Town Board Meeting — Minutes

TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: JANUARY 7, 2025 PLACE: Town of Sigel Town Hall TIME: 7:00PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Dick Goodwin, Supervisor Tom Nieman and Supervisor Larry Pelot. 1. Chairman Goodwin called the meeting of the Town Board to order at 7:00PM. There was a Pledge of Allegiance. 2. MINUTES – Clerk, Sandra Nieman read the minutes from the last meeting. Chairman Goodwin asked if there are any additions or corrections to the minutes. There was none. Minutes were approved with unanimous consent. 3. TREASURER’S REPORT – Dawn Larson, Treasurer read the Treasurer’s Report. She reported a balance of $357,482.60 in the general checking account, $122,799.15 in the machinery fund as of December 31, 2024. Chairman Goodwin asked if there any additions or correction to the Treasurer’s report. There was none. The report was approved with unanimous consent. 4. ZONING UPDATE – Nothing was presented. A. DETERMINE PROCESS TO DELIVER ORDINANCE VIOLTIONS/CITATIONS - Wood County Sheriff would be able to serve violations to residents. If there is a small amount of such violations, Wood County Sheriff will aid in this service at no charge. Nieman made a motion to approve this offer, seconded by Goodwin. Motion carried. 5. APPROVE BOARD MEMBER’S ATTENDANCE AT WTA DISTRICT MEETING - Goodwin made a motion to have three board members attend. Seconded by Nieman. Motion passed. 6. DETERMINE NEED FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TO DISCUSS PROGRESS ON WM EXPANSION NEGOTIATIONS - Goodwin informed residents of some items in regard to these negotiations. Nieman felt that the committee should meet first and then more decisions could be made for a special town meeting. 7. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF PRINTER FOR TREASURER - Nieman made a motion to pay $140 for printer use to the Treasurer, Pelot seconded. Motion carried. 8. DETERMINE RATE OF PAY FOR PLOW DRIVERS WHEN TRAINING NEW EMPLOYEES – Pelot made a motion that the trainer received $25//hour and trainee will receive $20/hour, Goodwin seconded. Motion carried. 9. CONSIDER TO EXCEED CLASS B WEIGHT LIMIT ON LUNDBERG RD – ROBERT DATKA – In 2020 a letter was sent to Mr. Datka with conditions to exceed this limit which included a $50,000 bond. Mr. Datka did not respond to this letter. No action was taken at this time until contact can be made with Mr. Datka regarding this situation. 10. SET DATE FOR CHECK REVIEW - Nieman made a motion to approve January 20th at 6:PM for check review, Goodwin seconded. Motion carried. 11. APPROVE CULVERT/DRIVEWAY PERMITS – IF ANY - Brandon Whipple is purchasing land on Hwy C/Hwy F and has received a culvert permit from Wood County. 12. ROAD WORK - Not much is happening right now. Plowing when needed. Nieman was wondering if there is still a need for the Town fuel tank now that there are only the plow trucks that use diesel. Drivers should get fuel at Wood County when getting sand. Drivers should map out their plow routes for new employees. 13. CITIZEN INPUT – None. 14. OPEN AND READ CORRESPONDENCE, IF ANY – Correspondence was opened and read. 15. REVIEW AND APPROVE BILLS FOR PAYMENT - Nieman made a motion to pay the bills, Goodwin seconded. Motion passed. 16. ADJOURN –Nieman made a motion to adjourn at 8:10PM, Pelot seconded. Motion passed. SANDRA NIEMAN, Town Clerk – Town of Sigel THESE MINUTES WILL NOT BECOME THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY BOARD MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE TOWN OF SIGEL BOARD.