Town of York
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
November 14, 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, Clerk Nancy Anderson, and Citizen Meg Pokorney. Verification of proper notice was given. After a small addition to the October minutes, Dan Reeson move to approve the October minutes, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report and Detail of Acct #48905 Miscellaneous Revenue-Ann noted that the Town received its final “transportation aids” payment in the amount of $22,664.10. Detail of the Miscellaneous Revenue account revealed a Poplar Grove Bridge Reimbursement in the amount of $7187.63, and a payment of $998.34 for the Loyalty Road Bridge repair were two of the larger entries. The other smaller items were mostly donations collected for the cemetery marker.
Bills– Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Steve Hermanson 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report– Wayne has finished mowing for the season and has the trucks ready for winter snowplowing. The older truck, however, has a crack in the frame and the oil pan is leaking, and will need some work.
Driveway Refund-Ngii & Yvonne Tazeh (Amber Ridge)-Dan Reeson move to approve the driveway refund for Ngii and Yvonne Tazeh, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Old Business
- Town Hall Roofing Project-A roofer has been hired to reroof the Town Hall Building. Work will begin when it can be worked into their schedule.
- Security Cameras for Recycling Center– Ann suggested that Todd Carlson look into the matter. He should be able to determine what will work best for our situation.
Plan Commission– No one present.
Rural Land Commission Committee– Nana Schowalter gave out 24 water test kits at the Recycling Center last Saturday and took orders for 33 more kits which will be given out this coming Saturday.
Public Comments-Tim noted that Kim and Cindy Peterson at the Recycling Center would like to have another recycling bin on hand. To accomplish this would mean moving and repositioning some of the other bins we already have. Dan and Tim will take a look to determine the best way to handle the matter.
New Business
- Handling of fluorescent bulbs at Recycling Center– If the bulbs could be picked up every couple of months, it would eliminate having to store the bulbs outside of the supervisor’s shed. Tim will speak to the Petersons about this matter.
- Sign Blanchardville Fire Dept. /EMS contracts for 2018– Dan Reeson move to approve the Fire and EMS contracts for 2018, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried and contracts signed.
- Adjust budget for Blanchardville Fire and EMS– Ann has already made the adjustment for 2018.
- Per Diem Increase for Plan Commission Chair-Steve Hermanson moved to approve a $50 per meeting Per Diem for the Plan Commission Chair, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
- Appreciation Gift for Carrie Czerwonka-In appreciation for all the years of work on our Annual Town Newsletter, Steve Hermanson move to approve a $60 gift card from the Bath and Body Works for Carrie Czerwonka, and Dan Reeson 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Adjournment– Steve Hermanson move to adjourn the meeting, Tim Czerwonka 2nd the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Anderson, Clerk