Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board Monthly Meeting Minutes November 10, 2022 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. immediately after the Budget Hearing and Special Meeting of Electors. Chairman Homb, Supervisor Bean and Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Lobner, and Treasurer Haas were present. The minutes from the October 10, 2022, October 19, 2022 and October 31, 2022 Town Board meetings 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, by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. County Representative Report: No report. Recycling Center: The Recycling Board will meet on Saturday, November 12th at 9:00 a.m. at the Sherry Town Hall. Agenda includes 2022 YTD income and expenses, discuss 2023 budget requests based on review of 2022 year-end balances, recycling board vacancy, recycling center operation & maintenance. The Recycling Board has updated the recycling brochure. Sherry and Milladore treasurers will be receiving the brochures to mail with the taxes in December. Fairview Cemetery: Supervisor Bean reported that Plot 67, Lot 5 staking, Plot 53, Lot 3 monument staking, Plot 81, Lot 4 staking occurred since last meeting. Roads/Bridges: Road Maintenance: Gravel roads have been graded. There was a discussion about culverts, driveways, and ditches. Winter Readiness: The Plow Truck is serviced and ready to go. Road salt is available. Swedish Road Beaver Nuisance Issue: The beaver dam area was addressed. The area will need continued monitoring. Equipment Storage: Nothing new to report. Certificate of Insurance placed in Plow Truck. Vermillion Street Right-of-Way: The road will need to be surveyed. Vermillion Street Right-of-Way: There was a motion to survey Vermillion Street Right-of-Way by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Review Certified Survey Maps: The board reviewed certified survey maps for 8755 County Highway S and 8478 Hetze Rd. Sanitary Permit Applications: The board reviewed sanitary permit applications for 4013 Dairy Road and 7988 County Road N. General Election, November 8, 2022 Turnout: There were 388 voters for the election, and several new voter registrations. There are 491 eligible voters in Sherry. 2022 Election Security Subgrant Program Memorandum of Understanding: Deferred to December meeting. Contracts for Review and Possible Signing: • Marshfield Ambulance Service contract noted a 7% increase. There was a motion to accept the Marshfield Ambulance Service contract by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. • Storage Rental Agreements: Reviewed the ongoing equipment storage rental contract which is effective through 9/30/2023. No action on the contract is required. • Await contracts: from Pauls & Associates, and Wood County Humane Society. New Storage Building: Supervisor Bean will arrange a meeting with Henry Berry at Ratsch Engineering to discuss building specifications, materials, budget, etc. A special town board meeting notice will be posted, once the date is set. Review Ordinance Relating to Placement of Cable and Culverts on Town Roads: No action taken. Supervisor Bean will research for a future meeting. 2023 Town Budget: There was a motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to adopt the 2023 Town Budget by the major categories as printed. Motion carried. Salaries: During the Special Meeting of the Electors, there was motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to amend the 2023 budget to increase the Treasurer’s salary from $400 to $500 per month, plus compensation for non-regular meetings at the rate set by the town officers. Treasurer’s salary has not had an increase in over 10 years. Motion carried. The treasurer position is designated as part-time. Resignation of Town Chairman: There was a motion to accept the resignation of Chairman Homb by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Effective date 11/10/2022. Dave was thanked for his 16 years of service to the Town of Sherry. Appointment of Interim Town Chairman: There was a motion to appoint George R. Lang as Town Chairman, effective 11/10/2022 by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Oath of Office administered. Donation of Glass Whiteboard and Supplies from Sherry Tired Iron Tractor Club: a motion to send Sherry Tired Iron Tractor Club a thank you card of appreciation by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Correspondence and other updates: • WTA Alliance membership request: a motion to decline membership to WTA Alliance by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. • The Town of Sherry will be participating in the 2022 Post-Election Voting Equipment Audit for the November 8, 2022 General Election as requested by Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). There were 368 voting wards randomly selected by WEC throughout the state of Wisconsin for the audit. Public Input: • The 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. • A resident shared they are researching the possibility of an event barn on Hetze Road. Resident reports they will not be providing a beverage service, nor food service. The Town has no zoning requirements. Resident is working with town building inspector to determine what building permits are needed. • Building permits requested for one new dwelling on Bliven Road. • A corner sign is down on east side of Dairy Road, on the second curve from Sherry. • In follow-up, the previous reports of a vehicle parked in the 2nd Street right-of-way continues to remain in right-of-way. The vehicle has not been moved. Chairman Homb previously sent owner a letter on removal in October. Chairman will follow-up with owner. Schedule Future Meetings, as required: No special meetings scheduled at this time. Future Agenda Items: December - Fire Department Annual Report, Wood County Humane Society contract, Pauls and Associates contract. Adjournment: There was a motion to adjourn by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Holtz. Motion carried. Chairman Homb adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: November 21, 2022