Town of York
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
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, Clerk Nancy Anderson along with Patrolman Wade Jones and citizen Eric Peterson. Verification of proper notice was given. Dan Truttmann move to approve the October minutes, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report– Ann Carlson noted that our final payment for State transportation aids of $27,789.23 for this year has been deposited to our account.
Bills– Wade presented some bills for salt, a tire, stop signs and miscellaneous small repair parts for the Freightliner truck. Nancy presented bills to be paid this month. Dan Reeson move to approve bills, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried.
Patrolman Report– Wade reported that all the equipment is ready for winter snowplowing and chips and salt are in the shed. He will anchor a fire number sign on Badger Road for those living on Thistle Hill.
Plan Commission– There will be a vacancy on the Plan Commission very soon. Heidi Hankley gave notice of her resignation in December. Dan Truttmann will post the opening on the Town website.
Public Comments- The newsletters were mailed out at the end of October. Thank you to Carrie Czerwonka and husband Tim for all their help. Nancy read a letter from Roger Erickson recalling childhood memories of Green’s Prairie Cemetery and the Postville, Stewart area. He included old photos and a check for $300 to help maintain the cemetery.
Old Business
- Retired patrolman Wayne Bue agreed to take the part time patrolman position for winter snow plowing. Steve Hermanson move to hire Wayne Bue for $17.00 per hour, Dan Truttmann 2nd. Motion carried. Eric Peterson will be on call if we need extra help.
- Budget- Ann presented the proposed budget to the Town Board. After making a few adjustments, Ann will prepare the budget for the upcoming Budget Hearing.
- Implements of Husbandry- It appears that the Town Board of Supervisors is leaning toward “Option F”. More discussion will take place at the December meeting.
New Business
- Schedule Budget Hearing- Dan Truttmann move to hold the annual budget hearing on Tuesday, November 18th at 8:00 P.M., Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
- New Glarus EMS Contract for 2015- Dan Reeson move to approve the New Glarus EMS contract for 2015, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
- Approve New Glarus Fire District Budget- Dan Truttmann move to approve the New Glarus Fire District budget of $159,000 for 2015, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Adjournment– Dan Truttmann move to adjourn, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Anderson, Clerk