Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF YORK, DANE COUNTY Minutes – January 10, 2023 MINUTES OF 2023 TOWN CAUCUS: Chairman Wolfe called the Town Caucus to order at 7 pm at the York Town Hall. Rick Bussian nominated Allen Wolfe to Chair the Caucus. It was agreed that oral nominations would be used. Nominations for Town Chair – Rick Bussian nominated Allen Wolfe for Town Chair. Allen Wolfe declined. Brian Henning nominated for Town Chair by Rick Bussian. Seconded by Tina Kleven. Brian Henning declined. Dan Kleven nominated Dean Helwig for Town Chair with a second from Tina Kleven. Motion to close the nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Dean Helwig for Town Chairman. Nominations for Supervisor 1 – Motion by Kristie Derr with a second from Tina Kleven to nominate Jamie Derr. Motion by Dan Kleven with a second from Dean Helwig to nominate Dave Auchtung for Supervisor 1. A telephone call was made to Dave Auchtung and he declined the nomination for Supervisor 1. There were no more nominations. Jamie Derr will be on the ballot for Supervisor 1. Nominations for Supervisor 2 - Motion by Dean Helwig with a second from Rick Bussian to nominate Tom Waddell for Supervisor 2. Tom Waddell declined the nomination. Motion by Tina Kleven with a second from Jamie Derr to nominate Dave Auchtung for Supervisor 2. Dave Auchtung accepted this nomination. There was no more business on the agenda. Motion by Brian Henning with a second from Tina Kleven to adjourn the 2023 Town Board Caucus at 7:15 pm. ____________________________________________ The monthly York Town Board meeting was called to order on Tuesday, Janaury10, 2023 at 7:30 pm by Chairman Allen Wolfe at the York Town Hall. Present were Chairman Allen Wolfe, Supervisor Brian Henning and Supervisor Dean Helwig. Also present were Dan & Tina Kleven, Richard Bussian, Kristie & Jamie Derr, Tom Waddel, Gilbert Bradley and Ali Simyab as well as Clerk/Treasurer, Linda Henning. Public Input: Gilbert Bradley had a question about personal property on leased land tax bills. He also was unable to get ahold of the Clerk. Verify Posting of Agenda – The Clerk verified the agenda had been posted at the Town Hall, Marshall Post Office and the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Marshall. Approval of Agenda – Motion by Supervisor Helwig with a second from Supervisor Henning to approve of the agenda as posted. Agenda approved as posted with all present in favor. Minutes of December 13, 2022 – Motion by Supervisor Helwig with a second from Supervisor Henning to approve of the minutes of December 13th, 2022. Minutes of December 13, 2022 approved with all present in favor. Town of York Board Meeting Minutes – January 10, 2023 Page 1 Clerk’s Report: The Clerk reported that there would be two elections in 2023. The Spring General Election and a Spring Primary if needed. Updates have been made to the website, but the Clerk has to have training before she is able to keep the website current. The County is proposing an amendment to the CUP appeals process. Motion by Brian Henning with a second by Dean Helwig to decline the ordinance amendment. The Clerk will let the County know, Treasurer’s Report – Account balances are General Checking - $ 10,014.00; State Pool York-Medina Cemetery - $ 7,518.24; and Farmers & Merchants Savings Account - $44,250.57. Motion by Supervisor Henning with a second from Supervisor Helwig to approve of the monthly financial report as presented. Motion approved with all present in favor. Bills to be paid for January: Motion by Supervisor Helwig with a second from Supervisor Henning to approve for payment checks number 8896 thru 8816 including electronic payments of payroll liabilities and utilities. Bills approved for payment with all present in favor. New Business/Reports: Patrolman’s Report – Dan presented a written report of activities he had worked on since the last meeting. The list is attached. Marshall Fire & EMS/Columbus Fire – Marshall Fire has been having monthly meetings working on the details and financing for a new engine. Columbus Rural Fire also is requesting another engine. Rob Lulling will be paid $6,000.00 as interim director at Marshall EMS. Chairman’s Report – WTA District Meetings will be taking place in February. Motion by Brian Henning with a second from Dean Helwig to move into closed session per WI Stat. Section 19.85 at 7:55 pm. At 9:05 pm motion by Brian Henning with a second from Dean Helwig to return to open session. When back in open session, motion by Brian Henning with a second from Dean Helwig to give the recycling attendant, Ali Simyab, an increase in wage as discussed in closed session. It was noted that the Planning Commission members needed to be updated. The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:30 pm There was no other business on the agenda. Motion by Supervisor Henning with a second from Supervisor Helwig to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Linda Henning, Clerk/Treasurer Attached to Original Minutes – Monthly Financial Report List of Bills Paid Patrolman’s Report _________________________________________________________________________________ _ Town of York Board Meeting Minutes – January 10, 2023 Page 2