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2007 Annual Meeting
April 27, 6:30PM
Meeting Called to order by Chairman Dan Carlson.
2006 Minutes were read and adopted on a motion from Dave Waterman and
seconded by Ken Chapdelaine. Voice vote in the majority approved
motion.
Financial Report was read and adopted on a motion from Ken
Chapdelaine and seconded by Dave Waterman. Voice vote in the majority
approved motion.
Steve Arduser presented information and conclusions of community
survey. Survey summary will be posted and is available for public
review.
Question was raised on availability of web site. Current goal is to
have it operative by 5-1-07.
Lois Weinholzer raised questions and concerns about junk piles and
messes in the town that are not conducive to good health standards,
specifically the corner location on Hwy 8 in Range. Jancie
Frederickson confirmed concerns and indicated town board should take
leadership role in notifying people of concerns. Mary Ann Scoglio
indicated building inspector has a process of notification and follow
up. Building inspector has been in contact with the areas of concern.
Ansel Johnson indicated board may have ability to address this under
village powers. Dan Carlson indicated board would follow up on
options.
Comments on appearance of ditch mowing as being unsightly were
provided. Chair indicated this had been let go for to long a period
of time and it will take a year or two to recover. Current efforts
are to clear the legal right-of-way.
Rick Scoglio presented information on reinstating the publication of
the tax role. Chair indicated this is under consideration and a
decision will be made as to posting or mailing as a viable option.
Lois Weinholzer inquired about ordinance for dogs running free and
howling and barking. Sheriff Tim Moore indicated county enforces
loose dogs and unlicensed dogs.
Howling or barking issues belong to the town.
Rick Scoglio inquired about status of town newsletter. Finding a
person to write the letter has been a problem. Rick Scoglio moved ,
with a second from Mike Long that the town of Apple River publish a
newsletter. Voice vote in the majority approved motion.
Rick Scoglio moved, with a second from Keith Peterson that the Town
of Apple River reinstate electing supervisors with the numbered seats
of Supervisor 1 and Supervisor 2. Discussion held and on a ballot vote
the motion was defeated 14-25. Supervisors at large will continue to
be the electing process.
Ken Sample moved, with a second from Fritz Coulter, that a resolution
authorizing the board to pursue variables in building a town hall.
Resolution in its entirety attached.
Ken Sample presented information supporting the resolution and
discussion was held. Lester Carlson called for the question and a
ballot vote approved the resolution 26 yes and 13 no.
Ken Sample raised a question about the motion that was made in 2006
that authorized a $50,000 reserve fund. It was verified that the
motion was advisory only.
Fritz Coulter shared an advisory comment that the Fire Department
presents a budget that identifies forecasted capital and operating
expenses, ie similar to road committee presenting forecasted
expenditures for road projects.
Motion was moved to adjourn at 7:45PM