Town Of York
Monthly Board Meeting
May 11, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. Chairman Dan Reeson, 1st Supervisor Dan Truttmann, 2nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, Treasurer Nathan Ula and Clerk Nancy Anderson were present along with a few concerned citizens. Verification of proper notice was given. Dan Truttmann move to approve the minutes of the April, 2010 meeting, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report- Wayne reported no charge for pumping the oil barrel, and fire extinguishers were inspected. Wayne is currently cutting wood on Loyalty Rd. by Knutson’s and will soon begin grading driveways.
Treasurer’s Report- Income included Lottery Credit of $2770.21, Building Inspection Fees of $1031.62 and $50.00, interest on account of $101.46 and a driveway permit and deposit of $1300.00. The balance as of May 11, 2010 was $176,676.83.
Bills- Wayne had bills for chain saw oil, markers, posts, blacktop, and lumber. Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried.
Plan Commission- Heidi Hankley presented a summary of what should be discussed at the Public Hearing. Items included a new ordinance creating the Rural Land Conservation Program and the Rural Land Conservation Committee. Amendments will also have to be made to the Driveway Permit Ordinance #06-1, the Building Permit Ordinance #06-2, and the Land Division Ordinance #09-01. Dan Reeson move to hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 8:00 P.M., Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried. Dale and Moneco Foulker appeared before the Board after having appeared before the Plan Commission on May 4, 2010 concerning a Land Division – a total of 22.9 acres to be divided into a 5.2 acre lot with their home, the other lot to be 17.77 acres with an opportunity for another density unit.. After some discussion, Dan Truttmann move to approve the land division, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Public Comments- None.
Old Business- Salt Shed Update- As long as water drains away from the concrete pad , there shouldn’t be any problems. A 40×50’ pad is needed. Wayne will get estimates. Dan Truttmann will talk to Bret Hoesly about wall height and dimensions, floor thickness and use of reinforcement in floor and walls.
Highway Repairs- Jeff Wunschel appeared with prices for various road repair projects. After discussion Dan Truttmann move Green County be hired to complete all road repairs except Hay Hollow Rd. stumps, Badger Rd. seal coat, York Center Rd. seal coat and paver patch, and Gould Hill Rd. at a cost of $75,754, Dan Reeson 2nd. Motion carried. (Orders #2601 through #2613 are to be included with the following exceptions: paver patch only on work order #2601 Badger Rd., and eliminate work orders # 2604 Gould Hill Rd., #2605 Hay Hollow Rd.stumps, and #2612 York Center Rd. The Town also received an estimate from Isley Repair and Excavating to clear the road bank on Hay Hollow Rd. for $1150. A decision will be made at another time.
New Business–
Karen Hughes-Item Resale- Karen didn’t appear before the Board, but a resale shop is fine with the Board if she decides to go through with her plan. Summer Recycling Hours- Dan Reeson move that summer hours will begin on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 through Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 5 – 8 P.M, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried. Website Redesign- this item will be put on the June agenda. Clerk Salaries- Nancy provided the Board with a listing of Clerk salaries in the state of Wisconsin for towns of similar size to that of York. This will be discussed at the November meeting. Waste Wood- Jill Duerst is concerned about how to dispose of this and would like to appear before the Board. This item will be rescheduled for the June meeting.
Driveway Permit- Bob Schaefer appeared on behalf of Jim Klassy about a driveway permit on Sunnyside Rd. Dan Reeson move to approve the driveway permit for Jim Klassy, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried. $1800.00 collected.
Adjournment- Dan Truttmann move to adjourn the meeting, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, Nancy Anderson, Clerk