Minutes of Jan., 2007[return to archive listing]MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - January 10, 2007
Chairman Steve Hale the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.
The minutes of the December Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved with an amendment to the total check book balance and total all accounts on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Kaye Ryan; aye Steve Hale.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Mary Boer as follows:
11/30/06 Bank Statement Balance................$44,200.89
Less 6 Outstanding Checks......................$ 2,335.89
Beginning Check Book Balance...................$41,865.00
December Bank Statement Activity
Deposits.......................................$12,509.90
Interest Earned................................$ 86.00
Checks Cleared.................................$11,192.45
12/31/06 Bank Statement Balance................$45,604.34
Less 7 Outstanding Checks......................$ 2,365.11
Ending Check Book Balance......................$43,239.23
High Yield Account Beginning Balance...........$ 82,028.59
Deposits.......................................$298,789.14
General Fund...................................$ 250.14
Interest Earned................................$ 250.14
Machinery Fund.................................$ 75,000.00
Transfer to Checking...........................$ 7,028.59
Taxes..........................................$298,789.14
Ending Bank Statement Balance..................$374,039.28
Total all Accounts.............................$417,278.51
The Treasurer's report was approved as presented from Len Eckerly; 2nd Kay Ryan; aye Steve Hale.
ROAD REPORT - all roads are in good driving condition. Salt/sand applications have been very heavy this past month as a result of freezing rain or small amounts of snow fall creating slippery road conditions; all town vehicles are in good running order and ready for snow removal. There is an abandoned pick-up truck at the turn around on Scott Lake Rd which makes is difficult for the End Loader to turn around safely. ZONING - a VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR ELISZ & ROBERT BODETT was presented for the purpose of construction a 10' x 42' addition onto an existing dwelling with a dwelling setback of 66' to Lake Chippewa. The proposed addition will be located 76' from the ordinary high- water mark of the lake and will result in a total dwelling footprint of 1660 square feet. Section 4.421(2)(b)(4), Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance, would restrict the total dwelling footprint to 1500 square feet. Ten out of 21 opinion letters were returned; 2 with objections & 8 with no objections. Mike Kelsey was present representing the Bodett's and explained what improvements his clients are expecting to do. He supplied the Board with a map showing the cabin was 80' from the ordinary high-water mark back in 1990 when the cabin was rebuilt. He felt that either there was a lot of erosion in that area or there is a difference in measuring. He said there is a hardship because the Bodett's have to enter the basement from an outside entrance. Kay said that according to the tax roll the structure is 26' x 52' which would bring the total to 2200 square feet with the addition. She also said it would not be doing justice to other people that had to move their homes because they were not within the guidelines. Len felt they should try to work around the 1500 square foot zoning restriction. Kay Ryan made a motion to deny the Bodett Variance Application because we do not feel it is a hardship; they have only owned the cabin for 1 1/2 years; building dimensions that were given were 26' x 50' but they are actually 26'x 52' which would make the dwelling 212 feet over the 1500 square foot zoning restriction; it's already a 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin and they are not utilizing the basement which would give them an additional 1200 square feet; 2nd Len Eckerly; nay Steve Hale.
The ditch line ON SANDY POINT ROAD has not been restored and it appears the damage on the opposite side of the road is due to the re-construction done a few years ago and not from the loggers trucks. Logging is still going on and we will wait until Spring to determine how much damage was done by the loggers and refund any money due them at that point.
No reports at this time on COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING OR SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS. Len Eckerly contacted Zoning regarding the DUN ROVIN SIGN located on the County right-of-way off County Road B and was told that although there is a set back rule, that sign is grandfathered in and the County cannot make
the owners remove it. Erick from zoning asked the Golem's, owners of Dun Rovin Lodge, to remove the sign and they refused. Kay suggested that the Town write a letter to the owners telling them for the safety of the neighborhood and their guest they should remove the sign. Len Eckerly will attend the next county meeting to talk with Jim Bassett about the safety issues.
Bruce Meyer will teach Len and Jackie Eckerly on how to use the TOWN OF HUNTER WEB SITE that he will create. The cost will be $100 to Bruce and approximately $60 for other expenses. Kay Ryan made a motion to approve an expenditure of up to $200 to spend on a Web Site for the Town of Hunter; 2nd Steve Hale, aye Len Eckerly.THE DRAWING OF NAMES FOR THE SPRING BALLOT ARE AS FOLLOWS: Chairman - Jack Harris - Leonard Eckerly
Supervisor - Kay Ryan - Lee Wilmsen - Gene Mittlestadt
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12641 thru #12672 was given for a total expenditure of $11,046.36. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Kay Ryan; aye Steve Hale.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - February 14, 2007
Chairman Steve Hale called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at
6:30 p.m.;
all members present. The minutes of the January Board meeting were read by the
Clerk and
approved on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Kay Ryan; aye Steve Hale.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Mary Boer as follows:
12/31/06 Bank Statement Balance...................$45,604.34
Less 7 Outstanding Checks.........................$ 2,365.11
Beginning Check Book Balance......................$43,239.23
January Bank Statement Activity
Deposits..........................................$29,349.70
Interest Earned...................................$ 115.62
Checks Cleared....................................$12,677.92
01/31/07 Bank Statement Balance...................$62,391.74
Less 4 Outstanding Checks.........................$ 942.16
Ending Check Book Balance.........................$61,449.58
High Yield Account Beginning Balance..............$374,039.28
General Fund......................................$ 1,718.27
Interest Earned...................................$ 1,468.13
Machinery Fund....................................$ 75,000.00
Deposits..........................................$633,641.71
Tax Account.......................................$646,690.07
Debits............................................$285,740.78
Ending Bank Statement Balance.....................$723,408.34
Total all Accounts....................$784,857.92
The Treasurer's report was approved as presented from Len Eckerly; 2nd Steve Hale;
aye Kay Ryan.
ROAD REPORT - roads are in good driving condition. Salt/sand was spread as
needed; driveways
have been plowed once; main springs on the front end loader broke free while
plowing driveways;
town vehicles remain ready for snowplowing. The Dodge has not been used much do to
a weak transmission.
The inventory of the garage and re-cycle shed have been updated. At the request of
the Clerk pictures
have been taken of equipment, vehicles and tools. The dump attendant is complaining
that snowmobiles
are not stopping at the Town driveway which could cause accidents.
ZONING - the Board was asked by Mike Kelsey to reconsider their previous
decision on the
Elisa and Robert Bodett Variance Application. Mike said there is not a new plan to
show the Board
at this time. He said it was established that the cabin is 26' x 50'. Mike also
said that the
Bodett's bought the cabin with the intention of adding on. Pete Czarnecki was
present on behalf of the
Bodett's stating that he built the cabin and feels that Zoning has miss-interpreted
the set back
measurements. He said the only reason the variance application is necessary is
because Zoning has changed
their procedures in measuring. Kay Ryan asked Mike and Pete how the Board could
justify allowing this
action when other people in the Town had to move their homes back do to set back
rules. Pete said that
is what the Variance process is for to look at a case by case situation. Len
Eckerly suggested they build a
2nd story as a solution to adding more living space. Steve Hale feels that we are
getting to black and
white when it comes to our obligation to the people of the community. Len Eckerly
made a motion to deny
the reconsideration request on behalf of the Bodett's based on the reasons stated
in the original denial;
2nd Kay Ryan; nay Steve Hale.
Eric Crowe, the LCO Fire Chief, asked the Board to consider signing a fire
agreement with the
LCO FIRE DEPARMENT for a portion of the Town of Hunter. He said they
currently have
3 stations located in New Post, Reserve and by the school on Trepania Road plus
they have purchased
new fire trucks and other equipment. There are approximately 30 volunteers.
He pointed out that
they are already responding to Hunter fire calls. The cost would be the same amount
that we are paying the
Village of Couderay. Eric invited the Board to come on a tour of the 3 fire halls
so they can see first
hand what he is talking about. The Board will tour the LCO Fire Stations on
March 24, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
The 2006 CASH AUDIT was reviewed and approved on a motion from Steve Hale;
2nd Len Eckerly;
aye Kay Ryan.
The Clerk asked the Board permission to PURCHASE A SECOND VOTING MACHINE now
because the cost
of each machine will be going up to as much as $1,000 in the near future. Right now
the cost of a new
Edge Voting machine is $4,150. There is $3,000 in the budget for a second machine
and there is still
$1,020.75 of reimbursement money from the State to apply for. Kay Ryan made a
motion to purchase a
second voting machine and a 3 year additional warranty; 2nd Steve Hale; aye Len
Eckerly.
At the request of Kay Ryan the MARCH MEETING has been changed to March 7, 2007.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12673 thru #12715 was given for a total expenditure of
$20,164.43.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on a motion from Steve Hale; Kay Ryan; aye
Len Eckerly.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
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Minutes of Mar., 2007
Meeting Minutes..........
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - March 7, 2007 Chairman Steve Hale called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the January Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Kay Ryan; aye Steve Hale. The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Mary Boer as follows: 01/31/07 Bank Statement Balance...................$62,391.74[return to archive listing]
Less 4 Outstanding Checks.........................$ 942.16
Beginning Check Book Balance......................$61,449.58
February Bank Statement Activity Deposits....................................$ 6,349.48
Interest Earned.............................$ 11.45
Checks Cleared..............................$17,138.80
02/28/07 Bank Statement Balance.....................$51,710.87
Less 13 Outstanding Checks..................$ 3,806.43
Ending Check Book Balance...................$47,904.44
High Yield Account Beginning Balance..............$723,408.34
General Fund......................................$ 3,277.55
Interest Earned...................................$ 1,559.28
Machinery Fund....................................$ 75,000.00
Deposits..........................................$415,375.76
Tax Account.......................................$ 55,431.93
Debits..........................................$1,006,633.90
Ending Bank Statement Balance.....................$133,709.48
Total all Accounts....................$181,613.92
The Treasurer's report was approved as read from Kay Ryan; 2nd Steve Hale; aye Len Eckerly. ROAD REPORT - roads have been plowed 7 times and all driveways twice; an appointment has been made with a Boss snow plow dealer to fix the plow on the Dodge; the radio in the Front End Loader is not working properly; the Front End Loader plow broke while plowing driveways and the old plow was mounted in the event additional plowing is needed. ZONING- a Conditional Use Application for Jerald and Mary Mannigel for an after-the-fact permit for exceeding the impervious surface limit of 15% to 16.7% by the construction of a new dwelling with an attached garage was approved on a motion from Steve Hale; 2nd Len Eckerly; abstain Kay Ryan. Five out of ten opinion letters were returned all without objections. Len Eckerly and Kay Ryan felt we should write a letter to the DUN ROVIN owners asking them to remove the sign frame nearest to County Road B and Dun Rovin Road. Connie Channey and Jim Hong from the US FOREST SERVICE asked the Board for input on the current system of trails and low standard roads in the Chequamegon- Nicolet National Forest as part of their Travel Management Rule. They are going to make a determination in the next two years as to what kind motorized vehicles will be allowed to travel on these roads or will the close them. They want the Board to make a decision on whether they will allow ATV's or trucks to travel on certain town roads by March 31, 2007. Len Eckerly contacted Paul Hanson regarding a REFURBERISHED COMPUTER for Doug Boer to use. Len Eckerly made a motion to spend up to $600 for a computer system of the highway programs; 2nd Kay Ryan; aye Steve Hale. The 2007-2008 VILLAGE OF COUDERAY FIRE CONTRACT was approved on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Kay Ryan; aye Steve Hale. The ANNUAL ROAD TOUR was set for April 27, 2007 at 7:00 a.m. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12716 thru #12742 was given for a total expenditure of $10,226.82. The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m. on a motion from Steve Hale; 2nd Kay Ryan. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
Meeting Minutes..........
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - April 11, 2007 Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.; new Supervisors Mittlestadt and Wilmsen were present. The minutes of the March Board meeting were read by the Clerk and a motion to accept was made by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Mary Boer as follows: 02/28/07 Bank Statement Balance...................$62,391.74[return to archive listing]
Less 4 Outstanding Checks.........................$ 942.16
Beginning Check Book Balance......................$61,449.58
February Bank Statement Activity Deposits....................................$ 6,349.48
Interest Earned.............................$ 111.45
Checks Cleared..............................$ 17,138.80
03/31/07 Bank Statement Balance...................$ 51,710.87
Less 13 Outstanding Checks..................$ 3,806.43
Ending Check Book Balance...................$ 47,904.44
High Yield Account Beginning Balance..............$723,408.34
General Fund......................................$ 3,277.55
Interest Earned...................................$ 1,559.28
Machinery Fund....................................$ 75,000.00
Deposits..........................................$415,375.76
Tax Account.......................................$ 55,431.93
Debits..........................................$1,006,633.90
Ending Bank Statement Balance................... $133,709.48
Total all Accounts................... $181,613.92
The Treasurer's report was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. ROAD REPORT - the Town road 6 ton gross weight restriction went into effect on Monday, March, 12, 2007 and will remain in effect until all frost is out of the ground; all Town culverts have been cleaned; Beaver are active on Hemlock Haven Road which is being monitored daily; snowplow equipment is ready in the event plowing is required. Thanks to the efforts of Jackie Eckerly, the Town of Hunter WEB SITE is up and running. She offered to demonstrate the site after the meeting. A TOWN OF HUNTER RESOLUTION was presented to the prior Board members at the February 2007 meeting that was not voted on. This resolution was for the benefit of Dave and Marcy Bruflat in their effort to obtain a grant to purchase a fire truck for the Blueberry Lake area. Len Eckerly made a motion to accept the Town of Hunter Resolution that was presented and signed in February; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Len Eckerly reported that Paul Ryan RESIGNED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE. Len felt Paul was doing a good job and he will ask Paul to stay on as Chairman. Len will have to find someone to appoint as Chairman and then the planning committee will vote someone in. Doug Kurtzweil recently learned that Sawyer County will be receiving $120,000 of grant money for Comprehensive Planning which should be shared with the Towns. The 2007-2008 ROUND LAKE FIRE CONTRACT in the amount of $6,500 was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk presented a Town Resolution to establish the Spring Clean-up for the first Saturday in June from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Len Eckerly made a motion to accept the SPRING CLEAN-UP RESOLUTION NO. 2007-01 as presented; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. This years clean-up will be June 2, 2007. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Lee Wilmsen will take over the recycling program and Gene will go to the TRIP meetings and inspect new driveways. Len Eckerly will continue going to the Sawyer County Zoning meetings. Len asked the supervisors to pick up their mail on a timely basis. The BOARD OF REVIEW DATE cannot not be set at this time due to the fact the County does not know when they can print the assessment rolls or notices. Doug Kurtzweil will let the Board know when a date can be schedule. The Chairman and Supervisors will be attending the May 3, 2007 Town Officials Workshop in Cable. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12743 thru #12781 was given for a total expenditure of $42,884.00. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
Meeting Minutes..........
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - May 9, 2007 Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the April Board meeting were read by the Clerk with a motion by Lee Wilmsen to accept as read recognizing a difference in the way the Treasurer and Clerk applied funds in the High Yield Savings account; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the April 25, 2007 Road Tour meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Mary Boer as follows: * * 03/31/07 Bank Statement Balance................$108,447.65[return to archive listing]
Less 8 Outstanding Checks..........................$ 6,629.95
Beginning Check Book Balance.......................$101,817.00
April Bank Statement Activity Deposits.....................................$ 35,509.06
Interest Earned..............................$ 216.09
Checks Cleared...............................$ 42,805.98
04/30/07 Bank Statement Balance....................$101,366.82
Less 4 Outstanding Checks....................$ 187.22
Ending Check Book Balance....................$101,179.60
High Yield Account Beginning Balance...............$ 78,641.51
General Fund.......................................$ 3,877.44
Interest Earned....................................$ 235.93
Machinery Fund.....................................$ 75,000.00
Deposits/Credits...................................$ 0.00
Ending Bank Statement Balance......................$ 78,877.44
Total all Accounts.....................$180,057.04
The Treasurer's report was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. ROAD REPORT - town road weight restrictions were removed on April 30th; plows have been removed from the trucks; all vehicles have been washed down to remove as much salt & sand as possible; the beaver problem on Hemlock Haven Rd. has stopped for now; black top patching and shoulder damage created over this past winter is being worked on. Lee Wilmsen questioned why the $5,000 machinery fund budget from 2006 was not added to the machinery fund. The Clerk explained that the money was used towards the unexpected increase in asphalt for our road projects. Len Eckerly reported that PAUL RYAN WILL STAY ON AS COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING CHAIRMAN until a co-chairman can be appointed and brought up to speed on what the committee has accomplished so far. ZONING - Sawyer County Zoning sent a proposed amendment for the County Zoning Ordinance that will affect the wording of section 9.12(4) concerning nonconforming uses and structures. The second change will affect the County Zoning Committee Rules and By-laws of section 7.11 APPEALS OF COMMITTEE DECISION. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept the Sawyer County Zoning changes as presented; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The BOARD OF REVIEW DATE has been set for May 23, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Clerk asked the Board to consider CHARGING LIQUOR LICENSE FEES EVERY TWO YEARS. Due to possible budgeting problems and other concerns Len Eckerly made a motion to not change the liquor licensing period to every two years; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The subject of PAYING TOWN EMPLOYEES CDL LICENSE for individuals that only use their license for town work was brought up at the road tour. Any further discussion was tabled until budget time in October. The Board decided to create an ORDINACE FOR LOGGER PROCDURES while logging off Town of Hunter roads. This ordinance will be sent to all loggers in the area to make them aware that they will be fined for any damages. The Board will write up the stipulations for the ordinance. Len Eckerly reported that the Dodge transmission is about to go. Len Eckerly made a motion REPLACE THE DODGE and begin looking for bids; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12782 thru #12801 was given for a total expenditure of $9,171.32. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
Meeting Minutes..........
MONTHLY MEETING - June 13, 2007 The monthly Board of Supervisors meeting was called to order by Chairman Len Eckerly; all members except the Treasurer were present.[return to archive listing]The minutes of the May 9, 2007 board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor, motion carried.
The minutes of the May 23, 2007 bid opening meeting were read by the Clerk and amended to include a sentence that the low bid from Perfection Paving was not accepted because they would not be able to complete the work for the amount of their bid. The minutes for the May 23, 2007 meeting was approved as amended by Lee Wilmsen;, 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. There was no TREASURE'S REPORT. The Clerk announced that the Town has a $500 CREDIT from Command Central towards elections expenses for next year due to damage to the cover of the recently purchased voting machine. Len Eckerly mentioned that he is still checking with other towns for the logger ordinance. The Clerk contacted the Wisconsin Towns Association Attorney to request a sample ordinance and was told that they do not have one and that the Wis. State Statues No. 86.02 would cover the problem of road damage. We collected $339 at the SPRING CLEAN-UP, of which $25 was used to pay for the disposal of an old town computer and printer. 47 appliances, computers and furnace were also collected by Kleene Air. Lee Wilmsen will prepare a final report for the next meeting. In order to update their records, Resolution was prepared by the Local Government Property Insurance Fund that insures our buildings, the contents of the buildings and off road equipment. This is a State mandated request. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007-02; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk presented 66 BARTENDER APPICATIONS; one with a drug record that was considered a misdemeanor. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve all 66 Bartender applications for the period of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk presented 18 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS; no changes. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the liquor license renewals for the period of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Len Eckerly presented a copy of the Sawyer County DRIVEWAY ORDINANCE that allows only one driveway per lot with the exception of commercial or industrial land uses. The Town Board decided to go along with the County's driveway restriction for now. Len Eckerly will check with other Towns as to what they do. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12802 through #12828 was given for a total expenditure of $23,599.99. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
Meeting Minutes..........
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - July 11, 2007 The monthly Board of Supervisors meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Len Eckerly; all members except the Treasurer were present. The minutes of the June 13, 2007 board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor, motion carried The TREASURE'S REPORT was read by the Clerk: 05/31/07 Bank Statement Balance...........$ 87,548.02 Less 6 Outstanding Checks.................$ 2,275.48 Beginning Check Book Balance..............$ 85,272.54 June Bank Statement Activity Deposits............................$ 5,556.70 Interest Earned.....................$ 170.34 Checks Cleared......................$ 8,595.82 06/30/07 Bank Statement Balance...........$ 84,679.24 Less 9 Outstanding Checks...........$ 4,400.27 Ending Check Book Balance...........$ 80,278.97 High Yield Account Beginning Balance......$ 79,121.96 General Fund $ 4,359.32 Interest Earned...........................$ 237.36 Machinery Fund $75,000.00 Deposits/Credits..........................$ 0.00 Ending Bank Statement Balance.............$ 79,359.32 Total all Accounts............$159,638.29 The Treasurer's report was approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Len Eckerly discussed the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training that was outlined in the WTA July Report. It states that elected town officers must complete two training courses. Len will talk with Brian Cody regarding the training. Len Eckerly has received one bid for the Town air conditioning and one for replacing the Town of Hunter sign. He is also in the process of getting truck bids. ROAD REPORT - eight loads of gravel has been spread and graded on the pot holes on Venison Creek Road. Sixty yards of gravel has been placed behind the re-cycle shed for re-construction of the Town driveway and parking area. Doug did some heavy brushing by Flowage and Helsing Road to alleviate an un-safe intersection. The final SPRING CLEAN-UP report was given by Lee Wilmsen: 47 white goods collected by KleenairExpenses: $1,160.08 - cost of two dumpsters $ 258.68 - Doug Boer's wages $ 100.65 - Jack Harris's wages $1,519.41 - Total Expenses $ -243.00 - money collected by the Town of Hunter $1,276.41 - Net Cost to Town of Hunter A motion to accept the Spring Clean-up report was made by Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor, motion carried. The TOWN EXPENSES & REVENUES AS OF JUNE 30, 2007 were discussed and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor motion carried. POSTING OF AGENDA - WTA pushes for good Agenda information and clear explanations for each item of discussion. Lee Wilmsen said it should be stated on the agenda whether we are going to discuss or act on an item. It was decided that the Agenda will be e-mailed to Deer Run and Big Musky; one will be dropped off at The Landing and Hillman's Store. We will also post it on the Web Site. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12829 through #12852 was given for a total expenditure of $17,302.17. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk[return to archive listing]
Meeting Minutes..........
