Town of York
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. Present were Chairman Dan Reeson, 1st Supervisor Tim Czerwonka, 2nd Supervisor Steve Hermanson, Treasurer Ann Carlson, and Nancy Anderson, along with Bob Bergman, Nana Schowalter, Robert Nicholas, Gabrielle Ferguson, and Patrolman Wayne Bue. Verification of proper notice was given. Steve Hermanson move to approve the April Board minutes, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report-Ann noted that we received our second transportation aids payment of $22,664.08, and also the final reimbursement payment for the Poplar Grove Road Bridge construction for $7687.63.
Bills-Nancy presented the bills. Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report– Wayne is doing some grading along some of the roads to prepare for the mowing season.
Driveway Permits-Robert Nicholas (Loyalty Road, Lot #10) – Dan Reeson move to approve a driveway permit for Robert Nicholas, Steve Hermanson 2nd the motion. Motion carried. $1800.00 collected. Bob Bergman (field driveway)-No permit will be needed.
Driveway Refund-Brandon Orloff– Steve Hermanson move to approve a $1000.00 driveway refund to Brandon Orloff, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Plan Commission- Don/Gabrielle Ferguson Parcel Division-Steve Hermanson move to approve a Parcel Division for Don and Gabrielle Ferguson, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried. Dawn Doran permission request to access website for Dwelling Unit Updates– After some discussion, the Board felt it would be best if Webmaster Todd Carlson contacted Dawn directly to work out a plan.
Rural Land Commission Committee (RLCC)– Nana Schowalter told the Board that the Plan Commission has reviewed the Livestock Siting Ordinance and sent it back to the RLCC for some changes and presentation to the PC again next month.
Public Comments-Tim Czerwonka will take the fluorescent bulbs that are currently stockpiled at the recycling center up to Madison, while Steve Hermanson will take the old batteries to the Green County Landfill.
Old Business
- Acceptable Items for Steel Bin (at recycling center) – The Board reviewed the long list of items provided by Alter Metal considered conditionally acceptable. While the majority of the items listed will not be allowed in our green steel bin at our recycling center, they found a few that are acceptable on certain conditions, in addition to items we already accept. Those items are AEROSOL CANS, empty and punctured or crushed, BALLASTS, labeled “No PCBs”, LIGHTING FIXTURES, no PCB capacitors and ballasts and free of bulbs, PAINT CANS, open, empty and dry, and WIRE/CABLE- free of asbestos and/or PCBs.
- FEMA Classes for Town Officials– Nancy has determined which officers need which classes according to their elected positions and required by the Green County Emergency Management Office. They will complete the courses at their own pace.
New Business
- Town Road Repairs (Pete Koch)-After reviewing all the possible road repairs needed, and in keeping with the Town budget, the following work orders were chosen. Steve Hermanson move that the Board approve work orders numbers 2603, 2607, 2608, 2611, 2613, 2614, and “patch only” on numbers 2602, and 2612, for a total of $74,878.00, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
- Bridge Damage on Loyalty Road- Pete and Dan both had pictures of the damaged bridge. An insurance claim and work order are in process at this time. Fence Repair/Stewart Rd. Cemetery- Wayne will get estimates for making fence repairs.
- “Realities and Code of Country Living”/How to access those new to the area– While those applying for a Driveway Permit will have to sign the “Realities and Code of Country Living form, the Board is concerned how we reach those who simply have moved to the area into an existing residence. After some discussion, it was decided that when a new resident is issued a recycling tag, the Clerk will then send the “Realities” form to the resident for a signature.
- Compliance Assurance Plan for Recycling-The Board reviewed the Compliance Assurance Plan for dealing with issues that may happen at the recycling center. Four issues are addressed along with the procedure(s) for solving the issue(s). The Board is satisfied that the plan is acceptable, is working, and is being followed by the recycling supervisors.
Adjournment- Steve Hermanson move to adjourn the meeting, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Anderson, Clerk