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November 12, 2007 Regular Montly Meeting
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
Town of Apple River
Date: 11-12-2007
Members: Chairman: Dan Carlson, Supervisors: Dave Waterman & Ansel
Johnson
Treasurer: Linda Peterson, Clerk: Ken Sample
Meeting was called to order at 8:00PM with all members present and
verification of public notice duly noted.
Approval Regular Meeting minute for 10-09 and Special Meeting minutes
for 10-25 were approved by a 3-0 vote.
Report by Clerk: Example of ad costs for Amery Free Press and
Tri-County North Advertiser; Example of Building permit review between
Zoning office, building inspector and clerk provided; Notice of
product costs from Cemstone when bidding provided; $545 refund on
Rural Insurance and credit to Fire Dept.; Website activity discussed;
Award of TRIP for 2008 for $15,825.88 for 80th street; Zoning hearing
approval for Beck & Schafer provided; Notice of Belsile Court
extension hearing on 11-19-07 provided. Motion approved 3-0 to accept
clerk report.
Treasurer Report:
Overview of financial report including deposits, interest for Sept. &
Oct., voucher expense, cash on hand and available funds provided.
Discussion on options and related costs for 2008 tax statements
held. Motion was made and approved 3-0 to have treasurer explore
options and bring back a recommendation to the board.
Vouchers: There was discussion and questions about the Greg’s
Excavating bill but no representative present to address them.
Discussion also held regarding building inspector bill. Motion was
made and approved 3-0 to pay vouchers as presented.
Road Committee: Update on 140th project provided and review of TRIP
award.
Election: Notice of 4 elections in 2008 and need to update and
approve pollworker list and administer oaths in January.
Ambulance: Overview of meeting provided. Related costs of $9.00 per
person on estimated population. Population change from 1150 in 2007,
to 1171 in 2008 noted.
Fire Dept. & 1st Responder: Fire Dept. had 2 calls in Oct. One false
alarm and one house smoke detector alarm. 1st Responders had 2 medical
calls. There were an additional 2 fire calls in November, one at the
County Park and one on County Road E. F.D. also filled the cistern
for the Balsam Lake Lutheran Church.
Planning Commission: Steve Arduser presented contract from Cedar
Corp. for signature. Signed copy given to clerk for mailing. Chair
noted that motion to go with Cedar Corp had previously been made. No
further Planning Commission Meetings scheduled until January 28th.
Old Business:
· Stewart Minor Sub-division approved 3-0
· Driveway/Culvert Amendment approved 3-0
New Business:
· Correction from 245th Extension to 145th Extension noted and
postponed until Dec.
· T.R.I.P Proposal for 80th street, as presented accepted on a 3-0
vote.
· Approval of Road Committee Construction Plan approved 3-0
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00PM