Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF SEYMOUR BOARD MEETING Vol. 36 Page 24 A meeting of the Seymour Town Board was held Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Notice was posted at the Seymour Town Hall, Township Fire Dept. Station 1- and at www.townofseymour.org under “Agendas”. Board members present were Chair Jessica Janssen, Supervisor Kerry Parker, and Supervisor Ken Schick. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Jean Eisold, Road Supervisor John Oxley, and one Town resident. Chair Janssen called the meeting to order at 6:49 pm. MINUTES APPROVAL: Motion from Supervisor Parker to approve the 10/09/2023 meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Supervisor Schick. Motion carried. GENERAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: No comments FINANCIAL REPORT: Reviewed and discussed notes on reports; need to correct entry for check from account 577000 Maintenance to 627000 Town Hall Maintenance. ROADS & BUILDINGS SUPERVISOR REPORT: Roads & Buildings Supervisor John Oxley provided information regarding the Roads & Buildings Department. See attached. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT: None DISCUSSION ITEMS a. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER UPDATE: Commission may become more active dependent upon outcome of zoning changes. Will need to replace members; one is no longer a resident and need to appoint someone from the Town Board. b. ZONING UPDATE: Changes were made to pages 3, 4 and 5. Set time to meet with Town of Lincoln regarding changes. Invite Rod Eslinger to attend the December Board Meeting to review changes and ask questions. ACTION ITEMS a. ADPOTION/APPROVAL OF 2024 BUDGET: Motion made by Supervisor Parker to approve budget. Motion seconded by Supervisor Schick. Motion carried. b. GUN HUNTING PERMIT FOR COREY STRAHM: Town Fire Arms and Hunting Ordinance was read. Concerns with proximity to Jacob’s Well and to area residents. Next year explore this topic more: get public input from area residents, determine if border town is rifle or shot gun only. Supervisor Parker made a motion to approve permit this year with more information obtained earlier next year. Motion seconded by Chair Janssen. Aye 2 , Opposed 1 . Motion carried. c. OPERATOR’S LICENSE INITIAL APPLICATION FOR BROWN HUT: i. Motion made to approve license for Amya Urriola by Chair Janssen. Motion seconded by Supervisor Parker. Motion carried. ii. Motion made to approve license for Syanna Urriola by Chair Janssen. Motion seconded by Supervisor Parker. Motion carried. d. LETTER FOR SUPPORT FOR LAKE ALTOONA DISTRICT PABLO GRANT: Support is for collector unit, mini collector unit, and mobile dredge. Motion made by Supervisor Parker to approve letter. Motion seconded by Chair Janssen. Motion carried. e. DISCUSSION/RE-VOTE ON BUILDING SECURITY: Bid not received from ADT. SimpliSafe with battery backup; monthly fee is $30. Motion made by Supervisor Parker to approve purchase and installation of SimpliSafe. Motion seconded by Chair Janssen. Motion carried. CLOSED SESSION REGARDING STAFF ISSUES Motion made by Chair Janssen to go into Closed Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss personnel/staffing issues. Motion seconded by Supervisor Parker. Roll call vote: Janssen, Aye, Schick, Aye, Parker, Aye. Motion carried. A motion was made by Chair Janssen to reconvene to Open Session at 9:19 p.m. pursuant to Wisconsin Statues 19.85(2). Motion seconded by Supervisor Parker. Roll call vote: Janssen, Aye, Schick, Aye, Parker, Aye. Motion carried. BOARD MEMBERS COMMUNICATIONS a. The next Board Meeting will be December 11. 2023 b. Thoughts on Board meeting changing to a Tuesday night versus Monday night c. Budget Amendment d. Invite Rod Eslinger to December Board Meeting regarding zoning e. 140th Bridge update SIGN CHECKS AND FORMS: Chair Janssen signed A/P checks. Board approved cash disbursements and payroll for October 10 through November 13, 2023. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Chair Janssen to adjourn meeting. Motion seconded by Supervisor Parker. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Jean Eisold, Clerk/Treasurer