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February 8, 2010 February 8, 2010 Regular Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING. FEBRUARY 8TH 2010 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 December 14th 2009, meeting read by the Clerk. The minutes are to be corrected by replacing under County Report, “County Supervisor” and under Highway Report replace “truck” with “grader”. Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes as read and amended. Motion carried. Public Input: Request was made to consider sanding Balsam Lake Lutheran Church parking lot and the question asked as to when absentee ballots would be made available. Clerk Report: Clerk reported that Rod Skoug, the town appraiser, has submitted his contract with the town for $15,000 to do a modified assessment that would bring the town into compliance with State requirements. We have received notification that our TRIP funds have been approved. We have received notification that the county has a renewable energy committee that wants to share information regarding energy issues and encourages local participation. Clerk is now state certified for elections and all three supervisors are certified for board of review. Report by Treasurer: The Treasurer made the following financial reports: There is a correction from last month’s report because we added $27.57 in interest. (Our ending 2009 interest added to 2010). Our beginning balance was $134,074.88; income for the month was $4,343.24; with expenses of $23,472.49 and we have available funds $95,513.77. The board will review vouchers in the amount of $23,472.49. Our real estate collection is finished for this January with total tax collection of $1,513,240.86 which is approximately $100,000 up from a year ago. The motion was made and seconded to accept Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried. County Report: In Supervisor Sample’s absence the chair commented on what he has heard regarding the mining issue discussed last month by Supervisor Sample and that there is an appeal being filed. Vouchers: The Treasurer presented vouchers to the town Board. 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 $23,472.49. Motion carried. Election Committee Report: No report .Ambulance Committee: no report. Cemetery: no report. Fire Department: Jamie gave the 2009 annual run report (see details attached). The dept. had 376 hrs on fire calls and 423 hrs of training. The old town hall will be burned down if weather conditions are favorable. Jamie updated us regarding the alarm system for heat failure. First Responders: Rick Wilson reported 1 medical and one 10-50. Highway: Greg reported that his crews are sanding where necessary. The chair stated that he had received candid/objective reports and Greg’s crews received the highest marks in the county: suggested Greg pass it on to his people. Planning Commission: No report. Items to Be Reviewed: 2010 Road Projects-continued: Dead-ends:. Supervisor Johnson has researched the dead-ends and suggested that, given the ambiguity of the ownership and the expense of hiring an attorney, what may be the next approach would be to invite the contiguous owners and begin there. Supervisor Johnson offered to meet with these owners and start the process. Chair and Supervisor’s Reports: Chair attended the Towns Association monthly meeting which focused on Agricultural: land use, enterprise zones and that the three supervisors attended the annual seminar for board of review cert and a session on prevailing wage laws and how that might impact on the towns. The threshold is $25,000 above which we must comply with state wage requirements. The Association also strongly encouraged that every town should be posting their roads this spring—without exception! They are expecting problems that may result in law suits and the towns should take extreme precautions to protect themselves. The state assessments are at this point being taken off the agenda for this coming year. Wind farms will also be on the horizon. Next Month agenda items; continue discussion on dead-end roads and posting roads. Public Comments: concern was expressed regarding posting the roads and what impact it may have on for example perishable goods i.e. milk. Next Month’s meeting will be on MARCH 8TH, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. At the town hall. Motion made and approved to adjourn meeting at 7:53 p.m.