Minutes

8-14-2024

Lowell called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm

In attendance: Lowell, Bob, Jon and Jorja

Bob made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Jon and the motion carried.

Bob made a motion to approve the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes, seconded by Jon and the motion carried.

Treasurer reports: Fund balances were read; checking account balance is $ 29,767.11

Clerk report:

Election results:

• 1005 registered voters before start, registered 15 during the day.
  519 total votes cast, 103 were absentee.; town population currently 1428, 1218 eligible to vote
  Results for only the contested races:: Eric Hovde 245; Charles Varman 15; Rejani Raveendran 15;
  Rep to state assembly: Scott Johnson: 187; Dylan Kurtz 63
  Questions #1 – yes 256; no 241 Question #2: yes 262; no 236
  Reminder for the Aug 19, 9:00 AM BOR meeting to adjourn and BOR is scheduled for September 12, 2024 at Noon – 2:00 PM.
  Courtesy reminder about the concert on the lake and ski show scheduled for Friday August 16.concert/ski show Aug 16

Jon made a motion to accept the clerk/treasurer reports, seconded by Bob and the motion carried.

Supervisor reports

Jon: has fielded several calls about the new assessment letter that was mailed by Municipal One Group

Bob: spoke to Will from Wills Top Notch Tree and the two jobs in question have been completed.

Lowell – has fielded several calls about the new assessments

Sheriff’s Department incident report – none

 

Jon Mesler from Building Inspector Services explained that there is a change at the State level regarding appropriate paperwork filing for home inspectors. To satisfy the State’s requirements there is a need for an amendment to the Town’s ordinance regarding building permit codes. Jon will meet with Jorja to finalize the paperwork.

 

There have been reports of incidents at the Flowing Well involving some bullying when attempting to use the well. The Clerk contacted Nick Yohanek, the sheriff liaison, and he will have increased attention to the activity at the well. Mr. Anderson wants to renew a lease agreement since part of the grounds near the well are owned by him and he does not want any liability regarding the disturbances. The agreed amount is $1.00.

 

Mr. Anthony Bult, N8301 Hwy 89, contacted WISDOT regarding an engine braking sign at the intersection of Island Road and Hwy 89. Mr. Tom Heydel, from the WISDOT, contacted the Town and explained that the State only authorizes engine braking signs at the borders of the Township. They would not approve a sign at a specific spot. The Board felt that installing the signs at R&W Townline Road would not effectively solve the issue for Mr. Bult. Mr. Bult will be contacted regarding this decision.

 

Based on how other town board meetings are conducted, there is a suggestion to place the public input item at the beginning of the agenda, after the special reports. This would allow attendees to express opinions on a particular agenda item prior to the Board’s discussion/decision. The comments would be limited to a specific timeframe. Non-agenda items would also be entertained. The general consensus was to leave the agenda in its current form.

 

The Board affirmed the idea of having a procedural manual written for the Township. Jorja Boiley and Donna Sherman will work on that project.

 

Public input:

Lowell addressed the question regarding if, based on the increased assessment values, that people could expect their taxes to increase at the same percentage. While the final tax bills will not be calculated until after the budget is determined and the levy limit is established, normally taxes do not increase at the same percentage.
Russ Kilpin addressed the ATV/UYV routes issue. The Board reiterated that no new decision will be made at this time. He feels that the Town is short-sighted.

 

Based on a letter received from the bank regarding two fund balances that we make a $100.00 deposit to each fund and then address further deposits during budget workshops, Bob seconded the motion and the motion carried.

 

Monthly invoices were approved and checks signed.

 

Jon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bob and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by Jorja Boiley, Clerk/Treasurer