10.27.21 Minutes

TOWN OF BURKE BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. 5365 Reiner Rd., Madison WI 53718 ADMINISTRATIVE It was determined that a quorum was present and the meeting was properly posted. The Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Kevin. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members in Attendance: Kevin Viney, Pat Nimmow, Steve Berg, Jeff Stieren, and Chris Truitt. Also in Attendance: PJ Monson, Administrator, Chris Hughes, Stafford and Rosenbaum, Joe Spair, Pellitteri, Susan Malmanger, LRS, and Josh Miller CONSENT AGENDA Minutes From September 15, 2021 Bills and Payroll Operator Licenses Motion by Steve, second Jeff, to approve consent agenda as presented. Motion carried. 3. OLD BUSINESS Trash and Recycling Proposals for 2022 - 2026 (or 2032) Chris talked with neighbors who would like to see weekly recycling and a Town compost site. The Town would need fencing and staffing to cover a site which may be costly. Discussion of using Circle B to drop off yard waste took place. (Pat Nimmow joined the meeting at 6:07 p.m.) Motion by Chris, second Jeff, to accept Pellitteri’s proposal with weekly recycling and tree pickup twice with and discussion regarding yard waste. Motion carried. (Steve – no). Motion by Chris, second Jeff, to go with the five (5) year term (contract) and revisit within the 18 months to determine extension. Motion carried.       Joe from Pellitteri stated they did a pre-order of carts (95 size). Delivery to residents would be mid-December. Acker Road Ditch Work – PJ stated we are waiting for a quote from Madison Crushing to retain the ditch. No quote has been received yet. 4. NEW BUSINESS a) Road Use for Walks, Runs, and Rides Discussion of The Ride and the lack of communication took place. Board members would like to see a process on how residents would be notified. PJ with contact The Ride regarding future plans/processes. b) Hire Deputy Treasurer/Clerk Elissa Friedl Motion by Steve, second Jeff, to Hire Elissa Friedl. Motion carried. 2022 Budget Review Josh Miller, JRM Ag LLC the Board discussed a 3% increase for snow plowing. The land rental will be in a name change as well Motion by Jeff, second Steve, to increase the (contracted snowplow) pay 3% and continue to rent land to Josh Miller. Chris Butschke, Safebuilt Chris explained the fee increase of approximately 20% and noted that fees have not increased for the Town since 2009. The Board did not agree with the increase and requested PJ get other building inspection quotes. Pyramid Telephone and Security Safety discussion took place and the Board reviewed the quotes supplied for exterior cameras and new telephones. 5. REPORTS (AS APPLICABLE) a) Plan Commission-no meeting. Training will be prior to work meeting ETZ Committee-no meeting, Parks Commission-no meeting NECC-Chris stated they met to review and approve the budget. Administrator and Public Works Reports- PJ and Ron answered questions. 6. PUBLIC INPUT: None 7. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION. THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO WI STATUTE 19.85 (1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility (for the purpose of discussing 2022 wages, salaries, and PTO). AND Convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the Town who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to potential litigation challenging a decision of the Officer of the Commissioner of Railroads regarding railroad crossing at Nelson Road. Motion by Steve, second Jeff, to enter into closed session. Motion carried. OPEN SESSION. The Town Board will reconvene into open session pursuant to WI Statues 19.85 (2) for discussion and possible action regarding matters discussed in Closed Session 8. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION a) Take any action regarding the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads decision regarding the railroad crossing at Nelson Road. Motion by Chris, second Pat, to return to open session at 8:48 p.m. Motion carried. b) Take any action regarding Town of Burke Staff - No action taken. 9. NEXT MEETING DATE: November 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Pat Nimmow resigned from the Town Board and thanked the members for all their commitment to the Town. Pat expressed his gratitude to the Board for their diligence in working together. Pat will be moving out of the Town of Burke next month. Motion by Chris to thank and recognize Pat for his time with the Town of Burke. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Pat moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Approved: 11.17.2021 PJ Lentz, Administrator Clerk Treasurer