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - August 8, 2007 Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the July Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion by Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the July 16, 2007 Special meeting were read by the Clerk and amended to include the cost of a new truck in the amount of $39,255.04. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept the Special meeting minutes with the amendment; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Mary Boer as follows: 06/30/07 Bank Statement Balance...........$ 84,679.24 Less 8 Outstanding Checks.................$ 4,400.27 Beginning Check Book Balance..............$ 80,278.97 July Bank Statement Activity Deposits............................$206,255.03 Interest Earned.....................$ 313.97 Checks Cleared......................$ 19,257.32 07/31/07 Bank Statement Balance...........$271,990.92 Less 4 Outstanding Checks...........$ 2,258.41 Ending Check Book Balance...........$269,732.51 High Yield Account Beginning Balance......$ 79,359.32 General Fund $4,605.34 Interest Earned...........................$ 246.02 Machinery Fund $75,000.00 Deposits/Credits..........................$ 0.00 Ending Bank Statement Balance.............$ 79,605.34 Total all Accounts............$349,337.85 The Treasurer's report was approved as read on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. ROAD REPORT - the Town Hall parking lot has been pulverized and graded; hot crack sealing has been completed on town roads; several roads have been brushed; the mower is broke down so mowing has stopped. The cost to repair the mower exceeds $4,000. Rating of Town roads for the state mandated PASER program is in progress. ZONING - Thomas Sweeney submitted a Conditional Use Application for the purpose of expanding the existing campground within Shady Nook Resort. The Town of Hunter property is only an access to get to the lake and campsites. John Greene supplied a more accurate forestry map showing the site. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve the Shady Nook Resort Conditional Use Application based on the forestry map presented by the applicant and not the map form the county that was attached to the application; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Sawyer County sent the complete revised Floodplain Zoning Ordinance for Board comments. The proposed regulations were created to protect life, health and property in floodplain areas and will govern uses permitted in mapped floodplains. Lee and Gene will check the maps at the Zoning office to see if the Town of Hunter is affected by the changes. A discussion took place regarding the current placement of the SLOW-NO-WAKE BUOYS on the West Fork of the Chippewa River. One buoy is only 60' from shore and should be 100'. Also the visual distance between the two buoys is quite a distance. Boaters are speeding up after the first buoy and slowing down again just before the second buoy. Gene Mittlestadt suggested that the south buoy be moved further north so it will be more visible by boaters. Denny Aaron from Deerfoot feels the buoy's are creating a hazard where they are placed now. The Board proposed to bring the buoy's closer together and add one more in the middle which will still protect the shore line. The FINAL NEW TRUCK COST including a $5,500 trade-in will be $38,755.04. It was decided not to sell the old Dodge truck due to its condition. Len Eckerly said the snowplow contract income will pay for the purchase of the truck in 4 years. EMMIT BROWN FROM THE FISHING HALL OF FAME addressed the board asking for financial support to repaint the "Big Musky". The total of the cost will be $53,049.66. The garden fish are also being worked on if the Town would prefer to contribute to that expense. Lee Wilmsen said the Town has not given to other organizations requesting donations and that we should keep our policy of not donating. Pat Detloff said the fish is a big part of Hayward and unique to the area and the Town should consider donating. The Clerk agreed with Pat saying the Big Fish is very important to Hayward and brings people to the area and urges the Board to contribute. Len Eckerly said we will discuss the issue at our budget meeting. The BLUEBERRY LAKE DRY HYDRANT project is completed. The Town received a request to pay the $500 as promised last year to help with the expense of the installation. Len got prices for a new MOWER ATTACHMENT for the tractor in the amount of $7,600 or $8,200. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to purchase the $8,200 mower attachment; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Board discussed CONTRACTING WITH THE LCO FIRE DEPT. rather then Couderay. Len Eckerly talked with Fire Chief Eric Crowe who said he currently has about 40 volunteers. LCO is closer to Hunter Township and usually arrives before Couderay. Len Eckerly said he has confidence in LCO that they would do a good job. They are also a certified fire department. This issue will be decided at a later date. Len Eckerly checked on prices to REPLACE THE TOWN OF HUNTER SIGN. Darrel Vitcenda quoted a price of $700 for 4'x8' - ½" board or $750 for ¾" board. Raymond Signs quoted $800. The Board decided to go with Vitcenda. The Clerk presented BARTENDER LICENSES for Barrett Johnson and Stephen Sisko that were approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12853 thru #12875 was given for a total expenditure of $15,117.83. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk[return to archive listing]
Meeting Minutes..........
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - September 12,2007 Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; an members present. The minutes of the August Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion by Gene Mittlcstadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The TREASURER REPORT[return to archive listing]
07/31/07 Bank Statement Balance...... $271,990.92
Less 4 Outstanding Checks............ $ 2,258.41
Beginning Check Book Balance......... $269,732.51
August Bank Statement Activity
Deposits............................. $ 40,716.13
Interest Earned...................... $ 375.60
Checks Cleared....................... $195,860.30
08/31/07 Bank Statement
Balance....$117,222.35
Less 4 Outstanding Checks.............$ 1,385.16
Ending Check Book Balance.............$115,837.19High Yield Account Beginning Balance..$ 79,605.34
Deposits..............................$ 0.00
Interest Earned.......................$ 246.77
Ending Bank Statement Balance.........$ 79,852.11
Total all Accounts....................$195,689.30Break Down of High Yield Account
The Treasurer's report was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerty; all in favor; motion carried. ZONING - NONE ROAD REPORT - Campfire Circle has been black topped and shouJdered; the Town hall parking lot as been black topped; we received the new mower and fall mowing is in process; the County black topped two large patches on twin Bay and Sandy Point Road; the annual Wisconsin Deparbnent of Transportation Certification of Town road miles is being completed. This determines the amount of State road tax we receive. The Town roads have been rated for PASEK. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING - Sheldon Johnson attended the September 10 Comprehensive Planning meeting and laid out a plan of attack for the project and a time uame of when things need to be donc. The Town will have to sign a Comprehensive Planning Process Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to purchase a new TOWN OF HUNTER SIGN from Darrel Vitcenda; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Len Eckerly discussed the area that the Couderay Fire Dept covers for the Town of Hunter. The Board agreed to change fire departments trom Couderay to LCO FIRE DEPARTMENT. Eric Crowe will be invited to come to the next Board meeting to present a contract. The 2007-2008 SNOWPLOW CONTRACT & POLICY was reviewed for changes. It was suggested to add our web site address and the Treasurer's eMmail address. The contract price will remain $100. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept the Snowplow Contract and Policy for the 2007- 2008 plowing season; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The RADISSON EMS sent a Jetter explaining the Southern Sawyer County EMS Association has reorganized and split into the Radisson and Winter areas. They asked the Town of Hunter to consider sending a donation to the Radisson Ambulance Squad. The Clerk said there are still funds in the budget to send a donation this year if the Board chooses to do so. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to donate $500 to the Radisson Ambulance Squad this year; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk asked the Board to consider a WAGE INCREASE FOR THE ELECfION WORKERS due to the additional responsibilily with the voting equipment and training classes they must attend. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to increase the Election worker wages from $7 to $9 beginning in 2008; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Ray Moeller, president of the SHERMAN & RUTH WEISS LIBRARY Board of Trustees sent a letter stating with the opening of the new library their operating expenses have increased and asked the Board to consider continuing and possibly increasing our yearly donation. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to increase the yearly donation from $500 to $750 starting in 2008. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the YEARLY LIBRARY DONATION RESOLUTION NO 2007-03; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk asked the Board to consider some kind of compensation for individuals that will be helping with the 2010 LOCAL UPDATE OF CENSUS ADDRESSES/LUCA. The project must be completed in 120 days from date the LUCA materials are received. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to pay the census workers $25 per meeting; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The EMPLOYEE REVIEW DATE has been set for October 15, 2007 at 7:00 am. The BUDGET WORKSHOP DATE has been set for October 16,2007 at 5:00p.m. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12876 thru #12896 was given for a total expenditure of$241,531.34. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wihnsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
General Fund..........................$ 4,852.11
Machinery Fund........................$ 75,000.00
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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - October 10, 2007 Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the September Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Mary Boer as follows: 08/31/07 Bank Statement Balance.....$117,222.35 Less 4 Outstanding Checks...........$ 1,385.16 Beginning Check Book Balance........$115,837.19 September Bank Statement Activity Deposits..................................$ 10,326.74 Interest Earned...........................$ 161.26 Checks Cleared............................$ 60,788.87 Transfers.................................$ 16,100.00 09/31/07 Bank Statement Balance...........$ 50,821.48 Less 1 Outstanding Checks.................$ 44.72 Ending Check Book Balance.................$ 50,776.76 High Yield Account Beginning Balance......$ 79,852.11 General Fund $ 5,097.20 Interest Earned...........................$ 245.09 Machinery Fund $66,800.00 Deposits/Credits..........................$ 16,100.00 Comp Plan fund $16,100.00 Transfer to DDA..........................$ 8,200.00 Ending Bank Statement Balance.............$ 87,997.20 Total all Accounts....................$138,773.96 The Treasurer's report was approved as read on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. ROAD REPORT - due to a break in at the Town of Round Lake hall and garage, neighbors Gary Harris and Jack Schnitger has been asked to keep an eye open for any questionable activity around The Town of Hunter property and call the Sheriff if necessary. The annual local road certification has been completed; the PASER road rating has been completed; approximately 80% of the mowing is complete; Gary Harris, Jack Harris & Carl Stone will be available to plow this year; inspection of driveways for the contracts received is III process. ZONING - a Variance Application for the Kuehl Family Trust was presented for the purpose of constructing a 23' x 23' laundry room addition onto an existing dwelling. The dwelling is located less than 40' to the ordinary high water mark of Blueberry Lake. The laundry room is currently located under the cabin and is only accessible via a trap door in the floor of the building. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Kuehl Variance Application to construct a 23' x 23' addition as presented; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Reasons for the approval are it does not conflict with uses on adjacent properties or in the neighborhood, it does not alter the basic nature of the site, it does not result in harm to public interest and it does not require multiple or extreme variances. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING - the Comprehensive Plan Process Agreement with Sawyer County was discussed. Len Eckerly assured the Board that once a land use plan is formulized that the Town of Hunter will have final approval. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept the Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with Sawyer County; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The BUDGET WORKSHOP DATE has been reset for October 18,2007 at 5:00 p.m. Some people are placing HOUSE TRAILERS on their property and not adhering to the 14 day removal period. It was decided to ignore this issue at this unless a problem arises. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2007-04 authorizing Leroy Wilmsen to prepare the Recycling Grant; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Winter Area EMS squad sent a letter asking for a donation. The Board decided not to give them one since the Radisson EMS serves the Hunter area. Mary Boer asked the Board to prepare input to the ANNUAL LETTER TO TAX PAYERSby the November meeting. The Clerk asked the Board if they would be interested in considering a Group Heath Insurance Plan with the Wisconsin Towns Association. It was decided to pursue the plan and complete a survey presented by WTA APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12897 thru #12935 was given for a total expenditure of $19,386.20. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk[return to archive listing]
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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - November 14, 2007 Chairman Len Eckerty called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.; all member present. The Clerk. read the minutes of the October Board and was amended to say that house trailers must be removed from personal property 14 days during the year per the Wis. State Statues. The minutes were approved as amended by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the October 15, 2007 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The TREASURER REPORT 09/30/07 Bank Statement Balance ......$ 50,821.48 Less 1 Outstanding Checks.......$ 44.72 Beginning Check Book Balance....$ 50,776.76 October Bank Statement Activity Deposits........................$ 36,162.78 Interest Earned.................$ 107.80 Checks Cleared..................$ 14,301.87 10/31/07 Bank Statement Balance.$ 72,790.19 Less 4 Outstanding Check........$ 2,588.78 Ending Check Book Balance.......$ 70,201.41 High Yield Account Beginning Balance .$ 87,997.20 Interest Earned.................$ 272.79 Ending Bank Statement Balance...$ 88,269.99 Total all Accounts..............$158,471.40 Break Down of High Yield Account General Fund......$ 5,369.99 Machinery Fund....$66,800.00 Comp Plan Fund ........ $16,100.00 Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve the Treasures report~ 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. ROAD REPORT _ fall mowing is complete; over 160 driveways have been inspected. Two driveways should be rejected; all trucks are ready for snowplowing; the County has not mixed sand/salt yet so Round Lake gave us a truck full in case we need it; black dirt has been spread and grass seed has been planted along the black top edge of the parking lot. Paul Ryan reported that Sheldon Johnson was at the last COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING MEETING and presented a proposed project schedule showing what should be completed by February 2008. The first element will be public participation that will be approved by the committee at a November 28,2007 meeting and then presented to the Town Board for final approval. The Survey is in its final phase and will be ready for publication by the next Planning meeting. A letter will be written to LCO asking that they send a representative to participate in the Planning Committee. Len Eckerly appointed Steve George to the Planning Committee. The ANNUAL LETTER TO THE TAXPAYER is not complete but will be ready to mail with the tax, bills in December. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to ADOPT THE 2008 BUDGET with a tax levy of $94,552; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve 165 SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept 2 Snowplow Contracts under the condition they take Care of obstacles that are in the way of the plows. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to rescind HEIDI RICHARDSON'S bartender license due to a 2nd DWl; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Mike Payne of Blueberry Lake Oasis asked the Board to consider a SNOWMOBILE ROUTE from Blueberry Lake Road N to County Road CC to Pine Knoll Road S to his bar". He is requesting this route because a portion of the current trail goes over John Badagliacco's property and is now closed to snowmobile traffic. A letter from John Badagliacco of non-approval for this request was read by Len. The entire letter may be read upon request to the Clerk. Mike said he only needs access to Blueberry Lake and Pine Knoll Roads. Without this trail the only route would be via a steep hill from the lake. Steve George lives on Pine Knoll Road and is concerned with the safety factor with snowmobiles riding on the road and suggested that he make a better trail from the lake. The Board suggested Mike contact the Snowmobile Alliance to possibly make a trail off Pine Knoll Road so there would no traffic on the Road. The Board will hold a Special Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on 11/16/07 to inspect the hill at Blueberry Lake before making any decision of approving a snowmobile trail. Len Eckerly talked with the Winter Town Chair regarding the Town of Hunter taking over FOREST ROAD 304; he will bring it up at their next Board meeting. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to pursue taking over Forest Road 304; 2nd Len Eckerly all in favor: motion carried. Len Eckerly reported to mount an EMERGENCY SIREN on the Town Hall would cost $6,493. This siren would be controlled by Sawyer County or LCO Fire Department. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve installing an Emergency Warning Siren; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12936 to #12968 was given for a total expenditure of $16,778.21. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk[return to archive listing]
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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - December 12, 2007[return to archive listing]Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member present. The Clerk read the minutes of the November Board meeting and was approved on a motion by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the November 16, 2007 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen with an amendment to add that a letter was sent to Mike Payne stating snowmobiles could ride beyond the shoulder of a Town road, but not on the road; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. THE TREASURE'S REPORT was ready by Mary Boer: 10/31/07 Bank Statement Balance.................$ 72,790.19 Less 4 Outstanding Checks.......................$ 2,588.78 Beginning Check Book Balance....................$ 70,201.41 November Bank Statement Activity Deposits..................................$ 12,312.25 Interest Earned...........................$ 72.40 Checks Cleared............................$ 16,439.82 11/30/07 Bank Statement Balance.................$ 68,735.02 Less 6 Outstanding Checks.................$ 1,217.46 Ending Check Book Balance.................$ 67,517.56 High Yield Account Beginning Balance............$ 88,269.99 General Fund....................................$ 5,634.80 Interest Earned.................................$ 264.81 Machinery Fund..................................$ 66,800.00 Ending Bank Statement Balance...................$ 88,534.80 Comp Plan fund..................................$ 16,100.00 Total all Accounts..................$ 156,052.36 Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Treasures report; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Mary Boer stated that she will resign at the end of 2007 for personal reasons. The Towns Association said the Board could assign a temporary Treasurer and assign Mary as Deputy Treasurer until a permanent Treasurer is established. ROAD REPORT - the stabilizing arm support bracket on the font end loader needed to be welded back in place; all town roads are in good driving condition and driveways have been plowed; the new Ford truck is estimated to be complete in three weeks. A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN that was developed by Northwest Regional Planning Commission and modified by the Town Comprehensive Planning Committee was presented to the Board and accepted on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. ZONING - Steve Bodenschatz submitted an APPLICATION FOR ROAD NAME for a road off County Road B that will service 11 lots. Lee Wilmsen stated that the Town usually includes Lane or Trail, etc. in a road name. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the road name of Summers Point Lane; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.A three year renewal of Conditional Use Permit #02-023 was presented for Jack Harris. This is for the location/operation of a non-metallic mineral extraction, including screening. Len Eckerly stated that a letter of non-compliance was sent to Jack from the DNR stating that they believe he is operating an unlicensed solid waste landfill. Jack said he is in the process of cleaning up the area as requested in the letter. The Board TABLED the Conditional Use Renewal until the property is in compliance with the DNR and Sawyer County Zoning. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve 12 additional SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS for a total of 177 to date; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Department of Revenue sent a notice stating that the Town of Hunter assessed value has not been within 10% of the full value of each major class of property for the past four years. The assessed value must be between 90% and 110% of the full value. If a complete re-evaluation is not done by the year 2011, the State will order an assessment which will cost the Town a large amount of money. Len Eckerly made a motion to conduct a FULL RE-EVALUATION in 2009; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #12969 to #13003 was given for a total expenditure of $18,101.93. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - December 19, 2007
The Special Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Eckerly; Supervisors Wilmsen and Mittlestadt and the Clerk were present.
The Clerk presented RESOULUTION NO. 2007-05 naming of a private access road to Summers Point Lane and was approved on a motion by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented a resolution requesting Sawyer County change one word in their Wind Energy System Ordinance from "Recommendation" of Town Board to "Approval" of Town Board. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Wind Energy System RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 06; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
In order for Mary Boer to qualify for Medicaid benefits, Mary and Doug Boer asked the Town Board for a REDUCTION IN SALARIES. Further, Doug Boer requested that all overtime be paid via compensatory time rather then monetarily. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve a salary reduction to $40 per month for Mary Boer and $680 per week for Doug Boer and to grant compensation time for all hours worked over 40 per week; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing]
Minutes of Jan., 2008[return to archive listing]MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - January 9, 2008
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member present. The Clerk read the minutes of the December Board meeting and were approved on a motion by Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the December 19, 2007 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER REPORT
11/30/07 Bank Statement Balance..$68,735.02
Less 5 Outstanding Checks .............$1.217.46
Beginning Check Book Balance......$67,517.56
December Bank Statement Activity
Deposits..........................................$2,449.81
Interest Earned......................................$48.17
Checks Cleared..............................$50,057.76
12/31/07 Bank Statement Balance...$21,175.24
Less 5 Outstanding Check.................$1,941.79
Ending Check Book Balance...........$19,233.45
High Yield Account Beginning Balance....$88,534.80
Interest Earned............................................$341.08
Deposits.............................................$469,149.15
Debits.......................................................$854.12
Ending Balance....................................$557,170.91
Total all Accounts..................................$576,404.36Break Down of High Yield Account
General Fund.........$5,975.88
Machinery Fund...$66,800.00
Comp Plan Fund..$15,245.88
Tax Collections.$437,763.15
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Treasurer's report; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - the International and Ford had several repairs done this month; we are conserving salt/sand due to the short supply at the County; the new truck is scheduled to be picked up on Jan 10, 2008.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING - Jackie Eckerly reported that the Survey is completed and on the web site. There will be an ad in the paper to Hunter residents stating that a copy is available at the Town Hall if they do not have computer access.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept one new SNOWPLOW CONTRACT for a total of 178 to date; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented a BARTENDER LICENSE for Terri Bosman and was approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to increase the MILAGE RATE from 48.5¢ to 50.5¢; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly is in the process of renewing the radio license with the FCC. Parts are ordered for the Emergency Siren. Lee Wilmsen and Len Eckerly will continue to follow up on the LCO Fire Contract.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13004 to #13043 was given for a total expenditure of $81,725.52. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
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Minutes of Feb., 2008[return to archive listing]MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - February 13, 2008
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present except the Treasurer. The minutes of the January Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved as read by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly stated that he will be seeing Brian Bisonette to sign the LCO Fire Contract and the parts for the emergency siren were in and more information is needed for the radio license.The TREASURER REPORT
12/31/07 Bank Statement Balance..$21,175.24
Less 5 Outstanding Checks .............$1,941.79
Beginning Check Book Balance......$19,233.45
January Bank Statement Activity
Deposits.........................................$57,566.50
Interest Earned......................................$27.38
Checks Cleared..............................$49,118.60
01/31/08 Bank Statement Balance...$29,650.52
Less 6 Outstanding Check.................$1,864.01
Ending Check Book Balance...........$27,786.51
High Yield Account Beginning Balance...$557,170.91
Interest Earned...........................................$1,502.02
Deposits................................................$668,501.67
Debits....................................................$458,220.18
Ending Balance.....................................$768,954.42
Total all Accounts..................................$796,740.93Break Down of High Yield Account
General Fund.........$7,477.90
Machinery Fund...$27,974.46
Comp Plan Fund..$15,245.88
Tax Collections.$686,870.18
Building Fund....$31,386.00
The Treasurer's report was approved as read on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - town roads are in good driving condition; the County's salt/sand supply is still low; we received the new Ford truck; all other trucks are in good driving condition; we ran out of propane during the past cold spell and will be on a once a week fill.
Sheldon Johnson will be at the next COMPREHENSIVE PLAN meeting. The survey is now posted on the Town Hall walls. The Clerk was asked to put an ad in the paper letting the towns people know where the survey can be viewed.
No more new SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS.
A representative from Nortrax was present to discuss the PURCHASE OF A 2006 554J END LOADER. He originally presented a retail price of $179,391, the trade in price was $130,391 and a purchase price of $49,000. The Rep originally thought 227 hours on the truck, but it turns out there is 445 hours on it. In lieu of these additional hours Nortrax is offering a 1 year bumper to bumper warranty plus a 5 year or 3,000 hour extended warranty and an additional $5,000 on the trade in of our current end loader. We could also take advantage of a one year single payment loan from John Deere at an interest rate of 4.95% followed by 5 installment payments of principal and interest.The board talked over the current expenses and projects we are currently working on. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2006 John Deere 544J End Loader in the amount of $44,000 as per the contract from Nortrax; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The 2007 CASH AUDIT was reviewed and approved as presented on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion care.
