Town Board — Minutes

Unofficial Meeting Minutes Tonight’s meeting will be recorded for the purpose of taking minutes. Town of Remington Town Board Meeting December 18, 2023 Town Board Meeting of the Town of Remington was called to order at 7: 00 pm by Chairman Plucinski. Minutes: The clerk read the minutes for the November 2023 meeting, K. Plucinski motioned to accept minutes as read, with corrections. T Simonson 2nd. Liquor License for Norman Industries LLC dba Bucks N Berries Café was reviewed and approved. Treasurer report was presented with the following account balances as of November 2023: Equipment Fund: $498.73; Playground Fund: $276.67; Road Money: $2,520.08; Bridge Fund: $2,512.46; Fire Dept Equipment: $1,313.72; Property Tax-Dogs: $94.47; Town Hall: $59,887.28, Paper City Savings Checking $37,361.95. T. Simonson motioned to accept the report as read, 2nd by D. Ellis. A motion was made to move the $2000.00 Brush Truck commitment for 2023 to Fire Department Equipment fund 2nd by D Ellis. There is 1 year left on this commitment for 2024. Kathy Plucinski asked for the year end financials reports from the Fire Department and the Cemetery Association. RVFD: Chief Brockman reported that building inspections are done, there was AED refresher training December 4 th. Asked to store some hose in the DNR building. December 3 rd RVFD responded to a Semi Truck Diesel spill. Keep the Wreath green had 4 red bulbs so far. The white bulb is for those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Department elections will take place in January 2024. Special Meeting with Devin Flanagan will be Wednesday Jan 3rd at 6pm. Received a $1000.00 donation from Ketchum Island Cranberries. Patrolman Report: C. Demmerly reported he has been plowing and sanding roads, added a piece of angel iron to the wing blade to preserve the gravel. Fixed a flat tire on the dump truck. Cleaned up some trees and branches, took the tractor to Glacial Lakes for winter storage. Discussed some needs, an air tank a tow strap and shop tools, as well as planning for new tires on the dump truck in the future. Also discussed getting a second garage door opener put in for the other door. Need a shut off valve for the water supply on the back of the Town Hall. New Business: K. Plucinski motioned to approve the Election Board for the next term, 2nd by T. Simonson. Letters were sent to 4 other residents in violation of the Winter parking ordinance, they have 10 days to rectify the problem. Public Input: Sue Blomberg asked if we had heard anything about the insurance claim for Kathy Diedricks overpayment to herself. Joanne Wilkinson asked when we expect to get reimbursed for the Ocean Spray property tax refund. Expected date for other taxing entities to reimburse us is February 15th, 2024. Mad Management November 22nd inspection, Shannon Grove will be given until Spring 2024 to complete clean up. Question was asked about the new recycling bin delivery date and what items will be allowed. Clerk will contact Waste Management about this. There was discussion about the potential fire department addition, a Special meeting will be held January 29, 2024. Correspondence: WTA district meeting hand out. Pay Bills- K. Plucinski motioned to approve bills to be paid as presented. T. Simonson 2nd. Adjourn: K. Plucinski motioned to adjourn meeting, 2nd by T. Simonson Next Monthly Meeting will be January 15, 2024. Submitted by Brenda Haasl, Town Clerk