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November 9, 2009 November 9, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER
REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 9th, 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 Oct 19th 2009, meeting read by the Clerk. Motion made
and seconded to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried.
Public Input:
None.
Clerk Report:
Clerk reported that the claim submitted on the roof damage has been
approved.
Report by Treasurer:
The Treasurer made the following financial report: Beginning balance
of $228,907.21; income was $4,941.95; interest earned $36.80;
submitting vouchers in the amount of $119,266.04. Balance on hand is
$114,619.92. Available funds are $95,188.06. There is $19,431.06 in
dedicated funds for the fire dept. Motion made and seconded to accept
Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried.
County Report:
County Board Supervisor Sample reported that the County has been on a
budget bumpy road. Ken is struggling to hold the budget in-check.
Vouchers:
The Treasurer presented vouchers to the town Board. Board reviewed
the expenditures. Chair and supervisors reviewed the vouchers and
Chair read all vouchers aloud. The Motion was made and seconded to
approve vouchers as presented in the amount of $119,266.04. Motion
carried.
Election Committee Report:
No report .
Ambulance Committee:
Chair reported that the committee lowered the rate to $8 per resident.
Cemetery:
Leaves were raked and a tree that had fallen down has been removed.
Fire Department:
Jamie reported that during the past month the department’s activities
included: one car/deer accident; one brush fire; and 4 burning permits
were issued.
First Responders:
There were two medicals and one regular 10-50.
Highway:
Greg and board members discussed different maintenance policies
including mowing, brushing, plowing and what would be the most
economical way. The motion was made and seconded to authorize Greg up
to 100 hours of road maintenance for the remaining year. Motion
carried.
Planning Commission:
Steve Arduser reported that no meeting had been held since Oct. 7th
Items to Be Reviewed:
TRIP: status of application:
The Chair reported that the proposal to TRIP for funds has been
approved to provide reconditioning and resurfacing of 120th avenue,
between 60th and 80th. We will receive $18,831.
2009 Road Projects-continued: Bid opening; Dead-ends:
Chair reported that most of the road projects have been completed
except what Greg has with maintenance.
Monarch still has 102nd to finish but may complete that next year at
same price. Talked about a maintenance policy and after much
discussion involving Greg found it to be at best difficult to get too
specific primarily due to the various conditions that snow/ice
present. Continued discussion on the dead-ends and decided to select
one each month to research and determine best method of action, each
supervisor will take a area to research.
Town hall utilization;
Steve Arduser presented a written plan to the board for policies on
renting the town hall. Motion was made to accept the rental rules as
presented by the planning commission. Motion was seconded and
carried.
Schedule notice for public approval of the 2010 budet:
The meeting will be scheduled for November 30th at 7pm at the town
hall.
Supervisor Waterman Report: no 1000 gal tanks (LP) yet
Supervisor Johnson Report: there will be a White Ash
Association meeting as scheduled.
Chair Scoglio Report: Towns association met and main issue was
prevailing wage law and the impact on the town. The Chair indicated
that after the Nov 30th meeting he would like to complete the WISLER
document.
Next Month agenda items; 2010 budget, dead-end roads,
TRIP status, dog concern, town hall rental
Public Comments:
Dan Carlson asked questions about the 2010 budget and expressed
concern about ditch weed maintenance.
Next Month’s Agenda items:
The Road projects regarding dead-ends; approval of town hall rental
policy.
Next Month’s meeting will be on Dec 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made and approved to adjourn meeting at 8:12 p.m.