2022.05.09.Town Board Proceedings

PROCEEDINGS – May 9, 2022 TOWN OF CHASE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Town Board Chairman, Gary Van Lannen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Chase Town Hall, located at 8481 County Road S, Pulaski WI 54162. Notices were posted in the three town display boxes, which are located at the Town Recycling Center, North Chase Citgo, and South Chase Saloon. Board Members present: Chairman - Gary Van Lannen, Supervisor - Dennis Kroll, Supervisor – Jeff Van Enkevort, Clerk – Dan Kroll, Deputy Clerk – Cindy Kroll, Treasurer – Mae Micolichek 2. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag The Pledge was recited. 3. Approve the Agenda A. Change in Sequence – None B. Removal of Items – None. 4. Approve Prior Meeting Minutes 5. Present and Approve Bills for Payment Motion by Van Enkevort/Kroll to approve the agenda, prior meeting minutes and bills for payment. The motion was called and carried 3-0. 6. Committee and Departmental Reports: A. Present Financial Report – Mae Micolichek Mae Micolichek presented the report of account balances, expenses and receipts from April. Copies of the financial report were available. B. Public Works – Roger Blaies Roger Blaies stated that in the past month they have opened the barn up for the summer, opened the compost site, and patched roads. C. Building Inspector - Bobbie Krozell Jeff Van Enkevort read Bobbie’s submitted report stating there were eight permits for the month of April. Also there were 17 emails and 11 calls. D. Park Commission – Jeff Van Enkevort Jeff Van Enkevort stated that they were preparing for the craft sale on June 12th. E. Animal Control - Joe Gracyalny No report available. F. Plan Commission - Dennis Kroll Dennis Kroll stated that they have been working with the Nelson’s on the discontinuance of Mullberry Lane. The Nelson’s will try to obtain written permission from all surrounding landowners showing they are in agreeance with the discontinuance. G. Pulaski Fire Dept. - Gary Van Lannen Gary Van Lannen stated the meeting was held on April 26th. For 2022 to date there were 57 calls. One of those calls was to Chase. There are currently 36 members. The fire department received a grant from the WDNR in the amount of $1398.49. H. NEW Rescue Squad - Dennis Kroll Kroll stated there were 49 calls in April in which 5 were to Chase. Insurance for the NEW Rescue doubled from last year. Currently the squad is $23, 619.13 overbudget through March. I. Oconto County Economic Development (OCED) – Norb Reinhard Jr. Reinhard stated they secured a contact for a fishing tournament on the bay and also worked with developers for subdivisions for Gillett, Oconto Falls, and Oconto. J. Oconto County Policing Officer – Garrett Baeton Officer Garrett Baeton provided the report for April. There were 65 call of service for Chase which included 2 OWI arrests, drugs, structure fire, traffic on South Chase Road, and high speed stops. A national night out is planned for August. 7. Public Comments Mike Schwarm asked about compost open hours. Van Lannen stated that the compost site will be open from April 15 – May every Saturday, June - August the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, and September – 2nd Saturday in November every Saturday. 8. Discuss and Act on Town Hall Flooring Contract with Legacy Concrete Coatings in the amount of $13,995.00 from ARPA Funds. Van Lannen explained that this contract is for an epoxy floor in the town hall. Motion by Van Enkevort /Kroll to approve the contract with Legacy Concrete Coatings in the amount of $13,995.00 for flooring in the town hall. Motion was called and carried 3-0. 9. Discuss and Act on Attorney Letter Regarding Mulberry Lane. Van Lannen stated that the planning commission is working with Nelson’s on possible discontinuance. Motion by Kroll/Van Enkevort to table this until next month. Motion was called and carried 3-0. 10. Discuss and Act on Hiring Oconto County Highway Department to Shoulder Roads. Van Lannen stated that he would like to have the county complete $10,000.00 worth of shouldering on roads. Roger will provide a list of the roads that need shouldering. Motion by Van Enkevort/Kroll to approve hiring the Oconto County Highway Department to shoulder roads and not to exceed $10,000.00. Motion was called and carried 3-0. 11. Discuss and Act on Resolution R-2022-05-01 for Hiring Oconto County for Shouldering Roads. Van Lannen stated this is the resolution that goes along with the shouldering. Motion by Van Enkevort/Kroll to approve the resolution for the Oconto County Highway Department to shoulder roads. Motion was called and carried 3-0. 12. Discuss and Act on Appointment to Planning Commission. Van Lannen stated that the Planning Commission recommends Derek Leisner for the open position on the commission. Van Lannen appointed Derek Liesner to the Planning Commission. 13. Discuss and Act on Reappointment to the Planning Commission. A. Seth Ostrowski B. Perry Baugnet Van Lannen reappointed Seth and Perry to 3 year terms on the Planning Commission. 14. Announcements and General Information (No Action Taken) Van Lannen stated that Open Book will be held on May 10th and the Board of Review will be held on May 18th. 15. Adjournment to June 13, 2022 Chairman Van Lannen adjourned the meeting at 7:44 pm until June 13, 2022. Dan Kroll/Clerk & Cindy Kroll/Deputy Clerk