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November 10, 2008 Regular Town Board Meeting
Regular Town Board Meeting November 10, 2008 Janice Johnson called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All Board Members were present. The Clerk verified that the meeting was published and posted. Sherrie Craft made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Scott Khalar seconded the motion and motion carried. Rose Graves gave the Treasurer’s Report: Beginning Balance $169,591.97 Total Receipts $ 11,548.26 Total Disbursements $ 49,149.58 Remaining Balance $131,990.65 Scott made a motion to accept the report as read. Sherrie seconded the motion and motion carried. Tom Stewart was in attendance. He said that taxes would be going up. He stated that Highway S is still slated to be completed in 2009. The expansion of the parking lot at the City/County complex has been tabled indefinitely due to budget restraints and County Highway conditions. David LaBorde, Teamster’s Union Representative addressed the Board. He asked the Board to reconsider meeting with him. Janice reminded him that any discussion regarding any grievances would have to be done in closed session. Sherrie made a motion to pay the town’s bills. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. The Clerk stated she had received a letter from the County Clerk thanking all the election workers for a job well done. The Clerk also stated she had received a thank you from Kelly Thimm for allowing him to speak at the last board meeting. Todd Carlson gave the Fire Department Report of 1 medical call. The Fire Department has been awarded the DNR 50/50 grant. The items for this grant will be purchased in early 2009. He also stated that he would like the board to consider diesel storage options for the new fire trucks as the closest place to purchase the required diesel is Superior. The Clerk reminded Todd that the board needs to know of all expenditures especially this time of year. Todd stated that the radios purchased with funds from the OJA grant (50/50 grant) should be in soon and the approximate cost for the town would be $800. This is for 4 radios. Scott gave the Equipment and Roads Report of a few minor breakdowns. The department has been brushing the roads. Sherrie gave the Grounds Building and Recycling reports. An electrician has fixed the light outside. The garage door in the Fire Hall has been repaired. The constable’s report was one call. There was no activity for the cemetery. Due to Willard Kiefer’s absence, Sherry Amys gave the Comprehensive Planning Committee report. She also encouraged public attendance and input at these meetings. There was no public comment on the above. Sherrie made a motion to approve discontinuing routine and election advertising in the Northwoods Shopper. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. This will save the town approximately $750 a year and the Board can always instruct the clerk to publish items they deem necessary. Scott made a motion to approve the contract proposal from Chimney Rock Appraisal for the 2009 revaluation and 2010 maintenance year. The 2009 cost is $25,000 and the 2010 cost is $6,000 with no additional costs billed to the town. Payments will be spread out over the contract period. Sherrie seconded the motion and motion carried. Scott made a motion to amend the budget due to grant monies received. Fire Department Supplies will be increased by $4,654.58 and EMT supplies will be increased by $1,000. Sherrie seconded the motion and motion carried. Sherrie made a motion to approve purchasing a laptop for the Clerk and Treasurer to use. The cost of this purchase is not to exceed $2,000. Scott seconded the motion and motion carried. The Clerk reminded everyone that the Budget Hearing will be held November 17, 2008. She also stated that it would soon be time for people to begin circulating nomination papers for Town Offices. Anyone who is interested should contact the clerk. Jim Kotera will be featured on CBS Evening News Wednesday, November 12, 2008 with his twine ball. The next Regular Town Board Meeting will be held Monday, December 8, 2008 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 adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Nora Anne Moss, Town Clerk Also present: Jim Kotera, Andy Moss, David LaBorde, Alice Wincek, George Kornstad, Lester Johnson, Doreen Schaller, Marvin Landreth, Todd Carlson, Tom Stewart, Joyce Coleman, Allan Coleman, Bernie Human, Sherry Amys, and Tom Williams.