Minutes

Town of Sherry Regular Board Monthly Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022 The regular Town Board monthly meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Homb. Supervisor Bean and Supervisor Holtz, Clerk Ewoldt, Deputy Clerk Lobner and Treasurer Haas were present. The minutes from the August Town Board meeting 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: No report. Wood County will start breaking ground for the new jail in October. Sherry-Milladore Recycling Center: White Good Day was Saturday, 9/10/22 8:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. A good collection of white goods, etc were dropped off. Eavestroughs will be added to building to divert rain from in front of recycling center building to re-direct rain water. Fairview Cemetery: Supervisor Bean reports no new activity. Appointment of Deputy Town Clerk: Rosie Ewoldt was appointed as deputy clerk. Ordinance Establishing a Code of Ethics Procurement Procedures Policy to Use Federal Funds: The ordinance was adopted by a motion, by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean. Motion carried. Road/Bridges – Road Maintenance: • Herman Rd paved and shouldering completed • Work on corner of County Rd N & Swedish Rd, near culvert will be completed by Wood County in near future • Calcium chloride applied The town truck will be taken to Mid-State Truck Service for pre-winter service. Status of Land Purchase: The land acquisition is complete. Address determination request placed. Storage Building: Research will begin on specifications for the building. Review Ordinance Relating to Placement of Cable and Culverts on Town Roads: No action Correspondence and other updates: • The Wood Couty Unit of WTA will host a meeting on Friday, September 16th at the Town of Lincoln Hall, Falcon Rd, Marshfield. Featured Speaker is Ken Heiman, Nasonville Dairy & Cheese. • Sanitary Permit Application received for a replacement mound system at 2670 County Rd N • Received communication from Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services on manhole covers. “Covers located at or above ground for openings larger than 8” in diameter shall be provided with locking devices or other effective measures to prevent unauthorized access.” Dictionaries define a lock as “a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination” and a “mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc.” The use of zip ties, hose clamps, nut/bolt, or any means other than a lock, for fastening a manhole cover and/or associated chains does not meet the standard. These lock requirements are a public health and safety issue. • Request for a baby changing station to be installed in town hall. • A Class B road limit sign has been placed on Tenpas Rd within the past week without Town permission. • There has been a report of a vehicle parked in the 2nd street right-of-way. Chairman Homb will send them a letter on removal. • There has been a report of someone dumping animal feces near the bridge on County Rd N on numerous occasions. Chairman Homb will send them a letter on discontinuing the activity. Schedule Future Meetings, as required: Future Agenda Items: There was motion by Supervisor Holtz, second by Supervisor Bean to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. The next Regular Town Board meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Minutes Prepared by Sandra Lobner, Clerk Date: September 14, 2022