Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF YORK, DANE COUNTY MINUTES - February 10, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of York was called to order by Chairman Helwig at 6:00 pm on February 10, 2025. Those present were Chairman Helwig, Supervisor Auchtung, Supervisor Derr and Linda Henning, Clerk/Treasurer. Others present: Dan Kleven, Dean Zubke and Ali Simyab. Posting of the agenda and meeting notice was verified by the Clerk/Treasurer. Approval of the agenda: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second by Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the agenda as presented. Agenda approved with all present in favor. Minutes of January 13, 2025: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the minutes of the January 13th, 2025 Town Board meeting. Minutes approved with all present in favor. Clerk’s Report: They are working on the electric towers and will be using Town roads to move their equipment and have inquired about any restrictions on our roads. They will be crossing over from Hwy 73 to Hwy 89 on all crossroads. Rezone by David Auchtung (DCPREZ-2024-12143): The Planning and Zoning Committee are recommending Town Board approval. Motion by Jamie Derr with a second from Chairman Helwig to approve the rezone DCPREZ-2024-12143 for David Auchtung. Motion approved with all present in favor and David Achtung abstaining. This rezone will create a lot around the farm buildings and the existing residence and create another residential lot. The zoning from FP-35 will transfer a total of 11.49 acres to RR-4 Rural Residential District. Treasurer’s Report: The monthly treasurer’s report was reviewed by the Board along with the bills presented for payment. Motion by Jamie Derr with a second from Dave Auchtung to approve for payment checks #9324 thru #9340 including Electronic Funds Payments for utilities and payroll liabilities. Balances in the accounts were: General Fund - $453,889.95; York- Medina Cemetery - $8327.73 and the Savings Account - $34,334.03. Patrolman’s Report: Patrolman Kleven presented a written report of tasks completed during the month (attached to original minutes). Marshall Fire: Meeting was postponed. Columbus EMS: Contract discussions are suggesting a 2% increase each year with a five-year contract. Roads: Crack filling will be a priority this spring. Town of York Board Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 Page 1 The next Historical Committee meeting will be March 1st at 9 am. Dane County Towns Association is considering the amendment for Conditional Use Permits that would allow Towns public input to recommend to the County, but County does not have to approve of the CUP. Bridge Aid will be applied for the culverts on Happy Valley Road. The increase in the levy limit cannot be applied for until the Levy Limit Worksheet comes out. The next meeting is on March 10th, 2025. There was no further business on the agenda and on a motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung the meeting was adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Linda Henning, Clerk/Treasurer Town of York Attached to Original Minutes - Monthly Financial Report List of Bills Paid Patrolman’s Report Town of York Board Meeting Minutes February 10, 2025 Page 2