Town Board Minutes – March 12, 2011

WESTBORO TOWN BOARDChairman Tim Roiger called the meeting to order on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 8:05 a.m. Present weresupervisors Dick Hintz & Steve Peterson and Clerk Julie Scott. Treasurer Denise Goodrich was absent.Also in attendance were Road & Maintenance Director Jeff Peterson, Bob Shook, Violet Thums, MarleneRymer, Tracy Shook, Denise Johnson, Harry Stroik, Doug Thums, Gene Lucia, and Vi Marie Nelson.Gwen Roiger arrived at 9:25 a.m.Hintz/S. Peterson motioned to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2011 meeting including statement“the town will plow private driveways the day following a snowstorm”. Motion carried.Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report, motion carried. Roiger/Hintz motioned totransfer $18,000 from the checking account to the Bridge Fund CD. Motion carried. S. Peterson/Roigermotioned to transfer the Land Sale funds from a six month CD to a three month CD upon the maturitydate. Motion carried.Hintz/S. Peterson motioned to grant permission to the Westboro Trojans baseball team use of the ballfield. Motion carried.A thank you card was received from Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Vi Nelson commented on the donation.Brief discussion on recycling/garbage/oil filter recycling and cut in state funding. Steve Petersoncommented on the likelihood of the fire department to bid on a service van.Roiger spoke on the issue of snowmobiles driving over shoveled sidewalks. Discussion was held onpossible ways to control this problem.Jeff reported on the Traffic Signage & Maintenance policy, proposals to handle oil filter recycling; CleanSweep is set for August 18th; issue of enlarging the Hills Lane turn-around; the condition of the Fire Dept.air compressor and the need for replacement; this issue will be placed on the April agenda; the need forTaylor County to change ‘Avenue’ to ‘Lane’ to be consistent with Westboro’s records for Arvid Lane.Gas pipeline maps and information have been received. A meeting will be held with U.S. Forestrysometime this spring. Gravel from Peterson Sons’ pit is $3.95/yd breaker and $4/yd gravel. TaylorCounty Zoning will send new address changes to Jeff. Culvert out near Krause’s is full of gravel.Comment was made regarding a citizen complaint about snowplowing.Hintz/S. Peterson motioned to let bids for cracksealing, chip sealing and gravel. Bids will be opened atthe April meeting. Motion carried. Action on blacktop needs will occur at the April meeting. Roiger/S.Peterson motioned to set date for road weight restrictions for March 18th, motion carried. Roiger/S.Peterson motioned to begin the process for the Everson Lane project and purchase a 36” culvert. Motioncarried.S. Peterson/Roiger motioned to approve the request by Westboro Pride for a temporary Class B licensefor the Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner to be held on March 19, 2011 at the VFW Hall. Motion carried.Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to pay bills #15946-#16002 in the amount of $563,474.93. Motion carried. Bid proposals were received by Time Federal Savings Bank, Fidelity Bank, and Mid-Wisconsin Bank.Following discussion, Hintz/S. Peterson motioned to borrow up to $150,000.00 for the town hallremodeling project from Time Federal Savings Bank. (3.9% fixed for 10 years). Motion carried.Hintz/S. Peterson motioned to adopt a resolution indicating the same. Motion carried.Following receipt of recommendation by Todd Clark of SEH, S. Peterson/ Roiger motioned to award thecontractor’s bid for the town hall remodeling project to Decker Lumber & Supply of Athens, WI. Totalbid including alternates is $376,600. Motion carried. A special meeting may be held to approve contractwith Decker Lumber & Supply and the asbestos removal contract. Annual meeting is Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The next meeting was set for Saturday, April 9that 8:00 a.m.Roiger/S. Peterson to adjourn at 9:55 a.m. Motion carried. Julie Scott, Town Clerk