11_17_20 Minutes

TOWN OF HANSEN MEETING MINUTES Howard Kohls , Chairperson * Pamela Martinson, Treasurer * Diane Kohls, Clerk Brian Brock, Supervisor * Wayne Brock, Supervisor November 17, 2020 These minutes are in draft form and have not been approved by the Hansen Town Board. They will be brought before the board for approval at the next meeting. Board Members in Attendance: Howard Kohls, Pamela Martinson, Diane Kohls, Brian Brock, Wayne Brock Board Members Excused: None Others in Attendance: William Winch and Ralph Hamel PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWN OF ELECTORS Call to Order: Chairperson, Howard Kohls, called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. Approval of 2021 Budget: A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Brian, to approve the 2021 Budget. Motion carried. Adopt 2020 Tax Levy and Approve Highway Expenditures: A motion was made by Brian, seconded by Wayne, to adopt the 2020 Tax Levy of $190,905 and approve the 2021 Highway Expenditures of $198,133. Adjourn meetings: A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Brian, to adjourn the budget hearing and special meeting. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Call to Order: Chairperson, Howard Kohls, called the meeting to order at 7:49 p.m. Approval of Clerks Minutes: A motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Brian, to approve the minutes from the October 13, 2020 meeting. Motion carried. Expenditures and Treasurer Reports: A motion was made by Brian, seconded by Wayne, to approve the expenditures and Treasurer reports. Motion carried. Correspondence: Signed Pauls contract, Approved support letter for Broadband Expansion Project, and decided to go to $1000 deductible on Rural Insurance. Road and Maintenance Concerns: Poplar Road needs a load of gravel in the spring. There was a patch done on Jefferson Road. Ordinance to Exempt Treasurer Bond: A motion was made by Brian, seconded by Wayne, to Exempt the Treasurer from a special bond. Motion carried Letter that gets mailed with taxes: Diane will work on this to have ready to go with the tax bills. Routes to Recovery and WEC Cares Grant Updates: Diane submitted the final claim of $9,694.53 for R2R grant that included the items for the three school districts. We received our payment for the WEC Cares Grant. Snow Plow Agreements: The snow plow agreements with Wood, Sigel, and Seneca were signed. Pay current bills: A motion was made by Brian, seconded by Wayne, to pay the current bills as presented. Motion carried. Old Business: None Public Input: Ralph Hamel suggested putting something in with the taxes advising residents to make sure that their escrow amount is correct so that the Treasurer does not have to issue refunds. Next agenda items: Caucus date Next meeting date: December 8, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. Adjournment: A motion was made by Brian, seconded by Wayne, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman, Howard Kohls, at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Diane Kohls, Clerk, Town of Hansen