07122022+meeting+minutes.pdf

TOWN OF BIG FLATS - TOWN BOARD MEETING July 12, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order: Chairman Reed called the meeting to order. The pledge was recited. Bills and Payroll: Supervisor Kipfer made a motion to pay bills, Supervisor Clark 2nd, all in favor. June Meeting Minutes: Supervisor Kipfer made a motion to accept minutes, Supervisor Clark 2nd, all in favor. Treasurers Report: Town Treasurer read balances, debits, and credits for all town accounts. No comments or questions were made, Supervisor Kipfer asked the reports to be filed for audit. Fire Department Report: Chief Meyers reported on the activities for the month of June. There were 13 medical assists, 1 wildland fire, 1 structure fire, 3 lift assists, for a total of 15 calls in the Town of Big Flats, 4 calls for the Town of Monroe. He also discussed weather spotter assistance, DNR Grants, the Annual Letter going out, the Fire Department Fundraiser being held on Aug. 6, flow testing with McQueen, Life Vest training, ACEC training, MCI training, the Ambulance meeting, and MABAS cards. He also mentioned air leaks on 513 and DEF repair on 502. He then reported on the June FD financials. Committee Reports: There was no Nuisance Committee report. Jay Jocham informed the board of the Zoning activity for the township. There were 8 site inspections, w/six approvals. He reported citations on 1530 S Blackhawk Ct for moving in a mobile home w/o a permit resulted in a court decision to abate the property if not removed and cleaned up by May 31, 2022. Land Use Application and HUD tag not received by deadline. Follow up letter sent June 14th, 2022. Town attorney sent letter June 22 with clean up timeline and charges. He discussed a letter sent to the owners of a property regarding a possible cabin built without a permit, is under investigation. Jay reported he responded to 29 phone inquiries and 44 emails. Road Work: Supervisor Kipfer discussed progress on the road work within the township. Dale discussed a total of 78 potholes on Browndeer Avenue. He stated there are 3 hrs of labor to do with 1 ton of cold patch. He stated he would discuss damage being done by Heartland Farms with our consulting company. He informed 10th Ave was pulverized last week however more road base is needed, and it would be paved next week. He also stated 2 culverts were replaced on Buttercup Avenue, and one on Beaver Ave. Big Flats Auxiliary: Flo Hustad spoke about the Bake Sale being held on August 9, during the election. She also discussed that she discovered the town hall floor was not asbestos, but that the Auxiliary would like to give it a “face lift”. Barb Neumiller reviewed the plans for the Rummage Sale, and the plan for a cookout to be held at AF County Market. Correspondence: None. Citizen’s Input: Chairman Reed discussed the need for a special meeting to adopt a resolution for Appointed positions for town Clerk and town Treasurer. Meeting to be held on July 19, at 5 PM. A discussion was about putting up a sign at Rabbit Rock stating that damage to the rock would be a chargeable offense. Abatement of the Pumphrey property and the Big Flats Bar were discussed. Supervisor Kipfer discussed the purchase of a mower from Restorer & Schnell. Town Clerk advised that the August board meeting would be held on August 10, due to the election on August 9. A question was raised about improved internet in the township. Board responded we have to wait our turn. A question of the Repeater for the FD was raised, Chief Meyers is obtaining quotes for installation. A comment was made on how nice the newly painted FD doors looked. Adjourn: Supervisor Kipfer made a motion to adjourn, Supervisor Clark 2nd, all in favor. Meeting adjourned. Citizens Present: (23)