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TOWN OF BIG FLATS - TOWN BOARD MEETING December 13, 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. November 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, Chairman Reed asked that the reports to be filed for audit. Fire Department Report: Chief Meyers there were 14 medical assists, and One mutual aid call for Coloma. Five calls in the town of Monroe, and 9 calls in the town of Big Flats. Chief Meyers reported that unit 512 needed a battery and informed us the bill would be coming. The 501 was getting valves replaced. The FD made the purchased the stair chair, they provided a demonstration. The chief also mentioned the dryer was purchased for the turn out gear and it will fit 6 sets of turn out gear at a time. Chief Meyers also mentioned the FD received the Enbridge Grant of $7,500.00. He mentioned that they could use 7 new sets of turnout gear. One use of the DNR grant may be used for foam to fight fires. Chief Meyers informed the board the hydrotesting was complete. He also informed the board of the Ambulance meeting being held on the 20th, the Fire Department dinner on the 20th. Chief Meyers also informed the board of the donations from Bighorn of $800, and Pineland Campground of $1,200.00. Thank you both! Chief Meyers also said that Sand Valley was having a dinner for the Fire Departments on December 19. Committee Reports: Jay Jocham reported on the Zoning activity for the month of November for the township. He stated there were five site inspections, and two approvals made. Eleven zoning compliance letters were mailed in September (mostly Campers) but only six replied and have begun compliance. The five who have not replied were forwarded to the town attorney for legal action which letters were mailed out on November 9. Out of those five two have responded but have not completed removal by December 16 deadline. Jay also informed the board that two new RV compliance letters were sent out in November, and both have complied. Old mobile had been removed from 1317 Badger Ave. Mobile moved at 1006 St. Rd. 13 without permit missed application deadline and issue was forwarded to town attorney. Jay responded to 20 phone inquiries and 24 email. Ambulance Report: Chairman Reed informed the residents the report was on the website, but he read some of the statics to those attending. Caucus Date: Chairman Reed set the Caucus date for Saturday, January 21st, at 9:00 am. Clerk / Treasurer Posting: Board discussed setting a date to finalize the legal posting to appoint a Clerk and Treasurer. The set the meeting for December 19, 2022 @ 5:00 pm. Meeting to look at Mower/Tractor: The board informed the residents the board will meet informally on Monday, December 19, during the morning hours, time to be determined. Clerk will post the quorum notice of the board members, but no action will be taken. Correspondence: None. Citizen’s Input: Chairman Reed reported the brush chipping was done at the transfer site. Supervisor Clark presented a video of the chipping in action. A discussion was had about patrolling Rabbit Rock. Residents were informed the dump would be open Saturday, December 24, for the normal hours but not Christmas Day. Adjourn: Supervisor Kipfer made a motion to adjourn, Supervisor Clark 2nd, all in favor. Meeting adjourned. Citizens Present: (21)