Monthly Meeting 011225

Town of Richfield 8478 Richfield Drive Marshfield, WI 54449 Monthly Board Minutes January 12, 2025 Dave Steinmetz called the meeting to order at 6:36 pm. Pledge of Allegiance Roll call The following persons were present: Dave Steinmetz (Chairperson), Chris McDaniel (Supervisor #1), Andrew Woltmann (Supervisor #2), Paula Rustad (Clerk), Johnathan Dickinson (Treasurer), Josh Sabo, Keith Albright, Bob Tomkowiak Minutes from December 8, 2024, Monthly Board Meeting Chris McDaniel made a motion to approve the December 8th, 2024 Monthly Board Meeting minutes. Andrew Woltmann 2nd motion. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report Andrew Woltmann made a motion to approve the December 2024 Treasurer’s report. Chris McDaniel 2nd motion. Motion carried. Meeting Date/Time The monthly meeting for February is Monday, February 10th, 2025, at 8:00pm. The March meeting will be decided at the next meeting. Future meeting dates and times will be discussed at each meeting. Set date for Audit The audit of books to be approved by the board will be done at the end of the regular board meeting on February 10th, 2025. Rural Insurance A new policy was received and shared with the Board. Road Maintenance Plow Truck & Township Hwy employee or County Dave asked how we wished to proceed with the plowing for the township. We will continue with the County until we get a new Hwy employee. Usually, we have waited until we have received 1-1 ½ inch. Dave will be making the call to the County as it snows, or we have freezing rain as the County charges $40/hr if we use our truck or $125/hr if they use theirs. Building Maintenance Town Hall Snow Removal Sidewalks are currently not getting shoveled at the Town Hall so who should be doing it when the hall gets rented. We will continue with the plow truck catch the sidewalk when plowing the parking lot. Cemetery Update No new updates ARPA Funds ARPA funds remain on the agenda until the final report is submitted by 4/30/25. Elections For February Mary Lou Herman, Linda Heeg and Sandi Schill are scheduled to work. Originally it was thought we were going to have a primary because of the race for the Supreme court but that is not the case. We have multiple candidates for State Superintendent of schools as well as the Marshfield school board. We can re-evaluate as things get closer if we need more people. Minimal Parcel Sizes Required in Township of Richfield A realtor was inquiring about parcel sizes as someone is interested in four 10 acre lots on Weber. Dave will let them know they are okay to proceed. Wisconsin Surplus Items Auction did conclude. Everything was sold and all but two have been picked up. Chris has been in contact with one but not the other. 8128 State Highway 80 Update The were a few noise complaints at this address. A pipe had busted and was rattling so they shut down to fix it. Nothing has changed in how they operate the business. Alliant Energy-Burying Lines on Richfield Wood/Ward Blvd/Arpin Richfield Alliant Energy is planning to bury the powerlines along Ward Blvd, Richfield-Wood Rd, and Arpin Richfield Rd. This project is scheduled to start in August 2025. A copy of the plans for this project was provided to the Board & Fire Chief. Bid Publication Discussed adding lawn mowing for the town & cemetery to the bid publication. Also discussed the possibility of making it a town job. The plan for bid publication is for it to be published in March so it will be discussed & decided upon at February’s monthly meeting. Certified Map Map presented was reviewed & approved. Mileage Rate-$.67/mile to $.70/mile Chris McDaniel made a motion to approve the new mileage rate of $0.70/mile retro to January 2025 and to set the annual mileage rate to match the current rate. Andrew Woltmann 2nd motion. Motion carried. Unemployment Charge The clerk reported late on filing the 2024 Qtr. 3 so the town was fined. Changes have been made to avoid future late filings. Fire Department/EMR Report Chief Josh Sabo reported the following for December 2024: Fire Calls for service since 12/8/24 – 6 1 in Richfield; structure fire at 9566 Cth T 5 - automatic/mutual aid; structure fire-Town of Auburndale, woodshed fire-Town of Cary, garage fire-City of Pittsville, canceled for 2 fire calls to City of Marshfield and Town of Arpin First Responder Calls since 12/8/24 – 3 1. New Member: Jordyn Osness for EMR 2. Keep the Wreath Campaign, 11 red bulbs total 3. Soup Dinner – February 9 Invoicing Nothing New Items Intended for Future Meetings. Bid Publication Accounts Payable Chris McDaniel made a motion to pay the bills. Andrew Woltmann 2nd motion. Motion carried. Adjournment Andrew Woltmann made a motion to adjourn at 8:01pm. Chris McDaniel 2nd motion. Motion carried. Paula Rustad, Town of Richfield Clerk