grant submitted. Correspondence and other updates: • There will be two elections this spring: o Spring Nonpartisan Primary Election will be held on February 21, 2023, at Sherry Town Hall for Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point School Districts School Boards. Statewide primary election for Justice of the WI Supreme Court. o Spring Election will be held on April 4, 2023, at Sherry Town Hall. • Reminder of 2023 District Wisconsin Towns Association (WTA) Meetings: February 10, 2023, in Stevens Point or Feb 17, 2023, in Marshfield • Wood County Unit Meeting of WTA January 20, 2023, location: Sacred Heart Church basement in Nekoosa, WI. Host: Town of Port Edwards. • Rosie Ewoldt, Deputy Clerk’s husband Roger passed away January 9, 2023. Services will be on January 14, 2023 in Auburndale. A sympathy card from the town board members will be sent including a memorial in his name to the High Ground Memorial Veterans Park in Neillsville. • Received Wisconsin Town Law Forms Reference Book which has ordinance samples. • Received Wisconsin State Statute Books, Volumes 1-6. Public Input: • A thank you letter was received for the use of the town hall from Bev Peaslee and Joyce Lobner, co-chairs of the 3rd Annual Community Christmas Sing held on December 22, 2023. Schedule Future Meetings, as required: meeting to be arranged with Henry Ratsch to review preliminary building plan. Future Agenda Items: Adjournment: There was a motion to adjourn by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: January 15, 2023 Approved February 14, 2023