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May 12, 2008 Regular Town Board Meeting
May 12, 2008 Janice Johnson called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken and all officers were present. The Clerk verified that the meeting was published and posted. The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting. Corrected to reflect that John Prohaska submitted a written report. Scott Khalar made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction. Sherrie Craft seconded the motion and motion carried. Rose Graves gave the Treasurer’s Report. Sherrie made a motion to accept the report as read. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. There were no County Representatives present. John Prohaska would like to address the board at the June Meeting to discuss roads. Scott made a motion to pay the town’s bills. Sherrie seconded the motion and motion carried. John Prohaska gave the Fire Department Report. One alarm call. The Election results were submitted as Todd Carlson, Fire Chief, Ron Cairns, Assistant Chief and Sherrie Craft will continue as Secretary. They will be sworn in at the June 3rd Fire Department meeting, pending approval at the June Regular Town Board Meeting. John stated that the Fire Department wishes the Chief and Assistant Chief to be on a 6 month probationary period with evaluations at that time. They also would be required to attend Leadership Training. Janice stated that she would like something in writing from the Fire Department regarding this and it will be discussed further at the June Regular Town Board Meeting. Scott gave the Equipment and Roads Report. The patch was finished on Tom’s truck. Four new tires were purchased and put on the grader. Road were inspected and culverts have been purchased. The State agreed to allow us use of their land for stockpiling sand when the Shortcut Road is cut down. Janice stated that Jon Humberg will be inspecting Ross Road to see if the quality is up to expectations. Sherrie gave the Grounds, Building and Recycling Report. New extinguishers have been delivered and installed. No calls for the Constable this month. Willard Kiefer gave the cemetery report. No burial activity. Doreen and Larry Schaller and Willard hauled black dirt and seeded and fertilized 12 sites. Willard gave a summary of the progress of the Comprehensive Planning Committee. Sherrie made a motion to accept the Public Participation Plan for the Comprehensive Planning Committee. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. Scott made a motion to pass a Resolution to borrow funds for the Purchase of a Fire Truck. Sherrie seconded the motion. Motion carried. Sherrie made a motion to pass a Resolution to continue banking with Chippewa Valley Bank. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. The Tobacco Free Policy that was adopted at the last meeting was signed. Picnic tables have been purchased and thanks to Rose and Kurt Graves, they are put together. Discussion was held regarding the use of the old Town Hall. Suggestions are invited. Janice will check with the Historical Society to see if there is anything we can do to get it listed as a Historical Site. Willard will check with the Brule Forest Office to see if the have any ideas. Sherrie made a motion to approve the Renewal Liquor License and Cigarette License Application from Kathy Emons for the Gopher Hole Lounge. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. Sherrie made a motion to apply for a Recycling Grant through Douglas County. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. The Clerk will contact Douglas County to get approved uses of money and will apply for the grant. The Building Use request from the Ross Family has been rescinded. The Town Board will have a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Summer Road Work and also Building Use Policy. The Next Regular Town Board Meeting will be held Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Highland Town Hall. Scott made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Sherrie seconded the motion and motion carried. Meeting was adjourned. Submitted by, Nora Anne Moss Town Clerk