Town Board Meeting — Minutes

Town of Drammen Town Meeting Minutes August 11, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Larson at 7:00 p.m. with all board members present. Town residents Tim Hoverson, Jim Williams, Gary Gritzmaker, and Marge Flaskrud were also present. July Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the July Meeting Minutes was made by Mike Isaacson seconded by Joe Becker. Motion carried. Treasurers Report The treasurer reported the transfer of the Capital Replacement Fund from the Alliance Bank CD to the Royal Credit Union Municipal Money Market account. Motion to approve the June Treasurer’s Report made by Joe Becker seconded by Mike Isaacson. Motion carried. Monthly Bills Motion to approve the July bills made by Mike Isaacson seconded by Joe Becker. Motion carried. Monthly Budget Review The monthly budget was reviewed with discussion about the insurance audit cost and the overage for this budget category. Problem will be fixed at the end of year with a budget resolution. Capital Equipment Review Tim Hoverson, Town Maintenance Technician, gave an update on the tractor and mower replacement needs. The purchase options presented were not sufficient. ACTION ITEM. Tim will look for alternatives including loaders with boom arm mowers. The Clerk will research financing and tax issues. The Board tabled the issue pending further information. Recycling Employee Status Recycling employee Marge Flaskrud informed the board that, due to Terry Glanzman’s health issues and retirement, several services he previously managed require attention. These services include maintaining the scrap pile, collecting and distributing aluminum cans to charities, gathering plastic shopping bags, and handling small appliances—tasks which Terry personally oversaw and were not sponsored by the Town. Town member Troy Shulner volunteered to take over scrap metal management, Tim Hoverson volunteered to manage the aluminum can collection and disbursement to local charities. The Town Board has decided that plastic shopping bags and small appliances will no longer be accepted at the recycling center. Recycling staff will notify residents during garbage hours, and updates will be posted in the newsletter and on the town website. The board discussed hiring new staff, noting some interest from town personnel. They also considered increasing the hourly rate to attract more applicants. ACTION ITEM. Clerk will update the newsletter and website with policy changes, and explore increasing recycling staff pay, reporting at the next meeting Dogs Running at Large The Chairman received a report that two dogs owned by Pederson/Dillard were found loose again after a prior warning in December 2023. The Eau Claire County Humane Society (ECCHS) was contacted and the Animal Control Officer gave a verbal and written warning to the owners that they would be fined if there was another violation. The Chairman stated that two additional incidents have taken place since that time, as evidenced by photographic documentation provided by the neighbor, all information and evidence was sent to the ECCHS for action. ACTION ITEM. Clerk will contact the ECCHS and follow up on the citation action. Town Clerk Updates Insurance Question/Equipment Lease An email from Steve Berger of Rural Insurance was reviewed regarding a price quote and liability for Tim Hoverson's equipment used for town business. Joe Becker moved to approve signing the lease for Tim's equipment with a use rate of $35 per hour and adding the equipment to the town insurance policy. Mike Isaacson seconded, motion carried. Letters of Appreciation Letters of Appreciation for the departing Recycling workers were reviewed and signed by the entire Town Board. Proposed Newsletter The proposed newsletter was reviewed and approved by the Town Board. Motion to adjourn at 8:13 p.m. was made by Mike Isaacson and seconded by Joe Becker. Motion carried. Submitted Nick Lutes Drammen Town Clerk