As a result of the 2010 Census address list update and the map for Northwest Regional Planning, it has been discovered that there are a number of roads that do not have ROAD SIGNS. Len and Doug will be checking all roads, update the Comprehensive Plan map and present it to Robyn Thake at Sawyer County Land Records. Len Eckerly made a motion to provide signs and posts on all roads and access roads to conform with 911; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Rick Stadelman from the Towns Association said that each town must have an Ordinance in place allowing the refund of tax payments in excess of the tax bill amounts. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve ORDINANCE NO 2008-01, Alternative Claim Procedure for Refunds of Tax Payments; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
In a recent Wisconsin Towns Association report it was stated that a resolution should be in place establishing the minimum number of poll workers. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve RESOLUTION NO 2008-01; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Every two years POLL WORKERS must be approved to work elections. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve Janet Wilson, Janet Dachow, Donna Biaolszynski, Judy Brodsky, Jerry Brodsky, Ona Hagreen and Jackie Eckerly; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
A letter from Doug Kurtzweil stated that because of the Treaty of 1854 Native American Indians are exempt from paying property taxes for their private property if it is located within the Reservation boundaries.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13044thru #13092 was given for a total expenditure of $18,836.51. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
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Minutes of Mar., 2008[return to archive listing]MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - March 12, 2008
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present except the Treasurer. The minutes of the February Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved as read by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER REPORT
01/31/08 Bank Statement Balance..$29,650.52
Less 5 Outstanding Checks .............$1,864.01
Beginning Check Book Balance......$27,756.51
February Bank Statement Activity
Deposits.........................................$64,188.78
Interest Earned......................................$32.69
Checks Cleared..............................$63,858.65
02/29/08 Bank Statement Balance...$30,013.34
Less 9 Outstanding Check.................$5,717.38
Ending Check Book Balance...........$24,295.96
High Yield Account Beginning Balance...$768,954.42
Interest Earned...........................................$1,178.26
Deposits................................................$299,813.80
Debits....................................................$929,781.42
Ending Balance.....................................$140,165.06
Total all Accounts..................................$164,460.02Break Down of High Yield Account
General Fund.........$8,656.16
Machinery Fund...$27,974.46
Comp Plan Fund..$15,245.88
Tax Collections.$53,546.44
Dogs & Overpaids $3,356.12
Building Fund....$31,386.00
The Treasurer's report was approved as read on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - the new Ford and International had some repairs done. The county finished salt/sanding the roads and their supply remains low. The road weight limits will take effect March 17.
Chairman Eckerly appointed gaiashkibos and Cheryl Treland to the COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE.
SAWYER COUNTY ZONING asked for comments or suggestions to the subdivision control/condominium ordinance. The Board members will review the ordinance and discuss it at the April meeting.
Len told the LCO Attorney he added some verbiage to the LCO FIRE CONTRACT which the Attorney said was okay. The Tribal Council was suppose to have signed the contract at their Monday meeting, but we did not get it yet, so the Board will hold a special meeting to approve when we do receive it.
A letter was sent from Gene Goin, President of the Village of Couderay, stating that since they did not receive a renewal contract from us, their fire department will respond to the Town of Hunter fires when summoned by Sawyer County Dispatch. They will also bill us per call at the approved rates for the Sawyer County Fire and Emergency Association.
The ANNUAL ROAD TOUR was set for April 28, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
In order to receive gas tax on Forest Road 304 we had to obtain a permit from the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service. We were also asked to update our permit for Forest Road 303, Hemlock Haven Road. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008-02 ISSUE PERMIT FOR FOREST ROAD #304 AS A GAS TAX ROAD; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008-03 RENEW PERMIT FOR FOREST ROAD #303 AS GAS TAX ROAD; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk has been working extra hours on updating the US Census Address List and Len suggested she get paid the same amount that the other workers were paid. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to pay the Clerk $25 per work session for time spent on updating the census address list; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13102 thru #13143given for a total expenditure of $64,662.68. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - March 21, 2008 A Special Meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Chairman Len Eckerly. Supervisors Wilmsen and Mittlestadt were also present. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept the LCO Fire Contract for the period of April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 in the amount of $4,500 plus their potion of the 2% fire dues; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:17 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Lee Wilmsen, Supervisor
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Minutes of Apr., 2008[return to archive listing]
ANNUAL MEETING - April 16, 2008
The Annual Meeting was called to order by Chairman Len Eckerly at 6:30 p.m. The minutes of the April 11, 2007 Annual meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gerry Brodsky; 2nd Jackie Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk presented the 2007 Financial Report and Lee Wilmsen pointed out that the Recycling expenditure should be a Solid Waste expenditure. The clerk will make that correction for next year. The Clerk presented the 2007 Budget vs Actual expenses and revenues and were approved on a motion from Jackie Eckerly; 2nd Pat Detloff; all in favor; motion carried. No other comments were made. The next Annual Meeting was set for April 8, 2009. Gerry Brodsky made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m.; 2nd Jackie Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R Swaffield, ClerkMONTHLY BOARD MEETING - April 16, 2008
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:58 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the January Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the March 21, 2008 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Mary Boer as follows:
02/29/08 Bank Statement Balance...........$ 30,013.34
Less 9 Outstanding Checks.................$ 5,717.38
Beginning Check Book Balance..............$ 24,295.96March Bank Statement Activity Deposits............................$ 15,168.66
Interest Earned.....................$ 17.88
Checks Cleared......................$ 25,605.1503/31/08 Bank Statement Balance...........$ 19,594.73
Less 7 Outstanding Checks...........$ 363.28
Ending Check Book Balance...........$ 19,231.45High Yield Account Beginning Balance......$140,165.06
Interest Earned...........................$ 314.89
Deposits..................................$ 0
Ending Bank Statement Balance.............$140,479.95Total all Accounts........................$159,711.40
General Fund..............................$ 8,971.05
Machinery Fund............................$ 27,974.46
Tax Account...............................$ 53,546.44
Dogs......................................$ 245.00
Overpaids.................................$ 3,111.12
Building Fund.............................$ 31,386.00
Comp Plan Fund............................$ 15,245.88The Treasurer's report was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING - Len Eckerly sent the 2010 Census map and our 5 year road plan to Sheldon Johnson at Northwest Regional Planning and they will incorporate them into our Comprehensive Plan map.ROAD REPORT - town culverts are all open and working properly; Hemlock Haven Road culvert is being watched for Beaver activity; road shoulders are very soft and plowing from the last two snow storms resulted in breaking through black top in several locations. ZONING - the Board approves the contents of the Sawyer County Zoning Sub Division Control/Condominium Ordinance as written. No further comments were made by the Board. Len Eckerly mentioned that the Village of Couderay Fire Dept. is under the impression that we cancelled our contract with them because LCO Fire Dept. offered a cheaper contract. This is not true and the Board will be writing a letter to Couderay advising them of the reason for the change. The BOARD OF REVIEW DATE was set for May 29, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The open book session will be on the same day from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.The ROUND LAKE FIRE CONTRACT was presented and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen for the amount of $6,500 for the period of April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Board discussed purchasing a SAND/SALT BUILDING. Len Eckerly received a bid from Mike Brandt and also checked the price on a couple different size buildings. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the purchase of a 32' x 30' sand/salt building including the cost of state permits, engineering costs, ground prep and asphalt; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk presented a resolution for a new private/access road sign fees. A few changes were made and RESOULUTION NO. 2008-04 NEW PRIVATE/ACCESS ROAD SIGN FEE in the amount of $125 per new sign was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene; all in favor; motion carried. Lee Wilmsen said we will be getting $6,000 recycling grant money this year which is up from $4,500 last year.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13144 thru #13192 was given for a total expenditure of $36,311.26. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
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Minutes of May, 2008[return to archive listing]MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - May 14, 2008
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the April Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved as read on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the April 28, 2008 Road Tour Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER REPORT
3/31/08 Bank Statement Balance..$19,594.73
Less 7 Outstanding Checks .........$363.28
Beginning Check Book Balance....$19,231.45
April Bank Statement Activity
Deposits..................$92,376.26
Interest Earned...........$33.04
Checks Cleared............$28,467.13
04/30/08 Bank Statement Balance...$83,536.90
Less 9 Outstanding Check.....$4,398.03
Ending Check Book Balance....$79,138.87
High Yield Account Beginning Balance.....$140,479.95
Interest Earned.................... ...........$234.09
Debits/Transfers.............................$56,902.56
Ending Balance...............................$83,811.48
Total all Accounts...........................$162,950.35Break Down of High Yield Account
General Fund.....$9,205.14
Machinery Fund...$27,974.46
Comp Plan Fund...$15,245.88
The Treasurer's report was approved as read on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - the town road weight restrictions were lifted on May 5; snowplows have been taken off and the sand-salt has been cleaned off all vehicles; tree removal has been started on Oak Road in preparation of the reconstruction; blacktop patching and shoulder damage created during the winter is being worked on.
The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN meetings will be on Tuesday's at 8:00 a.m. for June, July and August only.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to change the SPRING CLEAN-UP to June 14, 2008; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Jason Jorczak and Gayle Flemming requested the Town of Hunter put up an ADOPT A HIGHWAY sign on Twin Bay Road in the memory of Rick Marks' sons. After some discussion, Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve getting the Adopt A Highway sign for the Marks and Jorczak families that will be paid for by the families and the wording will be approved at a later meeting; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Doug Kurtzweil presented information on the CHIPPEWA FLOWAGE LEGACY PROJECT proposal. An effort is under way by the trust for public land to implement a conservation easement for approximately 18,000 acres of forest land owned by Plum Creek Timberlands in the towns of Ojibwa and Radisson just south of the Chippewa Flowage. He also presented a resolution for the project. Len Eckerly made a motion to write a resolution for the Town of Hunter and a letter of support for the proposal; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The Town received a letter from Robert Fritsch complaining of a severe water drainage problem on Buckhorn Drive due to the steepness and elevation of Robert Adlfinger's driveway located across the street. The Town is addressing the problem.
A bid for the salt-sand building will go into the paper for two weeks to comply with Wis. State Statutes for projects greater then $25,000.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13193 thru #13221 was given for a total expenditure of $12,617.36. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
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Minutes of Jun, 2008[return to archive listing]b>MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - June 11, 2008
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the May Board meeting were readby the Clerk and approved as read on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the May 29, 2008 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER REPORT
04/30/08 Bank Statement Balance..$83,536.90
Less 9 Outstanding Checks ........$4,398.03
Beginning Check Book Balance.....$79,138.87
May Bank Statement Activity
Deposits.....................$1,318.16
Interest Earned.................$48.16
Checks Cleared..............$26,010.78
05/31/08 Bank Statement Balance...$58,892.44
Less 6 Outstanding Check.....$17,403.23
Ending Check Book Balance......1,489.21
High Yield Account Beginning Balance...$83,811.48
Interest Earned.............................$177.96
Debits/Transfers..............................$0.00
Ending Balance...........................$83,989.44
Total all Accounts......................$125,478.65Break Down of High Yield Account
General Fund.........$9,383.10
Machinery Fund...$27,974.46
Comp Plan Fund..$15,245.88
Building Fund.....$31,386.00The Treasurer's report was approved as read on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - there is some beaver activity on Venison Creek near the Hemlock Haven culverts; pot holes and shoulder damage from the winter have been repaired; mowing of town roads has started; the location of the salt-sand shed has been staked out; installation of road signs for access roads will take place this month.
The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN committee will be working on a map showing the location of resorts and zoning districts.
The Clerk presented 18 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS with no changes. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve all 18 liquor license renewals from the period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented 65 BARENDER LICENSES; 4 applicants had felonies; Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve 61 bartender license from the period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 and deny the 4 with felonies; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The ASSESSOR CONTRACT for a yearly maintenance fee and re-evaluation were discussed. Len Eckerly suggested a maintenance fee of $13,000 and re-evaluation fee of $40,000. Lee Wilmsen suggested $12,500 and $41,000. Assessor Doug Kurtzweil felt the re-val fee was thin and thought $47,000 would be a more reasonable figure. He went on to explain how he goes to all required Board of Review meetings and that he inspects ALL residences, not just a few as some Assessors do. Doug also requested a 25% down payment in December of this year. Len Eckerly made a motion to contract with Doug Kurtzweil $48,000 for a re-evaluation and maintenance fee in 2009 and $12,000 for a maintenance fee in 2010 and to pay an advance of 25% in December 2008 if the work is progressing to the Boards satisfaction; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented the Board with TOWN HALL AND GARAGE MAINENANCE PROJECTS for the Town employee. The Board will check the list and request the work as needed.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13222 thru #13250 was given for a total expenditureof $34,445.62. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen;all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
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Minutes of July, 2008[return to archive listing]MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - July 9, 2008
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the June Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved as read on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER REPORT
05/31/08 Bank Statement Balance..$58,892.44
Less 6 Outstanding Checks ............$17,403.23
Beginning Check Book Balance......$41,489.21
June Bank Statement Activity
Deposits.........................................$28,907.93
Interest Earned......................................$36.27
Checks Cleared..............................$23,658.55
06/30/08 Bank Statement Balance...$64,178.09
Less 6 Outstanding Check....................$882.14
Ending Check Book Balance...........$63,295.95
High Yield Account Beginning Balance...$83,989.44
Interest Earned...........................................$150.28
Debits/Transfers.......................................17,136.61
Ending Balance......................................$67,003.11
Total all Accounts................................$130,299.06Break Down of High Yield Account
General Fund.........$9,533.68
Machinery Fund...$27,974.46
Comp Plan Fund..$13,809.27
Building Fund.....$15,686.00The Treasurer's report was approved as read by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - Paul Petit from Winter has been called to trap beaver at Hemlock haven Road; the brusher part of the Tractor is inoperable due to a broken part, however, the mower still works and the mowing continues; all missing road and access road signs have been put in place; clearing behind the Town hall for the salt/sand shed is completed. Also, laying of gravel and 1 ½" size rock is done.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - Len said a letter was sent to the Sawyer County Highway Commissioner, Gary Geddart, from the Lake Chippewa Flowage Resort Association asking that the County consider a recreational expansion of the "CC" bridge near The Landing to include a biking/walking shoulder to accommodate the current and future needs of the population using this area. The Board felt the Town of Hunter should also send a letter in support of this action.
ZONING - a Conditional Use application was presented for Michael Whetstone for exceeding 15% impervious surface to approximately 18% by the construction of a replacement dwelling and garage. Five out of 8 opinion letters were returned with no objections. Matt Wielgot explained that a survey was done on the lot and only 1200 square feet of the impervious surface of the whole lot drains towards the lake; all the rest of the surface drains away from the lake which would leech back into the ground before entering the water. They are basically trying to alleviate cutting part of the paved driveway out. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Application for Michael Whetstone; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Judy and Don Robinson submitted a change of Zone District Application from RR1 to RR2 for the location and operation of a campground. The 40 acres north of the parcel is already zoned RR2. They also submitted a Conditional Use Application for the operation of the campground. There was a total of 12 opinion letters sent out; 5 were returned for the Zone change and 9 returned for the Conditional Use all with objections and 14 letters of objection from other Town of Hunter residents; and the Chippewa Flowage Property Owners sent a letter stating by unanimous vote, they vigorously oppose the applications. Don Robinson presented his plans for the property and stated that he is only asking for 20 camp sites. There was a large audience at the meeting and all but 2 people were not in favor of either application. Some of the reasons are because the campground would be in the middle of a residential area, there is no room for expansion of the boat landing, increase in garbage, over crowding of Glover Lake and de-valuation of land values. Don feels that most people are against a life style, which is camping, and he has no plans to use Glover Lake. After much discussion Lee Wilmsen said he agrees with most of the opinions stated, but we are not zoning the person but we are zoning the property and Don may want 20 sites now, but if the property was sold the new owner could expand up to 15 sites per acre. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to deny the Robinson Zone District Application from RR1 to RR2; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Len Eckerly made a motion to deny the Robinson Conditional Use Application for the location/operation of a campground; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.A motion was made to grant BARTENDER LICENSES TO DANIEL MEDINA AND TERRI BOSMAN by Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk asked the Board to reconsider giving a BARTENDER LICENSE TO DAWN AKINS due to the fact that she was not charged with a felony as it was reduced to a misdemeanor. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to grant Dawn Akins a bartender license;2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
A letter was sent from Attorney David Siegler asking the Town permission to install a WATER MAIN IN NEW POST. Lee Wilmsen prepared a letter stating we would grant the request under 3 conditions. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to send the letter; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Treasurer said there are THREE TRIBAL MEMBERS residents that PAID PROPERTY TAXES this year that did not have to because of the 1854 Treaty. Sawyer County recommended that we send the funds back and they will adjust our August Settlement with them and the school districts. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to refund a total of $1,685.93 to the 3 Tribal Members that paid the 2007 taxes; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13251 thru #13281 was given for a total expenditure of $8,841.57. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
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Minutes of Aug., 2008MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - August 13, 2008
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the July Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved as read on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the July 23,2008 Bid Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the July 26, 2008 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor motion carried.
The TREASURER REPORT
06/30/08 Bank Statement Balance..$64,178.09
Less 6 Outstanding Checks ............$882.14
Beginning Check Book Balance......$63,295.98
July Bank Statement Activity
Deposits.........................................$15,239.71
Interest Earned......................................$65.23
Checks Cleared..............................$25,045.70
07/31/08 Bank Statement Balance...$64,178.09
Less 4 Outstanding Check....................$871.47
Ending Check Book Balance...........$73,177.84
High Yield Account Beginning Balance...$67,003.11
Interest Earned...........................................$142.26
Ending Balance......................................$83,811.48
Total all Accounts................................$140,323.21Break Down of High Yield Account
General Fund.........$9,675.64
Machinery Fund...$27,974.46
Comp Plan Fund..$13,809.27
Building Fund.....$15,686.00The Treasurer's report was approved as read by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - summer mowing is complete; the brusher has been repaired and some brushing of roads is in progress; the salt/sand shed is up with just the black top to be laid for flooring; ditching and a layer of gravel has been put on Oak Road.
The COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING committee is working on the final transportation and utilities draft.
ZONING - Jack Harris has been cleared of all violations from the DNR. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Jack Harris 3 year Conditional Use Permit #02-023 for the location/operation of a non-metallic mineral extraction; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Ralph Thompson from Rural Insurance presented the Board with an INSURANCE PLAN AND BID for all vehicles, general liability, public official liability and workers compensation. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept Rural Insurance as policy holder for the Town of Hunter; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TOWN BUDGET was reviewed and it was decided that we will have to make some monetary adjustments between accounts later this year.
The SNOWPLOW CONTRACT was reviewed. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to increase the yearly plowing fee from $100 to $120; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
A NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS AND ORDERS was received from the Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce for the sand/salt building. We are required to paint a loading limit line on the side walls and cover the holes left by form connectors.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13282 thru #13316 was given for a total expenditure of $42,422.76. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing]
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Minutes of Sept., 2008
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - September 10, 2008
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members except the Treasurer were present. The minutes of the August Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
No TREASURER'S REPORT
ROAD REPORT - fall mowing of Town roads has begun; the county completed blacktopping five large areas on the Town roads; a load limit stripe has been painted in the sand/salt shed and all metal bolts have been caulked; Oak Road has been pulverized. Lee said the speed limit sign on the Twin Bay Road is blocked by foliage.
A new Ordinance was written to replace No. 90-02 to update the wording for Treland's Slow-no-Wake and Swim buoys application from 1990. The WI DNR sent a new application to be signed and returned with the updated ordinance. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the replacement SLOW NO WAKE AREA ORDINANCE NO. 2008-02; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The IRS increased allowable mileage rates through December 31, 2008 to 58.5 cents and the Clerk asked the Board to consider raising the Town rate. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to INCREASE MILEAGE RATES from 50.5 cents to 58 cents; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The BUDGET MEETING was set for October 21, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
The EMPLOYEE REVIEW DATE was set for October 15, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
Lee Wilmsen pointed out that our Town roads are not open to ATV travel, so the consideration to install a CULVERT AT BADAGLIACCO'S DRIVEWAY is not necessary.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13317 thru #13351 was given for a total expenditure of $17,004.26. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - September 17, 2008
The Special Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of appointing a temporary Treasurer until the 2009 Elections. Since Jackie Eckerly was one of the choices, Len Eckerly, recused himself from the meeting. Kay Ryan also said she would consider the job. After some discussion, Lee Wilmsen made a motion to appoint Jackie Eckerly as Treasurer; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - September 27, 2008
The Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 12:00 noon; all members except the Treasurer were present. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the ten parcels owned by Native Americans that are now tax exempt because of the Treaty of 1854. Sawyer County said that in order to receive any charge backs from the taxing jurisdictions, we would have to submit form PC-201 for each parcel by October 1, 2008. These forms are used for rescinded or refunded taxes. Len Eckerly made a motion to submit rescinded tax forms #PC-201 to the State for the ten tax exempt parcels; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - September 30, 2008
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The Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 5:00 p.m.; all members were present. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Town of Hunter bank account balances and to apply for a loan if necessary. After reviewing the current and future bills and the income we will be receiving by year end, it was decided that we do not need a loan at this time. However, it still may be necessary to move some fund accounts into our general checking account to meet our monetary obligations. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
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Minutes of Oct., 2008 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - October 8, 2008Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the September Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the September 17, 2008 Special Meeting were read and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the September 27, 2008 Special Meeting were read and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the September 30, 2008 Special Meeting were read and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Jackie Eckerly as follows:
$75,902.61 - 8/31/08 Bank Statment Balance
$ 2,946.99 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$72,955.62 - Beginning Check Book BalanceSeptember Bank Statement Activity
$15,624.44 - Deposits
$69.45 - Interest Earned
$17,098.88 - Less Check Cleared
$74,497.62 - 09/30/08 Bank Statement Balance
$2,347.65 - Less 6 Outstanding Checks
$72,149.97 - Ending Check Book Balance
$62,287.94 - Hi Yield Account Beginning Balance
$137.42 - Interest Earned
$1,366.00 - Debits/Transfers
$66,059.36 - Ending Bank Statement BalanceFund Accounts
$9,955.63 - General Fund
$27,974.46 - Machinery Fund
$13,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
$15,000.00 - Re-Evaluation Fund
The Treasurer's report was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.ZONING - Sawyer County Zoning submitted text amendment changes for Section 17.8 F-1 to include a Conditional Use Permit as an allowable permit for year-round or seasonal dwellings for certain recreational activities in a Forestry One District. Text amendment change for Section 18.5 to make dwelling square footage requirements uniform for all districts. And a text amendment for Sections 18.5 & 18.6 that will give people the opportunity to apply for a conditional use permit allowing for the construction of a dwelling smaller than minimum ordinance requirements. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve text amendment change to the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance Section 17 F-1; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve text amendment change to the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance Section 18.5; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve text amendment change to Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance Section 18.6; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - reconstruction of Oak Road is complete; the salt/sand shed floor has been black topped; fall mowing is almost complete; the annual local road certification or transportation aids has been completed; Jack Harris, Gary Harris and Carl Stone are available to plow this year; inspection of driveways for snowplowing is in progress.
