November+14+2023+Minutes.pdf

Town of Big Flats Regular Town Mee�ng November 14, 2023 Call to Order: Chairman Reed called the mee�ng to order at 6:14 PM following the mee�ng of electors. All board members were present. The Pledge was recited. Bills & Payroll: Supervisor Kipfer made a mo�on to pay the bills, 2nd by Supervisor Clark. Mo�on Carried Approval of Previous Months Minutes: Supervisor Kipfer made a mo�on to accept the minutes from the Previous mee�ng with changes under ci�zens input to change County Rd. C to 9th Ave. under ci�zens input from the October 10, 2023, mee�ng. 2nd by Supervisor Clark. Mo�on Carried Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Reed read balances for all accounts. There were no ques�ons. Chairman Reed asked for the reports to be filed for audit. Fire Department Report: Chief Meyers reported there were 8 medical assist, 1 mutual aid for Hancock, 11 Mutual aids from Mabas and 1 Li� assist. There was 1 house fire in the township. Truck #501 has been taken out of service. It will be stored at sta�on #2 in Monroe. Kris Cruise will post it for sale on the Wisconsin Surplus page. Truck #532 has lights and decals being put on. Enbridge did a training and 6 people from the fire department went. Two trucks passed the pump test. The department was at A-F Elementary School to demonstrate for the kids how they work at a fire. The new signs came in for emergency ahead. Neither furnaces in the fire department are not working. Chairman Reed stated he would look at them. Bank totals were read. Commitee Reports Zoning: Jay Jocham read off the list of inspec�ons he did. He stated that 1314 Butercup Ave. has not replied to the 5 campers. He will be turning it over to the atorney. Jay has sent out a number of no�ces to landowners with RV’s being over the limit of campers. When asked how many you can have, Jay stated that the town ordinance says 3 during the April to October and 1 the rest of the year. Nuisance: Kris Cruise stated he sent out a leter to the owner on Trout Valley Rd. Chairman Reed asked him to send one out to Mr. McGregor on Highway 13. Discussion & Ac�on on pos�ng signs at Rabbit Rock: It was also decided to send out a cer�fied leter banning the person who was caught the last �me vandalizing. The town board had asked for this person to being fined. The deputy only gave him a warning. A mo�on was made by Supervisor Clark and 2nd by Supervisor Kipfer to send the leter. Mo�on Carried It was decided to put signs up at Rabbit Rock to let people know anyone vandalizing will be criminally charged. The sign will be put up in the spring. DNR Grant: Mo�on was made by Supervisor Kipfer, 2nd by Supervisor Clark to except the DNR Grant. Mo�on Carried Discussion & Ac�on on changing banks: Mo�on was made by Supervisor Kipfer, 2nd by Supervisor Clark to move all accounts to the Nekoosa Bank. Mo�on Carried Discussion & Ac�on on the possible sale of town-owned land: Randy Siegler would like to purchase the 0.14-acre of land that is owned by the Town of Big Flats. He showed pictures of the layout of the land that borders his land. A discussion was made, and it was decided to sell the land to Mr. Siegler. A mo�on was made by Supervisor Clark and 2nd by Supervisor Kipfer to sell the land to Mr. Siegler for the fair market value of the land. Discussion on the ambulance report: Chairman Reed state that the report is on the town’s website. Discussion on snow fence: Supervisor Kipfer stated the plan is to start pu�ng up snow fence on Nov. 27. Resolu�on for the 2024 Budget & Levy Limit: Mo�on was made by Supervisor Kipfer, 2nd by Supervisor Clark to except the 2024 highway & general budget and the local levy of $398,051.00. Mo�on Carried Announcements: Next PC mee�ng is Nov 21st Reminder on new transfer site hours Sat and Sun Town of Big Flats Facebook Page Next regular town meeting Dec. 12, 2023 @ 6:00 PM Adjourn: Mo�on was made by Supervisor Kipfer, 2nd by Supervisor Clark. Mo�on Carried Terri L. Horacek Town of Big Flats Clerk