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Minutes of: Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting Thursday, March 4, 2010 7:00 p.m. in the Conover Center Vol 8, Page 38 Meeting was called to order by Rhode at 7 p.m. Present were: Steven Rhode, Karl Jennrich, Gary & Nancy Vold, Rich Martinson, Jim Hedberg, Fred Indermuehle, Jan Zindel, John Burczyk, Jennifer Schiddel, Roger Kerstner, Dave and Marsha Gunderson. Pledge of Allegiance was given. There was no public comment. Agenda was approved in a motion by Jennrich, was seconded by Rhode and carried. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved in a motion by Steve Rhode, was seconded by Jennrich and was carried. Dave Gunderson introduced himself as President of the Headwaters Food Pantry in Land O’Lakes. They recently acquired a building and are requesting donations for its maintenance and upkeep. The pantry serves multiple communities and Conover is one that has not contributed. It was explained that funding should be requested prior to budget in late September. Questions were asked and answered regarding its operation. Motion was made by Jennrich to donate $500 to the Headwaters Food Pantry this year. Motion was seconded and carried. Hedberg reported on a committee that is working on obtaining a multi-purpose bike route from Eagle River to Land O’Lakes that would utilize as much as possible, the RR Right of Way. The multipurpose trail would be intended for use in winter for open areas for snowmobiling and in the Spring, Summer and Fall, for hiking, biking, walking and running. The system would be instrumental in tying together, the routes in other surrounding communities. A grant from the DOT for 80% and subsidized through other DNR and State programs would be the other 20%. Private land owners are now being contacted by committee members to plan routes and alternative routes. Hedberg presented stats from the Vilas News regarding the popularity of biking and hiking in Wisconsin and how it supports local economic factors. Fire department report was given. Two new members going through fire fighter training. Sunday, March 21, a car wash will be held for their benefit from 9am – 2 pm. Vold requested that no advance pay be made to any volunteer before the scheduled annual disbursement. Nancy reported that there were 15 calls to Watersmeet with three non-transport. There were six to Conover with 2 non-transport. State Inspector passed the Conover Ambulance Service. Authorization was made for payment of Rich Martinson’s service to the Ambulance in its mechanical problems. Hedberg was given the OK to do payroll for the EMS locally. The delay with transmitting to Minnesota and then cutting checks 3 – 4 days later was more than a hassle. Martinson stated that road limits may go on the 15th unless we get rain in which case, they could go on earlier. They are working on trees off of Jacoby Road now. The FD requests that VFIS and their retirement account be reported on – Hedberg would contact them and have data reported. Insurance claim for pier damage was brought up but Hedberg stated that no claim was filed. Photos and police report needed to be submitted before a claim would be initiated. Rich stated that he had that information. Claims were processed and motion was made for adjournment by Jennrich, was seconded by Rhode and was carried. James M. Hedberg Clerk
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