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December 14, 2009 December 14, 2009 Regular Monthly Meeting

  TOWN OF APPLE RIVER
 REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING 
DECEMBER 14th, 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 7:03 p.m.   
Verification of public notice was declared by the Clerk and affirmed
by the Chair.
Minutes of the November 9th 2009, meeting read by the Clerk. The
minutes are to be corrected by replacing “road maintenance” with
“brush mowing” under the Highway report.   Motion made and seconded to
approve the minutes as read and amended. Motion carried.   
Public Input: 
There was considerable discussion regarding use of grader and possible
implementation of policy regarding road maintenance.
Clerk Report:
Clerk reported that the town has received a letter from Robert L.
Richert, Attorney at Law, that the town will receive a gift of 10% but
not to exceed $10,000 from the Clara A. Burke estate to SHILOH
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION for the “general purposes and perpetual care of
the Shiloh Cemetery located in the Town of Apple River, Polk County,
Wisconsin”.
Report by Treasurer:
The Treasurer made the following financial report:  Beginning balance
of $114,619.92; income was $16,886.13; interest earned $26.68;
submitting vouchers in the amount of $32,557.96. Balance on hand is
$108,974.77.  Available funds are $89,542.91.  The motion was made and
seconded to accept Treasurer’s Report as read.  Motion carried.
County Report:
The Chair reported in Sup. Sample’s absence that the county is in the
process of hiring a new Forester and have not decided  yet if they are
going to hire an Administrator/Coordinator.
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 $32,557.96.  Motion
carried.
Election Committee Report:
No report .
Ambulance Committee: No meetings. Cemetery: Sup. Waterman expressed
gratitude regarding the gift to the cemetery. Fire Department: No
report First Responders: No report.
Highway:
Chair asked the question if anyone knew if the Belisle Ct. was
finished. After discussion there was no definite answer as to the
status.
 Planning Commission:
 Steve Arduser stated there was nothing new to report.  The clerk
presented a printed policy following the recommendations of the Plan
Commission with modifications for use of the town hall.  Chair read
the form as presented and after discussion motion was made, seconded
and accepted to approve as presented.
Items to Be Reviewed:
2009 Road Projects-continued: Dead-ends:
Discussion continued regarding how to address issues concerning four
(4) dead-end roads after which a motion was made, seconded and
approved to research each road regarding details on ownership,
right-of –way etc.. The roads are: 143rd Ave., 153rd Ave, 155th Ave.
and Apple River Ct. 
Chair and Supervisor’s Reports: No additional reports for this past
month.
               Next Month agenda items; continue discussion on
dead-end roads, 
Public Comments:  question was asked about our rental policy regarding
alcohol and Chair responded that it is not allowed. Question asked
regarding County supervisors and is a caucus needed; Chair responded
that we didn’t.
Next Month’s meeting will be on January 11th, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
 Motion made and approved to adjourn meeting at 8:05 p.m.

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