Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF ROYALTON BOARD MEETING THURSDAY AUGUST 10, 2023 6:00PM AT THE TOWN HALL LOCATED AT: E6132 STATE HWY 54, NEW LONDON, WI 54961 This meeting Agenda has been posted at the Town Hall, E5406 Shore Rd, N4715 Hwy 22-110 posting places 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. OPENING STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN: This meeting and all other meetings of the Town Board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted and given to The press in accordance with WI Statutes so that the townspeople may be aware Of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. 3. ROLL CALL: Nathan Togstad, Marlyn Ebert, Steve Motiff, Julie Motiff, Judy Doud Visitors: Rick Stuebs, Mike Wieters 4. VISITORS INPUT: No input 5. CLERKS REPORT: Motion to approve minutes by Ebert, Second by Togstad. Motion Carried. 6. TREASUERS REPORT: Trial balance of accounts. Motion to approve the treasurer And clerk reconciled to the bank statement and treasurer’s report. Motion to approve report by Togstad, second by Ebert. Motion carried. 7. BUSINESS a. Ryan Conroy: updated on business (INTREN) next to town hall: Ryan Conroy unable to attend meeting but leaves letter-WPS uses contract work through Intren. There will staff two staff at office Mon-Fri. along with one mechanic b. Rick Stuebs-discussion of Simple Sign program: Rick states there is a onetime fee of $2800.00 to cover the work that needs to be done tracking all signs in the township. Due to Dept of Transportation standards on sign placement for safety purposes, They require all signs in state meet their requirements. A motion by Togstad, second By Motiff to approve Simple Sign Purchase. Ebert objects. Motion is carried. c. Bear Lake boat launch: Reports of water levels very low. Launching boats impossible for many. The boat launch area may benefit from dredging the area. Most likely DNR would need to be involved. A motion by Togstad, second by Motiff, to table issue until until more information can be gathered. Motion carried. d. Spend ARPA monies on Landing Road repairs: Road repairs on Landing Rd completed. Money ARPA was awarded to complete this project. A motion by Togstad, second by Ebert to use ARPA award to pay American Asphalt for their work done on this road. Motion carried. e. Road Reports: Ebert states shouldering on roads almost complete using cold-pac. Short Rd-will use cold pac for pot holes, limestone on south end as this road in need of repair. f. Tree Trimming: Discussed various roads needing tree trimming--White Lake Rd, Landing Rd, Sunrise Ln, Timber Ln, Paap Rd, Bigalke, Marsh Rd. Town Labors trim trees. g. Yearly Furnace Service: Furnace in need of service. Togstad collected information on cost of service to furnace: Sunshine: $319. 95, Black Hawk: $279.95, All Comfort: $200.00, but changing belts increases cost, Wesley $200.00, with cost of belt change. A motion by Togstad, second by Ebert to use Wesley Heating-Motion carried. h. Board Member job descriptions review: All board members reviewed job descriptions that are outlined by the State. No objections to documents. A motion by Ebert, second by Motiff to follow job descriptions duties as listed for Board members. Motion carried. I. Ditch mowing contract: Behm Farms wanting to update their contract for 2024. Mr. Behm relates he could get a Boom for mower which would allow for wider cut. An amended contract would raise rate for 2024 to $225.00/hr. Current rate for 2024 Is $165/hr. A wider cut lessen need for two passes. The city of Weyauwega also contracts with same company, and may be willing to raise rates to get a wider cut, and thus, cost share expense of purchase of new equipment. Togstad will talk with both Weyauwega and Mr. Behm to see if they are on board. A motion by Togstad to go with wider cut in a new contract, second by Motiff. Motion carried j, Fire and Ambulance reports: Ebert reports on ambulance calls (24) and fire calls (6) Ebert will seek more information on fire number updates. Shortage of workers. k. Meetings attended: Motiff attends Wega fire district. A referendum draft completed new building at a cost of 3.5 million for April 2024 election. Plan is to keep the fire department a volunteer unit. l. Correspondence: Bear Lake Preservation Assn holding corn roast, craft fair Sept 3rd at Bear Lake Resort, A request for a picnic license for the day. A motion to approve a Picnic license for event by Togstad, second by Motiff to approve license, motion carried. Informative letter from Joan Ballweig, State Senator office received. WTA meeting mtg.-08/17/23 at Town of Waupaca, Waupaca Co Sheriff’s office incident 8. LAND USE PERMITS: Donald&Robyn Gans-addition to dwelling, swim spa, four season room: Michael Faskell-Green house, Christopher&Tammy Ebert Family Trust-barn, fire pit, patio: Robert &Judith Rehm-replace/expand deck/stairs; Allen Peil-shipping/storage Container, Wendy Krause-structural alterations to cabin, switch garage door to window. shed: Robert Price-enclose patio/new deck: Darrell&Tammy Niemuth-addition to deck-dwelling 9. AUDIT OF BILLS: Motion to approve bill payments by Togstad, second by Motiff. Motion Carried. 10 SET AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Road reports, Fire and Ambulance reports, Operator License form update, Dog contract. 11. SET DATE TIME for next Board Meeting Thursday, Sept 14th, 2023-6:00pm-at Town Hall. 12. SIGN TOWN AND CEMETERY CHECKS 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN: A motion by Ebert, second by Togstad to adjourn meeting At 8:45pm, motion carried. The Town Board requests persons requiring assistance to enable attendance and participation to provide 24-hour Notice Notice. Persons wishing to be on the agenda should notify the clerk or chairman ten days prior to meeting.