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March 6, 2008 March 6 Meeting Minutes
Minutes of Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting March 6, 2008 Vol 7, Page 135 Present: Steve Rhode, Karl Jennrich, Rich Martinson, Gary Vold, Nancy Vold and Jim Hedberg. Absent: George Champeny. Other Present: Fred Indermuehle, Al and Marty Albee and Jim Moravec. Meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance was given. There was no public comment. Approval of agenda was made in a motion by Jennrich, was seconded by Rhode and was carried. Martinson asked that previous minutes reflect that the board gave permission to purchase OSHA cabinets for the shop although this was not made in a motion. With that change in the minutes, motion was made by Jennrich, seconded by Rhode and was carried. Moravec was asked if he had received his check – answering he did. Rhode asked that he explain why persons are contacting the town after failing to get in contact with him on several occasions. Moravec stated that he was working on getting a letter together for Virginia Posto regarding her acreage and also responding to Judi Akins. Those persons contacted Hedberg after failing to get any response from Moravec. He stated that there was a problem with his phone and he was slow to react to the concerns of those persons. His slow reacting, according to him was that after getting into his new job routine, he needed time to relax and was slow in reacting to calls or messages. He also stated that because the town changed his pay schedule from paying in advance of the month working to after he had performed for the month and paying at the end of the month, this schedule threw his budget off. Moravec also stated that he was not obligated to perform that which these people requested. He stated that he puts value on property, sends notices after building permits are taken out and reports to the board of review. Rhode stated that he wanted property owners to be able to contact him and that he should at least explain who can help in that regard by returning calls. Moravec gave his cell number to Rhode and Rhode stated that he wanted contact with him on all request here on out. Hedberg will refer those problem inquiries to him and he would relay to Moravec. Eagle Waste Contract was discussed. Questions raised by Champeny and Don were addressed. Al Albee drew comparisons on the board to illustrate the size capacities and charges for pulling only twice a month in cases where previous was weekly because of size. He stated that metal tops would be provided. Contract was then signed initiated by a motion by Jennrich stated contract approval with alternate bid figures. Motion was seconded by Rhode and was carried. Albee stated that no phone calls were required by Borlick as they would check on room and capacity. Motion was made by Rhode to table until further notice, any action on the trailer on Church Road due to the fact the limits will soon be in place and because of the snow at the present time. Vold signed off on the paperwork for the 2% fire dues and reported 1 car accident, 1 chimney fire, 1 mutual aid and 1 lifting help. The department is working on permits for the building. The truck at Manawa should be ready in 6 – 8 weeks and the department will notify Hedberg so that State Funds can be transferred for its payment. Nancy report only 12 runs – 9 to Watersmeet and 3 in Conover with 5 without transport. Vold is looking at purchasing a new piece of equipment from Striker or Bound Tree. John Ruhnke will assist in securing the item and with use of the funding provided by the State. Joan Liebel is joining the EMT staff who is also an IV Tech. Other EMS are taking tests in Rhineland on Friday. Ruhnke brought new copies of the agreement for providing Advance Life Support. This endorsement goes back to January but copies were not able to be retrieved so another agreement was initiated with all parties getting copies this evening. January’s report showed a loss in revenue because of salary and expenses and end of the month activity will not be reported until February. Vol 7, Page 136 Martinson reported that Vilas County was sending salt down to Southern Wisconsin counties because of the snow and ice conditions there that caused a shortage. Rich stated that the cost of salt has sky-rocketed. Fuel is also up and they are conserving on activities now as well a monitoring the frost conditions. County has bored to detect the level of frost. The ATC water truck left valve open and ran a trail of water on the highway and intersection of 45 and K East. Handled by Rich and area was salted before any problems could occur. Hedberg to report on the $5,000 for bridge construction that should be put in special account. Jennrich has contacted Lee Meyerhoffer regarding the park/playground equipment project and has not heard back. Stephanie Jones after speaking with Land O’Lakes stated that a cooperative plan between could be drawn up for Wild Fire Protection. There was no correspondence. Hedberg stated that the April meeting should be on the Thursday after election with the Annual meeting on the 8th due to the fact that there will be a lot of attendees because of the internet topic. He is getting emails from a lot of persons out of town now because of the article he placed in the News-Review. Persons with dial up should speak up now or not at all as this is the time we need the support. Hedberg stated that the County will not cooperate with the Town for finding a piece of land for a tower – confirmed by Indermuehle also. Town claims were processed and motion was made for adjournment by Jennrich for adjournment at 845, was seconded by Rhode and was carried. James M. Hedberg Clerk
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