Home Page: Meeting Minutes
June 12, 2006 Regular Board Meeting
Town of Apple River
Regular Board Meeting
6-12-2006
Chairman Dan Carlson called the meeting to order at 8:04PM
Roll Call indicated Board Members, Clerk, and Treasurer present.
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ken
Chapdelaine
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Verification of public notice was attested to by the Chair.
Sign Ins: Jean M. Ebert, Michael Ebert, Fred Norlund, Leslie Markee,
Mary Ann Scoglio, Rick Scoglio, Kerry Bryan, Michael L. Markee, Fritz
Coulter, Steve Arduser.
Discussion was held regarding notice of meeting and agenda posting as
informational and not a legal requirement. The board directed the
clerk to continue posting informational notices and to include those
agenda items available before the publication deadline occurs.
Clerks Report:
Reviewed change in minutes regarding per diem.
Information from Polk County regarding road chevrons and curve signs
presented. Need to identify curve signs. Will be given to Greg’s
Excavating by the Chair.
Info on 2007 Polk County, bridge and culvert aid was presented.
Board determined there was no application for Apple River at this
time. File for reference.
Country Comfort summer rates on propane were discussed in comparison
to how the town purchases on pre-pay with a bulk discount. It was
estimated that this year propane will cost about 1.45 per gallon, a
12% increase. Season ending 6-30-05 the town purchased 4256 gallons.
Season ending 6-30-06 the town purchased 3400 gallons.
Advance discussion on purchase of HAVA, Help America Voting Act,
occurred because it was included in vouchers scheduled to be
approved.
Notified board that clerk and treasurer were collaborating on a
budget resource book that would be presented prior to the July
meeting.
Notice from State Historical Society read that gave permission to
destroy certain documents now and in the future. Chair asked clerk to
contact Polk County Historical Society prior to final destruction to
inquire if they have any interest. The clerk will contact Waterman
Sanitation to pick up items approved for destruction.
Motion to approve Clerk report made by Ken C. and seconded by Dave W.
Approved 3-0
Treasurers Report: Motion made to approve by Dave W. and seconded by
Ken C.
Approved 3-0.
Motion made by Ken C. and seconded by Dave W. to approve the
expenditure of $6002 dollars for purchase of HAVA equipment. Approved
3-0.
Motion to approve voucher list as submitted made by Dave W. and
seconded by Ken C. Approved 3-0.
Public Comment:
Betty Bergstedt, 1359A 100th Street, Amery made the following
inquiries.
1. Concern about environmental and safety factors of Fire Department
personnel and discussion of same that occurred about 1 ˝ years ago.
2. Sale of equipment that was partially earmarked for Fire
Department. Questioned, what ever happened to that money?
3. Heard that it was being considered to have Apple River as a
satellite to the Amery fire dept.
4. Fire Dept. books need to be audited annually.
Discussion from board addressed comments about Satellite Fire
Department and the Fire Dept. treasury.
Rick Scoglio presented comments, clarifiers, and opinions on the
following topics:
1. Past procedures on posting of meetings.
2. Reading and approving minutes of previous meeting
3. Information on culverts in town qualifying for bridge aid.
4. History of no board compensation during disasters.
5. Blacktopping White Ash Boat Landing.
Board held discussion on the boat landing topic and Board
compensation during disasters.
Old Business:
Kerry Bryan presented overview on capabilities and costs of a web
site. Ken C. made a motion to approve going ahead with a town web site
at approximate cost of $100. Seconded by Dave W. Approved 3-0
Posting Cabinets: Chair reported Ben not interested in replacement
cabinets. Duane Stone will see that existing cabinet at fire station
is moved to a better location on site. It was suggested to contact
Charley Nielsen about making new cabinets.
Amendment made to eliminate forfeiture clause in Obsolete Records
Ordinance. Motion made by Ken C. and seconded by Dave W. Motion
approved 3-0.
A motion was made to approve liquor, beer, cigarette, and operators
license be approved consistent with the town ordinance and guidelines
and all fees being paid in full. Motion made by Dave W. seconded by
Ken C. Motion approved 3-0
Motion was made to adopt the amended Liquor& Malt Beverage License as
amended. Ken C made motion. Dave W. seconded. Motion approved 3-0
New Business:
Minor sub-division check-lists were reviewed and issued to Erin
Volgren, Mike Markee, and Lester Carlson. Lester Carlson presented a
CSM for file.