The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - Sheldon Johnson discussed how the Town map should be broken down into the different classifications of use. Len Eckerly asked Sheldon when we should pay for the Comprehensive Plan contract; he said the County would let us know. The County does not know at this time.
The Clerk asked the Board for input to the ANNUAL TAX PAYER LETTER by the November meeting.
We have 86 SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS to date. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the 86 contracts on the condition they pass the driveway inspection; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13352 thru #13386 was given for a total expenditure of $75,447.24. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing]
Meeting Minutes..........
Minutes of Nov., 2008 ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING - November 12, 2008
The Annual Budget meeting was called to order by Chairman Len Eckerly at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the 2007 Annual Budget meeting and Special Town Meeting of Electors were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gerry Brodsky; 2nd Judy Brodsky; all in favor, motion carried. The 2009 proposed budget was presented by the Clerk. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. on a motion from Norry Wilkosek; 2nd Gerry Brodsky; all in favor, motion carried.THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF ELECTORS was called to order at 7:13 p.m. by Chairman Len Eckerly. The 2009 highway expenditures in the amount of $130,575 was discussed. A suggested salary compensatio was presented by the Clerk. Gerry Brodsky made a motion to increase the Chairman and Treasurer salary from $6,072 to $6,504; the supervisors from $4,039 to $4,500 and the Clerk from $9,438 to $12,000 beginning April 1, 2009; 2nd Judy Brodsky. The Clerk asked the Towns People to allow the Board to move enough funds from the highway expenses to the board salary accounts to cover the increases. Gerry Brodsky made a motion to move funds from the Highway Expenses to the Board Salary Expenses; 2nd Norry Wilkosek; all in favor; motion carried. Gerry Brodsky made a motion to accept the 2008 Tax Levy to be paid in 2009 in the amount of $96,442; 2nd Judy Brodsky; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. on a motion from Norry Wilkosek; 2nd Doug Kurtzweil; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
THE FOLLOWING MINUTES WILL BE APPROVED AT THE NEXT TOWN MEETING
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - November 12, 2008
Chairman Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the October 8, 2008 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Minutes of the October 17, 2008 Special Meeting were read and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Jackie Eckerly as follows:
$ 74,497.62 - 9/30/08 Bank Statment Balance
$ 2,347.65 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$ 72,149.97 - Beginning Check Book BalanceOctober Bank Statement Activity
$ 55,538.87 - Deposits
$ 27,974.46 - Transfer from Hi Yield Account $ 50.20 - Interest Earned
$105,237.43 - Less Check Cleared
$ 52,823.72 - 10/31/08 Bank Statement Balance
$ 3,327.68 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$ 49,496.04 - Ending Check Book Balance
$ 66,059.36 - Hi Yield Account Beginning Balance
$ 123.02 - Interest Earned
$ 27,974.46 - Transfer to Checking Account
$ 38,207.92 - Ending Bank Statement Balance
$87,703.96 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
[return to archive listing] Minutes of Dec., 2008
$ 10,078.65 - General Fund
$ 15,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 13,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
The Treasurer's report was approved as read by Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - fall mowing is complete; over 170 driveways have been inspected; the older Ford truck will be taken to Timber Ford for repairs; beaver are active on Hemlock Haven Rd. and Paul Petit continues to trap.
The ANNUAL LETTER TAX PAYERS was reviewed and approved on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
An additional 92 SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS were approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. There are now a total of 178 contracts.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to ADOPT THE 2009 BUDGET with board salary adjustments; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly will pursue the cost of 10 yards of sand/salt before year end.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13387 through #13432 was given for a total expenditure of $49,913.68. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk(b)MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - December 10, 2008 Less 5 Outstanding Checks $ 3,327.68
Beginning Check Book Balance $49,496.04
November Bank Statement Activity
Deposits $11,753.56
Interest Earned $ 40.25
Checks Cleared $19,804.02
11/30/08 Bank Statement Balance $44,813.51
Less 5 Outstanding Checks $ 1,787.01
Ending Check Book Balance $43,026.50
High Yield Account Beginning Balance $38,207.92
General Fund $10,157.16
Interest Earned $ 78.51
Comp Plan Fund $13,129.27
Debits/Transfers $ .00
Revaluation Fund $15,000.00
Ending Bank Statement Balance $38,286.43
Total all Accounts $81,312.93
The Treasurer's report was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. (B)ZONING(/B) - Sawyer County Zoning requested Towns to give their opinion on possibly allowing small storage buildings on vacant camping properties. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to allow a single small storage building not larger than 100 square feet on a camping lot as long as the County requires a permit; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; opposed Len Eckerly. Sawyer County Zoning also requested Towns to give their opinion on allowing for the raising of chickens on properties in residential zone districts. Currently the only properties on which chickens can "legally" be raised are those properties in the Ag One and Ag Two zone districts. Len Eckerly made a motion to prohibit raising of chickens in all residential zone districts; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; apposed Gene Mittlestadt. (B)ROAD REPORT(/B) - RJ's Construction did some damage on Flowage Road while putting in a water main system in New Post. They will fix the damage in the Spring. A letter was written to the Town of Ojibwa concerning possible damage on their road during plowing. Tom Helsing called and it was decided to meet on Flowage Road in the Spring to go over the problem areas. We received approximately 120 yards of salt/sand mix some of which has been spread on intersections and hills. The roads have been plowed a couple of times. The (B)COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE(/B) is making progress. Sawyer County Zoning Clerk Kris Mayberry sent a letter requesting that we pay half of the Comprehensive Plan contract by 12/31/08 in the amount of $6,000. The Treasurer said there were 3 new SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS. A previously approved contract will be returned because of a dog run in the way and not much room to maneuver the equipment. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve 3 additional contracts for a total of 181; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Jackie Eckerly is actively trying to collect the (B)PAST DUE DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.(/B) Lee Wilmsen said the Town of Bass Lake passed on Ordinance that the trailer park owners must collect Personal Property taxes. The Board decided that Len and Lee will contact each individual in person if they do not respond to Jackie's letters. Wayne Giest of Winter told Len Eckerly that they will (B)GRADE HEMLOCK AND EAST FORK ROADS(/B) when we want. It was agreed to do our portion the same time they do theirs. Waste Management called Len to talk about the new HAULING CONTRACT for next year. We will put a bid notice in the paper before our contract is up in June and also call Allied Waste and ask for a bid from them. Jeff Schneider, Vice President of the Osprey Lake Properties Owners Association, was present and asked the Town Board to consider writing an ordinance restricting "time of day" for water sport activities such as skiing, tubing, jet skiing etc. to reduce user conflict and safety hazard. The Osprey Association voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance and the Town of Hayward agreed to adopt an ordinance for their portion of Osprey Lake. We agreed to put this item on our February agenda. (B)APPROVAL OF CHECKS(/B) #13433 thru #13468 was given for a total expenditure of $19,074.75. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Jan., 2009 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - January 14, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.; all members present. The Clerk read the minutes of the December 2008 Board meeting and was amended to say that Len Eckerly and not Lee Wilmsen stated that the Town of Bass Lake had passed an ordinance that trailer park owners must collect personal property taxes. Also, that Len and Lee will contact the Trailer park owners regarding delinquent personal property taxes. The minutes were approved as amended by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Since the December meeting Lee found out that service contracts, such as garbage haulers, do not have to be posted in the newspaper to obtain bids.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Jackie Eckerly as follows:
$ 44,813.51 - 11/30/08 Bank Statment Balance
$ 1,787.01 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$ 43,026.50 - Beginning Check Book BalanceDecember Bank Statement Activity
$ 6,256.28 - Deposits
$ 18,000.00 - Transfer In from MMDA
$ 32.25 - Interest Earned
$ 31,792.86 - Less Check Cleared
$ 37,309.18 - 12/31/08 Bank Statement Balance
$ 2,185.23 - Less 6 Outstanding Checks
$ 35,123.95 - Ending Check Book Balance
$ 38,286.43 - Money Market Account Beginning Balance
$ 98.18 - Interest Earned
$331,920.82 - Deposits
$ 18,021.10 - Debits/Transfers Out
$352,284.33 - Ending Bank Statement Balance
$387,408.28 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 10,234.24 - General Fund
$ 3,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 7,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
$331,920.82 - Tax CollectionsGene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve the Treasurers report; 2nd Lee Wilmsin; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - there has been several repairs to the International; the Ford snow plow had to be replaced; Town roads had to be plowed several times due to heavy snow fall.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - target dates have been set up to August 2009. In April the Comprehensive Plan Commission will be picked by the Comprehensive Plan Board and then elected by the Town Board. Len Eckerly feels they are on target for meeting the 2010 dead line.
Five new SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS were received and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. We now have a total of 187.
Two representatives from Waste Management were present and discussed their SERVICE CONTRACT renewal. They currently charge $738.12 for trash pick up and $132.90 for recycling. The Board will continue discussing contract options with Allied Waste in February.
The Clerk informed the Board that there are POSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SLOW-NO- WAKE BUOYS. The Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 5.15 states a sign must be posted at public landings that says there is a Local Ordinance in place for watercraft restrictions. Or a map may be posted showing those areas with local restrictions. The Clerk will check on the exact wording for the signs.
Troy Kadlecek of TAK Inspectors, our current BUILDING INSPECTOR, sent a letter requesting that we pass an ordinance for UNIFORM DWELLING CODE enforcement. He also sent a contract for the Board to sign to keep him on as our building inspector. In 2004 the Town Board did not pass the UDC enforcement so the State of Wisconsin appointed TAK to the Town of Hunter. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to allow the State of Wisconsin to continue handling the UDC program and assign an inspector for the Town of Hunter; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk informed the Board that WISPECT of Ladysmith, WI has been assigned in place of TAK Inspectors.
ORDER OF NAMES were picked for the April 7 election. For Chairman Len Eckerly is first followed by Peter Simpson and for Treasurer, Wanda Schnitger is first followed by Cindy Gutsch.
The Clerk presented an Ordinance allowing the payment of bills in between Board meetings. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve ORDINANCE NO. 2009-01, Alternative Claims Procedure; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13470 to #13512 was given for a total expenditure of $19,364.24. The meeting w as adjourned at 8:10 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Feb., 2009
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - February 11, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. Jerry Wright, candidate for Sawyer County Judge, spoke to the Board and audience members. He opened his presentation with questions and proceeded to explain some issues he will be addressing if elected. The minutes of the January 14, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Jackie Eckerly as follows: $ 37,309.18 - 12/31/08 Bank Statement Balance
$ 2,185.23 - Less 6 Outstanding Checks
$ 35,123.85 - Beginning Check Book Balance
January Bank Statement Activity
$ 22,445.15 - Deposits
$ 30.40 - Interest Earned
$ 20,595.40 - Checks Cleared
$ 39,189.33 - 01/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 746.30 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$ 38,443.03 - Ending Check Book Balance
$ 352,284.33 - High Yield Account Beginning Balance
The Treasurer's report was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. ROAD REPORT - the salt/sand we received from the county has too much clay and does not fall into the auger properly making it 4 to 5 times longer to spread. The County has changed suppliers for future deliveries. The back plate on the sander has been replaced; some repairs to the 2006 Ford have been done. Do to slippery conditions roads have been heavily salt/sanded. ZONING - Sawyer County Zoning is considering revising Section 5.0 Signs, of the Zoning Ordinance and asked the Town Board to comment on the current ordinance and voice any concerns they may have regarding signs and billboards in general. The Board did not have any comments to summit at this time. Sawyer County Zoning submitted a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 10.0 Nonconforming Uses. The purpose of the amendment is to create an additional subsection (10.3 Restoration of Certain Nonconforming Structures) that will reference two critical State statutory requirements. Lee made motion to deny the amendment to Section 10.0 Non-conforming uses of the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance unless they grandfather in the currently erected signs; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Board completed a Zoning Department survey that evaluates the Department's services and staffing.The Clerk presented the Osprey Lake ordinance restricting jet skiing and water skiing form 5:00 p.m.to 10:00 a.m. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to adopt ORDINANCE NO 2009-02 WATER ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS FOR OSPREY LAKE; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Jeff Schneider reported that after the Towns of Hunter, Hayward and Round Lake adopt this ordinance, it must be presented to the DNR and complete a condition report as to why this ordinance is necessary. Kathy McCoy from the Town of Round Lake agreed to prepare the report. The Spring election is April 7 and the new Board term starts at 12:01 a.m. April 4, so the BOARD MEETING was moved from April 8 to April 15, 2009. The 2008 CASH AUDIT was discussed and approved on a motion form Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk also gave the Board a copy of the 2008 Annual Financial Report that is submitted to the State of Wisconsin along with Schedule C. HAULING CONTRACTS were again discussed and Lee Wilmsen prepared a comparison between Waste Management and Allied Waste. Allied's yearly fee would be $3,361 lower then Waste Management and the Spring Clean up would be $250 lower then Waste Management. Lee talked to Round Lake and they have not had any problems with Allied Waste. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve signing a 3 year contract with Allied Waste; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Doug Kurtzweil asked the Town to look into purchasing a wireless router for lap top users. Len Eckerly will look into it. Tom Sadlicki donated a piece of land to the State which will be taken off our tax role. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13387 through 13432 was given for a total expenditure of $49,913.68. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Mar., 2009 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - March 11, 2009
$ 11,265.40 - General Fund
$ 1,031.16 - Interest Earned
$ 3,000.00 - Re-Valuation Fund
$ 748,618.54 - Deposits
$ 7,129.27 - Comp Plan Fund
$ 321,875.62 - Debits
$1,076,488.33 - Taxes
$ 780,058.41 - Ending Bank Statement Balance
$ 818,501.44 - Total all Accounts
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all except Lee Wilmsen were present.The minutes of the February 11, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Jackie Eckerly as follows:
$ 39,189.33 - 01/31/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 746.30 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$ 38,443.03 - 02/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceFebuary Bank Statement Activity
$ 984.02 - Deposits
$ 15.44 - Interest Earned
$ 33,615.43 - Less Check Cleared
$ 6,573.36 - 02/28/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 794.88 - Less 10 Outstanding Checks
$ 5,781.48 - 02/28/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$780,058.41 - 02/01/09 Money Market Account Beginning Balance
$ 1,162.38 - Interest Earned
$291,741.44 - Deposits
$998,903.70 - Debits/Transfers Out
$ 74,058.53 - 02/28/09 Ending Bank Statement Balance
$80,631.89 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 12,427.78 - General Fund
$ 3,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 7,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
$ 851.67 - Overpaid Taxes and Dog Licenses
$ 50,643.87 - Tax CollectionsThe TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as read from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - bearings holding the hydraulic pump shaft on the International had to be replaced; we received approximately 96 yards of a much better mix of salt/sand; there are problems starting the 2006 Ford when temperatures are below zero; the End Loader mounting frame was repaired; we will put on weight restrictions when the County does.
Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve the ROUND LAKE FIRE CONTRACT from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 in the amount of $7,000; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Doug Kurtzweil reminded us that Board of Review won't be until September. He also reminded us that we will have to open the Board of Review this Spring and then close it to re- convene in September.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #13555 to #13601 was given for a total expenditure of 43,170.61. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - March 23, 2009
The Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 5:00 p.m.; Gene Mittlestadt present. The LCO Fire Contract was discussed and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt for the amount of $4,635.00 for the period of April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010; 2nd Len Eckerly; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; motion carried. Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - April 6, 2009
The Special meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 6:30 p.m. Gene Mittlestadt present.
The clerk presented a new liquor license. A liquor license for Thomas Off, dba Skilley's Bar was approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; motion carried.
The road tour date was set for April 9, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - April 9, 2009
The Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 7:30 a.m.; Gene Mittlestadt and Doug Boer were also present. The purpose of the meeting was to conduct the annual road tour. The road tour commenced at 7:45 p.m. and ended at the Town Hall at 1:50 p.m. to discuss the following 2009 road projects:1. 4 trees on World's End Road to be taken down
2. 2 trees on Kelsey Road to be taken down
3. Crack Sealing for the following:a. River Road from 'B' to the 'T' intersection - 115 cracks
b. Sandy Point Road from the hill by Simpson's home to the end of the road - 120 cracks
c. Dun Rovin Road - 25 cracks4. Will talk to Winter Chairman, Wayne Geist, regarding gravel for Hemlock Haven Road
5. 4 or 5 loads of gravel on East Fork Road
6. Grade all gravel roads8. Talk with Tom Helsing about their section of Flowage Road The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Leonard Eckerly, Chairman [return to archive listing] Minutes of Apr., 2009 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - April 15, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the March 11, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Minutes of Special Meetings held on March 23, April 6, and April 9, 2009 were approved as read from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Cindy Gutsch as follows:
$ 6,573.36 - 02/28/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 791.88 - Less 11 Outstanding Checks
$ 5,781.48 - 03/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceMarch Bank Statement Activity
$ 8,729.20 - Deposits
$50,644.81 - Transfer In $ 23.73 - Interest Earned
$27,793.04 - Less Check Cleared
$38,178.06 - 03/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 5,487.97 - Less 6 Outstanding Checks
$32,690.09 - 03/31/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$74,058.53 - 03/01/09 Money Market Account Beginning Balance
$ 54.23 - Interest Earned
$291,741.44 - Deposits
$50,644.81 - Debits/Transfers Out
$23,467.95 - 03/31/09 Ending Bank Statement Balance
$56,158.04 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$13,338.68 - General Fund
$ 3,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 7,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - the weight limit restrictions went into affect on March 17; we are getting a repair estimate for the tail gate release lever on the 2006 Ford from Monroe Truck; the beaver are again active on the Hemlock Haven culverts.
The ROAD PROJECTS from the road tour were approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly recommended Chuck Block, Cheryl Treland, Doug Kurtzweil, Steve George and Leonard Eckerly as the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMISSION MEMBERS and were approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Len said there will be an Ordinance prepared in May or June authorizing the Board to appoint a Planning Commission.
The Clerk presented the Board with a BID REQUEST as suggested by the Wisconsin Towns Association. Some of the suggested entries is to ask for a Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the project or notify the owner of errors in the contract. The Board will consider using some of the wording in our next published bid.
The Wisconsin Towns Association asked that each town pass a Resolution opposing the changes to the prevailing wage law applicable to any public work contract over $2,000 that Governor Doyle included in the state budget proposal, AB75. Currently the prevailing wage requirements only apply to multiple trade public works projects over $234,000 and single public works projects over $48,000. They feel this should be voted upon as an individual bill and not included in the State budget. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-01 Opposing Changes to Wisconsin Prevailing Wage law; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The BOARD OF REVIEW will be opened on May 13, 2009 at 6:25 p.m. and adjourned to a later date.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13602 through #13643 was given for a total expenditure of $19,338.02. The meeting was adjourned at p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of May., 2009 Chairman Len Eckerly called the Board of Review meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. Doug Kurtzweil said since he is doing a complete revaluation of the Town the Assessment role is not complete so the Board of Review was adjourned until until September 2009.
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - May 13, 2009Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.
The minutes of the April 15, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved with an amendment stating that the Comprehensive Committee will come up a Plan ordinance for Town Board approval, on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Cindy Gutsch as follows:
$38,178.06 - 03/31/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 5,487.97 - Less 6 Outstanding Checks
$32,690.09 - 04/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceApril Bank Statement Activity
$20,150.82 - Deposits
$ 27.96 - Interest Earned
$18,318.29 - Less Check Cleared
$40,038.55 - 04/30/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 4,105.50 - Less 8 Outstanding Checks
$35,933.05 - 03/31/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$23,467.95 - 03/31/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 33.75 - Interest Earned
$23,501.70 - 04/30/09 Bank Statement Balance
$59,434.75 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$13,372.43 - General Fund
$ 3,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 7,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - Paul Petit trapped a large beaver near the Hemlock Haven culverts; bear have gotten into the temporary dumpster 4 separate times; snow plows and salt/sand have been removed from all trucks; weight limit restrictions have been removed as of May 1; all gravel roads have been graded; 2006 Ford tailgate repair to cost approximately $650.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13644 through #13670 was given for a total expenditure of $13,337.50. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of June, 2009
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - June 10, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the May 13, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsin; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Cindy Gutsch as follows:
$40,038.55 - 04/30/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 4,105.50 - Less 8 Outstanding Checks
$35,933.05 - 05/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceMay Bank Statement Activity
$ 6,453.36 - Deposits
$ 23.98 - Interest Earned
$14,005.66 - Less Check Cleared
$32,510.23 - 05/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 936.77 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$31,573.46 - 05/31/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$23,501.70 - 04/30/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 34.93 - Interest Earned
$23,536.63 - 05/01/09 Bank Statement Balance
$55,110.09 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$13,407.36 - General Fund
$ 3,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 7,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - mowing of Town roads has started; shoulder damage from this past winter has been repaired and pot holes are being filled in; the tail gate and strobe light has been repaired on the 2006 Ford; fire alarms have been installed in the Town hall and garage.
Len Eckerly presented the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE to the Board. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to table approving the ordinance until the July Board meeting to review the wording for a 45 day filing rule. In order to replace Chuck Block, the Planning Commission asked the Tribal Board to recommend someone to serve on the Board and they suggested gaiashkibos. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to accept gaiashkibos as a Planning Commission member and Gary Clause as an alternate member; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
COMPENSATION FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS was discussed. Lee made a motion to pay the commission members $25 per month for any number of meetings in a given month and for the secretary $50 per month for any number of meetings in a given month; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
GRAVEL BIDS for Hemlock Haven Road were opened and discussed. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept the Johnson Crushing & Trucking bid for $8,898 on the condition they follow our specifications as stated in the newspaper bid request that says there should be 3" of thickness before compaction for a total of 915 cubic yards. If specifications do not meet our standards the next lowest bid will be accepted; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Denied bids were from R&P Earth and Jim Miller Excavating.
The Clerk presented 19 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS. Dun Rovin's Agent is no longer living in Hayward; all other renewals were okay. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve all liquor license renewals with the exception of Dun Rovin. They will be approved when they assign a proper Agent; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented 64 BARTENDER LICENSE and all were approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The COMPUTER used by Doug Boer was replaced because it was very slow. The Clerk will test the old computer at home and then the Board will decide how to dispose of it.
The Clerk made a suggestion for the Comprehensive Plan Ordinance wording and the earlier motion to table approving the ordinance was rescinded on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept Ordinance No. 2009-03 Comprehensive Plan as written; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Budget was reviewed.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13671 through #13700 was given for a total expenditure of $11,097.88. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. [return to archive listing] Minutes of July, 2009
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - July 8, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members except the Treasurer were present.The minutes of the June 10, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Clerk as follows:
$32,510.23 - 05/31/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 936.77 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$31,573.46 - 06/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceJune Bank Statement Activity
$ 7,074.30 - Deposits
$ 18.85 - Interest Earned
$11,378.80 - Less Check Cleared
$28,224.58 - 05/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 1,006.75 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$27,217.83 - 05/31/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$23,536.63 - 05/31/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 34.86 - Interest Earned
$23,570.49 - 06/01/09 Bank Statement Balance
$50,788.32 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 3,441.22 - General Fund
$13,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 7,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - mowing of Town roads continues; the State mandated road rating has been started and must be completed by December 15th; the rear air brake canisters on the International has been replaced; there is no beaver activity at the Hemlock Haven Road culverts.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - the amendment to Ordinance No. 2009-03 was tabled until Len Eckerly checks with the County for the time frame of sending zoning changes.
Steve George presented the Comprehensive Plan Draft for Town Board approval. He said the Comprehensive Plan Committee has been meeting for 3 years to get to the point they are at now. Special recognition went to Paul Ryan, Sheldon Johnson, Len and Jackie Eckerly for their dedication and work. A discussion of the draft followed Steve's presentation. The informational meeting will be held at the Town Hall on August 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will held at the Town Hall on September 23, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at which time the Commission will hear testimony and will take the public input into consideration and present any changes to the Town Board for final approval. Lee Wilmsen asked that the Commission send a post card to all Town of Hunter residents advising them of the meetings and to let them know where they can obtain a copy of the Plan.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept the Comprehensive Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-01; 2nd Len Eckerly; nay Gene Mittlestadt.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion remove Gary Clause as an alternate Comprehensive Planning Commission member do to the fact he is not a Town of Hunter resident; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented an AGENT CHANGE FOR DUN ROVIN LODGE from Edward Golom to Michael Golom and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the DUN ROVIN LODGE LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL for the period ending June 30, 2010; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Lee Wilmsen drafted a letter to send to trailer park owners regarding paying of PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES. The letter will be typed and discussed at the August meeting along with a letter to the trailer owners.
The Clerk presented the OSPREY LAKE ORDINANCE NO 2009-02 REPLACEMENT DRAFT and a condition report draft, written by Kathy McCoy, for water activity on the lake. These two items must be sent to the DNR for approval before the Town can approve the ordinance. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2009-02 draft and condition report draft; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13701 through #13729 was given for a total expenditure of $16,512.01. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. [return to archive listing] Minutes of August, 2009
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - August 12, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present except the Clerk.The minutes of the July 8, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Treasurer and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsin; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by Cindy Gutsch as follows:
$28,224.58 - 06/30/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 1,006.75 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$27,217.83 - 07/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceJuly Bank Statement Activity
$43,185.38 - Deposits
$ 27.13 - Interest Earned
$13,881.90 - Less Checks Cleared
$57,555.19 - 07/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 105.00 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$57,450.19 - 07/31/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$23,570.49 - 06/30/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 35.03 - Interest Earned
$23,605.52 - 07/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$81,055.71 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 3,476.25 - General Fund
$13,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 7,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - 3 inches of gravel have been placed on Hemlock Haven Road; the first mowing of all town roads has been completed; we are still in the process of rating town roads; brushing on some roads is in progress.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN- Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to remove gaiashkibos from the Planning Commission; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to replace gaiashkibos with Mic Isham for the Planning Commission; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
SNOWPLOW CONTRACT - the snowplow policy was discussed and appropriate changes were made. Lee made a motion to accept the 2009-2010 Snowplow Policy; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The snowplow contract was discussed and it was agreed to keep the plowing fee $120. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the snowplow contract with changes discussed; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Some of the Twin Bay residents were present to discuss the CONSTUCTION OF TWIN BAY ROAD. Len discussed 3 options which were: the Town will turn the road back to the responsibility of the residence living on the road; construct 22 feet from the center line of the road; go ahead with the proper construction of 33 feet from the center of the road. Gene said the shoulder could only be a foot on each side and further ditching would cause a problem. Lee Wilmsen suggested a 3 foot shoulder and a 4 foot ditch. Several of the towns people made comments and it was agreed that they do not want it blacktopped and just continue brushing as usual.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13730 through #13762 was given for a total expenditure of $43,248.20. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
/s/Cindy Gutsch, Treasurer [return to archive listing] Minutes of September, 2009
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - September 9, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the August 12, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerj and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$57,555.19 - 07/31/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 105.00 - Less 42 Outstanding Checks
$57,750.19 - 08/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceAugust Bank Statement Activity
$41,615.64 - Deposits
$ 27.27 - Interest Earned
$45,557.16 - Less Checks Cleared
$53,660.94 - 08/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 4,911.00 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$48,749.94 - 08/31/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$23,605.52 - 07/31/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 35.08 - Interest Earned
$23,640.60 - 08/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$72,390.54 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 3,511.33 - General Fund
$13,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 7,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - all town roads are rated and the computer updates are in progress; requirements for new retro reflectivity road signs were established in January 2008 and should be in place by January 2012. Retro reflectivity gives the ability to see road signs clearly up to 100 feet away. Inventory of our signs is in progress; the back portion of Twin Bay Road has been brushed; a review of the annual state map certification of local roads for distribution of transportation aids is complete.
The COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING will be September 23 at 6:30 p.m.
A WATERWAY MARKER APPLICATION for the placement of 3 SLOW-NO-WAKE BUOY'S was presented for Robert Olson and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-04 SLOW-NO-WAKE AREA for Hay Creek on the Chippewa Flowage was presented and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
TOWN EMPLOYEE REVIEW was set for October 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The BUDGET WORKSHOP date was set for October 19, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13763 through #13795 was given for a total expenditure of $17,276.97. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
/s/Patricia Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of October, 2009
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - October 14, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the September 9, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerj and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$53,660.94 - 08/31/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 4,911.00 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$48,749.94 - 09/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceSeptember Bank Statement Activity
$20,789.98 - Deposits
$ 27.38 - Interest Earned
$15,975.66 - Less Checks Cleared
$58,502.64 - 09/30/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 2,916.76 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$55,585.88 - 09/30/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$23,640.60 - 08/31/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 24.62 - Interest Earned
$23,665.22 - 08/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$79,251.10 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 3,535.95 - General Fund
$13,000.00 - Re-valuation Fund
$ 7,129.27 - Comprehensive Plan Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - pacer reporting to the department of transportation is completed; certification of local roads for the distribution of transportation aids is completed; an inventory of existing road signs is completed for the retro reflectivity requirements; driveway inspection for snow plowing is done for contracts received so far; town vehicles are being prepared for winter road maintenance; available drivers this year are Jack Harris, Gary Harris, Carl Stone and Rich Anderson.
SAWYER COUNTY ZONING sent a proposed text amendment to the Sawyer County Zoning ordinance that creates Section 4.6 Chickens in Nonagricultural Zone Districts. The purpose of the amendment is to provide an opportunity for property owners not residing in nonagricultural zone districts to raise up to 25 chickens (hens only) with restrictions. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve the proposed text amendment; no 2nd; motion died. A COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORDINANCE NO.2009-05 for the Town of Hunter to adopt the comprehensive plan was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; nay Gene Mittlestadt.
STEVE BODENSCHATZ asked the Town Board if they would consider plowing Summers Point Road. Lee stated that we do not plow roads that are not town roads, but if each residence would get a snowplow contract Summers Point would have to be plowed. Steve will take care of sending a contract to the residences.
A WATERWAY MARKER APPLICATION for the placement of 2 SLOW-NO-WAKE BUOY'S was presented for William Fetzner and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-06 SLOW-NO-WAKE AREA for the West Fork of the Chippewa River was presented and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The ELECTORS RESOLUTION NO. 2009-02 was tabled until the November Annual Meeting.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13795 through #13818 was given for a total expenditure of $17,881.15. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
/s/Patricia Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of November, 2009
ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING - November 11, 2009
The Annual Budget Meeting was called to order by Chairman Len Eckerly at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the 2008 Annual Budget meeting and Special Town Meeting of Electors were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gerry Brodsky; 2nd Judy Brodsky; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk presented the proposed 2010 budget. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. on a motion from Gerry Brodsky; 2nd Jackie Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF ELECTORS was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Chairman Len Eckerly. Doug Kurtzweil made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2009-02 Hiring Town officers as town employees; 2nd Gerry Brodsky; 6 for 0 against motion carried. Gerry Brodsky made a motion to approve the 2010 highway expenditures in the amount of $168,182; 2nd Jackie Eckerly; 5 for 1 against; motion carried. Norry Wilkosek made a motion to approve the 2009 levy to be paid in 2010; 5 for 1 against; motion carried. Gerry Brodsky made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m.; 2nd Jackie Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
The following minutes will be approved at the next monthly Board Meeting
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - November 11, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the October 14, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the October 13, 2009 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$58,502.64 - 09/30/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 2,916.76 - Less 6 Outstanding Checks
$55,585.88 - 10/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceOcotber Bank Statement Activity
$29,326.05 - Deposits
$ 7,129.27 - Transfer In
$ 41.01 - Interest Earned
$17,639.19 - Less Checks Cleared
$77,.59.78 - 10/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$37,583.79 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$39,775.99 - 10/31/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$23,665.22 - 09/30/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 22.68 - Interest Earned
$ 7,129.27 - Transfer Out
$16,558.63 - 10/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$56,334.62 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,558.63 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - hot crack sealing is complete for River, Deerfoot, Fiorelli, Dun Rovin, Beaver Creek, Hay Creek and Sandy Point Roads; town trucks are ready for snowplowing; 169 driveways have been inspected for plowing; RJS Construction has placed black top wedges on Chippewa Flowage Road where they were working. They are in the process of shouldering those areas.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to ADOPT THE 2010 BUDGET as presented; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Seven more SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS were presented. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve 2 contracts and deny 5; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. We now have a total of 171.
The ANNUAL TAX PAYER LETTER was discussed and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly made a motion to increase the GARBAGE STICKERS from $1.50 to $2.00 each; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13819 through #13849 was given for a total expenditure of $54.008.37.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried./s/Patricia Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of December, 2009
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - December 9, 2009
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the November 11, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt: all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$77,359.78 - 10/31/09 Bank Statment Balance
$37,583.79 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$39,775.99 - 11/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceNovember Bank Statement Activity
$12,820.92 - Deposits
$ 21.00 - Interest Earned
$54,772.52 - Less Checks Cleared
$35,429.18 - 11/30/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ 971.52 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$34,457.66 - 11/30/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$16,558.63 - 10/31/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 17.01 - Interest Earned
$16,575.64 - 11/30/09 Bank Statement Balance
$51,033.30 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,575.64 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ZONING - a proposed text amendment to the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.23 Access Driveways that will delete access driveway requirements from the County Zoning Ordinance. The $350 variance applications issued were usually approved and the County felt it was an unfair charge. Driveway permits from the Town are still required. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve the text amendment change to Section 4.23; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - RJS Construction has completed the shoulder work on Chippewa Flowage Rd.; all driveways have been inspected for snowplowing; R&P Earth & Forest Works will be delivering 5 more l oads of salt/sand; a portion of Warner Drive was dug up to determine why the black top is breaking up. Decaying logs were found to be laying across the road under the black top. There will be some major repairs next year on this road.
Two more SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS were presented and approved for a total of 179 on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ELECTION INSPECTORS Jackie Eckerly, Janet Dachow, Donna Bialoszynski, Deanna Baker, Gerry and Judy Brodsky, Jim and Marion Dier, Sandy Folio and Janet Wilson for election years 2010 and 2011 were approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
JEFF SCHNEIDER was present and reported the DNR rejected the Osprey Lake residents request to prohibit water sports during certain hours on the lake. Jeff asked the Town Board to consider writing a Slow-no-wake Ordinance as suggested by the DNR. The Board agreed to the request and will have it ready for the January meeting.
UNIFORM DWELLING CODE. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to not adopt the UDC and continuing allowing the State of WI appoint UDC Inspectors; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. As suggested by the County Len Eckerly made a motion to not REFUND OVERPAID TAXES OF $5.00 OR LESS; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13850 through #13873 was given for a total expenditure of $9,684.11.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried./s/Patricia Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of January,2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - January 13, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the December 9, 2009 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt: all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$35,429.18 - 11/30/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ 971.52 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$34,457.66 - 12/01/09 Beginning Check Book BalanceDecember Bank Statement Activity
$26,812.49 - Deposits
$ 18.33 - Interest Earned
$10,668.22 - Less Checks Cleared
$51,591.78 - 12/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$ .00 - Less 0 Outstanding Checks
$51,591.78 - 12/31/09 Ending Check Book Balance
$16,575.64 - 11/30/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 50.27 - Interest Earned
$329,213.86 - Deposits
$345,839.77 - 12/31/09 Bank Statement Balance
$397,431.55 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,625.91 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
$329,213.86 - Tax Collection Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ZONING - a Conditional Use Application was presented for Duffy Family Investments to use a parcel for mainland access for an island lot located on the Chippewa Flowage. Representing Tom Duffy Sr and Walter Tibits, Steve Bodenschatz was present to explain that he has a buyer that wants to purchase a portion of Church Island to build a 2 bedroom log cabin. In order to do this the buyer must have mainland access per a newer Sawyer County Ordinance. The mainland access is off County Road B near the old Summers Resort property now owned by the Duffy's. Lee Wilmsen expressed his concern for septic pumping and possible spillage do to the distance the sewage would have to be moved, which is about 10 miles. It would take 5 trips to clean a 1,000 gallon tank. Steve explained that the Ordinance does not say the Mainland Access would have to be used for off loading sewage and that a closer point would be used. Len Eckerly read a letter of opposition from Mic Isham. Brian Bisonette, LCO Tribal Governing Board Secretary, read a Resolution opposing Chippewa Flowage island development. The Resolution adamantly opposes development on Church Island because of the burial sites on the west side. Len Eckerly made a motion to deny the Conditional Use Application for Duffy Family Investments; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Two of the numerous reasons for denial is the possible desecration of the burial grounds on the island and the danger of off loanding sewage. The other reasons are attached to the Conditional Use Application and can be seen at the Town Hall.
ROAD REPORT - R&P Earth and Forest Works delivered 10 truck loads of salt/sand; the Town of Ojibwa's salt/sand spreader broke so we are maintaining their portion of Chippewa Flowage Road more than normal; the 2006 Boss Snow plow had to be repaired and the radio on the International had to be fixed.
Three more SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS were presented and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. We now have a total of 182 Contracts.
Definitions were amended for the SLOW-NO-WAKE ORDINANCES #2009-04 & 2009-06 and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO 2010-01 SLOW-NO-WAKE ON OSPREY LAKE was tabled until a public hearing date with the Towns of Round Lake and Hayward could be set.
The Department of Revenue proposes to change from municipal assessment to county assessment. The Wisconsin Towns Association supplied the Town with a Resolution opposing the proposal. The Clerk presented RESOLUTION NO 2010-01 OPPOSE DOR COUNTY ASSESSMENT PROPOSAL and was approved on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13874 through #13911 was given for a total expenditure of $14,850.65.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried./s/Patricia Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Feburary,2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - February 10, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the January 13, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk; Gene Mittlestadte made a motion to approve the minutes with an amendment to add the words 'by water' at the of the 10 miles of sewage removal sentence; 2nd Lee wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$51,591.78 - 12/31/09 Bank Statment Balance
$ -0- - Less 0 Outstanding Checks
$51,591.78 - 01/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceJanuary Bank Statement Activity
$37,534.13 - Deposits
$ 35.86 - Interest Earned
$15,110.98 - Less Checks Cleared
$74,050.79 - 01/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 157.99 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$73,892.80 - 01/31/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$345,839.77 - 12/31/09 Money Market Account Balance
$ 455.31 - Interest Earned
$696,852.46 - Deposits
$727,501.37 - 01/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$801,394.17 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 3,648.03 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
$711,853.34 - Tax Collection Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - the strobe light on the 2008 Ford was fixed; the battery was replaced in the generator; flourescent lights were replaced in the town hall; wires in the International were replaced; some of the roads are bumpy because of the rain we had prior to a snow fall.
The Clerk presented the 2009 CASH AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13912 through #13939 was given for a total expenditure of $13,185.06.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried./s/Patricia Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of March,2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - March 9, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the February 10, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on made a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee wilmsen; all in favor;motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$74,050.79 - 01/31/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 157.99 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$73,892.80 - 02/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceFebruary Bank Statement Activity
$ 7,243.96 - Deposits
$ 34.81 - Interest Earned
$17,295.32 - Less Checks Cleared
$64,034.24 - 02/28/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 623.29 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$63,410.95 - 02/28/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$727,501.37 - 01/31/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 598.00 - Interest Earned
$308,044.60 - Debits
$963,101.71 - Deposits
$ 73,042.20 - 02/28/10 Bank Statement Balance
$136,453.15 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,246.03 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
$56,796.17 - Tax Collection Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - repairs were done on the International and the Front End Loader; weight limit restrictions go into effect March 10.
Sawyer County Zoning sent a PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 4.411 LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SHORELANDS AREA. The purpose of the amendment is to require a conditional use permit approved by the Sawyer County Zoning Committee prior to a property owner commencing dredging or similar activities with 300' of a navigable body of water. The Board is in agreement to the text amendment; no further comments.
Sawyer County Zoning sent a PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE. The purpose of the ordinance is to provide a uniform and comprehensive set of standards for the development and installation of telecommunications towers, antennas and facilities and to protect and promote public health, safety, community welfare and the aesthetic quality of Sawyer County while at the same time not unduly restricting the development of needed telecommunications facilities. The Board was in agreement to the new ordinance; no further comments.
The Clerk presented a BARTENDER LICENSE FOR ALEX BEMENT that was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene; all in favor; motion carried.
The LCO FIRE CONTRACT for the period of April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TOWN OF ROUND LAKE FIRE CONTRACT for the period of April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 was approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13940 through #13969 was given for a total expenditure of $32,918.13. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Patty Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of April, 2010 ANNUAL MEETING - April 14, 2010 The Annual Meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 6:30 p.m. The minutes of the April 15, 2009 Annual Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Norrey Wilkosek; 2nd Don Lessard; all in favor; motion carried. The 2009 Annual Report of budget vs actual expenses and revenues was presented by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Jackie Eckerly; 2nd Norrey Wilkosek; all in favor; motion carried. The next Annual meeting was set for April 13, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Norrey Wilkosek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m.; 2nd Carrol Humann; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
The following minutes will be approved at the next monthly Board Meeting
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - April 14, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 7:44 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the March 9, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on made a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$64,034.24 - 02/28/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 623.29 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$63,410.95 - 03/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceMarch Bank Statement Activity
$16,897.05 - Deposits
$ 33.26 - Interest Earned
$26,178.90 - Less Checks Cleared
$54,785.65 - 03/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 1,877.24 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$52,908.41 - 03/31/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$73,042.20 - 02/28/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 77.54 - Interest Earned
$73,119.74 - 03/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$126,028.15 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,323.57 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
$56,796.17 - Tax Collection Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - weight limit restrictions were lifted April 12; an OSHA inspector found some minor concerns and will be sending the Town Board a letter to address these conerns; the strobe light on the 2008 Ford truck needs to be repaired; snow plows have been taken off town trucks and put away for the summer; salt/sand has been taken off all vehicles.
The ANNUAL ROAD TOUR date was set for Monday, April 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm.
Eric Crowe from the LCO Fire Dept. suggested the Town of Hunter put up a DNR FIRE STATUS SIGN. The Board agreed and Eric will write a grant for the cost of the project.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13970 through #13997 was given for a total expenditure of $11,945.24. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patty Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of May, 2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - May 12, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the April 14, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on made a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the April 19, 2010 Road Tour meeting were read by the clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlesatd; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 54,785.65 - 03/31/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 1,877.24 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$ 52,796.16 - 04/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceApril Bank Statement Activity
$ 20,595.92 - Deposits
$ 56,796.16 - Transfer from MMDA
$ 45.13 - Interest Earned
$ 14,141.61 - Less Checks Cleared
$118,081.25 - 04/30/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 50.00 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$118,031.25 - 04/30/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$ 73,119.74 - 03/31/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 55.68 - Interest Earned
$ 56,796.16 - Transfer to Checking
$ 16,379.26 - 03/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$134,410.51 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,323.57 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
$56,796.17 - Tax Collection Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - the rear passenger strobe light on the 2008 Ford was fixed; the county stated the DNR Fire status sign must be a minimum of 33' from the center line of CC and a minimum of 75' from the edge of Twin Bay Road; maintenance has been completed on the lawn mower; work is in process to resolve the 6 code violations outlined by OSHA; pot wholes have been black top patched from winter damage.
