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December 8, 2008 Regular Monthly
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
Date: December 8th, 2008
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Meeting called to order at 7:00PM with all members present and
verification of public notice duly noted. Motion to approve 11-10-08
minutes approved on 3-0 vote.
Clerk Report: Discussed option of mailbox at new town hall or have
mail sent to clerk home. Consensus reached to have mail continue to
go to clerk home. Discussion on extra propane at old town hall held.
Clerk to check on cost of pumping down the propane and possibly
getting a credit. It is a leased tank. Motion made to approve clerk
report
3-0.
Treasurer Report: Account balances, income, tax payments, interest,
void check and outstanding check overview provided. Motion made to
approve treasurer report 3-0.
Vouchers: Discussion on cost of grader blades held. Motion made to
approve vouchers as presented 3-0.
Road Committee: Discussion on street signs for 98th-100th south of Hwy
8 held. Fritz Coulter presented need to update shared roads with
state inventory. Need to get agreements in writing from each town
involved. Need to have all updates available by Sept. of 2009 so
inventory can be accurately updated. Also inquired about Town Line
Estates takeover. Clerk will check on CSM and verify minutes as to
when we took it over. Clerk verified on 12-9 that minutes of 12-07
indicated motion to take over and a copy of Quit Claim deed e-mailed
to Fritz noting that CSM on file.
Fire Dept. Fire Chief Jamie Berry reported 3 calls. 1 Brush Fire, 1
gas leak in basement, and 1 motor vehicle with fatalities.
Reimbursement for costs of repairs to the 165th bridge will be
submitted to appropriate insurance company when accident report
becomes available. Fire Chief proposed that monies from Fire Dept.
Capital Expense Account and any surplus monies from operating accounts
be transferred to the building account. 1st Responders: Had 3 calls, 2
medicals and one motor vehicle.
Planning Commission: Had meeting on Dec. 2nd and discussed Land Use.
Next meeting is Jan 27th and 7:00PM and topic will be Land Use and
Plan Implementation.
Old Business:
· Board updated on increased cost created by insurance audit in the
amount of $603. This is for 2008 and we will be getting a updated
bill for an additional $603 for 2009. Motion made and approved 3-0 to
authorize increased premiums.
· Review of town hall expenses held. Board transferred Fire Dept.
Capital Expense monies and any other operating funds that may be
surplus. Motion made and approved 3-0.
New Business:
· Caucus date discussed and set for Monday January 19th at 7:00PM.
Ansel Johnson and Clerk will pursue voting booths being ready for Feb.
election.
· Motion made and approved 3-0 to approve 2009 budget.
· By consensus, the board authorized the clerk to pursue the purchase
of up to two desk top computers, phone line, 256K DSL Modem, and data
router.
· Dave Waterman will verify with Apple River Sports and move posting
box from old town hall to the new location.
Next meeting will be Jan12th at 7:00 PM.
Motion made and approved to adjourn at 8:35PM