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September 8, 2009 September 8, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER
REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
September 8th, 2009
Present: Rick Scoglio, Chair; Ansel Johnson, Supervisor; Dave
Waterman, Supervisor; Tom Sykes, Clerk,
Linda Peterson, Treasurer.
Meeting called to order by Rick Scoglio, Chair at 7:00 p.m.
Verification of public notice was declared by the Clerk and affirmed
by the Chair.
Minutes of the August 17th 2009, meeting read by the Clerk. Motion
made and seconded to approve the minutes as read with the following
correction: Change “County” to “State” statute in the paragraph under
Roads 2009. Motion carried.
Public Input:
Question was asked as to the progress on 70th St. was coming. Chair
said it is on the agenda for tonight.
Clerk Report:
Clerk will be attending a all day workshop at Cable; will be having
voting machines certified (annual requirement); shared general
correspondence, and only two building permits issued this month.
Report by Treasurer:
Chair read report prepared by the Treasurer; Balance of $144,940.40;
income was $1,109.34
; interest earned $33.11; August property tax settlement from the
county of $92,477.13 submitting vouchers in the amount of $5,730.66.
Balance on hand is $232,329.32. Motion made and seconded to accept
Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried.
County Report:
County Board Supervisor Sample’s absence, Chair Scoglio shared
information he got today at a board of health meeting. County is still
2.75 million in the red..
Vouchers:
Clerk presented vouchers to Town Board. Board reviewed the
expenditures. Chair and supervisors reviewed the vouchers and Chair
read all vouchers aloud. Motion made and seconded to approve vouchers
as presented in the amount of $5,730.66. Motion carried.
Election Committee Report:
No report made.
Ambulance Committee:
Chair reported that there was no meeting.
Cemetary:
Is on the agenda.
Fire Department:
During the past month the department’s activities included: 3 10-50s;
report of an explosion; a fire in ditch; and seven burning permits
were issued. Jamie mentioned that he got a quote for hail/storm damage
on the old fire dept. roof, will get quote to clerk.
First Responders:
For the month of July the responders had four medicals, two regular
10-50’s and one 10-50 rollover.
Highway:
In Greg’s absence, the chair reported that the ditch/rock problem has
been resolved and that most of the rocks have been removed. The chair
has also received complaints about “burn-out” auto tire road damage
near the old town hall and called the county sheriff Tim Moore who
stated that he was aware of the problem and would deal with it. The
“no braking” sign has been posted in Range.
Planning Commission:
Steve Arduser reported on the commission’s Sept 2nd meeting where
they discussed several topics: ring development patterns; county
planning commission public hearing that are to be scheduled; town hall
usage with a list of rate schedules and responsibilities (i.e.
non-profits vs. private parties, who would open the hall, clean-up,
liability etc.); dead-end roads regarding cost/maintenance and
possibly adding four more roads to the list with considering
abandonment; a CSM is coming up in November; the completed town plan
is here and available to the board/public.
Items to Be Reviewed:
Dairyland Power- Right of Way:
Gene Shaffer, Representative for Dairyland presented plans regarding
the power line passing through the town, explained the process and
invited questions or comments. The Chair asked questions regarding
possible right-of-way conflicts and Mr. Shaffer said they were working
to settle those concerns with the individuals. Chair asked if there
were any questions or if there were any disgruntled people at the
meeting: there were no comments.
Cemetary Policy Resolution:
Jay Bergstrand submitted a resolution to increase the price of the
Shiloh cemetery lots to $300 for a two-vault lot and $180 for half a
lot. After discussion focusing on how many people can be buried in a
single lot the motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the
resolution as presented.
2009 Road Projects-continued:
Chair met with Greg’s Excavations regarding the water problem at
Tiny’s place over at White Ash
Lake and they thought the problem could be resolved using the grader
and creating a six inch ditch. Tiny agreed with the solution, the
Chair asked if there was any opposition to it and there was none.
Chair will have Greg’s do work. Upcoming TRIP projects were discussed
regarding possible State proposals. The State has not been clear as
to what they are looking for as yet but want the towns to have
something ready: hurry up and wait.
Town hall utilization;
After considerable discussion as to policies of other towns the motion
was made and seconded to have the planning commission commit to paper
a policy. Motion carried.
Flag Pole installation update:
Jamie explained the problems of placing/identifying the location of
the pole—power lines, height, grounding etc.: It’s not as easy as one
would think. He stated that Dairyland Power has volunteered to set the
pole when we’re ready. Jamie is authorized to complete the project.
Mail Box installation:
Jamie will install it soon.
Town Hall window treatment:
Place on next month’s agenda.
Budget planning schedule:
It was decided to meet at 6:30pm, a half-hour early, as part of the
regular meeting on the 19th of Oct. to finalize the budget
expenditures for 2009 and to schedule a special meeting on Oct. the
26th at 7:00pm to work of the 2010 budget.
Appointment of Planning Commission members;
Fritz Colter was recommended to fill a vacancy for a two year term and
Steve Arduser was asked and he accepted to serve another term for
three years on the commission. Motion was made, seconded and approved
to appoint Colter and Arduser to the commission for the designated
terms.
Town hall maintenance:
After some discussion, there is a possibility that a volunteer may be
recruited to help with general clean-up.
Supervisor Waterman Report:
We’re first of the list for a propane tank.
Supervisor Johnson Report:
Nothing at this time.
Chair Scoglio Report:
Clean-sweep is scheduled for the 25th and 26th of September for
chemical disposal. Dan Carlson reported he has a couple of barrels of
tar(?) that he’s been storing for the town. Would they qualify for
disposal?
Next Months Agenda items:
TRIP funds. Budget/expense status for 2009 close-out, dead ends.
Special mtg. for the 2010 budget,
Public Comments:
All West asked if he could get a map of where the power line was going
thru. Dan Carlson questioned the 2009 budget/expenses and how things
were moving along.
Next meeting will be on Oct. 19th, 2009, at 6:30 p.m.
Motion made and approved to adjourn meeting at 8:45 p.m.