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September 8, 2008 Budget Workshop-Reg Monthly
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
Date: Sept. 8th, 2008
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
7:00PM Budget Workshop meeting called to order with all members
present.
Rules of Order suspended on a 3-0 vote to modify agenda.
Highway Dept. report given by Greg and discussion held on past and
future activities. Culverts have been installed, patching will be
ongoing and mowing to start this week.
Returned to Budget Workshop agenda. Review of General Government
2008 actual expenses and projected 2009 expenses held. Review of
Public Safety and Public Works will occur at the Oct. 13th meeting.
Workshop adjourned.
Regular Board Meeting called to order at 8:00PM with all members
present and verification of public notice duly noted.
Minutes from August 11th meeting approved on a 3-0 vote.
Clerk Report:
· Modified offer from Willie Boe on Town Hall purchase to $1,000
read.
· Clerk noted address changes affecting Town of Apple River
· DOT WISLR Road Certification requirement was received by Chair.
Chair will get info to Fritz Coulter.
· Notice on Operation Clean Sweep noted.
· DNR letter on remediation and reclamation of sites provided to
board. Chair will follow up.
· Question on November referendum for appointed clerk read. Clerk to
develop an explanation of why the board is offering the referendum
without advocating. Clerk will draft a letter and present at the
October meeting.
Motion made and approved 3-0 to approve clerk report.
Treasurer Report: Treasurer gave report on income, expense, balances
and available cash on hand. Motion made approved treasurer report
3-0.
Vouchers: Clerk explained expense of $1740 to Curt’s Electric and
the $25 late fee.
Motion made and approved 3-0 to pay vouchers as submitted.
Public Comment: Fritz Coulter reported on site at NE corner of 70th &
Hwy 8 as getting worse with material being dumped there. Clerk will
call Brian Hobbs to check it out.
Road Committee: Discussed WISLR.
Election: Verified Nov. General will be held at 792 Mains Crossing
and not the new town hall. Discussed ballot for Sept. 9th Primary.
Building Contractor Report: Bob Gale gave update on construction and
shared next payment due Sept. 22nd. Discussion about how earth will
be moved around the site discussed. Third draw estimated to be by the
time of the October meeting. Discussion about rock on front wall and
costs of adding matching tin across remainder of building and closing
in the front door will be brought to Oct. meeting. Counter top and
cabinet colors were agreed upon.
Fire Dept: Apple River assisted Clayton on a house fire on 90th
Street. Inspection for Polk County Forester Care at 1670 100th street.
Pancake Breakfast netted $976. F.D. checking into options on fire
vests. 3 New members voted into Fire Department 2 of which were
Explorers members. Donated picture drew over $100. Clerk to send a
thank you.
1st Responders: Total of 3 runs, all medical. Overview of accident
in Range provided.
Planning Commission: August 25th the commission covered
Transportation, Utilities, Communication Facilities, and the Rural
Living Guide. Next meeting will cover Cultural, Agriculture, and
Economic Development. Meeting is Sept. 22nd at 7:00PM. Steve Arduser
provided member update. New member is Florence Smith, 1 year, and
Mary Ann Scoglio and Dale Schultz 2 year memberships were renewed.
Board made motion and approved 3-0 for member updates.
Old Business: Town Hall Sale-motion made to postpone action on this
item until October meeting. Discussion about furnishing town hall
held.
New Business: Discussion held on saw cutting various locations.
80th Street, 140th Ave and Mains Crossing were discussed. Chair will
call Bergmans to verify cost.
Miscelleaneous Blade Patching- 120th Ave patching will be reviewed
with Greg and get estimate of cost and what scheduled mowing costs
will be. Chair to follow thru with this item. Motion made and
approved 3-0.
Supervisor Report:
Chair mentioned need for obtaining necessary supplies for town hall
ie, toilet supplies, , rugs etc. Dave Waterman will follow thru in
getting estimates.
Next meeting October 13th at 7:00PM , Budget Workshop with meeting to
follow.
Motion made and approved 3-0 to adjourn at 9:22PM