Town Board Minutes – February 11, 2012

WESTBORO TOWN BOARD The meeting was called to order on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. by Chairman Tim Roiger. Present were supervisors Steve Peterson & Eldred Gumz, Clerk Julie Scott, Treasurer Denise Johnson, and Road & Maintenance Director Jeff Peterson. Also present were Jerry Clark, Harry Stroik, Bryan Strobach, Rosemary Rindt, Scott Brehm and Violet Thums (left at 9:50 a.m.). Doug Thums and Cam Thums arrived at 9:18 a.m. Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to approve the minutes of the January 12th and January 24 th meetings as printed. Motion carried. Copies of certified survey maps and sanitary permits issued by Taylor County are available for viewing. Strobach reported on fire department ratings in surrounding municipalities; our fire department will be trying to upgrade our classification. Jeff reported that he has been working on the sign grant. He proceeded to give updates on the internet installation and tiling in firehall; Grittner Street South tree removal; First Aid kits and Defibulator installed; library lights; smoke detectors; Digger Hotline meeting March 26 th in Medford. The stolen signs are still in evidence. He reported again on the Discretionary Funds and TRIP grants. The town still has 3000 yards of gravel left from Olynick’s. Jeff has received some interest via e-mail for town items for sale. More baseboard was needed in fire department and the locks have been re-keyed with Brehm distributing keys to firemen. Jeff encouraged the board to act on the camera for the dumpsters and consider crack sealing; chip sealing and gravel needs for next meeting. Carpenters will be contacted to give recommendations for a ceiling installation in the town office/lobby area due to the acoustics. Proposals for laptop computers for Road & Maintenance Director and the Fire Department were received from Jerry’s Computer, Taylor County IT Dept. and PC Doctors. Following discussion, S. Peterson/ Gumz motioned to accept the proposal from Jerry’s Computer for two Jetbooks for $1,260 each and add 120GB Solid State Drive for $26.00 each (Option 3). Motion carried. Jeff received quotes from Wildwood Services and CDL to purchase cleaning supplies. Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to enter into an agreement with Wildwood Services. Motion carried. Gumz/S. Peterson motioned to approve payment to Menards ($2,076.92) and Polzin Construction ($800.80) for basement doors/materials. Motion carried. Cost estimates were given to mount a wing on the Volvo Wheel Loader. More information is needed before a decision is made. Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to purchase new flags for Bus. Highway 13 and Monument at a cost of $268.45. Motion carried. Verbal bids were received for a new shop truck. The current truck is a 1997 Ford with just under 140,000 miles; it has an oil leak. Following discussion on purchasing new verses used, S. Peterson/Roiger motioned to purchase a Chevrolet at an estimated cost of $27,905 with a five year warranty. Jeff was directed to also get a bid from Sebold Chevy and compare to Wheelers Chevrolet bid. Medford Motors bid was $27,794 with a three year warranty. Motion carried. Brehm updated the board on the issues occurring with equipment van purchased from Rice Lake Fire Department. Apparently extraction equipment is not included with the van as originally presented to the firemen, so the vehicle is not what is needed. Roiger/Gumz motioned that duplicate copies of driveway permits which previously had been mailed to applicants is not necessary but driveway/culvert permits will be enforced to comply with town road specifications. Motion carried. Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to rescind property tax of $422.29 due to a double improvement assessment for the Paul LaBrec property. Motion carried. Gumz/S. Peterson motioned to approve the request from Chelsea Conservation Club for a temporary class “B” license for an event to be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Chelsea Lake shelter. Motion carried. Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Motion carried. Gumz/S. Peterson motioned to approve payment of bills #16560-16636 in the amount of $524,379.30. Motion carried. At 9:50 a.m., Doug Thums and Cam Thums presented information on their plan to open a Tire Recycling Center in Westboro. They are investigating land availability and contacting the DNR. The next meeting was set for Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Motion carried. Julie Scott, Town Clerk