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December 10, 2007 Regular Town Board Meeting

December 10, 2007

Janice Johnson called the meeting to order.  The Pledge of Allegiance
was recited.  All board members were present.   The Clerk verified
that the notice was published and posted.

The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting.  Scott Khalar made
a motion to accept the minutes as read.  Sherrie Craft seconded the
motion.  Motion carried.

Rose Graves read the Treasurer’s Report.  Sherrie made a motion to
approve the Treasurer’s Report as read.  Scott seconded it and motion
carried.

Tom Stewart, Douglas County Board Supervisor, was present and
explained that the county board had defeated the 1.6 million dollar
court house improvements due to the high cost.  He said they were
concerned with the potential cost of reconstructing Highway F and that
it was the priority at this time.  Janice opened the meeting up to
questions.  Willard Kiefer thanked Tom for Highway S being completed. 
Janice also expressed her appreciation.  He also commented that he
would be traveling to Madison for Superior Days as he has done for
many years and he feels it is an important opportunity for this region
to participate.

Sherrie made a motion to pay the Town’s bills.  Scott seconded it and
motion carried.

John Prohaska gave the Fire Department Report:  2 Medical Calls, 1
Mutual Aid Fire and 1 Ice Rescue.  He also commented that he would be
holding the first official First Responder training held in Highland
during January and February.

Scott gave the report on Equipment and Roads – still waiting for price
on fixing backhoe.

Sherrie gave the report on Grounds, Building and Recycling – Tesmer is
continuing to work on overhang by entrance.

Constable – no activity.  Cemetery – no activity.

John gave a presentation on the Tanker Truck Issue and submitted
quotes for new trucks and list of the priorities of the requirements. 
There was much discussion held on purchasing a new truck vs. a used
truck.  Janice thanked everyone for their hard work on the committee.

There will be a Town Meeting held on Tuesday, January 14th after the
Regular Town Board Meeting to discuss the issue further and possibly
have an advisory Town Elector vote on the issue.  There will be a
tentative Town Meeting on January 22nd scheduled to address the issue
of raising the Town Levy if needed.

Willard Kiefer gave an update on the Comprehensive Planning Committee
– December’s meeting was canceled.  The first meeting will be January
10th.  Willard explained that Jason from the Northwest Regional
Planning Commission would like to speak at the first meeting and he
was unable to attend the meeting in December.  The Joint Agreement
with Douglas County was discussed and will be brought up at the next
Regular Board Meeting.

The Clerk gave an update on the website.  Deadline for submitting
information for the set up will be Friday, December 14th.  Reminder
memos were given to John and Cathy Khalar.

Rose submitted Budget Amendments to the Board to finalize the 2007
Budget.  Scott made a motion to approve the Budget Amendments. 
Sherrie seconded it and motion carried.

Sherrie made a motion to allocate $40,000 towards the purchase of a
new/used fire truck.  Scott seconded it and motion carried.

Scott made a motion to purchase a 6 month CD for $20,000 to be
allocated for highway.  Sherrie seconded the motion and motion
carried.

Sherrie made a motion to approve the resolution allowing the county
clerk and authorized veterinarians and humane societies to sell dog
licenses.  Scott seconded it and motion carried.  The request for this
resolution came from Douglas County.

Scott made a motion to approve contributing $100.00 to Douglas County
for Superior Days.  Sherrie seconded the motion and motion carried.

Sherrie made a motion to approve the Building Packet Request Form as
presented by the Clerk.  Scott seconded the motion and motion
carried.

There will be a Special Board Meeting held on Thursday, December 20th
at 7:00 p.m. to appoint Election Officials.  The need for this is due
to the state changing the law from even to odd numbered years. 
Current terms expire December 31st.

The next Regular Town Board Meeting will be held Monday, January 14th,
2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Highland Town Hall.

Sherrie made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Scott seconded it and
motion carried.

Meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by


Nora Anne Moss, Clerk

Also present were:  Jim Kotera, Lester Johnson, Andy Moss, Joyce
Coleman, Allan Coleman, Sue Amys, Gary Amys, George Kornstad, Ron
Cairns, Marvin Landreth, John Prohaska, Doreen Scholler, Dawn Ross,
Kally Ross, Bob Johnson, Willard Kiefer, and Tom Stewart.

Archive

May 10, 2012 Regular Town Board Meeting

April 27, 2012 Special Town Board Meeting

April 26, 2012 Town Plan Commission

April 10, 2012 Annual Meeting

April 10, 2012 Regular Town Board Meeting

March 26, 2012 Special Town Board Meeting

March 20, 2012 Special Town Board Meeting

March 13, 2012 Regular Town Board Meeting

March 5, 2012 Special Town Board Meeting

February 27, 2012 Special Town Board Meeting

February 14, 2012 Regular Town Board Meeting