2009 PROPOSED BUDGET MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009
The public hearing on the Town of Round Lake 2010 proposed budget was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Chairman Karns. Present were Supervisors; Schara, Hanson, Picchietti, and Strainis. Also present were Clerk McCoy, Fire Chief Schmidt, Treasurer Palya, and 2 audience members.
Budget was presented by Clerk McCoy, noting that the town is proposing to borrow $100,000.00 for an addition to fire station. No questions were asked.
Hearing adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF ROUND LAKE, SAWYER COUNTY, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009.
Chairman Karns called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. Six (6) additional audience members were present.
1.) To approve the total highway expenditures for 2010 pursuant to Sec. 82.03 of Wis. Statutes. Motion by Bill Czeskleba, seconded by James Hagen to approve 2010 highway expenditures as presented in proposed budget, Motion carried.
2.) To set compensation of elected town officials for the term of office beginning
April 2010 through April 2012 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) (b) of Wis. Statutes. Motion by Gary Karns, seconded by Stan Strainis that compensation for town board supervisors remain the same as present ($5,390.40). Motion carried.
3.) Motion by Bill Czeskleba, seconded by James Hagen to adopt the 2009 town levy to be paid in 2010 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes at $338,600.00. Motion carried.
4.) Authorization fire station building addition. Motion by Pat Feldner, seconded by Bill Czeskleba to approve fire station building addition. Motion carried.
5.) Motion to adjourn at 6:26 p.m. by; James Hagen - Bill Czeskleba, carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy McCoy, Clerk
Minutes of the Town of Round Lake Regular Board Meeting November 12, 2009
1.) Chairman Karns called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance.
Present were Supervisors: Hanson, Strainis, Picchietti, and Schara. Also present were: Clerk McCoy, Fire Chief Schmidt, Treasurer Palya, and 8 audience members.
A.) Agenda was moved and approved by; Strainis - Schara, carried.
B.) Clerk McCoy Clerk certified that the meeting had been posted as required on November 8, 2009.
C.) Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting October 8, 2009 and Special Board Meetings October 19, 2009 were moved and approved by; Schara - Picchietti, carried.
2.) Items for Action, Discussion, Information.
A.) Audience recognition - Comments Only. None
B.) Land Use Plan Commission. Approval of Ordinance 2009-02 - Town of Round Lake Comprehensive Plan Ordinance. Motion to approve Town of Round Lake Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 2009-02) by Hanson, seconded by Picchietti. Roll call vote taken: Schara - yes. Picchietti - yes. Strainis - yes. Hanson - yes. Karns -yes. Motion carried.
C.) Approval of 2010 Town Budget. Motion to approve 2010 budget as presented; Strainis - Schara, carried.
D.) Approval of Resolution Borrowing of funds $100,000.00 for the construction of fire station building addition from the State Trust Fund. Supervisor Hanson presented form of record (preamble) and motioned to approve resolution to borrow up to $100,000.00 from the State Trust Fund for the building of fire station addition, seconded by Schara. Roll Call Vote: Schara - yes. Picchietti - yes. Strainis - yes. Hanson - yes. Karns -yes. Motion carried.
E.) Clear Lake Boat Landing: Discussion. Clear Lake property owners would like to apply for D.N.R. grant for improvement to boat landing. They would like Town to sponsor grant. As more information is obtained town will be informed.
F.) Employee Benefit: Thanksgiving Turkeys. Motion to purchase thanksgiving turkeys for full time town employees; Hanson - Karns, carried.
G.) Update on Employee Health Insurance cost 2010. Current policy rate will increase 12.5% in 2010. Discussion on need to review policy, and look at alternative policies. Board determined to hold a special meeting relative to health insurance issue. Meeting date was set for Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
H.) Fire Department Report: Schmidt. 1.) Written monthly run report - There was one (1) fire run and five (5) EMS runs during the month of October 2.) Discussion of County - Town ambulance agreement. Schmidt is working on ambulance agreement with Sawyer County. Agreement should be ready for review at December Town Board Meeting. Motion to approve Fire Department Report; Picchietti - Hanson, carried.
I.) Recycling Report: 1.) Computer and Electronic recycling contract. To date Hanson has been unable to make contact with continental computer recycling to talk about contract. Hanson will continue to follow up on issue. Center is taking computers and various electronics at present. Items allowed are very specific. Recycling attendant has list of accepted items. Not accepted; TV's., monitors, printers, wooden stereos, wooden record players, or wooden radios, or any items containing wood. 2.) Signage. New center sign is being completed. Additional signs are needed in dumpster area. Motion to purchase whatever signage is needed for center operation; Karns - Schara, carried. 3.) Review Operation of New Center Layout. New center layout is working well.
J.) Highway and Equipment Report: 1.) Road work update - all scheduled road work for year has been completed. Crew is working on right a way tree and rock removal. 2.) Bridge update -Bids for bridge should be let in December. Project is on schedule with construction to start sometime after June of 2010. 3.) Plow Truck purchase - Discussion of funding sources and required budget amendments - Equipment outlay short $60,476.00. Excess funds (contingency fund $15,000.00) and (Hwy Construction fund $54, 248.00) will be used as needed to cover shortage. Budget amendment will be presented at December Board Meeting.
K.) Clerk's Report: McCoy. To date budget reports - Account balances. Written to date budget reports given to board; all accounts are in balance with treasurer. Motion to approve Clerk's Report; Strainis - Schara, carried.
L.) Treasure's Report: Monthly Receipts, Vouchers, and Account Balances. 2010 Newsletter - Discussion/ Board input. Balance as of October 1, 2009 $721,460.58. Receipts: Money Market Interest High Yield $654.72. CD interest to Money Market High Yield $4569.46, Money Market Interest Reserve $183.33. General Receipts $284.47. Recycling Site $749.25. Total Receipts $6,441.23. Disbursements: General Disbursements $33,874.62. Scott Construction Inc. $63,133.00. Meyer Sales $67,585.50. Total Disbursements $164,593.12. Balance as of October 31, 2009 $563,308.69. Checking Account $5,706.26. Money Market High Yield $329,958.11. Money Market Reserve $127,644.32. Certificates of Deposit $100,000.00. Total $563,308.69. Reserves: Performance Bonds $400.00.Dog Licenses $145.00.Total Reserves $545.00. Motion to approve Treasurer's Report; Strainis - Schara, carried. Treasurer reminded board of newsletter.
M.) Approval of Checks/ Vouchers as listed. Motion to approve checks/ vouchers 25553 - 25627; Strainis - Schara, carried.
N.) Correspondence: Action if required. Census information received. Town participation is being sought. Motion that Hanson contact (Terri Jackson) census representative to discuss issue; Karns - Schara, carried. Clerk McCoy provided board members with seminars and teleconference educational opportunities.
O.) Motion to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. by, Hanson - Schara, carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy McCoy, Clerk