2022.03.14 Town Board Proceedings

PROCEEDINGS – March 14, 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 as printed, prior meeting minutes, and bills for payment. The motion was called and carried 3-0. 6. Committee and Department Reports: a. Financial Report – Treasurer Mae Micolichek Micolichek read the financial report. b. Public Works – Roger Blaies Blaies stated that they have been working on snowplowing and replaced several road signs. c. Building Inspector – Bobbie Krozell Van Enkevort stated that there were 4 permits for February with them being a new home, a garage, and a 1 misc. There were also 3 emails and 7 calls. d. Park Commission – Jeff VanEnkevort Van Enkevort stated there will be 2 craft sales in 2022; on June 12 and August 28. On the August 28 craft sale the prices will increase to inside booth $45.00 and outside booth $35.00. e. Animal Control – Joe Gracyalny (Sue) None f. Planning Commission – Dennis Kroll No Meeting g. Pulaski Fire Department – Gary Van Lannen No Meeting h. NEW Rescue – Dennis Kroll No Meeting i. Oconto County Economic Development (OCED) – Norb Reinhard Jr. Reinhard stated they have been working on broadband for Mountain and Lakewood. They also are finishing the strategic plan. j. Oconto County Policing Officer – Garret Baeton Chief Deputy Darren Lakowski reported to the town for Officer Baeton. Total of 59 calls for the month of February. On March 23, 2022 there will be coffee with a cop at the Little Suamico townhall from 7-10 am. 7. Public Comments (No Action Taken) There were no public comments. a. Judge Jay Conley Introductions and Questions Judge Conley introduced himself. Conley has been a judge for Branch 2 in Oconto County for 11 years. He is running for re-election. b. Ed Burke Introductions and Questions District Attorney Ed Burke introduced himself. Burke has been district attorney for 9 years in Oconto County. A question from the audience was asked. 8. Discuss and Act on Operators Licenses a. Angeline Haen – North Chase Citgo b. Jeffrey Eilers – North Chase Citgo c. Allison Lemmens – South Chase Saloon Dan Kroll provided the board with the applications. Motion by Kroll/Van Enkevort to approve the operators license for Angeline Haen, Jeffrey Eilers and Allison Lemmens. Motion was called and carried 3-0. 9. Discuss and Act on Contract for Jennifer Clark for Organizing Craft Sale Van Enkevort stated this was discussed at the Park Commission meeting. Jennifer organized the 2 craft shows last year and is organizing them again this year. The Park Commission recommended 10 percent of booth fees per sale. Motion by Kroll/Van Enkevort to approve 10 percent of booth fees per sale as compensation for organizing the craft sales. Motion was called and carried 3-0. 10. Discuss and Act on Employee Fee Schedule a. Election Employee Trainings Van Lannen stated on the Employee Fee Schedule the Board wants to clarify that the in town training is exempt for the election poll workers. The election poll workers are paid their hourly wage for training. Motion by Kroll/Van Enkevort to approve the exemption for election poll workers from in town training. Election poll workers will be paid their hourly wage for in town training. Motion was called and carried 3-0. 11. Discuss and Act on Joint Marketing Contribution with Oconto County Economic Development Van Lannen stated the town would like to contribute $500.00 for joint marketing with Oconto County Economic Development. Motion by Kroll/Van Lannen to approve the contribution of $500.00 for joint marketing with Oconto County Economic Development. Motion was called and carried 3-0. 12. Announcements and General Information (No Action Taken) Van Lannen stated the law prohibits the town to use the locked drop box for returning absentee ballots. Van Lannen also stated the ARPA meeting is Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:30 pm and the Annual Meeting is April 19, 2022 at 7:30 pm. 13. Adjournment to Monday, April 11, 2022. Van Lannen adjourned the meeting at 8:02 pm until April 11, 2022. Dan Kroll/Clerk & Cindy Kroll/Deputy Clerk