Special & Regular Meeting(s)
Feb 02, 2012
Minutes of: Meeting(s) Town of Conover
Thursday, February 2, 2012 – 7:00 p.m.
In the Conover Center
Vol 9, Page 2
Present: Steve Rhode, George Champeny, Karl Jennrich, Jim Hedberg, Gary Vold, Nancy Vold, Rich Martinson, Chad Lederer, Jeff & Ann Currie, Roger Kerstner, Fred Indermuehle and Kenneth Mitchell
Special Town Meeting
Meeting was called to order with the pledge of allegiance. Hedberg presented an array of documents and information supporting the fact that the cash flow in the town’s general account were not such that could adequately meet the billing/reimbursement procedures set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the GHT Project. Statement of fact:
1 - DOT asks that reimbursement come three or four times a year – additional request would be at additional administrative cost
2 - Turn around in reimbursement would be 4 – 6 weeks (chain of approval involves Cedar Corp – DOT Rhinelander – DOT Madison
3 - Tax Levy funds are in a ratio for December/January collections – nets 1/3 of tax levy
4 - Balance of tax levy comes in August
5 - Greatest quarter of year for expenditures is January – March
6 - Fixed monthly expenses run around $60,663 with 1st quarter one time expense
for budgetary disbursement including loan principal and interest is $208,730.
7 - Other revenues are spread over the 12 month calendar year leaving a big gap in
operating revenues giving way to concern over meeting State financial responsibilities
Explanation was made regarding a loan for operating capital. BCPL (Board of Commissioners of Public Lands do not fund this type of request but through a recommendation of Joe Benbeneck of DOT (Rhn), a SIB (State Infrastructure Bank Program) is set exactly for this purpose at 2%. The information and basics of the application were reviewed and discussed and Resolution 129-12 to authorize borrowing $300,000 for a period of 3 years at 2% with no penalty for early payoff was read in its entirety.
Motion was made by Rich Martinson authorizing the Town to proceed with the application and resolution to insure the Town’s cash flow with $300,000 @ 2% for 3 years. There was no further discussion. Motion was seconded by Fred Indermuehle. There were none opposed and motion was carried. The board placed there signatures on Resolution 129-12 and was witnessed by Hedberg.
Hedberg reported that the application would be mailed to Madison on Friday and in the latest correspondence with Dennis Leong, funds could be available as early as the 1st of March.
Special Town Meeting was adjourned in motion by Jennrich, seconded by Champeny and was carried.
RegularMonthly TownBoard Meeting
Meeting was called to order. Agenda was approved in a motion by Jennrich, seconded by Champeny and carried. Champeny moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved, was seconded by Jennrich and was carried.
The contract with Watersmeet was updated to show Conover Ambulance Service’s new billing form of LifeQuest of Wautoma. A letter was written regarding billing for oxygen for the Township of Watersmeet. Richard Caudill of the fire department wanted to speak with someone from the Conover service. Nancy Vold discussed the suggestion that came from Hedberg and it was noted that beginning when Conover separated from Eagle River, it was agreed that because Watersmeet does not bill patients for first responders care at the scene, Conover would do the billing for oxygen and medical supplies on an exchange basis to get reimbursed.
Hedberg reported that the taxes were in and settled with Vilas County. Gary reported that 4 tanks were purchased for the RIT personnel and that they purchased a bounce house to be used at their events. The CFD Ice Fishing Classic will be held on Pioneer this Saturday. Nancy reported 17 runs and that four personnel will be taking IV Tech training at Nicolet when ever that starts this Spring. Subject of weapons handling on an Ambulance call is being checked into. Brushing is taking place on Hunter Lake Road.
Vol 9, Page 3
Mechanical problems with several vehicles have been fixed. There has been no complaints regarding road conditions. Sanding and salt practices have slacked due to the thaw. Problems and complaints by drivers on roads who have encountered snow ridges and chunks of snow from private snow plow trucks in the travel lanes of roads has been increasing. Persons are dropping the blade on a town road and then swinging into a driveway leaving a ridge on the road which can and has caused vehicles to be damaged or loose steering control. Again, a note in the paper is in order as the first step in eliminating the problem.
Hedberg explained that the Log Cabin and adjacent restaurant next door has been combined into one land legal description under the ownership of Bill and Tori Ellis. Weeks ago, Hedberg investigated the option of having an amendment to the premises for the Combination Alcohol License whereby, alcohol can be served under the single license. This was clarified and given approval by a Wisconsin Towns Attorney. The license was approved and amended to have both 220 and 226 USH 45 as legal premises for the sale of alcohol. With no other business and town claims approved, motion was made at 817 pm for adjournment by Jennrich, was seconded by Champeny and was carried.
James M. Hedberg
Clerk
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