ZONING - a conditional use application was presented from John and Linda Badagliacco for the location & operation of a sandwich and pizza shop within an existing building for campground and resort patrons. Eight of the 11 Opinion letters were returned to the County, 7 with no objection, 1 with an objection. Trish Dougherty was present on behalf of John Badagalicco and provided a drawing showing how the building will look once all improvements are complete. She stated that most of their business will come from the campground. Chairman Eckerly asked for comments. Rick Ash from Big Musky spoke up against the bar saying that John broke a 5 year non-compete clause and that there should not be two bars 100 feet apart. Pat Dettloff also stated she was against opening another bar. Chairman Eckerly read a letter drafted and submitted by Mike and Judy Payne of Blueberry Lake Oasis. Mike said he and Judy have worked hard for the past 5 years to increase their business and John has tried numerous things to try and put them out of business. Supervisor Wilmsen felt they did not cover themselves with just a 5 year non-compete clause. He feels they have the right to serve food but does not feel comfortable including serving beer and wine. Steve George, Vice Chair of the Comprehensive Planning Commission said they approved the application with the following stipulations: hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., they can only sell beer and wine and the license will be in John Badagliacco's name only and not transferrable to any subsequent owner. The Planning Commission vote was 3 for and 1 abstention. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve John and Linda Badagliacco's Conditional Use Application to start a sandwich and pizza shop; 2nd Len Eckerly; nay Lee Wilmsen.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve putting up the DNR Fire Status sign; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
A BARTENDER LICENSE FOR KATHLEEN WARNER was presented and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
A BEER AND WINE LICENSE FOR BLUEBERRY HILL RESORT WAS PRESENTED. Lee Wilmsen stated that the area can not support 2 bars that are so close together and it is not compatible with the surrounding uses and is not in favor of approving the license. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve the Beer and Wine License for Blueberry Hill Resort; 2nd Len Eckerly; nay Lee Wilmsen.
ROAD WORK - the crack sealing estimate from Fahrner for 11,705 pounds in the amount of $12,524.35 was approved on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve Monarch Paving's option 2 estimate which includes option 1 to patch Warner and River Road for $15,583.27; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly discussed the progress of correcting the OSHA VIOLATIONS. We have until June 1 to complete the necessary corrections.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve DONATING $50 TO THE SAWYER COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE WIS. TOWNS ASSOCIATION; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
APROVAL OF CHECKS #13998 through #14023 was given for a total expenditure of $10,312.44. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Patty Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Jun, 2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - June 9, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the May 12, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on made a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$118,081.25 - 04/30/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 50.00 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$118,031.25 - 05/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceMay Bank Statement Activity
$ 16,641.41 - Deposits
$ 61.58 - Interest Earned
$ 9,743.86 - Less Checks Cleared
$125,040.38 - 05/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 608.74 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$124,431.64 - 05/31/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$ 16,379.26 - 03/31/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 17.38 - Interest Earned
$ 16,396.64 - 05/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$140,828.28 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,396.63 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - activity at the June 5 Spring Clean up was slow; summer mowing on roads has started; work on Warner Drive has started; the dump box on the 2006 Ford broke while dumping gravel and has been fixed; the OSHA violations have been corrected.
ZONING - a variance application was presented for Carol, William, Kathleen & Allen Metcalf to construct a 12' x 26' addition to an existing structure where the closest part of the structure is 30' to the ordinary high water mark of Blueberry Lake. Section 4.421(2)(a), Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance, would require the prior granting of the variance for any expansion of the dwelling as it is located less than 40' to the ordinary high water mark of the lake. Six of the 14 opinion letters were returned all with no objection. Doug Kurtzweil, representing the Comprehensive Planning Commission, said it is a non conforming lot. He said the cabins should have been moved to the 75' set back 15 years ago. The Commission voted 2 to 1 with one abstention to deny the application. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to deny the Metcalf variance application; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The reasons for the denial are that granting the variance would conflict with the properties of the neighborhood, as all other lots are single houses; the entire lot drains towards the lake and would create pollution problems and erosion; it would be detrimental to the ecology and shoreline; it would not create a hardship to the owner if the variance was denied.
We had to dig further then expected on Warner Drive to prepare the road for asphalting. MONARCH PAVINIG had additional prep work so they added $400 to their original bid. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve the Monarch Paving additional bid; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented an Ordinance to establish a schedule of fees for Alcohol related licenses and permits. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve ORDINANCE NO. 2010-01 ESTABILISHING SCHEDULE OF ALCOHOL RELATED LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
There have been complaints regarding the TRASH ON LESNIAK ROAD and a motion was made by Gene Mittlestadt to send Don Scharlau, the owner of Big Musky Resort, a letter asking him to clean up the site in the next 30 days; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
There have been complaints regarding TRASH ON ARROW ROAD at the Mike Benda residence. The neighbors have spoken to Mike numerous times for the past several years asking him to remove the refuge. The Clerk was instructed to send a letter requiring Mike to clean up his property within the next 30 days or the Board will take further action.
ALLIED WASTE said due to the increase in recyclables it is necessary to make a pick up every week during the summer months and increase our recycling hauling cost. The other option would be to add another recycling bin. Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to approve a $75 increase in recycling cost from Allied Waste; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
JOHN MILLER has about $400 in delinquent personal property taxes due from 2007 to 2009. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to file a Small Claim against John Miller to collect the delinquent taxes; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14025 through #14049 was given for a total expenditure of $11,146.68. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - June 11, 2010 The Special Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Wilmsen at 1:35 p.m., Supervisor Mittlestadt and the Clerk were present.
The Clerk presented 18 combination beer and liquor license renewals, one beer only license renewal and one wine license renewal and were all approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; motion carried.
The Clerk presented 63 bartender applications with a discussion regarding the arrest record of two applicants. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve 61 bartenders and approve 2 bartenders on condition they complete the Responsible Beverage class and moved to deny Jason Hamblin based on his arrest record 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; motion carried.
An agent change for Dun Rovin Lodge from Edward Golom to Michael Golom was approve on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, ClerkSPECIAL MEETING - June 23, 2010 The Special meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 4:57 p.m.; all members except the Treasurer were present. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and possibly approve a Bartender license for Jason Hamblin and Tatum Treland. Do to an arrest record Jason's license was previously denied. Harold Treland from Treeland Resorts was present and stated that Jason was in the wrong place at the wrong time and has known Jason for many years and knows him as a good person. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to rescind the denial of a Bartender License for Jason Hamblin and grant a license for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve a Bartender License for Tatum Treland; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Jul, 2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - July 14, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the June 9, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on made a motion from Lee wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the June 11, 2010 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the June 23, 2010 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$125,040.38 - 05/31/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 608.74 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$124.431.64 - 06/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceJune Bank Statement Activity
$ 13,305.67 - Deposits
$ 41.13 - Interest Earned
$ 12,011.92 - Less Checks Cleared
$126.375.26 - 06/30/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ .00 - Less 0 Outstanding Checks
$126,375.26 - 06/30/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$ 16,396.64 - 05/31/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 16.85 - Interest Earned
$ 16,413.49 - 06/30/10 Bank Statement Balance
$142,788.75 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,413.21 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as presented from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - the 532' road construction project on Warner Drive is complete. Monarch put down 2 inches of black top - shouldering and grading was done by Rund Lake; summer mowing of Town roads continues; the Forestry Service of Park Falls supplied 3 retroreflective stop signs for Forest Road 177, 303 & 304; the culvert on Toutant Road has been replaced with gravel; a black wedge was put on part of River Road.
BARTENDER LICENSES were presented for Kimberly Fleming, Tammy Denasha, Tisha Belille, Tomi Jo Quagon, Rosemary Ronek and Christine Blackstone and were approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen on the condition the servers class is completed by the ones that need it; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
GRAVELING & GRADING OF MCGILLIGAN ROAD was discussed and Len Eckerly will get an estimate for the next meeting from Randy Dennis of R & P, Dan Granica and LCO Development.
Do to other commitments, MIC ISHAM has not attended the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MEETINGS. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to vote Mic Isham off the Comprehensive Plan Commission; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion add GERRY BRODSKY TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMISSION in place of Mic Isham; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The other Plan members were in favor of this change.
There is $6,000 set aside in the budget for REPLACING THE TOWN HALL FURNACE. The Board discussed replacing the garage furnace as well and Len Eckerly will get an estimate from Skip Kelsey of Northern Steel for both furnaces.
ROUND LAKE WILL BE SHOULDERING 500 FEET OF WARNER DRIVE and since we don't have an invoice from them yet, the Board decided to pay what ever is billed.
The TOWN BUDGET for the period ending June 30, 2010 was discussed.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14050 through #14074 was given for a total expenditure of $32,925.64. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Aug, 2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - August 11, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the July 14, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on made a motion from Lee wilmsen with an amendment that Mic Isham's Tribal work load is the reason he is unable to attend the Comprehensive Commission meetings; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$126,375.26 - 06/30/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 0.00 - Less 0 Outstanding Checks
$126,375.26 - 07/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceJuly Bank Statement Activity
$ 26,458.35 - Deposits
$ 45.42 - Interest Earned
$ 32,179.42 - Less Checks Cleared
$120,699.61 - 07/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 12,614.20 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$108,085.41 - 07/31/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$ 16,413.49 - 06/30/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 11.43 - Interest Earned
$ 16,430.92 - 07/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$124,516.33 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,430.64 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - retro reflective road signs have been ordered; mowing of Town road continues; do to the heavy rain it will be necessary to restore several shoulders on various town roads; it was discovered that there is a large bank wash out on River Road. Civil Engineers are looking into the problem and will recommend a solution to correct the problem.
CLAUDIA BURDAN, CLERK OF COURT CANDIDATE AND MARK KELSEY SHERIFF CANDIDATE addressed the Board as to why we should vote for them in the up coming elections.
ZONING - the County submitted a proposed amendment to create a CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT district. This would allow Cluster Developments in districts A1, A2, F1, R1, RR1 and RR2. They are asking the Town Boards and Planning Commission members if they feel this is needed in the County Ordinance. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to deny the amendment to the Sawyer County Subdivision Control/Condominium Ordinance regarding Cluster Development; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly received 2 quotes for the GRAVEL & GRADING OF MCGILLIGAN ROAD; Dan Granica was $3,000 for 3" of gravel and R&P Earth was $2,592. Lee made a motion to approve the R&P Earth & Forest Works quote to gravel and grade McGilligan Road; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly received 7 quotes from propane haulers for a PRE-BUY PRICE. The range was from $1.47 to $1.64. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to stay with our current hauler, WK Appliance, at a price of $1.52 for 3,000 gallons; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Lee stated that since we have 500 gallons in our tank now, we should try to buy just 2,500.
Len Eckerly quoted a State Statute that the BOARD MINUTES should be completed 5 days after the meeting. The Clerk said that is not always possible and that she will try to have it done in that time frame.
The Clerk gave the Board a list of TOWN EMPLOYEE DUTIES that need to be done. A Board member will address this with Doug Boer.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14075 through #14099 was given for a total expenditure of $26,463.78. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
EMERGENCY MEETING - August 22, 2010
The emergency meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 11:00 a.m. Lee Wilmsen and Gene Mittlestadt were also present. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the River Road eroded slope proposal. A motion was made by Lee Wilsen to approve the August 20, 2010 estimated design cost of $5,043.92 submitted by Northern Wisconsin Based Engineers for the River Road Emergency repairs; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Leonard Eckerly, Chairman [return to archive listing] Minutes of Sep, 2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - September 8, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the August 11, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$120,699.61 - 07/31/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 12,614.20 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$108,085.41 - 08/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceAugust Bank Statement Activity
$ 40,669.98 - Deposits
$ 75,000.00 - Transfer Out
$ 17.73 - Interest Earned
$ 29,168.05 - Less Checks Cleared
$ 57,219.27 - 08/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 623.29 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$ 56,595.98 - 08/31/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$ 16,430.92 - 08/01/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 71.38 - Interest Earned
$ 75,000,00 - Transfer In $ 91,502.30 - 08/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$148,098.28 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 4,430.64 - General Fund
$12,000.00 - Machinery Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - summer mowing of town roads is complete; brushing of some roads continues; there are several wash out areas on Venison Creek Road as a result of summer rain; we received the retro reflective signs; U.S. Forestry Service has been contacted to trap beaver at the Hemlock Haven Road culverts; orange cones & barrel have been placed on River Road at the washed out bank area to keep traffic off that area.
ZONING - the Cluster Development proposed amendment from Sawyer County Zoning went to the Town Board before the Planning Commission so Len Eckerly made a motion to rescind the August 11, 2010 Board decision to deny the Cluster Development proposed amendment; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Doug Kurtzweil spoke on behalf of the Planning Commission and recommended the Town Board deny the Cluster Development proposal on the grounds that in many ways it is vague, incomplete and fails to address minimum frontage requirements. The Commission voted 4 to 0 with 1 abstention to deny the proposal. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to agree with the Planning Commission decision and deny the Sawyer County Zoning Cluster Development proposal; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
A discussion of the ASSESSOR CONTRACT took place and Len Eckerly made a motion to pay the Assessor $13,000 for the years 2011 & 2012; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; nay Lee Wilmsen.
Do to the upcoming River Road expense Lee Wilmsen made a motion to MOVE THE MACHINERY FUND in the amount of $15,600 to Highway expense; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
THE SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS will be due October 15, 2010. Len Eckerly made a motion to add a $50 late penalty fee for contracts that come in after the due date, and waive the penalty for new contracts; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The RIDING LAWNMOWER is no longer working and may be too old to repair. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to purchase a new riding lawnmower if repairs can't be done and we have the additional funds; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
The Board discussed GRAVELLING VENISON CREEK ROAD because it has washed out. Randy Dennis checked it and gave us two proposals; one was to put pit run (4" rock) on and then grade it for a cost of $2,600 (includes grading) and the other is to use road gravel for $4,300 plus $500 to grade. The decision on this project will be post pond to the October meeting. Gene Mittlestadt will contact Randy Dennis of R&P Earth to discuss what is exactly needed.
A revision of the DRIVEWAY PERMIT was discussed to include wording for people who are changing their driveway to asphalt or concrete. Len Eckerly make a motion to add wording to the Driveway Permit stating they need a 2nd permit if changing from a gravel to asphalt or concrete; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly presented two estimates to change the GARARGE SERVICE DOOR & HALL BACK DOOR; $4,532 from Hayward Glass and Door and $3,800 from Glass Works. It was decided to post pond the decision until the October meeting.
THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY was discussed and a copy will be sent to all employees.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to allow the Chippewa Flowage Area Property Owners to post their MONTHLY MINUTES on the Town kiosk; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Doug Boer found that he is unable to REMOVE THE BOLTS from our road signs to replace them with the new retro reflective signs. Lee made a motion to purchase an 18 volt Sawall and extra battery; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The BUDGET WORK SHOP was set for October 21, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
The ANNUAL EMPLOYEE REVIEW was set for October 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14100 through #14129 was given for a total expenditure of $21,606.75. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - September 13, 2010 The Special Meeting was held at Northern Wisconsin Based Engineers and was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 1:00 p.m. Gene Mittlestadt and Lee Wilmsen were also present.
After accepting the NWBE design for the River Road repairs a motion was made by Lee Wilmsen to send the Flood Damage Aids Petition to the Wisconsin DOT; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Leonard Eckerly, Chairman [return to archive listing] Minutes of Oct, 2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - October 13, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the September 8, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the September 13, 2010 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and accepted as read on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestatd; all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 57,219.27 - 08/30/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 623.29 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$ 56,595.98 - 09/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceSeptember Bank Statement Activity
$ 10,586.54 - Deposits
$ 16.53 - Interest Earned
$ 20,617.71 - Less Checks Cleared
$ 47,204.63 - 09/30/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 2,565.84 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$ 44,638.79 - 09/30/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$ 91,502.30 - 09/01/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 94.01 - Interest Earned
$ 91,596.31 - 08/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$136,235.10 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$91,596.31 - General Fund
The TREASRUER'S REPORT was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - annual certification of local road maps for distribution of transportation aids is complete; town trucks are being prepared for winter road maintenance; inspection of driveways for snowplowing has started; hot crack sealing has been completed for Oak, Big Musky, Lesniak, Worlds End and part of Chippewa Flowage Road, Campfire Circle and the Town parking lot; three beaver have been trapped at the Hemlock Haven culverts; available for winter plowing are Jack Harris, Gary Harris, Carl Stone and Rich Anderson.
ZONING - a Conditional Use application was presented for Walter Nied to construct a 56' x 26' accessory building on vacant property. One out of 4 opinion letters was returned with no objection. The Comprehensive Planning Commission recommended the approval of the application on the condition the maximum wall height is not to exceed 10', cannot be used for commercial purposes, the lot should be added to the deed with the south lot across the street and sold as one, the north lot if sold separate needs to have a septic system in order to be sold. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to deny the Walter Nied Conditional Use application because it is not clear as to where the building will be located on the lot, what the building will be used for and what it will look like; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
A Conditional Use Application was presented for Jack Harris to renew his conditional use permit #02-023 for 3 years for the location/operation of a non-metallic mineral extraction and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. One out of the 9 opinion letters was returned with no objection. The Comprehensive Planning Commission recommended to approve the application.
Bill McMahon submitted an Application for Road Name for a private access road traveling east off of Fawn Trail. The choices were Old Winter Trl, Slivers Point Trl or Old Landing Trl. Len Eckerly made a motion to name the private access road Slivers Point Trail; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.The Department of Commerce is currently providing the UNIFORM DWELLING CODE inspectors for the Town of Hunter. Len Eckerly said a couple of contractors reported that it takes a long time to get permits from the State and asked if we would consider assigning a UDC Inspector for the Town. Scott Scheilbien and Troy Kadlecek are both certified UDC Inspectors and addressed the Board. Scott said the tax payer pays a fee to the State but the inspections are not getting done on a timely basis. Troy said sometimes it takes up to 6 weeks to get the paper work through. The board will look over the fee schedules from Troy and Scott and make a decision for enforcing the UDC.
Len Eckerly contacted 4 contractors to get estimates for the RIVER ROAD PROJECT. He received estimates from Tom Thompson for $29,607 and Don Antzak (present at the meeting) for $24,184. Len Eckerly made a motion to award the River Road estimate to Don Antzak; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The Board discussed REPLACING THE GARAGE SERVICE DOOR & TOWN BACK DOOR. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept a bid from Glassworks for $3,877.89 for both doors; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
No decision will be made on GRAVELLING ROADS until after the budget workshop.
The Clerk presented RESOLUTION NO. 2010-02 NAMING OF PRIVATE ACCESS ROAD for Slivers Point Trail and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented a LIQUOR LICENSE for Mariachi Fiesta Family Mexican Restaurant and was approved in a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
BARTENDER LICENSES FOR HECTOR SANCHEZ, RACHEL AVILA AND ROBERT KERN were presented and approved on the condition they take the responsible beverage class on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Skip Kelsey of Northern Sheet Metal wrote a proposal for REPLACING THE FURNACES. The garage furnace cost would be $4,972 and the hall would be $5,500. Air conditioning would be an additional cost of $2,600. Len said there is poor insulation over the hall area so that would also have to be considered when replacing that furnace. Skip suggested doing the garage first. The Board will make a decision after the budget workshop.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14130 through #14159 was given for a total expenditure of $31,429.09. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
[return to archive listing] Minutes of Nov, 2010 EMPLOYEE REVIEW MEETING - October 12, 2010
The employee review meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 10:00 a.m.; Lee Wilmsen, Gene Mittlestadt and Doug Boer were also present.
The meeting was to review Doug Boer's work performance and determine if any wage or benefit increases are due. Doug was asked if he had any concerns or problems with the Town of Hunter Board and he responded that everything is okay. Lee Wilmsen was given permission to speak concerning Doug and he stated that what he does he does well, but could do more. Doug was asked to spend less time driving on the roads so that he can spend an average of 2 days on town property to do the following:
1. Clean and straighten up the shop 2. Keep vehicles clean, both inside and out 3. Paint building and sign posts where needed 4. Update inventory and take photos for insurance purposes 5. Fix screen door 6. Repair or replace small roof over generatorIn addition Doug was told he should not be on Jack Harris's property during work hours. All drivers should be using seat belts at all times. The Board agreed to all items. Lee made a motion to adjourn the meeting to go into Closed Session at 10:30 a.m.; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The Open Meeting reconvened at 10:50 a.m. Doug was present and the Board related all that was agreed upon at the closed session. There would be no salary or benefit increases at this time. Also, there will be no increases for the part time employee's. There were no comments at this time from Doug.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to adjourn the Open Meeting at 11:00 a.m.; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Leonard Eckerly, ChairmanANNUAL BUDGET MEETING - November 10, 2010 The Annual Budget Meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 6:30 p.m.; all members present. The minutes of the 2009 Annual Budget Meeting and Special Town Meeting of Electors were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion form Gerry Brodsky; 2nd Judy Brodsky; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk presented the proposed 2011 Budget. The Town had about $70,000 unexpected income this year from forest crop, less expenses then anticipated and a $36,000 expenditure that was included as an expense twice. So the money will be put into the Machinery and Building funds for future use. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. on a motion from Gerry Brodsky; 2nd Jackie Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, ClerkTHE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF ELECTORS was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chairman Eckerly. Gerry Brodsky made a motion to approve the 2011 Highway Expenditures in the amount of $176,303; 2nd Judy Brodsky; 6 for 0 against; motion carried. Jackie Eckerly made a motion to not give increases to the Town Board for the term beginning April 2011 to April 2013; 2nd Gerry Brodsky; 5 for 1 against. Gerry Brodsky made a motion to approve the 2010 Levy in the amount of $99,335; 2nd Jackie Eckerly; 5 for 1 against; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. on a motion from Gerry Brodsky; 2nd Judy Brodsky; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - November 10, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.; all members present.The minutes of the October 13, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the October 12, 2010 Employee Review Meeting were read by the Clerk and accepted as read on a motion from Gene Mittlestatd; 2nd Lee Wilmsen all in favor; motion carried.
The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 47,204.63 - 09/30/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 2,565.84 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$ 44,638.79 - 10/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceOctober Bank Statement Activity
$ 36,451.02 - Deposits
$ 20.58 - Interest Earned
$ 30,834.32 - Less Checks Cleared
$ 52,841.91 - 10/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 2,202.87 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$ 50,639.04 - 10/31/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$ 91,596.31 - 10/01/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 94.24 - Interest Earned
$ 91,693.55 - 10/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$142,332.59 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$91,693.55 - General Fund
The Treasurer's Report was approved as read from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - the River Road wash out area is done except for the black top that will be done next year; beaver have been trapped or eliminated on Hemlock Haven and Scott Lake Roads; the driveway inspection for snowplow contracts received to date has been completed; Doug recommends rejection of two contracts; snowplows have been placed on all vehicles and tested; winter maintenance on town vehicles is in progress.
