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Board Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple
River
1-8-2007
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ken
Chapdelaine
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM with roll call indicating
all members present. Verification of public notice was provided.
Minutes for 12-11-06 and 12-16-06 were moved, seconded and approved
3-0.
Report by Clerk: Clerk provided 2007 Itemized Budget updates to board
in advance. Provided fact sheet on Budget Amendments. W-2 forms are
completed and provided to Departments. One 1099 will be issued to Dan
Elmer and none to election workers in that they did not exceed $600
requirement. Copy of Transportation Aid provided to board. Caucus
will be Jan. 23rd at 7:00PM at Town Hall. Motion moved, seconded and
approved 3-0 to approve clerk report.
Report by Treasurer: Treasurer provided four page financial report
in preparation for reconciliation of 2006 Expense/Revenue and start of
2007. Made notice of listing real estate taxes collected separately in
that most of the revenue is a flow thru. When town share received it
will be recorded as income. Motion moved, seconded and approved 3-0
to approve treasurer report.
Vouchers: Vouchers for 2006 closing and 2007 current were presented
for approval. Motion was moved, seconded and approved 3-0 to approve
vouchers.
Public Comment: Ansel Johnson suggested that agenda for board
meetings be published in the Tri-County Advertiser, (Yellow Paper) and
no changes to agenda occur to the published information. Discussion
by board resulted in no change to current practice of Official Posting
in three town locations and that required legal publications will be
provided in the Amery Free Press. It was noted that the Tri-County
Advertiser does not meet criteria as a legal newspaper and that all
information published there is for informational purpose only and has
no legal merit. Fritz Coulter suggested that the caucus information
be published in the Tri-County Advertiser, (Yellow Paper) for
informational purposes. Motion was moved, seconded, and approved 3-0
to publish the caucus information in the yellow paper.
Road Committee: Ansel Johnson suggested that information on 110th
street project be passed thru Road Committee before making
recommendation on Rock/Trap Rock purchases. It was agreed to wait.
Ansel Johnson also gave perspective on road maintenance in late
December and early January as being ineffective. Greg’s
representative not available for comment at this time. Chair will
follow thru with questions.
Fire Dept.: James Berry provided information on new officers. James
Berry-Chief, Rick Wilson-Asst. Chief, Jeff Green-Secretary. No report
on runs- Motion moved, seconded, and approved 3-0 to accept new
officers.
First Responders: Rick Wilson provided information that December had
6 calls, 3 Medical & 2 MVA. 2006 had 54 runs with 37 medical, 15MVA, 1
snowmobile, 1 motorcycle. This was up 7 runs from 2005. 2 new 1st
Responders on payroll, Scott Anderson & Jared Yeske.
Planning Commission: Steve Arduser provided update. No meeting in
December due to holidays. Will meet Jan 22nd at 7:00PM to act on
published agenda.
Old Business:
Sand purchase heading was changed to Gravel purchase. Action on this
item postponed until February meeting. Rock/Trap Rock Purchase
postponed as earlier requested. Motion was moved, seconded, and
approved 3-0 to postpone.
Brush cutting Bids for 120th Street were opened. T&P Enterprises
$7500, Adams Excavating $12,400, Larson & Son Tree Service $18,000.
Board reviewed bids and motion was moved, seconded and approved 3-0 to
award bid to T&P Enterprises. Chair will notify T&P.
2006 Closing Financial Statement was submitted by clerk to obtain
zero balance in all funds. Motion moved, seconded and approved 3-0 to
approve.
New Business:
UDC Residential Ordinance was amended and UDC Commercial Ordinance
was adopted with associated fee schedule. Motion moved, seconded and
approved 3-0 to incorporate into Apple River Code of Ordinance.
Citation Ordinance was moved, seconded and approved 3-0 to be
incorporated into the Town of Apple River Code of Ordinance.
Ken Chapdelaine introduced schedule for WTA District Meeting on
Saturday, Jan 27th at Spooner. Board members are to contact clerk to
express interest in attending.
Supervisor Reports:
Dan Carlson asked questions of Greg’s Excavating on process of
maintenance discussed earlier in the meeting and subsequent complaints
about methods. Varied weather conditions were presented as rationale
for methods of sanding and plowing. Brush mower will be prepared
1-9-07. Ansel Johnson presented further clarifiers about varied road
conditions.
Ken Chapdelaine introduced motion to have Committee, Department, Town
Planning Commission Reports, and Public Comments function under the
guideline of being less than three minutes. Motion moved, seconded,
and approved 3-0.
Ken Chapdelaine introduced comments about recommendation of WTA
regarding towns to obtain a copy of the New State Town Law Form Book.
Discussion resulted in postponing action to obtain until after the
Jan. 27th WTA meeting where the manuals may be available.
Ken Chapdelaine questioned if an invitation had been extended to Rick
Scoglio, Ansel Johnson and Richard Pearson to attend the town
financial review. A date of Monday, January 15th, 6:00PM at the town
hall was approved. Clerk to extend an invitation by phone to the
three people involved.
Next meeting Feb 12th at 7:00PM
Motion moved, seconded and approved 3-0 to adjourn at 8:30PM
Submitted by Clerk Ken Sample