Town of York
Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. Town Chairman Steve Van Hout, 1st Supervisor Tim Czerwonka, 2nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, Treasurer Ann Carlson, and Clerk Heidi Hankley were all present. Also present were town residents Dan and Diane Ziehle, Mark Muench, and Bethany Storm. Verification of proper notice was given. Meeting minutes for the Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Board Meeting were presented. Tim Czerwonka moved to approve the July 9 minutes as presented, second by Steve Hermanson. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report- Ann Carlson presented her report. Steve Van Hout moved to approve the treasurer’s report as presented, second by Steve Hermanson. Motion carried.

Bills- Heidi, Ann, Tim, Steve Hermanson, and Steve Van Hout presented bills to be paid. Steve Van Hout made a motion to approve the bills as presented, second by Tim Czerwonka. Motion carried.

Patrolman’s Report- Patrolman Wayne Bue was not present, but Steve Van Hout relayed that Wayne has been mowing and starting to shape town lanes.

Plan Commission Report- Dan and Diane Ziehli presented their completed Town of York Transfer Form to the board. Steve Van Hout moved to accept and approve the transfer form from Dan and Diane Ziehli, N7774 County Rd. J. Second by Steve Hermanson. Motion carried. Mark Muench presented his Proposed Land Division Form to the board. The matter was tabled pending a completed certified survey map.

Old Business-

  • Parcel database updates and process review- The need to review the parcel database was discussed. Steve Hermanson made a motion to hire Bethany Storm to conduct the review, up to 100 hours, at a rate of $20.00 per hour, to be paid out of the Rural Land Conservation Account. Second by Steve Van Hout. Motion carried.
  • Shaping and Gravel on town lanes- Steve Van Hout is getting calls requesting maintenance of town lanes. Tim Czerwonka made a motion to approve shaping and gravel for three town lanes in the greatest need of maintenance, at the discretion of patrolman Wayne Bue, with additional lanes possible, to be determined at the next town board meeting. Second by Steve Van Hout. Motion carried.

New Business-

  • Driveway refund for Wes Watrud- Steve Hermanson moved to approve the driveway refund of $1000 for Wes Watrud. Second by Steve Van Hout. Motion carried.
  • Zoning restrictions regarding pull-behind trailers- The town board is continuing to research regulations concerning pull-behind trailers.

Adjournment- Steve Hermanson moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Tim Czerwonka. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Hankley, Clerk