Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF YORK, DANE COUNTY Minutes – August 14, 2023 The regular monthly meeting of the York Town Board was called to order at 6:03 pm on Monday, August 14th, 2023 by Chairman Helwig. Present were Supervisor David Auchtung, Supervisor Jamie Derr and Chairman Helwig as well as Clerk/Treasurer Linda Henning. Others present are listed separately on the sign in sheet and attached to the original minutes. Public Input: There was none. The agenda was posted as required. The agenda was approved with all present in favor. Minutes of the July 10th, 2023 monthly meeting. Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second by Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the minutes of the July 10th, 2023 monthly Board meeting. Minutes approved with all present in favor. The Clerk reported that the following had applied for a building permit in the Town of York: Remodeling at 7118 State Hwy 73, R Al tameemi. Treasurer’s Report: After a review of the monthly Treasurer’s report, motion by Chairman Helwig with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the monthly financial report as presented. Financial report approved as presented with all present in favor. Monthly Bills to Pay: Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Supervisor Auchtung to approve of the bills to pay, but to hold the bills until after the August settlement of taxes was received. Motion approved with all present in favor. New Business 2024 Budget Process – an update to the 2023 budget was reviewed. The Clerk will provide the Board with an email copy of the updated budget after reviewing questions that the Board had. Patrolman’s report: Patrolman Kleven submitted his written report for activities that he had done for the month. Marshall & Columbus Fire & EMS: Marshall Fire is still negotiating on the replacement of the gutters. Planning & Zoning Committee: Chairman Helwig had reviewed the Planning & Zoning Committee ordinance and compared it to current information. Chairman Helwig suggests making our ordinance to align with the WTA requirements. Marshall Fire Department proposal for Knox boxes. Motion by Chairman Helwig with a second from Supervisor Derr to not provide a Knox box for the Town of York. Motion approved with all present in favor. Town of York Board Meeting Minutes – August 14, 2023 Page 2 Set Date for Public Information Hearing on internet service provided by Charter Communications – Chairman Helwig has Thursday, August 24th set up for this meeting to be held at the Town Hall at 7 pm. Approval of contract with new assessor, Bruce Gardiner. Bruce Gardiner is taking over for Gardiner Appraisal as of January 1st, 2024. Linda and Greg Gardiner are retiring. Bruce Gardiner has provided the Town of York with a contract. The contract is for one year expiring on December 31, 2025 at a cost of $6,500.00. Motion by Supervisor Derr with a second from Chairman Helwig to approve of the new assessment contract with Bruce Gardiner. Chairman’s Report: Road inspections – Dan is monitoring. Road ratings need to be completed. Chairman Helwig reported on the storm damage on July 28th and thanked everyone that helped that night and the next day. Recycling – an area needs to be marked off at the recycling center, so people do not back up too close to the dumpsters. There was no more business on the agenda. Motion by Supervisor Auchtung with a second by Supervisor Derr to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Linda Henning, Clerk/Treasurer Attached to Original Minutes – Monthly Patrolman’s Report List of Citizens Present at the Meeting Monthly Financial Report Town of York Board Meeting Minutes – August 14, 2023 Page 2