ZONING - Roger Pawlus was present representing the WALTER NIED CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION to construct a 56' by 26' accessory building. He supplied the Board with a drawing of where the building would be located and stated it would be metal. Sawyer County Zoning approved the application with the following conditions: 1) Town Board must approve. If the Town Board denies, this application is denied by the Zoning Committee; 2) there must be a deed restriction tying the two parcels together recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds; 3) the wall height must not exceed 10 feet; 4) the structure is not to be used for commercial storage. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve Walter Nied's Conditional Use Application with conditions; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Sawyer County Zoning submitted 3 PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS. The first change is, once the Town has voted on a Conditional Use Application it would then be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator rather then the Zoning Committee. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Text Amendment change to Section 6.9 Special Use Application; 2nd Len Eckerly; nay Gene Mittlestadt; motion carried.
The second one is regarding the construction of a year round dwelling located in the Agricultural One Zone District and the owner not being engaged in agricultural activities. This requires a Public Hearing. Towns would still have the ability to review such applications for approval but they would no longer be a Conditional Use requiring a Public Hearing and opinion letters would not be sent to adjacent property owners. The Zoning Administrator and not the Zoning Committee would review and approve. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the text amendment to Section 17.4 Agricultural One Zone Districts; 2nd Len Eckerly; nay Gene Mittlestadt motion carried.
The third deals with the time period allowed for filing an appeal. This amendment is to coordinate the Board of Appeals and Sawyer County Zoning language so they both would read that an appeal shall be made within 30 days of the date following the date of the signing of the Board's decision. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve proposed amendment to Section 11.4 Appeals; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; nay Gene Mittlestadt; motion carried. A full copy of these amendments can be seen at the Clerks office.UNIFORM DWELLING CODE - Lee Wilmsen compared the two contracts received at the October meeting from TAK Inspections and Scott Scheilbien and reported that TAK's fees were the lowest. Len Eckerly made a motion to retain TAK Inspections as the UDC Inspector for the Town of Hunter; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented ORDINANCE NO 2010-02 UNIFORM DEWLLING CODE ENFORCEMENT and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented RESOLUITON NO 2010-03 ADOPT UNIFORM DWELLING CODE and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. This also sets the fee that would be sent to the State of Wisconsin for the UDC permit seal.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to ADOPT THE 2011 BUDGET; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
After the budget workshop was completed we found that there was enough money in our coffers for the River Road project, so Lee Wilmsen made a motion to RESCIND THE OCTOBER motion to transfer the Machinery Fund to the General Fund; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Gene Mittlestadt made a motion to GRAVEL SCOTT LAKE ROAD this year; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. No action will be taken on graveling other roads at this time.
Len Eckerly made a motion to REPLACE THE GARAGE AND HALL FURNANCES, start the work this year and pay in 2011; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
We received 174 SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS to date. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve 172 snowplow contracts and deny 2; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14160 through #14191 was given for a total expenditure of $31,429.09. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Dec, 2010
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - December 8, 2010
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.
The minutes of the Nobember 10, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk andapproved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$52,841.91 - 10/31/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 2,202.87 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$50,639.04 - 11/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceNovember Bank Statement Activity
$12,409.38 - Deposits
$ 15.63 - Interest Earned
$33,041.78 - Less Checks Cleared
$32,225.14 - 11/30/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 1,238.74 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$30,986.40 - 11/30/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$91,693.55 - 10/01/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 76.62 - Interest Earned
$91,770.17 - 10/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$123,386.57 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$76,170.17 - General Fund
$15,600.00 - Machinery Fund
The Treasurer's Report was approved by Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - R & P Earth & Forest Works will be delivering 6 loads of salt/sand mix; town intersections, curves & hills have been sanded; the salt/sand spreader on the International was repaired; driveways are being inspected as new snowplow contracts come in; the DNR asked if the town would be interested in plowing the parking areas of the "CC" North and South boat landings beginning November 2011.
ZONING - the County sent a proposed Private Sewage System Ordinance for comments only. Len will get a copy of the current Ordinance so the Board can compare it to the new one and submit questions and comments as requested.
The Treasurer received 8 more SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS for a total of 180. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the 8 new snowplow contacts; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Repair work on the ACCESS ROAD BOAT LANDING was discussed. A total of 4 cement slabs would be needed at a cost of between $900 - $1,000 per slab. Tim Seidl from the Natural Resources Conservation Service prepared a construction plan of the repair area and sent the necessary permit paper work for the project. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to send a permit application to the DNR for the boat landing repair; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly received a letter from the USDA saying they elected to defer to the Town of Hunter full jurisdiction for maintenance purposes for its portion of FOREST ROAD 304. The Town would also collect State gas tax on their portion of the road. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept Forest Road 304 as a Town road; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14192 through #14216 was given for a total expenditure of $11,523.74. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Jan, 2011
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - January 12, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.
The minutes of the Decenber 8, 2010 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$32,225.14 - 11/30/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 1,238.74 - Less 4 Outstanding Checks
$30,986.40 - 12/01/10 Beginning Check Book BalanceDecember Bank Statement Activity
$ 1,670.05 - Deposits
$ 1,500.00 - Plus Transfer from MMDA
$ 8.73 - Interest Earned
$19,938.35 - Less Checks Cleared
$15,465.57 - 12/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$ 220.00 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$15,245.57 - 12/31/10 Ending Check Book Balance
$ 91,770.17 - 12/01/10 Money Market Account Balance
$ 130.23 - Interest Earned
$ 1,500.00 - Less Transfer to DDA
$341,239.70 - Deposits $431,640.10 - 12/31/10 Bank Statement Balance
$446,885.67 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 76,300.40 - General Fund
$ 14,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$341,239.70 - Taxes, Dogs & Overpaids The Treasurer's Report was approved by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all infavor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - repairs were made on the International and End Loader; salt/sand was spread on the roads heavily this past month do to freezing rain; more mix has been ordered; the hall furnace was repaired.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve 3 more SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS for a total of 183; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. The Board decided to not accept any more contracts this season.
Names were DRAWN FOR PLACEMENT ON THE SPRING BALLOT for Town Supervisor. It will be Laura Rusk, Lee Wilmsen, Gene Mittlestadt.
The EMPLOYEE HAND BOOK was discussed. Some changes were made and will be finalized at a later date.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14216 through #14253 was given for a total expenditure of $22,864.71. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Feb, 2011
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - February 9, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members present.
The minutes of the January 12, 2011 Board meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$15,465.57 - 12/31/10 Bank Statment Balance
$ 220.00 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$15,245.57 - 01/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceJanuary Bank Statement Activity
$20,884.31 - Deposits
$ 3.94 - Plus Transfer from MMDA
$ 9.32 - Interest Earned
$15,278.50 - Less Checks Cleared
$21,084.64 - 01/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 1,084.20 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$19,997.44 - 01/31/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$431,640.10 - 01/01/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 476.67 - Interest Earned
$ 3.94 - Less Transfer to DDA
$786,657.25 - Deposits
$323,873.32 - Less Debits
$894,896.76 - 01/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$914,894.20 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 76,777.07 - General Fund
$ 14,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$804,019.69 - Taxes, Dogs & Overpaids The Treasurer's Report was approved by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all infavor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - 7 truck loads of salt/sand mix were delivered; minor repairs were done on both Ford trucks; town roads are snow packed but in good driving condition.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve 1 more SNOWPLOW CONTRACT for a total of 184; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. This contract had already been sent prior to the Board deciding not to accept anymore contracts.
The Board discussed the DNR's request to SNOW PLOW BOAT LANDINGS on the Flowage. Do to a liability and safety factors Lee Wilmsen made a motion to not plow the boat landings; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried. Lee Wilmsen will write a letter to Gary Gedhart informing him of the Board's decision.
The 2010 CASH AUDIT was presented by the Clerk and approved on a motion form Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Gene Mittlestadt; all in favor; motion carried.
Waldo Asp, representing the Sawyer County Lakes Forum, was present and asked if he could use the Town Hall for a meeting on April 21 at 10:00 a.m. The Board approved his request. He also said they are one board member short and asked if anyone would like to fill the spot.
We are going to write a letter to the Legislatures regarding our wishes on the prevailing law issue.APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14254 through #14286 was given for a total expenditure of $15,329.94. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of Mar, 2011 p>
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - March 9, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all members except the Clerk were present.
The Treasurer read the minutes of the February 9, 2011 Board meeting and were amended to say that a letter regarding snow plowing the boat landings will be sent to Neal Kephart rather then Gary Gedart and then approved on a motion from Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$21,084.64 - 01/31/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 1,084.20 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$19,997.44 - 02/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceFebruary Bank Statement Activity
$21,293.70 - Deposits
$ 8.42 - Interest Earned
$ 25.00 - Stop Payment Charge
$20,387.43 - Less Checks Cleared
$21,974.33 - 02/28/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 428.84 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$21,545.49 - 02/28/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$894,896.76 - 01/31/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 321.64 - Interest Earned
$128,138.88 - Deposits
$874,382.78 - Less Debits
$148,974.50 - 02/28/11 Bank Statement Balance
$192,065.48 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 77,098.71 - General Fund
$ 14,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$57,775.79 - Taxes, Dogs & Overpaids
The Treasurer's Report was approved by Gene Mittlestadt; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - the 2006 Ford radio is no longer receiving and is not worth repairing according to Com-Tech of Rice Lake. Our Radios are outdated and will soon be illegal to use. It will be necessary to purchase a narrow band radio for all trucks. The drivers side seat belt of the 2006 Ford was repaired; Town roads are in good driving condition; road bans go on March 15, 2011.
Lee Wilmsen will be talking to the County to find out how they clean their trucks to be sure we are cleaning ours properly. The Board thought it would be beneficial to add a comment in the tax payer yearly letter to be sure large truck owners top off their tanks before the road bans go into affect.
GUEST SPEAKER, DAN LIEF discussed the new law regarding narrow band radios for our trucks. We do not have to purchase new radios until 2012. The Board decided to check the finances and then decide when we will purchase them.
The EMPLOYEE HAND BOOK was discussed and the Board decided to check with other towns as to what vacation and sick time they offer their employees and if they have PTO (planned time off).
An AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO 99-1 to forbid parking of any car, truck, recreational vehicle or trailer on any Town road from November 1 to April 15 was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
The Chairman stated that a LARGER FURNACE will have to be installed for future expansion of the Town Hall. It was decided to discuss this issue at a future meeting.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #1428 through #14324 was given for a total expenditureof $24,443.56. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Cindy Gutsch, Treasurer [return to archive listing] Minutes of Apr, 2011 ANNUAL MEETING - April 13, 2011 The Annual meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 6:30 p.m. The Minutes of the April 14, 2010 Annual Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Norrey Wilkosek; 2nd Carole Humann; all in favor; motion carried. The 2010 Annual Report of budget vs actual expenses and revenues was presented by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Jackie Eckerly; 2nd Sue Metcalf; all in favor; motion carried. The next Annual Meeting was set for April 11, 2012 on a motion from Sue Metcalf; 2nd Norrey Wilkosek; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned bat 6:48 on a motion from Jackie Eckerly; 2nd Larry Metcalf; all in favor; motion carried. Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
The following minutes will be approved at the next monthly Board Meeting
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - April 13, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:52 p.m.; all member present.
The Clerk read the minutes of the March 9, 2011 Board meeting and were approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$21,974.33 - 02/28/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 428.84 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$21,575.49 - 03/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceMarch Bank Statement Activity
$ 652.80 - Deposits
$ 4.38 - Interest Earned
$20,563.23 - Less Checks Cleared
$ 2,068.28 - 03/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 987.02 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$ 1,081.26 - 03/31/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$148,974.50 - 02/28/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 88.56 - Interest Earned
$149,063.06 - 03/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$150,144.32 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 77,187.27 - General Fund
$ 14,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$71,875.79 - Taxes, Dogs & Overpaids
The Treasurer's Report was approved by Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - road weight restrictions went into effect on March 15; laid gravel on frost heaves on Woodland Drive and Tiger Musky Road; new starter ordered for International and back up alarm needs to be repaired; Hemlock Haven Road culverts are being checked daily for beaver activity; plows have been taken off all trucks except the International in case of another snowfall.
The ROAD TOUR DATE was set for April 28, 2011 at 7:00 a.m.
Len received a QUOTE FOR THE TRUCK RADIOS from DSC Communications in the amount of $4,498.25.
The Town received a letter from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau stating that with the Governor's budget bill our SHARED REVENUES would be cut by $1,761 in 2012.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14325 through #14356 was given for a total expenditureof $14,612.79. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of May, 2011 ANNUAL ROAD TOUR MEETING - April 29, 2011 The Annual Road Tour meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 7?30 a.m. Board members present were Len Eckerly, Lee Wilmsen, Laura Rusk and town employee Doug Boer. The road tour began at 7:40 a.m. and ended at 2:45 p.m. at which time the board discussed the road work to be accomplished in 2011. Road work is as follows:1) Pave a section of River Road and blacktop patch at Vesley's driveway pertaining to the 2010 River Road drainage repair project. Also, blacktop patch on Toutant Road and the area where the culvert was removed on Flowage Road.
2) Install safety guard rail on River Road
3) Wedge and overlay approximately ¼ mile of blacktop on Flowage Road starting at Helsing Road and ending at new black top just east of gaiashkikbos' house at 9888 W Flowage Road
4) Remove 4 large rocks and one culvert for the Flowage Road blacktop preparation
5) Work to be done by County:a. Sawcut blacktop for culvert removal on Flowage road
b. Patch 5 cracks in blacktop on Flowage Road located just east of the Church
c. Sawcut and replace a section of blacktop 6' wide on Tiger Musky Road6) Reconstruct boat landing on Flemings Lake and Access Road
Items 1-5 are estimated to cost $52,000 of the $75,000 highway construction budget. The remaining $23,000 will be used to gravel the following roads:
1) Venison Creek Road first part only - 3" - 4" rock
2) East Fork Road - 4" gravel
3) Milligan Road - 4" gravel
4) Scott Lake Road - 4" gravelThe meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
LeRoy Wilmsen, Supervisor
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - May 11, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member present.
The Clerk read the minutes of the April 13, 2011 Board meeting and were approved as presented on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk read the minutes of the April 29, 2011 Road Tour meeting and were approved as read on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 2,068.28 - 03/31/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 987.02 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$ 1,081.236 - 04/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceApril Bank Statement Activity
$38,028.16 - Deposits
$56,365.61 - Transfer In
$ 18.43 - Interest Earned
$12,765.32 - Less Checks Cleared
$83,715.16 - 04/30/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 1,012.02 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$82,703.14 - 04/30/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$149,063.06 - 03/31/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 65.23 - Interest Earned
$ 56,365.61 - Transfer Out
$ 92,762.68 - 04/30/11 Bank Statement Balance
$175,465.80 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 78,662.668 - General Fund
$ 14,100.00 - Machinery Fund
Laura Rusk made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.ROAD REPORT - road weight restrictions were lifted May 9; snow plows have been taken off all trucks; salt/sand mix has been taken off all trucks; the Forestry Service will trap the beaver on Hemlock Haven Road; work has started with replacing Town road signs with the new retro reflective signs.
A motion was made by Lee Wilmsen to re-appoint Len Eckerly and Gerry Brodsky for two more years on the COMPREHENSIVE COMMISSION, and Steve George for 1 more year; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
The ROAD TOUR results were discussed. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept the Monarch Paving bid to re-pave 976' x 18' of Flowage Road for a sum of $20,906.80 and to shoulder 976' x 2' for Flowage Road for a sum of $2,090.66; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to accept Monarch Paving's bid to patch Vesley's driveway on River Road for a sum of $800; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
BOARD OF REVIEW date was set for June 4, 2011 from Noon to 2:00 p.m. following open book that will take place from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14357 to #14382 was given for a total expenditure of $9,743.75. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of June, 2011
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - June 8, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member present.
The Clerk read the minutes of the May 11, 2011 Board meeting and were approved as presented on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk read the minutes of the May 31, 2011 Special Meeting and were approved by Laura Rusk with an amendment to say Randy Dennis' estimates fo rht removal of rocks and should prepration will 'not exceed' the specified amounts; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 83,715.16 - 04/30/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 1,012.02 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$ 82,703.14 - 05/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceMay Bank Statement Activity
$ 3,870.90 - Deposits
$ 27.03 - Interest Earned
$10,119.77 - Less Checks Cleared
$77,493.32 - 05/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 611.47 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$76,881.85 - 05/31/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$92,762.68 - 03/31/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 55.15 - Interest Earned
$92,817.83 - 04/30/11 Bank Statement Balance
$169,699.68 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 78,662.668 - General Fund
$ 14,100.00 - Machinery Fund
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor;motion carried.ROAD REPORT - the two rear strobe lights on the 2008 Ford have been replaced; work continues on replacing the town road signs with the new retro reflective signs; tree cleaning has been necessary due to strong winds; Mike Payne is interested in plowing next season and will get us a copy of his commercial license.
A proposal for $680 was submitted by Monarch Paving to PATCH TOUTANT ROAD and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried. Len was unable to obtain an estimate for the BOAT LANDING repairs so it will be discussed at a later meeting. Randy Dennis submitted a $2,600 proposal for PIT RUN GRAVEL AND GRADING OF VENISON CREEK ROAD and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
There was a discussion regarding the LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR BLUEBERY HILL RESORT, JOHN BADAGLIACCO AGENT. When John started his eatery it was suppose to be a sandwich and pizza shop according to the Conditional Use application. The Comprehensive Planning Commission and the Town of Hunter Board approved his application for just that purpose. Lee Wilmsen thought it would be damaging to the others if the license was approved. Laura felt we should not deny a license just because it would cost the business next door to loose business. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to deny a liquor license for Blueberry Hill Resort; 2nd Len Eckerly; nay Laura Rusk; motion carried.
The Clerk presented 17 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS AND ONE WINE AND ONE BEER LICENSE RENEWAL, all of which were approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented 65 BARTENDER APPLICATIONS. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve 64 bartender applications contingent that all have taken the servers class and denied one application for Dean Elmer due to his arrest record; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented an AGENT CHANGE FOR DUN ROVIN LODGE FROM MIKE GOLOM TO ANDRE TIMMONS and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Notice is hereby given to the Town of Hunter residents for the possible placement of 2 BOUYS AT THE LANDING RESORT in front of the cabins.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14383 to #14400 was given for a total expenditure of $22,770.47. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of July, 2011
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - July 13, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member present.
The Clerk read the minutes of the June 8, 2011 Board meeting and were approved as presented on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motioncarried. The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 77,493.32 - 05/31/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 611.47 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$ 76,881.85 - 06/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceJune Bank Statement Activity
$13,573.00 - Deposits
$ 21.34 - Interest Earned
$23,610.54 - Less Checks Cleared
$67,477.12 - 06/30/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 624.20 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$66,852.92 - 06/30/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$92,817.83 - 06/01/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 53.40 - Interest Earned
$92,871.23 - 06/30/11 Bank Statement Balance
$159,724.15 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 78,771.23 - General Fund
$ 14,100.00 - Machinery Fund
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor;motion carried.ROAD REPORT - a new starter & alternator has been put in the International. The back up alarm has also been fixed; the Front End Loader mow board has been fixed; the rear tires of the Brusher have been replaced; five large rocks have been removed from Chippewa Flowage Rd and re-surfaced with a 1 ½" overlay; the guard rail has been installed at the River Road wash out; mowing of Town roads has started.
ZONING - a Special Use Application was discussed for Kurt & Jodi Effertz to construct a dwelling on their property that is zoned Forestry One. Len went to the County for direction as to the design of this house. He also called the owners. It will be a 36' X 26' house/garage. The first level will be part garage and part house with a loft over the entire first floor. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve the Effertz Special Use Application contingent on the county providing proper paper work; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried. The lot number, a proper description of the structure and drawing needs to be included on the Application.
The Clerk presented a BARTENDER APPLICATION for Nicole Morphew and was approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk presented a bartender application for Arthur Pikora and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
An application for the placement of 2 BUOYS AT THE LANDING RESORT for the area in front of cabin #7 to the gas pumps was discussed. Laura Rusk made a motion to approve placing 2 buoys at The Landing due to extenuating circumstances of the bridge being a though-a-fare; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
The Clerk presented SLOW-NO-WAKE ORDINANCE NO 2011-01 for The Landing buoys and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Randy Dennis submitted an estimate for gravel, rip rap rock, angular rock and labor for the ACCESS ROAD BOAT LANDING work in the amount of $1,994. The 4 slabs and delivery previously discussed will cost $3,926. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve a total expenditure of $5,920 for Access Road boat landing; 2nd Len Eckerly; all in favor; motion carried.
Len received a letter that we were APPROVED TO TAKE OVER FOREST ROAD 304. He discovered that 304 is a though-a-fare that runs into the Town of Winter about 2 miles long. The Board decided to continue with the acquisition for 304.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14401 to #14431 was given for a total expenditure of $47,956.75. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of August, 2011
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - August 10, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member present.
The Clerk read the minutes of the July 13, 2011 Board meeting and were approved as presented on a motion fromLee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 67,477.12 - 06/30/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 624.20 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$ 66,852.92 - 07/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceJuly Bank Statement Activity
$22,525.31 - Deposits
$ 17.03 - Interest Earned
$47,189.85 - Less Checks Cleared
$42,829.61 - 07/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 608.74 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$42,220.87 - 07/31/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$92,871.23 - 07/01/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 55.21 - Interest Earned
$92,926.44 - 07/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$135,147.31 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 78,826.44 - General Fund
$ 14,100.00 - Machinery Fund
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor;motion carried.ROAD REPORT - repairs were done on the Front End Loader; a large black top patch was put on Tiger Musky Road; 29 loads of 3"- 4" rock was placed on Venison Creek Road; the project of placing gravel on East Fork Road is in process; Doug attended 3 on-line computer conference sessions in preparation of rating town roads with the new Paser rating system.
