Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board Monthly Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Lang, Supervisor Bean and Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Lobner, and Treasurer Haas were present. The minutes from the annual budget hearing on November 10, 2022, November 10, 2022 Town Board meeting as well as the special board meeting on December 1, 2022s 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. Transfer Funds from Tax Savings to Checking: Not needed. Pay Bills: There was a motion to pay bills including Chairman meetings and mileage, by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. County Representative Report: No report. Recycling Center: Sherry and Milladore treasurers have mailed updated brochures with the taxes last week. Fairview Cemetery: Supervisor Bean reported the purchase of Plot 105, Lots 5 and 6 by George and Darlene Pongratz in Fall 2020 following the Town Board instituting fees for staking. The plot owners and Haertel Monument are disputing the charge and feel the other party is responsible to pay the $50 staking fee. This has remained unresolved for two years. Numerous invoices have been sent to both parties and both declining payment to the other party. Rather to expend additional resources on the matter a motion to waive the $50 staking fee of the two lots by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Sherry Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report: Fire Chief and President Hank Nigh reported on their current roster to include officers, 20 members of which 10 are first responders, and an additional 5 reserve members whom do not live in the immediate area but have agreed to assist as needed. As of December 11, 2022 there were 23 total calls (18 EMS calls and 5 fire calls) in CY2022. This represents an increase from CY2021 12 EMS and 5 fire calls. Dr. Michael R. Clark continues as medical director. Roads/Bridges: Road Maintenance: None. Winter Readiness: The Plow Truck was serviced in November, but needed additional sensor work completed and is ready to go. Road salt and sand available. Local Funding Opportunities for Municipalities and Towns: Clerk Lobner attended a Wood County Highway Commissioner presentation recently on funding possibilities through the County and State. A motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to not extend an invitation to Wood County Highway Commissioner to speak at this time. Motion carried. Vermillion Street Right-of-Way: The road will be surveyed within a month. Car on 2nd Street Right-of-Way Update: The vehicle parked in the 2nd Street right-of-way continues to remain in right-of-way. Letters were sent on November 3, December 8, and December 19, 2022 (via certified mail). The vehicle has not been moved. Chairman Lang will follow-up personally with owner. Review Certified Survey Maps: The board reviewed and approved certified survey maps for Sally Fry 3155 Herman Road (section 14, T24N R5E) with a motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Sanitary Permit Applications: None. Establish Caucus Date: Town of Sherry caucus will be held January 10, 2023 at 6:30pm. Location: Sherry Town Hall. Monthly town board meeting to follow. 2022 Election Security Subgrant Program Memorandum of Understanding: was reviewed and a motion to approve signing of the Memorandum of Understanding by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Pauls & Associates Assessors Contract: represents an increase from $9,399.96 to $10,200 per year was reviewed and a motion to approve signing of the Pauls and Associates contract by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Wood County Humane Society Contract: was reviewed and a motion to approve signing of Wood County Humane Society contract by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Storage Building Proposal from Ratsch Engineering: On December 1st, at a special Town Board meeting, the Board met with Henry Berry at Ratsch Engineering to discuss building specifications, materials, budget, etc. Board review of proposal. A motion to approve signing of Ratsch Engineering proposal with modifications by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Review Ordinance Relating to Placement of Cable and Culverts on Town Roads: Supervisor Bean received a sample document. A motion to table topic until a review of document is completed by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Correspondence and other updates: • The Town of Sherry participated in the 2022 Post-Election Voting Equipment Audit for the November 8, 2022 General Election as requested by Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). There were no differences between the original tape and audits totals. The methods used were the same as during recounts held in Wood County. No discrepancies noted during the audit. • 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, at Sacred Heart Church Basement in Nekoosa. Town of Port Edwards is the host. Public Input: • Reminder of 3rd Annual Community Christmas Sing – on Wednesday, December 22nd from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There will be music, song sheets, trivia games, food and sweet treats. Schedule Future Meetings, as required: No special meetings scheduled at this time. Future Agenda Items: None. Adjournment: There was a motion to adjourn by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. by Chairman Lang. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. following the 6:30pm Town Caucus. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: December 23, 2022 Approved January 10, 2023