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August 9, 2010 August 9, 2010 Regular Monthly Meeting
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER REGULAR BOARD MEETING. AUGUST 9TH 2010 Present: Rick Scoglio, Chair; Ansel Johnson, Supervisor; Dave Waterman, Supervisor; Tom Sykes, Clerk, Linda Peterson, Treasurer. Meeting called to order by the Chair at 7:00 p.m. Verification of Public notice was declared by the Clerk and affirmed by the Chair. Minutes of the July 12th 2010 meeting minutes were read by the Clerk. Minutes were approved as read. Public Input: No input. Clerk report: Clerk reported that the town had received notification from the State of Wis. that we have been reactivated to report WT-6 forms for withholding tax. Upon contacting the State, it was determined that the State was in error. Jim and Kim Baldwin (cabin located at 1771 Belisle Court) have requested the board consider abandoning an old road owned by the town located on the back of their property and to deed it to them. Clerk stated that invoices received after Thursday prior to the Monday regular meeting will be paid the next month. Treasurer: The Treasurer made the following financial report: Our beginning balance was $170,876.98; income for the month was $2,472.94; with expenses of $20,837.77; cash on hand is $152,587.21 and the available funds are $133,155.35. Treasurer received notice that we will be getting our ‘first dollar credit’ from the county by the end of Aug. of $14,466. The motion was made and seconded to accept Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried. County Report: County Supervisor Sample reported on safety and liability concerns that are being address with recreational equipment (i.e. slides, etc.) in the county parks; that volunteer help would be greatly appreciated with park upgrades. Gave update as to the ongoing budget problem and the constraints facing the new county administrator. Supervisor Sample is suggestion cutting the budget by 1.5 mil and coming up with another 1.5mil from a variety of resources. Supervisor Sample encourages those who are concerned about the budget to present their comments to the board during the public input time. Steve Arduser reported that they (CAC) met at the end of July and that they discussed allowing the towns to do their own zoning allowing for several options I.e. lot sizes etc. These recommendations will be going to the technical advisory group which has just been formed, for their review. Next meeting will be the last Wednesday of August. 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. Motion carried. Election Committee Report: Primary election is on Sept. 14th . Ambulance Committee: No report. Cemetery: Supervisor Waterman suggested that the town pursue the gift that is being contested in the court. Fire Department: Jamie reported that there were seven calls: three medical, a shed fire, a tree on power line, a line down across Co. road E and 150th, and a fire alarm at Monarch Paving. He also reported that there were three burning permits issued; the pancake breakfast will be on 8-28 from 6-llam; seven members attended current 1st Responders class; the old Hall roof will be repaired by Gary Bruce; the holding tank needs to be pumped; requested that post holes be dug between doors of the Fire Hall (10”); and, they repaired one of the fire hall doors following the storm of 7-20-10. Highway: Greg reported that he assessed the situation over by Sample’s and that there is no big concern. The only other issue was downed branches etc. from the storms. The Chair reported that he had received a request from the county as to how much damage the town has received and that we may qualify for a 70% reimbursement from the State if the damage cost reached a minimum threshold. He will be submitting the request (disaster declaration) having gotten approval from the Supervisors. Planning Commission: Steve Arduser reported that the committee reviewed the Bellisle plot (back lots) surveyed by Wayne Swenson and voted to approve it; the request met minimum standards. He reminded the board that there are still three dead-end roads that need consideration for abandonment. These are: 174th Ave.; 65th St., serves only one property owner; West end of 160th Ave.; the town does not own right-of-way and every time it washes out, we have to fix it---“this is a taxpayers black hole”. Items to Be Reviewed: Excel Energy Rep and cable laying ordinance: Chair reported that Excel is scheduled to meet with the town board this coming Friday the 13th at 1pm at 80th and highway 8 to explain what is going on. Clerk will post the notice at the required places. Drainage problem; White Ash resident Chair and Supervisor Johnson both discussed the concern again and after some deliberation it was decided to have Greg take a lazer and determine the best possible solution. Plan Comm.: Special exception: Chair explained that this was taken care of by the county and that the request had been approved. This request was for a Tourist Rooming house. Bid Opening: Three bids were submitted; one for the parking lot and two for the shouldering. After discussion and questions direct to Steve Richardson, representative from Monarch, the motion was made, seconded and approved to award the parking lot bid to Page 2 cont Minutes of the August 9th, 2010 regular meeting Monarch for $8,744.36. The bids for shouldering on 101st were: Cyberry Excavating and Trucking for $1,960. and Monarch Paving for $2,228.63. After discussion and questions it was decided that because of the “packing” component included in the Monarch bid, the town would be better served accepting the higher bid. The motion was made, seconded and approved to accept Monarch’s bid of $2,228.63 to provide shouldering on 101st circle. Request for driveway warning sign: Supervisor Johnson explained the request made by Leslie Markee and that Mr. Markee would purchase and install the signs at his expense. Motion was made, seconded and approved to allow Mr. Markee to install the signs(2). LRIP :120th Ave. from 60th to 70th. This will be a two year project with doing the grinding and mix with gravel and letting it set the first year and then paving the second year. Motion was made, seconded and approved to pulverize and compact with gravel 120th Ave. from 60th to 70th St. Remaining 2010 Road Projects: The town has approximately $180,000 (max.) for the 2010 road projects. Bids will be advertised for the following road projects: 180th Ave. paver patch, three patches; 168th Ave.,511”X 20”,pulverize, fine grade and pave; 170th, 4,330” X 21”,wedge and overlay; 153rd , 5,266” X 21”,wedge and overlay; and, 100th ,2,485”X 21”, wedge and overlay. Bid specifications will be prepared by Supervisor Waterman and the Clerk. The intent is to get State approval to proceed regarding those jobs above $25,000, advertise for bids and then to award work within the town’s budget at the September regular bd. Mtg. Supervisor’s Reports: Supervisor Johnson announced that the White Ash Association will be having the annual meeting on the 21st of August. Next Month agenda items; TRIP bid awarding; selecting and awarding the other road bids to close out 2010 road projects; Jim & Kim Baldwin request to transfer ownership of old road located at the back of their property from the town to them; Public Comments: None. Next Month’s meetings will be: September 13th, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Motion made, seconded and approved to adjourn meeting at 8:37 p.m.