Town of York, Green County, Wisconsin
Minutes of Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Please Note: These Town Board meeting minutes are posted as draft-only to inform town residents of the topics addressed at the board meeting. These minutes are subject to review and possible revision at next month’s Town Board meeting and should not be considered official until they receive final board approval at that time.
The meeting was called to order by Dan Truttmann at 7:00 pm. The meeting was held in person and as a video conference on Zoom. Chairman Dan Truttmann, 1st Supervisor Travis Leonard, 2nd Supervisor Aaron Gifford, and Clerk-Treasurer Marilyn Zipsie were present. Verification of proper notice was given.
Public Comment – There were no public comments.
Minutes of 08/08/2023 Town Board Meeting – Minutes for the Tuesday, 08/08/2023 Town Board Meeting were reviewed and approved by unanimous consent.
Treasurer’s Report & Bills to be Paid- The Treasurer’s Report and bills to be paid were presented. Aaron Gifford moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report and bills to be paid as presented; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report- Lance Moen reported he mowed brush, cleaned up downed trees/branches and shouldered new blacktop. The International truck received new brakes and battery. The tractor needs a new front tire. Kuenzi Lane was built up to prevent washout.
Weed Commissioner Report- Aaron Gifford had nothing new to report.
Plan Commission Report- Dan Truttmann reported the Plan Commission did not meet on Tuesday, September 5, 2023; however, a Special Town Board meeting will be held Tuesday, September 19 at 7 pm with the attorney for the Town of York in attendance.
Chairman’s Report- Dan Truttmann had nothing new to report.
Business Items-
Steven and Kathleen Engelbert Driveway Permit: Dan Truttmann made the motion to approve the driveway permit for Lot 2 of the Pondrose subdivision; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried.
New Glarus Fire District Budget: Ron Erickson presented the proposed 2024 budget for the New Glarus Fire District with a 28.23% increase. Topic tabled until the October 2023 Town Board meeting.
Jim Oasen Driveway Refund, W7696 Hwy 39: Tabled until the October 2023 Town Board meeting pending attention to matters of driveway width and vegetation growth.
Driveway Ordinance Revision: Dan Truttmann will contact firms to check on rates, etc., to address issues of clarification to the driveway ordinance. Topic to be revisited at October 2023 Town Board meeting.
Adjournment- Aaron Gifford moved to adjourn; second by Travis Leonard. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Zipsie, Clerk-Treasurer