2023 January 10 Minutes TBM

TOWN OF CARY5688 ACCOLA ROADPITTSVILLE, WI 54466January 10, 2023Town Board MeetingThe regular Town Board Meeting of the Town of Cary was called to order at 6:07 PM following the Caucus Meeting. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Prayer was given.Present were Chairman Mark Gosh, Supervisors Dennis Brunner and Dale Zawislan, Treasurer Carey Rucker, Clerk Jean Gansch, and Deputy Clerk Lori Hiebl. Three members of the community were also present. Chairman Gosh chose to rearrange the agenda and began the meeting with Public Input.Mr. Richard Fenske brought a complaint before the board concerning the snowplow driver and an incident that occurred on January 4, 2023, on 11250 Steffek Road, Pittsville, WI 56644. Mr. Fenske handed Chairman Gosh a bill For Super Wash for $9.00, claiming that Tim Ecker deliberately sprayed his Side-by and another vehicle with salt and sand causing damage to Mr. Fenske’s vehicles. The board discussed options and Mr. Fenske agreed to drop the matter if the car-wash bill was paid. Motion was made by Dale Zawislan to pay Mr. Richard Fenske $9.00 to settle the matter. Motion was seconded by Dennis Brunner, motion passed. Deputy Clerk Lori Hiebl immediately went into the office and cut a check to Mr. Fenske for the $9.00 and the board signed the check and handed it to Mr. Fenske. Chairman Gosh listened to Mr. Fenske’s complaint, then asked that Mr. Fenske please try to avoid the road worker in the future as he patrols the road in front of Mr. Fenske’s home.New Business: Clerk and Treasurer’s responsibilities are listed in the Wisconsin State Statutes Discussion on the hazard of snow and ice buildup on the ramp deck in front of the back door. The ramp and landing were not shoveled off prior to the town board meeting. (Except the shoveling done by the clerk and deputy clerk). The light above the back door is out. There is a need for new locks and knobs for both the front door and the back door.The town hall has been invaded by mice. The board will explore options for pest control.Discussion was held on possible wage increase for the Treasurer’s position, (this is now a hired position rather than an elected one).Road Report: All roads are in good winter condition. Discussion on why the dump truck’s box was filled with salt/sand, could this cause corrosion?Old Business: Review of Bridge Inspection Report—tabled Minutes of the December meeting were read, motion was made by Dennis Brunner to accept the minutes as read, motion seconded by Dale Zawislan, motion passed.Treasurer’s Report was reviewed, motion was made to file the Treasurer’s Report by Dale Zawislan and seconded by Dennis Brunner, motion passed.Next meeting is set for February 14, 2023 at 6:00 PMChecks were reviewed and signedMotion to adjourn was made by Dennis Brunner and Seconded by Dale Zawislan, motion passedMeeting ended at 7:45Respectfully SubmittedJean Gansch, ClerkLori Hiebl, Deputy Clerk