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March 8, 2010 March 8, 2010 Regular Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING. MARCH 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 February 8th 2010, meeting read by the Clerk. The minutes are to be corrected by striking the word “Lake”; it should read “Balsam Lutheran Church. Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes as read and amended. Motion carried. Public Input: Concern was expressed regarding the muddy condition of the parking lot. Clerk Report: Clerk passed onto the board various communications including WITC board member nomination requests and an invitation to have representation on the TAG committee. Clerk reported that two building permits had not been picked up for the 2009 year with costs around $500 for which we have paid the building inspector. The clerk has called both applicants at least three times. Discussion followed as to the wisdom of paying the inspector before the permit fees are collected, and although there is an ordinance that assesses penalties, the cost and worry of pursuing collection is problematic. Report by Treasurer: The Treasurer made the following financial report: Our beginning balance was $114,945.63; income for the month was $970.85; with expenses of $16,146.07; we have balance on hand of $182,122.71; available funds are $162,690.85. We collected an additional $77,539.40 in real estate taxes this past month and have now collected since January 1st $103,814.15. We have vouchers for February tax settlement of $1,057,730. The motion was made and seconded to accept Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried. County Report: Supervisor Sample strongly recommended that the town have representative on the TAG committee. He emphasized that the town could lose local control to the county if we don’t participate and assert our concerns. Because of his knowledge and experience Steve Arduser was suggested/prodded to represent the town and after (not so) subtle persuading accepted. 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 $16,146.07. Motion carried. Election Committee Report: Janice Fredrickson, the chief elections inspector noted there will be an election next month; county supervisor and school bd. Candidates will be on the ballet. Absentee ballots were discussed and four weeks before the election, public notification with the clerk’s name and address is advertised informing interested voters to submit a request for an absentee ballot. Ambulance Committee: Chair reported next meeting is May 5th. There was concern (anecdotally) that they would end up $52,000 in the red but at the end of the year they were $102,000 in the black. Cemetery: no report. Fire Department: Jamie reported: a fire in basement wall; burned the old town hall; fire inspections will begin in March; self-audit being prepared for the 2% dues (we receive); and reminded us that burning permits are required with snow-off conditions. First Responders: Rick Wilson reported 1 medical. Highway: Greg reported nothing out of the ordinary this month. Planning Commission: No report. Items to Be Reviewed: 2010 Road Projects-continued: Dead-ends:. Supervisor Johnson reported his efforts at trying to get those involved in the dead-end road together and after much discussion it was thought that placing a sign on the dead-end road requesting the owner’s participation may be the most expedient approach. Supervisor Johnson offered to make and place the signs. Signs will state intent of town to abandon road. Meeting to be in June. Posting Roads: After discussion, motion made and seconded to post the roads. Motion carried two yes, one no. Chair and Supervisor’s Reports: No reports. Next Month agenda items; continue discussion on dead-end roads, consider fee for special assessments. Public Comments: Question asked to identify the dead-end roads. Some discussion regarding insurance companies rates and distance of the primary fire dept. Next months agenda: Dead-end roads; bids for cleaning town hall; place steel posts and chain at…… Next Month’s meetings will be: Annual meeting, April 13th 2010, at 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting will follow immediately after the annual meeting at the town hall. Motion made and approved to adjourn meeting at 8:25 p.m.