Town of York
Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
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 Nathan Ula, and Clerk Nancy Anderson along with four concerned citizens. Verification of proper notice was given. Dan Truttmann move to approve the September, 2010 minutes as read, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report- Income for the month included Ag use penalty $183.00, building permit/inspection fees $1343.89, culverts $469.24, transportation aids $21,145.95, and interest on account $44.00. After payroll and all bills have been paid, the balance on October 12th is $178,244.12, and in the Rural Land Conservation account $1000.25. Bills- Bills included small parts $69.39, Building Permit for Salt Shed $180.00, Todd Carlson Website Redesign $750.00, and Wayne Bue $157.90 parts, mileage, and air conditioner for the Town Hall. Dan Reeson move to approve the bills, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Patrolman’s Report- Wayne had priced tires for the front of the old truck at $328 per tire plus $45 for mounting. Maybe only one will be needed. Green County prepared the site for the salt shed. A little touch work is still needed.
Plan Commission- Steve Hermanson noted that someone from the Dept. of Agriculture would be available to talk about Ag enterprises on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Public Comments- Eric Peterson a member of the Rural Land Conservation Committee told the Board that one of its members, Chris Wetteland, has resigned. The committee is supposed to have five members, but with Mr. Wetteland’s resignation the committee is down to three members. Mark Meisberger voiced concern about having the snow plowed on Jeremiason Lane. The Board told him the lane will be plowed after the main roads are plowed.
Old Business:
Update on Patrol Truck- The truck frame has been straightened, but the Board is still not willing to pay the outstanding bill until we gather more information about the truck.
Update on Salt Shed- Steve did more checking, and the individual builders would be willing to have 20% up front with the balance due in 2011. Details need to be worked out and a final decision on who will actually build the structure still needs to be determined.
New Business:
Ron Erickson appeared before the Board representing the New Glarus Fire District to talk about budget. Our cost will go up $1060.00 this coming year. Steve Hermanson move to approve the New Glarus Fire District budget for 2010-2011 and to approve our portion in the amount of $11,794.32, Dan Reeson 2nd. Motion carried.
Website Redesign- Dan Truttmann told the Board that the website should be up and running by the end of October.
Treasurer’s Appointment- Only one application was received by the Board Chairman. The Board will wait until next month to make a decision.
NIMS Training- The Government decided that local Town Boards will probably only operate as “support” in an emergency. Therefore, those who have taken the basic classes, which all the Board has done at this point, will not need further training.
Ordinance authorizing alternative claims procedure- Some bills need to be paid in a timely fashion such as payroll and utilities which may have late charges after a certain date. This ordinance would allow the Town to pay these bills and be in compliance with the state statutes.
Electrical Inspection Survey- The Board completed a three question survey pertaining to recent legislation which will require statewide electrical inspections of all commercial electrical work in Wisconsin. This survey will help the WI Dept. of Commerce plan for future inspections. Budget Work- The Board spent time discussing the 2011 budget and chose a date for the Budget Hearing. Dan Reeson move to hold a Public Budget Hearing, Special Meeting, and hearing for the Ordinance authorizing an alternative claims procedure on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 8:00 P.M., Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried.
Adjournment- Dan Truttmann move to adjourn the meeting, Steve Hermanson 2nd. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Anderson