Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF YORK, DANE COUNTY MINUTES - October 14, 2024 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of York was called to order by Chairman Helwig at 6:00 pm on October 14, 2024. Those present were Chairman Helwig, Supervisor Auchtung, Supervisor Derr and Linda Henning, Clerk/Treasurer along with Dan Kleven, Patrolman. Posting of the agenda and meeting notice was verified by the Clerk/Treasurer. Public Input: There was a question about the audit. Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the agenda as presented. Agenda approved by all present in favor. Minutes of September 9, 2024: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the minutes of the September 9th, 2024 Town Board meeting. Minutes approved with all present in favor. Clerk’s Report: There were no building permits for September. Treasurer’s Report: The Board members reviewed the monthly financial report. Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the monthly financial report as presented. The ending balance for the general checking account was $5,478.06. Financial report approved with all present in favor. Bills for Approval for October: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve for payment checks number 9255 thru 9268 as well as Electronic Funds Payments for utilities and payroll liabilities. New Business/Reports A. Official Town Postings will be York Town Hall, Easy Landing, Marshall Post Office and the Town website. Motion by Chairman Helwig with a second from Supervisor Derr to approve of the four locations for Town notices. Motion approved with all present in favor. B. Patrolman’s Report: The patrolman, Dan Kleven, reported on his duties for the last month and provided a written report. C. Marshall Public Safety Building Budget: Budget for 2025 will be $94,000.00 with York’s share being $23,861.63. D. Marshall Fire District annual budget is $242,250.00 with York’s share being 9.85%. Motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second from Supervisor Derr to approve of the Marshall Fire Department budget for 2025. Motion approved with all present in favor. E. The budget for Sun Prairie EMS was tabled. F. The Columbus Rural Fire Group budget will be approved at their annual meeting October 24, 2024. Town of York Board Meeting Minutes October 14, 2024 Page 1 G. Columbus EMS budget for 2025 for Town of York is $5,049.95 H. Resolution for exceeding the levy limit for 2024-25. Total levy for 24-25 is $203,019.00. Chairman Helwig would like to raise the levy $60,000.00. Making the 2024-25 levy $263,019.00. Motion to approve Town Board Resolution 2024-001 to raise the levy to $263,019.00 made by Supervisor Derr with a second by Supervisor Auchtung. Roll Call Vote: Supervisor Auchtung - Yes; Supervisor Derr - Yes; Chairman Helwig - Yes. Motion approved by a roll call vote: 3-0 I. Set Date for Special Meeting of the Electors. The date of this meeting was set for October 30th at 7:00 pm J. Town Insurance Review 9) Old Business A. Culvert inventory report shows 21 culverts One culvert was missed on Tri County Road. Chairman’s Report Chairman Helwig had gotten information on how to trade roads with another municipality. The next meeting will be November 11, 2024. There was no further business on the agenda and on a motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second from Supervisor Derr the meeting was adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 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 October 14, 2024 Page 2