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April 14, 2008 Regular Town Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting April 14, 2008 Janice Johnson called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken and all Board Members were present. The Clerk verified that the meeting was published and posted. The Clerk read the minutes from the previous meeting. Sherrie Craft made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Scott Khalar seconded the motion. Motion carried. Rose Graves gave the Treasurer’s Report. Scott made a motion to accept the report as read. Sherrie seconded the motion and motion carried. Tom Stewart was in attendance but had nothing to report at this time. Sherrie made a motion to pay the Town’s bills. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. The Clerk stated that the DNR has new rules for burning permits and there is a poster on the wall describing the change. John Prohaska gave the Fire Department’s report of one mutual aid ice rescue. He also submitted his inventory and written report of the monthly activities of the Fire Department. Scott stated there was nothing to report for Equipment at this time. Commented that the landowner on Shortcut Road has denied the town use of his land to stockpile the sand if the road is cut down. This project will be placed on hold for now. Sherrie gave the Grounds, Building and Recycling report. She stated the fire extinguishers and some equipment need to be updated and she will check into this. The brace on the exhaust stack will be fixed and the screen installed. There were no constable calls this month. There was no activity for the cemetery. Will Kiefer gave the Comprehensive Planning Committee Report and gave a summary of the Public Participation Process. He is asking the board to approve this. The board will review this and address it at the May Meeting. Scott made a motion to approve the renewal application for a liquor license and cigarette license from Georgia Granfors and also the operator’s license application from Stacy Schmidt. Sherrie seconded the motion and motion carried. Sherrie made a motion to approve Tim Winkler’s land use permit contingent on all requirements of Douglas County are met. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. The Board will meet on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. to inspect the roads and discuss summer road work. After much discussion, Janice made a motion to purchase a fire truck from Stainless & Repair, Inc. with the price not to exceed $135,000. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. A payment to the truck dealer will be due in approximately 6 weeks with the remainder due sometime in November when the completed truck passes town’s inspection. (These are estimated dates). The board will discuss borrowing the money at the May Board Meeting. Rose Graves presented a Smoking Policy for Town Buildings and Vehicles. This will enable us to receive a grant from Douglas County for $1,000. Sherrie made a motion to accept this policy with the change to a Tobacco Free Policy. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. The Clerk asked to purchase a picnic table, 2 outdoor ashtrays and no smoking signs. The Board approved this request. Road permits were discussed regarding use of town sand roads during spring weight restriction season. It was decided that permits could be issued during this time with the understanding that permit holders could be billed for damages to roads. Permits would not be allowed on blacktopped roads during this time. Janice commented that she has been in contact with the Village of Lake Nebagamon regarding payment for road maintenance on Minnesuing Road. The two boards will meet to discuss this at a future date. Sherry Amys reminded the board that a request has been submitted to discuss future use of the old town hall at the May Board Meeting. The Next Regular Town Board Meeting will be held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Highland Town Hall. Sherrie made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried.