July Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
Town of York
Regular Town Board Meeting
July 10, 2012
8:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. Present were Chairman Dan Reeson, 1st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, and Clerk Nancy Anderson. Treasurer Ann Carlson was not present. Verification of proper notice was given. Dan Truttmann move to approve the June minutes, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report-The Board reviewed the report.
Bills– Wayne presented bills for fuel filters and other items for the Freightliner truck, signs and posts, and mileage reimbursement. Dan Reeson move to approve bills, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report– The railing on the Postville Road bridge had been knocked or torn off by a vehicle. The police were called and Wayne also got an estimate for repairs from the Green County Highway Department for $2,000.00. A claim will be sent to Rural Insurance.
Plan Commission– No one from the commission was present for a report.
Public Comments– None
Old Business
Landscaping– Dan Truttmann has no information at this time. Steve got an estimate from Ed Gerner to build a new oak sign for the Town Hall for $400.00. Dan Reeson move to approve having Ed Gerner make a sign, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried. It will have a dark green background with white raised lettering and a white border, if possible.
Water softener– Dan Reeson contacted Lovelace Pump and several other vendors. Solutions consisted of an iron barrier filter to installing a water softener to purchasing cleaning products. The Town will try the cleaning products as a first step solution.
New Business
Separation Letter– Nancy prepared a letter to Waste Management informing them of our decision to non renew our contract come next January. Dan Reeson move to send the separation letter, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
New Vendors– Steve received some preliminary figures from Faherty, Inc. as a possible new vendor for either drop off collection or roadside collection. Steve should have final numbers by next month.
Propane Contract– Dan Reeson move to purchase propane fuel for the Town Hall for $1.299 per gallon for 782 gallons, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried.
Poplar Grove Bridge Study– The study scheduled for June of 2015 at a cost of $42,951.00 will cost the town 10% or $4,295.00. The Town will budget for this.
Reschedule August Board meeting– Due to an election scheduled for Tuesday, August 14th, the Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, August 15th at 8:00 P.M.
Adjournment– Steve Hermanson move to adjourn the meeting, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Anderson, Clerk