Minutes

Board Meeting 4-16-2025

Jon called the meeting to order at 6:05

In attendance: Tanis, Strand, Hintz, Boiley

 

Bob made a motion to approve the agenda as written, seconded by Jake and the motion carried.

 

Bob made a motion to approve the minutes from the 3-12-2025 Board meeting, seconded by Jon and

the motion carried.

Bob made a motion to approve the Minutes from the 4-9-2025 Special Meeting, seconded by Jon and the motion carried

 

Treasurer – Received the Safety patrol grant: 15,626.00 for 2024 summer

Fund and cash balances read

 

Clerk report: The new buoys have been purchased and delivered. The grant application needs to be submitted. Amy Rodgers will send a copy of the last buoy grant to use for submitting this year.

One Energy solar farm (Island Rd) project has begun.

Election held on 4-1-25 – 742 total ballots cast, 9 new registrations, 124 voted early or absentee by mail.
Jorja is having surgery on May 6 and recovery might be 5-6 weeks. Donna Sherman will be handling the clerk’s duties.

There have been multiple calls regarding the dangerous driving issues in the Town since County Rd P is used as a detour while Highway 12 is under construction. The traffic is not following speed limits which makes accessing P from the Town roads difficult.

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

Supervisor reports:
Jon raised the issue regarding an ordinance adopted by Lake Beulah that addresses limiting the use of enhancements on wake boats. This will be a topic for discussion at a later date.

Bob – no report

Jake – no report

Publics works report: Carl has trimmed some of the over-hanging trees along specific roads. The process has not been done for several years and is needed for maintaining healthy trees. While the immediate effect may be unappealing, the Spring growth will change that.

Carl has also been cutting trees on Woodchuck Ally. He is working on developing a bid package for road improvements for 2025. He presented a bid from Carlson to replace specific culverts. Bob said to add Woodward to the list. Carl and Jon met with the Island Road project crews.

 

Sheriff Department: Nick Yohanek reported that there were 175 service calls in March. He is aware of the traffic issues due to construction. While he understands the need for more surveillance there is a limit to the manpower availability. Claudia Holst asked if a sign could be placed near Hi-Lo Road to help slow down the traffic. Another suggestion was to set up better detour signage to enable drivers who are unfamiliar with the area to determine exactly how to navigate the detour.

Nick said to email him a request for setting up a speed limit counter and he will pass the request to the person who can authorize the request.

 

The revision for the Ranger solar farm project was reviewed by the attorney. There was some discussion and no definite action. The Town needs to meet with other Town boards in the surrounding area in order to develop the same contract.

 

Discussion regarding the wording for the post card survey for ATV/UTV mailing. Jon made a motion to keep the question options to “keep the restricted roads as they are” or open all roads to ATV/UTV traffic. Also, the designation of “legal and safe” should be added to describe the vehicle and the operators. Bob seconded and the motion carried. Postcards will be printed and mailed in May.

Also noted is ATV/UTV traffic cannot cross Hwy 12 from P as P ends at 12 and Hwy 59 begins.

Since the ATV/UTV road issued was already discussed Russ Kilpin did not make additional comments other than to say he favors opening all the roads.

Carl commented on the condition of ditch mower which requires repair after or during each use. He presented a contract to purchase a replacement. Jon made a motion to purchase a 10-footer Woods mower, jake seconded and the motion carried.

 

Public comment – a new message board is located at Lake Home Info realtors.

 

Bills were reviewed and checks signed.

 

Bob made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Bob and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted by Jorja Boiley Clerk-Treasurer