Town of York
Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. Present were Chairman Dan Reeson, 1st Supervisor Dan Truttmann and Clerk Nancy Anderson. Absent were 2nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson and Treasurer Ann Carlson. Verification of proper notice was given. Dan Truttmann move to approve the March, 2013 minutes, Dan Reeson 2nd. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report– The Board reviewed the current reports.
Bills– Wayne Bue presented a bill from Mt. Horeb Truck parts for a strobe light for $150.00, and Nancy presented a listing of other bills to be paid. Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report– We’re ready to have Safety Kleen pick up oil filters. Wayne got estimates for renting a broom for sweeping local roads with prices ranging from $100.00 per day for the broom to $1400.00 per week for a machine with the broom attachment. Also, Monroe could make an 8’ broom for us for $6400.00. Wayne will call Kiel Electric to install several electrical outlets in the back of the shed. A date will have to be set for the Board and Wayne to drive and assess local road conditions for repairs.
Driveway Permits– Dean and Chris Erdmann (Marks farm Hwy 78)- Dan Reeson move to approve a driveway application for Dean and Chris Erdmann, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried and $1800.00 collected. John and Angie Blum (County J)- Dan Reeson move to approve a driveway application for John and Angie Blum, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried and $1800.00 collected.
Plan Commission– Brad and Cathy Bennett (purchase parcel from Ron Strommen)- Dan Truttmann move to approve a land division for the purpose of building a home, Dan Reeson 2nd. Motion carried. Heidi Hankley told the Board that Dawn Doran has completed the parcel tracking project within sixteen (16) hours. The Board had approved a rate of $15.00 per hour with an estimated time of eighty (80) hours. Since she completed the project in such a short time, she would be given merit pay. Dan Truttmann move to pay Dawn Doran $350.00 for her time, Dan Reeson 2nd. Motion carried. Also, there were a few problems with the tracking, and the Plan Commission should have a listing of those by next month.
Public Comments– Nancy purchased a copy of the newly published book entitled, The Families of Green’s Prairie Cemetery by David Green for the Town of York. Also, there are problems accessing our Town website. Apparently we are being serviced by a new web provider, but the change somehow wasn’t complete. We are receiving complaints from Board members and citizens alike. Nancy will call our local internet provider to see if they can help solve the problem.
Old Business
- Ron Erickson-New Glarus Fire District- Ron did not appear.
New Business
- Electronics Recycling– The Woodford State Bank will be hosting an electronics recycling two day event on both Friday, April 26th from 10:00 A.M. – 2 P.M. and Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. across from the Woodford State Bank in the former Monroe Walmart parking lot. Rather than having our own recycling event, we will promote this one.
- Online Educational Videos– The Wisconsin Towns Association is offering the videos for $50.00 per year to view online. The Board decided to decline the offer.
- Weed Notice– The annual weed notice will be published as soon as possible.
- Driveway Refunds– Letters were sent to John Timura and David Laurent concerning driveway refunds. It turns out that neither home has been completed yet.
Adjournment– Dan Truttmann move to adjourn the meeting, Dan Reeson 2nd. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.