Town of York
Regular Town Board Meeting
October 9th, 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, Treasurer Ann Carlson, and Clerk Nancy Anderson. Verification of proper notice was given. Dan Truttmann move to approve the September minutes, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report– Ann noted that last month’s insurance reimbursement payment of $1,237.70 for bridge repairs has been reclassified from “miscellaneous income” to “Highway Materials-Contracted Work”.
Bills– Wayne presented bills for a sign for Gould Hill Rd., a dust cap for the mower, a fuel oil filter and hooks. Nancy presented other bills to be paid. Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report– Wayne noted that he should finish the final mowing for the year in this coming week. He will need new tractor tires.
Plan Commission– There was no report.
Public Comments– Keith Seward is looking for a list of New Glarus people residing in the Town of York for a fundraiser for the New Glarus Library. Nancy will check on this.
Driveway Application– Jerry Dahlen/Buckeye Road- Dan Reeson move to approve a driveway permit for Jerry Dahlen, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried. $1,300.00 collected.
Old Business
Trash Vendor-Dustin Scholz appeared representing Veolia Environmental Services. Pricing includes trash pickup of five 10 yard containers once per week for $624.00 per month. Also provided will be two 25 yard roll off recycling bins picking up one per week for $649.50 per month. The Board will review proposals from Faherty, Pelliteri, and Veolia, and make a final decision at the November meeting.
New Business
New Glarus Fire District– Ron Erickson told the Board that the budget has a 4.85% increase above last year, brought about mostly because of the need for new radio equipment. A $15,000.00 grant has been written for new digital radios. If the grant is approved, the fire district will only be responsible for $1,500.00 of the total cost. A new roof and solar panels have been put on the fire house, so a savings in heating costs should result. A new fire truck is planned for 2014. The timetable would include 3-6 months for truck specifications and six months to actually build the estimated $240,000.00 truck. Dan Reeson move to approve the 2012 – 2013 Fire District budget of $156,000.00, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried.
Resolution in Support of a Constitutional Amendment for Fair Share for Local Roads– The Board read the resolution asking for one half of all revenues in the state Transportation Fund be distributed to local governments in the state of Wisconsin for road improvements. Dan Reeson resolved to approve the “Resolution in Support of a Constituional Amendment for Fair Share for Local Roads”, Steve Hermanson second the resolution. All members voting “aye”.
Budget Planning– Ann will present several scenarios for the budget planning at the November meeting.
Schedule November Budget Hearing– Dan Truttmann move to hold the budget hearing on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 8:00 P.M., Dan Reeson 2nd. Motion carried.
Adjournment– Dan Truttmann move to adjourn, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:59 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Anderson, Clerk