Town
of York
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
January 12, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 8:02 P.M. Present were Chairman Dan Reeson, 1st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, Treasurer Nathan Ula and Clerk Nancy Anderson along with four concerned citizens. Verification of proper notice was given. Dan Truttmann move to approve the minutes of the December meeting, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report- Income from December 9th through the 31st included public service charges $162.00, driveway permit and deposit $1800.00, and interest on account $97.48. After paying all bills, the balance as of December 31, 2009 was $40,989.57. Income from January 1, 2010 to January 12th included December advance tax collections $789,503.98, MFL tax paid $1266.89, Dog licenses $221.00, Overpaid property tax $6.00, dividends and refunds $487.29, state highway aids $21,145.95, Pecatonica School District dividends and refunds $366.13, and Southwest Tech dividends and refunds $62.62. After paying all bills, the balance as of January 12, 2010 was $128,199.28.
Bills-Bills included markers for the
IH plow, coolant and block heater for tractor, hydraulic hoses for tractor/loader, chain crossbar hooks and chips. Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report- Wayne delivered mine tailings for the driveway around the barn at the Greg Lattin farm. The fuel tank leaks on the IH truck even after a patch was put on it. Also, the oil barrel is low on oil.
Plan Commission- No one was present from the commission. It was determined that the Board should wait another month before scheduling a public hearing concerning the driveway ordinance amendment.
Public Comments- Dan Truttmann asked the audience for ideas as to what they would like the Board to be working on this year. None were heard.
Old Business- Liability insurance for tree cutting Dan Reeson checked on the liability insurance for Steve Fabos who would like to cut some trees for the Town. He would be considered a private contractor and needs to have his own insurance in order for us to hire him. Traffic study for speed limit change- In order to post anymore speed limit signs, the Town would have to conduct a traffic study which would include a variety of criteria including the number of accidents on the road. Dan Reeson will look into this further. Electronics legislation– To satisfy the extent that the Town needs to be involved in this legislation, Dan Truttmann will check into purchasing larger, more informative signs for the recycling center. Annual Audit by CPA- Steve Hermanson received a quote from Becky Johnson, CPA regarding auditing for the Town. Her fee would be the in the $3500 – $4200 range for the first year, then would be less once she had it organized.
New Business– NIMS Training- More classes need to be scheduled for Board members Reeson, Truttmann, and Anderson to satisfy requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Board. The classes must be completed by the end of 2010. Town Hall accounting software- Nancy acquired a quote of $1099 to purchase an accounting software program for the Town. Dan Truttmann will check into pricing for other programs. Waste Management contract- Because of problems encountered just before Christmas, Dan Truttmann ordered another dumpster to accommodate the growing needs of our community. Opting out of our contract with Waste Management has to be timed exactly right because of the terminology used in that contract. In the meantime, the Board will check into possibly renting a trash compactor to help alleviate overflowing dumpsters. Work plan for 2010- This year the Board will tackle shed and roof repairs, the treasurer/clerk position, website revamping, reflectivity of town signs, a junk vehicle ordinance, a facilities and site plan, and a software decision by a committee concerning the treasurer’s office. Amend Budget- Dan Truttmann move to amend the 2009 budget ending balance to $40,989, the 2010 beginning balance to $40, 989, and the 2010 ending balance to $48,389, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried. Resolution to Oppose DOR County Assessment Proposal- Dan Reeson move to approve a resolution to oppose the Wisconsin Department of Revenue County Assessment Proposal, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried. Driveway Refund- Jack Fisher- Dan Reeson move to approve a driveway refund for Jack Fisher, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Adjournment- Dan Truttmann move to adjourn the meeting, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, Nancy Anderson, Clerk