The 2011 BUDGET was discussed with emphasis on the cost of road work. The revenues were reviewed and the Clerk said that our largest revenue yet to come will be the August tax settlement followed by two more highway aid deposits.
R&P Earth submitted a bid to GRAVEL & GRADE SCOTT LAKE ROAD in the amount of $7,776.00. The Board decided to wait until all the current road project bills are paid and then make the decision on the Scott Lake Road work. In the mean time, Doug will put gravel on the larger holes.
The Federal Communications Commission is requiring all Towns convert to a NARROWBAND OPERATION FOR TOWN TRUCK RADIOS by January 1, 2013. Len Eckerly received a quote from DSC Communications earlier this year for $4,498.25. DSC has since purchased a large quantity of radios and they sent a new quote for $3,995.20. In order to lock in on the lower price Lee Wilmsen made a motion to purchase the 4 radios this year for $3,995.20; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
The Town Hall furnace is installed and we now need to INSTALL INSULATION in the ceiling. Len Eckerly will contact C&C Insulation and Kolberg Insulation for bids. If necessary we will hold a special meeting to approve the work.
: Len Eckerly checked on HEATING FUEL COST for pre-buy. Ferrel Gas was $179.9, Polar Gas was $174.9, no price from WK yet and he will check with Northern Lakes Coop. Lee Wilmsen authorized Len Eckerly to make the final decision on the pre-buy company.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14432 to #14454 was given for a total expenditure of $37,495.82. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. on a motion from Len Eckerly; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of September, 2011
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - September 14, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member present.
The Clerk read the minutes of the August 10, 2011 Board meeting and were approved as presented on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 42,829.60 - 07/31/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 608.74 - Less 1 Outstanding Checks
$ 42,220.87 - 08/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceAugust Bank Statement Activity
$41,194.83 - Deposits
$ 7.42 - Interest Earned
$37,591.70 - Less Checks Cleared
$46,440.16 - 08/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 7,046.75 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$39,393.41 - 08/31/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$92,926.44 - 08/01/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 55.25 - Interest Earned
$92,981.44 - 08/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$132,375.10 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 25,653.69 - General Fund
$ 39,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$ 28,228.00 - Building Fund
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor;motion carried.ROAD REPORT - mowing and brushing of Town roads is complete. The clutch on the Brusher went out and will be repaired by Bar-H Implements; gravel & grading on East Fork Rd. is complete; U- joints on the 2006 Ford has been replaced; the Annual Certification of local roads is being reviewed; the Paser road rating is in process; replacing the road signs with retro reflective signs continues.
DNR AGENT, SUE MILLER, submitted to the Board a new Boating Ordinance that combines all or our Slow-no-wake ordinances into one. She updated all the GPS locations where the slow-no-wake buoys are located on the Chippewa Flowage. She also included colored maps of all the buoy locations. The Board will approve the ordinance at the October meeting and then it will be sent to Madison for approval.
ZONING - a Special Use Application was presented for Lucia Uihlein Trust to construct a year-round or seasonal dwelling in a Forestry One Zone District. Contractor Mark Erickson was present representing the Uihlein's. Len Eckerly explained that the application must go before the Comprehensive Commission who will make a recommendation to the Town Board. The Board will then discuss and consider approval. Len told Mark he felt there should be an easement for the driveway that cuts across a lot preceding the lot where the structure will be built. This Application was tabled until the Comprehensive Commission can review.
The Clerk presented BARTENDER LICENSE APPLICATIONS for Gregory Kilps and Brandon Speros and were approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The 2011-2012 SNOWPLOW CONTRACT was discussed and updated with new deadline dates and approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK was finalized and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Two INSULATION PROPOSALS were presented for insulating the town hall ceiling. One from C&C Insulating for 12" of cellulose for a cost of $1,600 and one from Kolberg Insulating for 10" of fiberglass for a cost o $734. Laura Rusk made a motion to accept the C&C Insulating proposal for $1,600; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The BUDGET WORKSHOP DATE was set for October 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
The EMPLOYEE REVIEW DATE was set for October 4, 2011 at 7:00 a.m.
The 2011 Wisconsin Act 10, also known as the budget repair bill, is requiring that all Towns adopt an EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE if they do not currently have a civil service system offering protections to employees in place. This grievance procedure must be in place by October 1, 2011. The Wisconsin Towns Association Attorney's drafted a sample procedure that was approved as written on a motion from Lee Wilmsen and will include a hearing officer to be selected prior to October 1 and a hearing officer fee of $100; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14455 to #14487 was given for a total expenditure of $43,224.39. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, ClerkSPECIAL MEETING - October 4, 2011
A Special Meeting was called to order at 7:00 a.m.; all members present except the Treasurer. Doug Boer was also present. The Clerk presented RESOLUTION NO. 2011-01 ADOPTING EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PRODECURE and was approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. It was decided that there will be funds available to add 2" of gravel and grade Scott Lake Road. Laura Rusk made a motion grade & gravel Scott Lake Road at a cost of $7,776; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. Additional costs were added to the NARROWBAND RADIO QUOTE FROM DSC for the antenna in the amount of $324.66 and were approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
There were no particular comments from Doug during the EMPLOYEE REVIEW. Lee Wilmsen went over the list of tasks Doug was suppose to do from last year. He stated the shop looks good and stressed the trucks need to be cleaned inside and out more often. Doug should only be on the road 3 days a week and the shop inventory needs to be updated. He also said that Doug should only be buying steel toed work boots.
Laura Rusk made a motion to adjourn the open meeting and go into closed session at 7:18 a.m.; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.The open meeting reconvened at 7:47 a.m. The Board told Doug he will receive a $.35 per hour increase for a total of $19.00 per hour. The benefit package will remain the same. Lee Wilmsen made a motion with a 2nd from Laura Rusk for hourly salary increases as follows: Doug $.35 bringing him to $19.00, snowplow drivers up $.50 for a total of $12.25 and the dump attendant up .$50 for a total of $10.00; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 a.m. by Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, ClerkSPECIAL MEETING - October 5, 2011 The Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 6:45 p.m.; all but the Treasurer were present. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a Special Use Permit Application for Lucia Uihlein Trust to construct a year-round or seasonal dwelling in a Forestry One Zone District. The Comprehensive Planning Commission met on Oct. 4, 2011 and approved the application with conditions. The Board discussed the Uihlein Trust Special Use Permit and approved it on a motion from Laura with a 2nd by Lee Wilmsen with four conditions: 1) a letter stating approval to cross DNR property; 2) a permit to grade more than 10,000 square feet for a driveway; 3) get a revised permit showing that there will now be two bedrooms; and 4) the footprint can not exceed the September 28, 2011 revised floor plan; all in favor; motion carried. Prior to this meeting the Uihlein's did receive permission to go ahead with the project and was issued a permit by the DNR. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of October, 2011
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - October 12, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member present.
The Clerk read the minutes of the September 14, 2011 Board meeting and were approved as presented on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the October 4, 2011 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the October 5, 2011 Special Meeting were read by the Clerk and approved as read on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 46,440.16 - 08/31/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 7,046.75 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$ 39,393.41 - 08/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceSeptember Bank Statement Activity
$12,483.30 - Deposits
$ 6.71 - Interest Earned
$42,607.16 - Less Checks Cleared
$16,323.01 - 09/30/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 4,981.74 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$11,341.27 - 08/31/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$92,981.69 - 09/01/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 53.50 - Interest Earned
$93,035.19 - 09/30/11 Bank Statement Balance
$104,376.46 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 25,707.19 - General Fund
$ 39,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$ 28,228.00 - Building Fund
Laura Rusk made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor;motion carried.ROAD REPORT - the PASER road rating continues; inspection of driveways for plowing has started; winter plow drivers will be Gary Harris, Carl Stone, Mike Payne and Hank Narus; insulation has been put in the town hall ceiling area; the boat landing on Access Road has been repaired.
The Board discussed putting up PARKING AND TOWAWAY SIGNS AT THE ACCESS ROAD BOAT LANDINIG to keep people from parking right at the boat landing. Brion Nilles was present and asked why there had to be parking on Fletcher Road, which is right next to his house. The Board decided to visit the site and decide what signs should or should not be put up.
2011 Wisconsin Act 35 made the CONCEALED CARRYING OF WEAPONS legal in Wisconsin. The August WTA Report addressed this issue and stated that Town or Villages can ban the open or concealed carrying of weapons into municipal buildings or special events by using signs. It further stated that the town would not be liable for the mere act of allowing weapons into our building. The Board discussed this issue and decided not to put up signs.
The TOWN OF HUNTER BOATING ORDINANCE NO 2011-02 that was drafted by DNR Agent Sue Miller combining all of our slow-no-wake ordinances was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
The Treasurer reported we have 115 SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS TO DATE. Lee Wilmsen made a motion with a 2nd by Laura Rusk to accept all 115 snowplow contracts; all in favor; motion carried.
Whitetail Industries sent a proposal to REMOVE THE CHIMNEY ON THE TOWN HALL ROOF. Len Eckerly said there is a leak someplace on the roof and it is possible it would be found with the removal of the chimney. Lee Wilmsen made a motion with a 2nd by Laura Rusk to accept the Whitetail Industries proposal to remove the chimney and repair the roof for a total cost of $3,085; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14488 to #14521 was given for a total expenditure of $22,987.40. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on a mortion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsin; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
[return to archive listing] Minutes of November, 2011
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - November 9, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member present.
The Clerk read the minutes of the October 12, 2011 Board meeting and were amended to say that Brion Nilles was questioning why people have to park in the parking lot rather then at the Access Road boat landing. The minutes of the were approved with the amendment on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried. The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 16,323.01 - 09/30/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 4,981.74 - Less 5 Outstanding Checks
$ 11,341.27 - 10/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceOctober Bank Statement Activity
$38,226.72 - Deposits
$ 6.98 - Interest Earned
$23,448.17 - Less Checks Cleared
$31,108.54 - 10/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 705.64 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$30,402.90 - 10/31/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$93,035.19 - 10/01/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 55.31 - Interest Earned
$93,090.50 - 10/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$123,493.40 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 25,762.50 - General Fund
$ 39,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$ 28,228.00 - Building Fund
Laura Rusk made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor;motion carried.ROAD REPORT - the PASER road rating is complete and has been reported to the Wis Dept of Transportation; all driveways for plowing have been inspected; vehicle maintenance of Town trucks is complete; Hank Narus informed us that he will only be available for snowplowing in the mornings and weekends.
The Treasurer received 65 more SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve 63 of the 65 contracts for a total of 178 to date; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
The ANNUAL TAX PAYER LETTER was discussed and will be included in the mailing of tax bills in December.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to change the MONTHLY BOARD MEETING START TIME from 6:30 to 6:00 starting in January 2012; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14522 to #14545 was given for a total expenditure of $17,304.66. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. on a mortion from Lee Wilmsin; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - November 16, 2011 A Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman Eckerly at 6:56 p.m.; all members present. Laura Rusk made a motion to adopt the 2012 Budget; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.Patricia R. Swaffield, Clerk
[return to archive listing] Minutes of December, 2011
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - December 14, 2011
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; all member except the Clerk were present.
The Treasurer read the minutes of the November 14, 2011 Board meeting and were approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried. The minutes of the November 16, 2011 Special Meeting were read and approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 31,108.54 - 10/31/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 705.64 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$ 30,402.90 - 11/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceNovember Bank Statement Activity
$ 9,379.58 - Deposits
$ 5.97 - Interest Earned
$17,268.89 - Less Checks Cleared
$23,224.50 - 11/30/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 668.74 - Less 3 Outstanding Checks
$22,555.76 - 11/30/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$90,090.50 - 11/01/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 48.58 - Interest Earned
$93,139.08 - 11/30/11 Bank Statement Balance
$115,694.84- Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 25,811.08 - General Fund
$ 39,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$ 28,228.00 - Building Fund
Laura Rusk made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor;motion carried.ROAD REPORT - the John Deer Tractor and the International had repairs done; two inches of gravel was put down on Scott Lake road. Final grading will be completed in the Spring; the 2008 Boss Plow needs repair; two of the part time snowplow drivers have taken full time jobs and a 3rd one is not available until after Jan 8, 2012, so it will take longer to complete the plowing.
The Treasurer received 5 more SNOWPLOW CONTRACTS. One contract will be returned. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve 4 of the 5 contracts for a total of 182 to date; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Laura Rusk made a motion with a 2nd by Lee Wilmsen to approve ELECTION INSPECTORS for 2012 & 2013; Jackie Eckerly, Donna Lessard, Gerry & Judy Brodsky, Jim & Marion Dier, Sandy Folio, Jan Wilson, Sue Metcalf, alternates Barb Schweig and Nancy Ruhlow; all in favor; motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14546 to #14577 was given for a total expenditure of $15,009.57. The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m. on a mortion from Lee Wilmsin; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Cindy Gutsch, Treasurer
[return to archive listing] Minutes of January, 2012
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - January, 2012
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.; all members present.
The Clerk read the minutes of the December 14, 2011 Board meeting and were approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 23,224.50 - 11/30/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 668.74 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$ 22,555.73 - 12/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceDecember Bank Statement Activity
$ 19,370.87 - Deposits
$ 3.37 - Interest Earned
$ 16,545.78 - Less Checks Cleared
$ 26,052.96 - 12/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$ 0.00 - Less 0 Outstanding Checks
$ 26,052.96 - 12/31/11 Ending Check Book Balance
$ 93,139.08 - 12/01/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 58.57 - Interest Earned
$299,368.68 - Deposits
$392,566.33 - 12/31/11 Bank Statement Balance
$418,619.29- Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 25,869.65 - General Fund
$ 39,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$ 28,228.00 - Building Fund
$299,368.68 - Tax CollectionsLaura Rusk made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as read; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor;motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - repairs were done on all vehicles except the International. Due to freezing rain and slippery roads, we use a considerable amount of salt/sand; the Round Lake Fire Marshal stopped in and said we need a lighted exit sign over the garage side door.
There were between 20 and 25 residents in attendance regarding ATV TRAVEL ON RIVER ROAD. Denny Aaron from Deer Run Resort asked the Board what steps need to be taken in order to allow ATV access on River Road and its connecting roads. Lee Wilmsen researched other towns ATV ordinances and brought up several concerns such as speed limit for ATV's and do they have turn signals or what about liability insurance, etc. Duane Mortek from the Snowmobile and ATV Alliance addressed the Board and said the Alliance suggests a 25 mph speed limit on town roads and 35 mph on gravel roads. He said that Ojibwa and Lenroot has opened up all their town roads and several others have opened up some of their roads. Len Eckerly mentioned the Comprehensive Plan questionnaire and that 47% said NO to ATV travel. Pete Czarnecki brought up the fact that there is less snow now so ATV's are being used more now then snowmobiles. He and all business owners would like to advertise that there is access to the Flowage via ATV or snowmobile. After much discussion it was decided that we would prepare an ordinance for one year and then reassess. Doug Mortek said the Ordinance can be repealed if there are any major issues. He also said a copy of the ordinance must be sent to the DNR in Madison, the local DNR and local Sheriff. The Alliance will provide some signs and each road must be signed and the residents on those roads will pay for the them. Len Eckerly made a motion to approve ATV travel on River Road and connecting roads year round; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.There will be a special meeting to approve the Ordinance.
Doug Kurtzweil addressed the meeting stating that the is a proposal to begin a good size open pit iron mine in Ashand and Iron county. The proposal would change the Wisconsin mining laws. APPROVAL OF CHECKS #14548 to #14612 was given for a total expenditure of $24,031.68. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING - January 17, 2012 Chairman Eckerly called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the ATV ordinance. There were several River Road residents in attendance along with Doug Mortek. The wording of the ordinance and placement of signs was discussed. The Board decided to send a notice to all residents on River Road and connecting roads advising them of the approval of ATV travel. They will have 10 days to oppose this decision. If the majority is in approval the Ordinance will be written and approved.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of February, 2012
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - February 8, 2012
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.; all members present. The Clerk read the minutes of the January 11, 2012 Board meeting and were approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried. The Clerk read the minutes of the January 17, 2012 Special Meeting and were approved on motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 26,052.96 - 12/31/11 Bank Statment Balance
$ 0.00 - Less 0 Outstanding Checks
$ 26,052.96 - 12/01/11 Beginning Check Book BalanceJanuary Bank Statement Activity
$ 20,220.71 - Deposits
$293,868.58 - Transfer of Funds In
$ 10.94 - Interest Earned
$317,161.27 - Less Checks Cleared
$ 22,991.92 - 01/31/12 Bank Statement Balance
$ 756.14 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$ 22,235.78 - 01/31/12 Ending Check Book Balance
$392,566.33 - 12/01/11 Money Market Account Balance
$ 298.97 - Interest Earned
$882,423.64 - Deposits
$293,868.58 - Transfer of Funds Out
$981,420.36 - 01/31/12 Bank Statement Balance
$1,003,656.14 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 26,168.62 - General Fund
$ 39,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$ 28,228.00 - Building Fund
$887,923.74 - Tax CollectionsLaura Rusk made a motion to approve the Treasures report as presented; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - we have replenished our supply of salt/sand mix; Gary Harris is plowing again; due to the mild temperatures frost heaves are appearing early this year otherwise the roads are in good driving condition; the Front End Loader plow had some repairs and one of the batteries was replaced.
The ROUND LAKE FIRE CONTRACT for the period of April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 was approved in the amount of $7,000 on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01 DESIGNATING CERTAIN TOWN ROADS AS ATV ROUTES was discussed. Dump Road was excluded from the approved roads. Steve Brubaker e-mailed Len stating that he did not have a problem with ATV's but was concerned about them riding on his property. Lee Wilmsen said there should be no ATV riding on any private property or DNR Land. Denny Aaron asked if Roman Rowan's driveway was included on McGilligan Road. Lee said it was not because Roman had indicated he did not want to be plowed or to have anyone come down near his property. Denny called Roman and he told Chairman Eckerly that he approved ATV travel as far as his driveway. Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2012-01 with a change to McGilligan Road to include Fire #9126, Roman Rowan's property; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried. The Board decided to put an abbreviated notice in the Sawyer County Record and send a copy of the ordinance to everyone on the roads that are included in the ordinance.
Gerry Brodsky told the Town Board that the CHEQUAMGON LIONS CLUB would like to hand out some brochures at the dump about Type 2 Diabetes. March is Diabetes awareness month for the Lions and Gerry's chapter choose March 24, 2012 to hand out the brochures. The Board approved his request.
A LIQUOR LICENSE for W & R RESORTS, dba DEERFOOT RESORT was presented by the Clerk. The sale of Deerfoot will not be finalized until the end of February. Laura Rusk made a motion to approve the W & R Resorts liquor license contingent on the closing and final sale; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
BARTENDER LICENSES for Christopher Robson, Beverly Wilson and William Wilson were presented by the Clerk and approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion with a 2nd from Laura Rusk to approve Amanda Wilson as AGENT FOR W&R RESORTS; all in favor; motion carried.
The 2011 CASH AUDIT was discussed. Lee Wilmsen asked the Treasurer, "have you reconciled your books with the Clerk and do your figures agree with this 2011 Audit prepared by the Clerk and presented to this Board of Supervisors for their approval". The Treasurer answered "yes". Lee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the 2011 Audit as presented; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Len Eckerly made a motion to APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND PAYROLL FOR CHECKS #14613 to #14653 for a total expenditure of $322,965.10; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
Patricia R Swaffield, Clerk [return to archive listing] Minutes of March, 2012
MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - March 14, 2012
Chairman Len Eckerly called the monthly Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.; all members except the Clerk were present. The Treasurer read the minutes of the February 8, 2012 Board meeting and were approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.The TREASURER'S REPORT was read by the Treasurer as follows:
$ 22,991.92 - 01/31/12 Bank Statment Balance
$ 756.14 - Less 0 Outstanding Checks
$ 22,235.78 - 02/01/12 Beginning Check Book BalanceFebruary Bank Statement Activity
$ 18,908.94 - Deposits
$964,171.35 - Transfer of Funds In
$ 8.82 - Interest Earned
$996,564.76 - Less Checks Cleared
$ 9,216.27 - 02/29/12 Bank Statement Balance
$ 1,045.31 - Less 2 Outstanding Checks
$ 8,170.96 - 02/29/12 Ending Check Book Balance
$981,420.36 - 01/01/12 Money Market Account Balance
$ 362.66 - Interest Earned
$141,579.27 - Deposits
$964,171.35 - Transfer of Funds Out
$159,190.94 - 02/29/12 Bank Statement Balance
$167,361.90 - Total all Accounts
Fund Accounts
$ 26,531.28 - General Fund
$ 39,100.00 - Machinery Fund
$ 28,228.00 - Building Fund
$ 65,331.66 - Tax CollectionsLee Wilmsen made a motion to approve the Treasures report as presented; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
ROAD REPORT - both one ton trucks and the International got stuck several times during the last plowing and while pulling them out there was damage to all 3 trucks; Doug met with the Sawyer County Recreation Sheriff to discuss the ATV signs for River Road and all adjoining roads; the weight limit restrictions went into effect on March 12, 2012.
ZONING - a change in zone district application was presented for Donald Betlach to change his property from Forestry One to RR1 and was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
The ATV TRAVEL & SPEED LIMIT ON RIVER ROAD was discussed. Lee Wilmsen read a letter that will be going out to all residents on River Road and adjoining roads along with a copy of the Ordinance. He said that Pat Retzlaff from the Sheriff's office felt the speed limit on River Road should be 35 mph and Lee felt we should keep it at 25 mph as stated in Ordinance No. 2012-01. It was decided to keep the speed limit at 25 mph.
The LCO FIRE CONTRACT for the period of April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 in the amount of $5,064.78 was approved on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO 2012-02 EXTEND TOWN OFFICER TERMS IN RESPONSE TO ELECTION LAW CHANGES was presented and approved on a motion from Laura Rusk; 2nd Lee Wilmsen; all in favor; motion carried.
The ROAD TOUR DATE will be sometime in the week of April 23, 2012.
Lee Wilmsen made a motion to APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND PAYROLL FOR CHECKS #14654 to #14701 for a total expenditure of $998,647.89; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. on a motion from Lee Wilmsen; 2nd Laura Rusk; all in favor; motion carried.
Cindy Gutsch, Treasurer [return to archive listing]
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