A question arose about Town of Apple River Road Standards based on
data within the “Polk County Subdivision Ordinance Town Board
Checklist “ requesting that additional requirements or standards other
than the County minimum be included or attached. The chair asked Greg
Rayment of Greg’s Excavating to review county standards and provide
input to the board. Each board member was supplied a copy of “Polk
County Land Use Regulations. Chapter 18 subdivisions” for reference.
Item will be brought back as old business on July 10th Regular
meeting.
Insurance: Building Insurance coverage, cost, deductibles, and values
were reviewed. Vehicle coverages were reviewed. In depth review of
coverage alternatives was suggested for 2007. Ken C. moved a motion
to use State of Wisconsin-Local Government Property Insurance Fund as
our vendor of choice for building insurance. Seconded by Dave W.
Motion approved 3-0 Ken C. requested we ask provider to review
assigned building valuations. Motion was moved by Ken C. and seconded
by Dave W. to use Country Insurance as our vendor for vehicle
insurance. Motion approved 3-0
Code of Ordinance:
Item 1: The process the board uses to enact new and amend existing
ordinances was discussed at length.
Item 2: The impact of adopting the “Apple River Town Plan Commission
Ordinance “ was discussed at length, in particular Section 17 (5).
Items 1 & 2 were tabled to the July 10th meeting on a motion by Ken
C. and a second by Dave W.
Approved 3-0
Discussion was held on Wisconsin Livestock Siting Law. Not all board
members had the required information and it was tabled until July 10th
meeting. Motion by Dave W. & second by Ken C.
Approved 3-0
Motion moved by Dave W. and seconded by Ken C. to approve costs
associated with printing and postage of Town Survey created by
planning committee. Motion approved 3-0. Motion was moved by Ken C.
and seconded by Dave W. to designate the contingency fund as the
source of revenue to cover the expense.
Approved 3-0
Greg Rayment will call Dan Harrington to verify 1 ˝ trap rock can be
applied to end of So. White Ash Lake Boat Landing. There is a void
between ordinary high water mark and existing water level. Estimated
to require one load to solve problem.
Discussion on Board compensation for disasters was held. It was
decided to ask Kathy Poirer, Director of Emergency Management to
attend the towns July meeting for the purpose of providing input on
board compensation during disasters, developing town emergency plan,
NIMS resolution, and required training. Motion moved by Dave W. and
seconded by Ken C. to have clerk contact Cathy and request her
attendance. Motion approved 3-0
A motion by Dave W. and seconded by Ken C. was made to adopt the SEB
resolution on same day voter registration identification. Motion
approved 3-0
Committee Reports:
Planning; Met May 22 and worked on survey questions. Next meeting
June 26th at 7:00PM to work on more survey questions and the Planning
Commission Ordinance.
Chair and Greg had discussion about clearing right away on 90th,
North of 150th. Gravel will be done in the next couple of weeks.
Discussion on bids received for pending projects were reviewed.
Finding the costs higher than expected, discussion was held on
alternatives and priorities of the pending projects. The chair will
obtain additional cost information and bring to the road committee and
the next board meeting.
Fire Department Report: Duane Stone reported on Success of fund
raiser at Duck’s Inn. Elim Lutheran Church sponsored the event and
they cleared $4500 towards the purchase of the Jaws of Life. Duane
reviewed other options they are considering for additional fund
raisers. F.D. had one call which was a false alarm. Two firefighters
completed Firefighters One and will be taking tests soon. Working on
NIMS emergency plan. Duane commented on Monarch’s $3,000 donation and
how strongly they support the department. Having trouble with the
tanker, bad wheel bushing seals and batteries needed replacement.
Duane raised question on what, how, and when items of value or no
value can be disposed of in the maintenance building that now is part
of Fire Department. Duane will post that Board Members may be present
at the next Fire Meeting for the purpose of familiarizing themselves
with inventory left in maintenance building.
First Responders: Reported three calls in May. Two medicals and one
motor vehicle accident. Discussion was held on staffing and traffic
control of highway accidents.
Highway Dept. There will be a Highway Committee meeting 6-21-06 at
7:30PM. Clerk to post.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:05PM