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Annual Meeting
The annual meeting for the Town of Apple River was called to order by
Chairman Dan Carlson at 7:00P.M. on 4-11-06.
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ken
Chapdelaine
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Ken Chapdelaine presented Keith Peterson with a plaque recognizing
the many years of service provided the Town of Apple River as a
Supervisor and Board Chairman.
The expense-revenue sheet was presented for 2005. No questions.
Duane Stone explained value and purpose of equipment and fire dept.
personnel. Gave overview of related costs and talked about new truck
coming this year. Duane answered questions from the electors.
It was requested that discussion about billing for services be put on
future regular board meetings and that more complete information be
provided at regular board meetings as to quantity of people who
respond to fire calls and the level of training of the fire department
personnel.
Charley Nielsen presented concerns about snowplowing and general road
maintenance. Chairman Dan Carlson asked that concerns be presented to
him on a real time basis and it was suggested, from the audience, that
concerns be presented to Greg at the monthly board meeting that he
attends regularly.
Point of order was raised by Rick Scoglio regarding reading and
approving last years minutes. 2005 Annual Meeting minutes were read
and approved.
Rick Scoglio raised question about status of comprehensive plan
approved that would have the Planning Committee and Board develop a
comprehensive plan for improvements at the fire station. Subsequent
discussion indicated the plan did not move forward due to
unavailability of funds and a combination town hall/fire hall was not
functional at the existing site.
Arlan Peterson presented information about the inadequate building
conditions of the fire department and town hall and suggested looking
into purchasing adjacent buildings that are currently for sale.
Dan Carlson presented additional information on road maintenance
scheduled tasks and costs and current efforts of road committee.
Duane Stone asked about status of TRIP program and condition and
wisdom of expending funds for 153 Ave between 100 and 110th street.
Mary Ann Scoglio gave overview of Planning Committee role and their
current efforts. Presented a description of the nine step smart
growth plan and explained the importance of the town opinion survey
they would be developing. There are currently six members serving on
the committee.
Ken Sample proposed a resolution that would provide for a town
hall/upgraded fire hall at the current site or another site chosen by
the board. Seconded by Ruth Sample. Resolution failed 8 yes 18 no.
Resolution attached.
Arlan Petersen introduced a motion that would require the Town Board
and Planning Committee jointly develop a plan with associated costs,
that includes the amenities in Ken Samples’ resolution, at the current
site or a site chosen by the board for a new town hall. The results
would be presented at the annual meeting in 2007. Seconded by Ken
Sample. Motion failed 17 No 9 Yes
Brian Johnson moved that the current acreage owned by the town and
being rented as farmland be sold. Second not recorded. Motion Failed
8 yes 18 no
Rick Scoglio made a motion to have an outside entity review the
financial records and practices due to the unforeseen changes in the
chair and clerk positions. The intent is to create balanced books and
a starting point. Ansel Johnson seconded. 22yes 1no
Fritz Coulter introduced a motion that the budget reserve practice of
15% be changed to a fixed amount of $50,000. Motion Attached.
Seconded by Dave Waterman.
Motion passed, 23 yes 0 no
Rick Scoglio made a motion to have the 2007 Annual Meeting on the
Monday following the 2nd Tuesday of April, ie April 16,2007 and that
the regular board meeting be scheduled on the same night so as to
avoid two meetings in close proximity. Seconded by Keith Peterson.
Motion passed 21 yes 2 no.
Rick Scoglio moved that the Planning Committee look into the criteria
for establishing a Fire Board and bring a recommendation to the town
board. Motion seconded by Jim Albee 16 yes 5 no.
Linda Peterson introduced discussion about town treasurer processing
property taxes instead of the county and the extra work involved. Dan
Carlson moved that an hourly wage be approved, not to exceed $1,000
dollars in total, to cover the additional responsibilities, should
they occur. Motion Seconded by Duane Stone 20 yes 1 no
Dan Carlson introduced information regarding reimbursement of elected
officials during catastrophic conditions. Dan proposed to direct that
the Planning Committee under the “Smart Growth” umbrella develop
emergency type payment schedules for how much, when, and who could be
compensated. He withdrew the suggestion when it was identified that
current statute could address these concerns.
Motion to adjourn was made and seconded.
Unofficial minutes dated 4-12-06 by Town Clerk Ken Sample.
Approved_____________________________