20241218 UnApproved Minutes

Al Arndt Randy Howard Preston Chairman Preston Clerk Patty Jungbluth Sue Booth Supervisor 1 Preston Treasurer Marcus Skelton www.prestonadamscountywi.gov Supervisor 2 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2024 Call Meeting to Order - by Chairman Al Arndt at 7:00pm. Pledge of Allegiance Quorum Call/Verification of public notice and Approval of the Agenda - All board members in attendance and meeting notice in compliance. 15 People in attendance. Motion by Jungbluth/Skelton to approve agenda as presented. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Minutes - November 20, 2024 - Motion by Jungbluth/Skelton to approve minutes as presented. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Road Construction Update for 2025 proposed road construction projects to bid - Chairman Arndt provided an update for road construction progress and cost estimates. Retail Alcohol License - Clerk informed board of application in process for Alcohol License possible transfer from Antonio’s. Comprehensive Fee Schedule - Real Estate Request - Discussion to add a fee for real estate document request for property tax payments. Motion by Skelton/Jungbluth to add a fee for $50 per property request. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Review Board member fee schedule and descriptions for meetings and other expenses - Questions and discussion to clarify board member payments. Motion by Arndt/Jungbluth to approve the member fee schedule. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Summary below: Board Members in attendance of the following meetings: (Chair $65 per meeting, Supervisor $55 per meeting) ● All posted Town of Preston meetings . ● All appointed district meetings (Fire, Ambulance, Lake Districts, Solid Waste, County Sheriff) ● WTA District Meetings Other town business at Part-Time rate currently $20/hour minimum 1hr pay with no mileage reimbursement. ● Temporary Highway Road Maintenance Needs (i.e. patching, snow plow) ● Emergency road maintenance (i.e. Storm tree removal) Reimbursement of Expenses ● Necessary and in the performance of official town duties. ● Mileage, lodging and meal expenses at current IRS rates. Prior board approval required ● Education costs related to the board for WTA workshops and conventions. Prior board approval Required Highway Maintenance Patrolman - Chairman Arndt explained and updated the progress for hiring. Offer of employment sent and accepted for James Brande to begin 12/23/2024. Department and District Reports - no actions required. Information only. Big Roche-A-Cri Lake District - Patty Jungbluth Friendship Lake District - Marcus Skelton Adams County Solid Waste - Al Arndt Adams County Fire District - Patty Jungbluty EMS Lifestar Ambulance - Marcus Skelton Sheriff Report - Marcus Skelton Town of Preston Transfer Site - Al Arndt Highway Maintenance Department - Al Arndt Correspondence Received - no action required. Information only. Guest update - Representative - District 9 Don Crivolio provided county update. Set next meeting date and agenda items - January 15, 2025 Treasurer’s Report and Payment of Bills - Treasurer Booth presented the report and submitted the bills for payment. Motion by Arndt/Skelton to approve and file the treasurer's report and pay the bills. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Adjourn - meeting adjourned at 8:09pm Randy Howard, Preston Town Clerk UApproved 1 of 1 Adams County bridge inspection report received Property Taxes mailed and Levy and Mill Rated reports filed with DOR Health Insurance application process with State