Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF YORK, DANE COUNTY MINUTES - January 8, 2024 The regular monthly meeting of the Town of York was called to order by Chairman Helwig at 6:00 pm. Those present were Chairman Helwig, Supervisor Auchtung, Supervisor Derr and Linda Henning, Clerk/Treasurer. Posting of the agenda and meeting notice was verified by the Clerk/Treasurer. Public Input: There was a question concerning who was allowed to be on the property where the old dump was located. It was reported that hunters are using the land. No hunters should be on this property and no one currently has permission from the Town to be on the property. 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 December 11, 2023: Motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second from Supervisor Derr to approve of the minutes of the December 11th, 2023 Town Board meeting. Minutes approved with all present in favor. Approval of the ROW permits for Charter Spectrum was moved down to the Chairman’s report for approval. Approval of County Ordinance Amendment OA-068: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of County Ordinance Amendment OA-068. On a roll call vote of yes - 3; no - 0 the ordinance amendment was approved with all present in favor. Clerk’s Report: The Clerk presented the poll workers for the 2024-25 election cycle. Motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second from Supervisor Derr to approve of the poll workers as presented. Poll workers for the 2024-25 election cycle were approved with all present in favor. There were no building permits for January. 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. Financial report approved with all present in favor. Bills for Approval for January: Motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second from Supervisor Derr to approve for payment checks 9107 thru 9115 as well as Electronic Funds Payments for utilities and payroll liabilities. Patrolman’s Report: A written report was presented by Patrolman Kleven. He is currently working on brush cutting. Dean Zubke will be assisting with snow plowing this year. Marshall & Columbus Fire and EMS: Nothing new to report. Town of York Board Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2024 Page 1 Chairman’s Report: Posting of the land formerly used for the dump. There needs to be an ordinance in place before the land is posted. Chairman Helwig is proposing the wage for snow plowing be $22.25 for the patrolman and $21.00/hour for part time drivers beginning January 9th, 2024. Supervisor Derr made the motion with a second from Chairman Helwig. Supervisor Auchtung abstained. Motion approved. Supervisor Derr will contact Jessie regarding helping with snow removal. Chairman Helwig would like to advertise for road bids during the coming month. 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 7:50 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Linda Henning, Clerk/Treasurer Town of York Attached to Original Minutes - Monthly Financial Report List of Bills Paid Town of York Board Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2024 Page 2