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November 11, 2006 Budget Hearing
Minutes 11-13-06
Budget Hearing
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ken
Chapdelaine
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Budget hearing meeting called to order at 7:00PM- Roll call indicated
all members present except the Treasurer.
The proposed summary budget was submitted for question and comment.
The Town Copy of the itemized budget was made available for review.
Previous levy limits were discussed. Explanation of current levy
proposal was presented.
Discussion about road plans, fire department, and other projected
expenses were discussed.
Revenue status and types were discussed along with zero balance
accounting procedures.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30PM
Minutes 11-13-06
Levy Meeting
Special Levy Meeting called to order at 7:30PM- Roll call indicated
all members present except the treasurer.
The 2007 Municipal Levy Limit Worksheet was presented for review and
comment.
Motion moved by Rick Scoglio with second by Fred Norlund to adopt the
2007 levy at the 2006 level of $181,162. Discussion held and motion
failed on 10 yes-11 no vote.
Motion moved by Duane Stone with second by Dan Carlson to adopt 2007
levy at $184,785 which includes the allowable 2% growth increase from
the previous year. Motion passed 11 yes-10 no.
Meeting adjourned at 7:57PM.
Minutes 11-13-06
Regular Meeting
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 8;00PM-Roll call indicated
all members present except the treasurer. Verification of public
notice was duly noted and Minutes for the October meeting were
approved on a 3-0 vote.
Clerk Report-
Rustic Road survey request was presented for informational purposes.
Moved to New Business.
Wetland Restoration permit for Kevin Seeland from DNR was presented
for informational purposes and put on file.
Information on claims for gopher bounty presented.
Information on purchasing additional voting machines presented.
Wisline training sessions available presented to board.
Clerk requested two items from November Issue of Towns Assn book be
put on the December Regular Meeting Agenda. Open Meeting Laws and
Official Newspapers.
Clerks report moved, seconded and approved 3-0.
Treasurers Report-
Two part treasurer report presented and budget summary
presented and discussed.
Treasurer Report moved, seconded, and approved 3-0.
Vouchers: Motion made to approve vouchers including 12369 thru 12372
where checks will be issued upon treasurer return. Second received and
approved 3-0
Public Comment: Status on Balsam Lutheran Church road and turn
around discussed.
Inquiry about financials on Rustic
Road status held..
Elections: Report given on 11-07 election of 487 ballots cast with
136 being on the Edge machine.
Ambulance Report- No change as population has not changed
sufficiently to generate increase.
Fire Dept.-Had 3 traffic accidents and no fires. Took delivery on
new trucks and involved with training and equipping these vehicles.
Roof repairs delayed a few weeks. Explorer program presented to board
and the associated costs. Duane presented opportunity for volunteers
to donate time for fire department related tasks. Presented info on
recent requests for burning permits.
First Responders: Had 4 runs, 3 motor vehicle and 1 medical. Update
on training of personnel provided. Report on capabilities of radio
equipment provided.
Town Planning Commission: Working on surveys. Commission recommended
approval of Commercial UDC in conjunction with the residential UDC.
Commission also recommended adopting County Livestock Siting.
Clarifier on parcel platting funding was provided, ie will wait for
grant to be approved for county before we subscribe.
Old Business: Fire Signs. Current processes were reviewed and
discussion held on options. Board agreed to have this topic put on
County Towns Assn. Meeting agenda. Issues are time frame and costs to
get signs. Clerk will coordinate. Dan Carlson will check on status of
program that replaces street signs.
Land Use Procedures-Overview of process of Land Use permit compared
to Building Permit Applications
and process for resolving conflict was held. Example of letter sent
to people who possibly needed a permit was provided.
Penalties for UDC violations and failure to get building permit were
discussed. Clerk given copies of Beaver UDC with fee schedule. Clerk
to combine residential and commercial UDC into one document with fee
schedule attached.
Buliding Inspector contract for 2007 thru 2009 renewed. Contract
approved 3-0.
Assessor Contract reviewed-increase from $7900 to $8100 for same
service. Contract approved 3-0.
Sale of Fire Truck- Transfer of equipment not yet complete-will
continue insurance on both trucks- will put out bids and bring back to
board at a later date. Clerk will research selling procedure and
forward to Duane Stone.
Bids on brush cutting on 120th st from 145th ave up to Cty I. Bid
received from T&P Tree Trimming for $7500. Will bring this issue back
as Dec. old business.
Rustic Roads was reviewed and board decided to select Option 1 as
recommended future procedure for sign replacement. Board decided no
signs are missing or replacement required. Motion moved, seconded and
approved for Option 1.
Supervisor Report- 150th to 155th via 113th St. is complete. Some
additional silt fence will be added.
Balsam Lutheran church road graveled and turn around is complete.
Blacktopping that 1/4th mile will be considered after church blacktops
roads. Permits pending for future road work with DNR. Using trap
rock versus field rock on 110th, Brusher Lake, was discussed.
Discussion on easement off of 134th Ave between parcels 30-31 was
held. Dave Waterman will research the requirement of specifying
easements on the deed and bring back to the board.
Ken Chapdelaine reported on seal coating on 70th as looking good.
Dan Carlson said they continued on past 70th for a short distance.
Discussion held on 70th St. cul de sac and possible land extension
assigned to Town of Apple River as an easement. Clerk directed to
review files for CSM and contact county Land Use personnel for
opinion.
Motion moved, seconded and approved to adjourn the meeting at 9:50PM
Submitted by Clerk Ken Sample